Does anybody else find it interesting that our international members seem to have the lowest opinions of ISOMs? Wurm and Michal already chimed in, and I know I can add anvilt to the list.
Forbidden fruit?
That is a curious phenomenon indeed.
I think that one potential explanation might be the
"reverse forbidden fruit" effect. That is to say that outside of the US (western hemisphere too, perhaps) Fuente, Padron, and other premium NC's are
more expensive than comparable Habanos. So, for Michal and Anvilt, they're looking at a very similar situation as we, except reversed. Of course, Americans have an added element of legal prohibition while they are facing a more onerous cost deterrence.
I can't explain wurm. Maybe he's just a freak.
For me, I can say that the forbidden fruit phenomenon has been played out. I'm at a stage where I seek what I enjoy no matter the national origin. I guess in that sense I've moved in the direction of cost being the primary dissuader of purchases.
Wilkey