Opus X Fuente Fuente

[theorangeman]

I should preface this by stating that I live in a podunk town which only has one (very small) cigar shop. Therefore, my choices are very limited which is why I do most of my purchasing on-line. However, as everyone knows, buying opus x on-line can be a challenging task (unless you want to spend out the a$$).

Yesteday, just for something different, I stopped by the rinky dink cigar shop and saw that they had almost a half a box left of Opus X Fuente Fuente (5 5/8 x 46) for $10.75 a stick. I was suprised to see them there and since I haven't done any checking around on prices, I had no idea if what they are asking was good, fair or ugly. I went ahead and bought a couple in addition to some hemingways. What do you all think about the pricing on these Opux X? I'm debating whether to go back and get more.

 

[nisse62]

I think the MSRP are $9.00 so I would get some if I had the chance.

In Sweden they are not available at all

Niclas

 

[cigardawg]

Go back for more. Buy as many as you can. I pay $13 to $14 here.

 

[Joebob]

That's not too much over MSRP.

If you like the cigar, pick more up, and smoke them up!

But I wouldn't buy a half box hoping to sell and make money on them.

 

[Shibumi]

Grab em all!!

I've seen them for $20 and up in NY

 

[Rob_k]

my favorite size Opus, i would hop on it, price is reasonable.

 

[tone-ny]

Grab em all!!

I've seen them for $20 and up in NY

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This is true, I got a couple last year and paid $20 each in NYC. So don't miss out on them at that price.

 

[smallg]

I think he's probably gone and on his way back down there. :laugh:

 

[ggiese]

MilesMingusMonk's Retail OpusX pricing...

This is a bit dated, and not adding Illinois taxes to the mix. But that's retail in Illinois for those cigars. It's a legit price - buy what you can and let them sit (they do better with at least 6 mos. worth of age on 'em).

 

[theorangeman]

I think he's probably gone and on his way back down there. :laugh:

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:laugh:

Nah, at least not yet. I've got a huge research project on my desk right now that I'm attending to. However, my head is about to explode so I might take a little stroll down there later

From what you guys have said, it sounds like a pretty good price. However, the big unknown is that I don't know if I like them :sign:
I've never tried one before which is why I hesitate. Perhaps I'll try my first this afternoon and then make a decision.

Thanks for your input guys!

 

[junkman_56]

Buy all you can...
If you don't like the cigar, sell them as 5er's to the board and get your money back.:thumbs:
They would go fast.

 

[theorangeman]

George, when you suggest letting them sit for 6 months, that brings up a question that I've had for a while but keep forgetting to ask. I understand when you buy from a retailer online (which is what I predominately do) they tend to sell smokes which are pretty wet in order to survive the shipping. Therefore, it makes good sense to store the cigars in your humi in order to get the humidity back down to a proper level. However, if you buy a smoke at a cigar shop which has their humidor regulated around 68% or so, is it really necessary to store them for a while before you smoke them?

The impression that I get is that this shop doesn't do much business and these smokes have probably been sitting there for quite a while. I can be patient, but just wondering if there is really a need since I'm buying them from a shop.

 

[Shibumi]

I think he is talking about age, not humidity. Let them age a little.

 

[bmd34202]

I just got some of that size in town here for $10.86.

 

[Zeebra]

I've seen them for $45 canadian. I'd say you have yourself a deal.

 

[theorangeman]

I think he is talking about age, not humidity. Let them age a little.

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Perhap I may have been confusing the two things (humidity and age). However, in a situation like this where the Opus have probably been sitting for a while, it's not unlikely that they have 6 months of age on them already. Therefore, if that's the case (and that's a big "if") then they ought to be ready to smoke right away, correct?

 

[Rob_k]

I think he is talking about age, not humidity. Let them age a little.

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Perhap I may have been confusing the two things (humidity and age). However, in a situation like this where the Opus have probably been sitting for a while, it's not unlikely that they have 6 months of age on them already. Therefore, if that's the case (and that's a big "if") then they ought to be ready to smoke right away, correct?

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i agreee with george here, opus's benefit greatly with age. they "even" out for lack of a better word. my first opus was a young one, and i was so hyped to try it, and was sadly disappointed. it was very harsh and the opus flavor was there, a subtle flavor of what was to come with some months in the humidor. turst me, it is worth the wait let them sit for a few months, then enjoy.

 

[occifer143]

I think he is talking about age, not humidity.  Let them age a little.

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Perhap I may have been confusing the two things (humidity and age). However, in a situation like this where the Opus have probably been sitting for a while, it's not unlikely that they have 6 months of age on them already. Therefore, if that's the case (and that's a big "if") then they ought to be ready to smoke right away, correct?

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Since you are getting a good price buy all the sticks. Smoke one now it should be great, and then smoke another in 2 months. If you still don't like the rich creamy, spice, sweet taste I will buy what you have left.

 

[SabresFan]

QUOTE(theorangeman @ Nov 22 2005, 12:32 PM)
QUOTE(Shibumi @ Nov 22 2005, 02:57 PM)
I think he is talking about age, not humidity. Let them age a little.






Perhap I may have been confusing the two things (humidity and age). However, in a situation like this where the Opus have probably been sitting for a while, it's not unlikely that they have 6 months of age on them already. Therefore, if that's the case (and that's a big "if") then they ought to be ready to smoke right away, correct?

Curious about this answer myself. I understand the need for aging, but who is to say that these things haven't been sitting in this smoke shops humi for a year or more. If this was the case would they not be prime for smoking? I've often wondered why the need to age cigars that perhaps have already been aging for who knows how long in another humidor.

 

[theorangeman]

QUOTE(theorangeman @ Nov 22 2005, 12:32 PM)
QUOTE(Shibumi @ Nov 22 2005, 02:57 PM)
I think he is talking about age, not humidity.  Let them age a little.






Perhap I may have been confusing the two things (humidity and age). However, in a situation like this where the Opus have probably been sitting for a while, it's not unlikely that they have 6 months of age on them already. Therefore, if that's the case (and that's a big "if") then they ought to be ready to smoke right away, correct?

Curious about this answer myself. I understand the need for aging, but who is to say that these things haven't been sitting in this smoke shops humi for a year or more. If this was the case would they not be prime for smoking? I've often wondered why the need to age cigars that perhaps have already been aging for who knows how long in another humidor.

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Exactly my point

I guess the question is whether you can find out for sure if they really are aged. In my case, the 70 yr old man who I predominately see in the shop may very well not know. However, the younger man (who I believe owns the shop) probably would know (however he hangs out in the back and I rarely see him). The only question is whether he would be honest with me or not.