Ok, so what do these babys go for in the U.S. shops? I just went to a local shop here and saw them for the first time up here in Toronto... The Perfexion #5 was over 25$ and I think it was the Robusto at $55.00. :smiley5: (plus sales tax)
-W.
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Ok, so what do these babys go for in the U.S. shops? I just went to a local shop here and saw them for the first time up here in Toronto... The Perfexion #5 was over 25$ and I think it was the Robusto at $55.00. :smiley5: (plus sales tax)
-W.
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Originally Posted by Monk
Perf #5 $8.45
PJ
Those prices sound about right for the B&M's in my area.
Only problem is they sell them as fast as they get them. So you can't just walk in and say "I'll take ten Robusto's for $250".
The clerk will tell you that he will only allow you to buy two Robusto's for $50 and smole while he says it :smiley36: .
That is a HELLUVA steal (relatively speaking). Here in Calgary they want 70-80 dollars.Quote:
Originally Posted by Monk
I'm moving to Tampa! :D
-W.
I can't believe a store would limit a customer like that while the cigar is in stock. I know of internet retailers that do that but if I walked into a store and they told me I could only buy two of a particular cigar I probably wouldn't go back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Desert Rat
The reason we do this (we as in most retailers) is to give everyone the opportunity to purchase these cigars. Some retailers only get 2-4 boxes every 6 mo. I don't sell boxes usually, the one time I did it was a few years ago, and we were hit with them 3 days before inventory. I have guys that call up trying to order boxes of these cigars every time I get them in. I don't mail order to anyone that is not already a customer in good standing. I also do not put non-customers on our call list. B&M's are all about customer service, I'm not going to sell out all my good stuff to someone that either never shops at our store or only buys "had to get sticks". It would be a disservice to our customers that wait all year to get a few sticks. Also this prevents asshats from buying boxes in the store and selling a $9 stick for $25.Quote:
Originally Posted by cls515
It's actually more the norm than the exception and it seems to be a good thing, in my opinion. Every B&M does it that I have ever walked into. There are usually a few boxes with a sticker that says 2 per day per customer. I couldn't understand it either at first, but it is nice to be able to walk into a B&M and actually find some pretty interesting stuff. Besides, I probably wouldn't want to buy a box of $25 sticks anyway. If I find something I like, I usually go get a box on the internet for a lot less than the B&M can afford to offer it to me for. But because of the policy I tend to walk into the local B&M more often than I would just to see what they've received in the past week or two. And, of course, once I'm in there I never leave without something.Quote:
Originally Posted by cls515
So, it's actually good for the business (more traffic) and good for the customer (better opportunity to try some of the harder to get stuff,) although I think that Fuente probably overdoes it a bit with their limited releases.
tampacigargirl has got the right idea. :smiley32: One of my local shops doesn't do limits, and I'll only buy three. Just feel bad because some guys never get a chance.Quote:
Originally Posted by cls515
Are you people ttrying to tell me they sell the Opus line in an actual store???
Ha. I'll believe it when I see it.
I'll post you pictures when I put them on the shelf. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by heftysmokes
The local B&M puts them out here occasionally. 2 per day limit.Quote:
Originally Posted by heftysmokes
Edit: TCG - Doesn't Fuente make dealers agree not to sell some of these sticks over the internet?
Doesn't stop your average asshat from doing it with a box and jacking the prices when they get there hands on them, as tampacigargirl mentioned :smiley2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Shelby07
-W.
You gotta get out of Montana........Quote:
Originally Posted by heftysmokes
I see where you're coming from but I just don't think it is right to limit a customer like that. In the shop I go to, I don't go often, but still it is the only one I go to. They carry Opus and I never see any limitations. I've never seen any limitations period, only they are too expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by tampacigargirl
Yes, but most internet sellers don't buy from Fuente & Newman. They get them from a 3rd party.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shelby07
This is another practice I hate. Inflating margins. And keep in mind, just because a store has them doesn't mean they're an authorized reseller. They again can get them from a 3rd Party. Also there are parts of the country that these rare sticks don't sell that well. Occasionally a customer will come in and tell us they bought a box at a store because they just weren't selling there.Quote:
Originally Posted by cls515
I second that!:smiley36:Quote:
Originally Posted by heftysmokes
I have to disagree. I don't think it's fare to the 100's of customers that don't get to buy cigars that are only available once a year because some greedy customer for what ever reason buys the only 4 - 6 boxes I get to sell. I'd rather have a few pissed off customers because they aren't allowed to buy a box, so that my other customers may enjoy these cigars.Quote:
Originally Posted by cls515
I'm not talking about buying 5 boxes, I'm talking about a box max. But we can agree to disagree. The prices aren't inflated, I think the #4 was $8 and the Reserva d Chateau was about $15 or so, give or take a few dollars.Quote:
Originally Posted by tampacigargirl
I agree with this, but I also think as mentioned it depends on where you are. In places with a number of customers or say in New York, and larger cities they sell fast. really fast... in more backwater places it might not be a big deal if someone were to buy a box.Quote:
Originally Posted by tampacigargirl
-W.
Tampa ain't no backwater! haha..
I live in tampa also...and I will just say I can usually get Opus X year round off the shelf. Heck today I went to a couple places and they had the anejo's on the shelf.
Location is it. Now if someone were to just buy the whole box..hell yea I would be pissed. I just got to pick up two new opus X sizes(for me) this week...off the shelf.
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Originally Posted by guado
What's that? :smiley4:
I doubt the local b&m here sells many of the opus.
A Fuente Fuente goes for over $20 each. Even with the extra CA taxes, that's a bullshit price.
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Originally Posted by tampacigargirl
hell yea...I type slower than I think and seldom proof read..I know..very bad. :smiley44:
I have to agree with TampaCigarGirl. And besides, the libertarian in me wants to just say "It's her store, she has the right to do whatever she wants." If her policy doesn't serve your needs then you have the right to go someplace else. That's cool, it's just market forces in action.Quote:
Originally Posted by tampacigargirl
Ditto the libertarian perspective. As for OpusX....here in the "backwaters" of Kansas.....I have never even seen an OpusX at a b/m.....any of the 5 in the city. Which means,obviously, I have never seen an OpusX period!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dru Lee Parsec
Count yourself lucky if you have the opportunity to buy even 2 or 3! I haven't matured enough as a cigar smoker to waste one on my under developed pallate, not to mention they are expensive, so it doesn't piss me off too bad. But when the time comes....I'll have no choice but to buy them online.
LOL... that reminds me of the gunslinger who was always walking around with a bandaged foot. Quick on the finger but slow on the draw.Quote:
Originally Posted by guado
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Originally Posted by Shelby07
I get my Opus, Anejos, and Hemmingway Maddies at MSRP or very close to it at the local B&M...No limit. Well there are a few of us that the no limit applies too. The MSRP is for everyone though.
My shops around me have them and their prices aren't too far over MSRP.Quote:
Originally Posted by dHUTCH