Opus X Newbie Question

[kevpriest]

After I had made a purchase at one of my local shops here in Atlanta, I noticed he had a second, smaller humidor sitting near the back. Wish I'd noticed it first, because it was full of more OpusX than I've ever seen in one place. I didn't ask him to open it, since I'd already bought my budget in Padrons, but I checked a few out and his prices were outrageous.

However, one thing caught my eye, and I wish I'd taken the time to ask him what it was, but it was an Opus X the size of a freakin' babies arm. What the heck was that? I googled a little bit, but I couldn't find a picture that looked like what I saw. They were in a full box, and there were only two to a row. They looked like OpusX bricks, I guess, as they were square (box-pressed, I guess), which I didn't know such a thing existed. The price on it was $99 each.

I don't smoke too many OpusX, and when I have they've been smaller, nothing larger than a robusto size.

I checked this link: Opus X Pics and I don't see anything that looks box-pressed and as big as what I saw.

Anyway, this was my first time at this shop, and he had a few interesting cigars at decent prices, but a lot of stuff way over MSRP. But this one was interesting, and though I'd never buy it (looked more like a gimmick than a cigar), I'm curious as to what it is.

Thanks,

KevPriest

 

[cvmfour]

You must be talking about the "A" sized Opus in the coffin

 

[bigmac]

You sure they werent opus x a's? Which come in coffins.

 

[mrjinglesusa]

I agree with them. It was probably an OpusX "A" in coffin. What you saw were not the cigars but the coffins they are sold in (yes, they look like bricks).

 

[Seamus]

Was is the smaller box on the left in this pic?

http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Island/1492/OpusAbox.jpg

 

[kevpriest]

That's it! And it was clearly the coffin that I saw (through the humi glass I guess it looked like a maduro wrapper).

Thanks, guys. I was just wondering what the heck it was. He had a full box of 'em, but I won't be buying any at $99 a pop.

 

[KayakinBoy]

After I had made a purchase at one of my local shops here in Atlanta, I noticed he had a second, smaller humidor sitting near the back. Wish I'd noticed it first, because it was full of more OpusX than I've ever seen in one place. I didn't ask him to open it, since I'd already bought my budget in Padrons, but I checked a few out and his prices were outrageous.

However, one thing caught my eye, and I wish I'd taken the time to ask him what it was, but it was an Opus X the size of a freakin' babies arm. What the heck was that? I googled a little bit, but I couldn't find a picture that looked like what I saw. They were in a full box, and there were only two to a row. They looked like OpusX bricks, I guess, as they were square (box-pressed, I guess), which I didn't know such a thing existed. The price on it was $99 each.

I don't smoke too many OpusX, and when I have they've been smaller, nothing larger than a robusto size.

I checked this link: Opus X Pics and I don't see anything that looks box-pressed and as big as what I saw.

Anyway, this was my first time at this shop, and he had a few interesting cigars at decent prices, but a lot of stuff way over MSRP. But this one was interesting, and though I'd never buy it (looked more like a gimmick than a cigar), I'm curious as to what it is.

Thanks,

KevPriest

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What shop??

 

[kevpriest]

Scottish Tobacco, off Piedmont near Lindbergh. Nice guy running the store.

 

[alexgtp]

$99.oo HOly crap.. those are Las Vegas prices..LOL!

 

[hddhdd]

That's high even for LV. :thumbs:

 

[Seamus]

That's even 3x the Yahoo price.

For Your Opus Information...

There is also the CFCF box that contains different size Opus in coffins:
http://www.prometheuskkp.com/ffox-cfcf/ffox_cfcf.htm

Next time you are looking for an Opus picture check Moki's site here:
He's the foremost authority on rare Fuente's.

http://www.ambrosiasw.com/~andrew/rare_cigars/

 

[cigardawg]

Isn't MSRP on these around $25. At least that is the lowest price I've ever seen on them.

 

[preembargo]

Check out what they're asking for the 'A' at this 'Cigar bar' :0

Cool River Cafe, Irving, Tx

Warning, You'll want to be sitting when you see this. These guys are Very Proud of their Fuentes.

:sign:

 

[Seamus]

Check out what they're asking for the 'A' at this 'Cigar bar' :0

Cool River Cafe, Irving, Tx

Warning, You'll want to be sitting when you see this. These guys are Very Proud of their Fuentes.

:sign:

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Are those prices in Pesos?

 

[bfreebern]

Their food must be horrible if they are recouping expenses w/ those insane prices.

$175 for an Opus A? :sign:


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[atuck]

Holy ****!! Does anybody like Opus THAT much?

 

[preembargo]

Their food must be horrible if they are recouping expenses w/ those insane prices.

$175 for an Opus A? :sign:


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(Actually their food is fantastic.)

At those prices, you can bet they're very well aged though.

 

[sir-smokes-a-lot]

Hmmm, go to local shop and buy 5 FFOXs or go to that place and have one .....?


tough choice

 

[vewyphishy]

Just a light premium on the Cool River prices. I think the Sullivan's steakhouse downtown is only marginally better. Then again, the people who purchase smokes from the restaurant are not usually paying for it themselves... 2 words: expense account.

 

[ree ree robusto]

Believe it or not, when I was visiting a resort for dinner one night an Opus X went for $90. The same one that is sold at the shop I work at is $15. Rediculous! :angry:

Ree