Blow out sale! OPUS X, ASHTON, PADRON and many more!

**Cigarsdirect** · 03-20-2009, 02:54 PM

Hi everyone! Please check out our huge sale we have going on for a short time only.....get em while they last!!!!

http://www.cigarsdirect.com/ProductC...idCategory=868

**NullSmurf** · 03-20-2009, 05:34 PM

I know how I feel about gougers. Uh-uh.

**ggiese** · 03-21-2009, 12:08 AM

I'll kick the tires on the deal and let you know....

Hmmmm....

Nah - I'll pass!!!

**cigarsarge** · 03-21-2009, 03:51 PM

Come on guys...Those are blowout prices.

**CoventryCat86** · 03-22-2009, 01:23 PM

You guys know I love Reserva D'Chateaus and I'm running a little low so this post caught my eye!

So I mosey on over to this a$$hat's site only to find he's asking $26.95 each which is more than double full retail!

I can guarantee you this bag of shit doesn't even have a Fuente account. He's nothing but a scam artist, a liar and a dirtbag.

Then I go back to his half-assed site to check on the price of some Padrons and his site is down.

What a Mickey Mouse operation.....

Get out of here you piece of $hit.

**CoventryCat86** · 03-22-2009, 01:28 PM

Most places will sell you a box of Padron 1926 #2 maduros for around $340.00.

Guess what asshat cigars direct charges?

$449.95

What an absolute POS this thief is.

Well I guess I shouldn't be so hard on him, his mark up on Opus X is 100% but on the 1926s it's only 45%.

**cigarsarge** · 03-22-2009, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by CoventryCat86

You guys know I love Reserva D'Chateaus and I'm running a little low so this post caught my eye!

So I mosey on over to this a$$hat's site only to find he's asking $26.95 each which is more than double full retail!

I can guarantee you this bag of shit doesn't even have a Fuente account. He's nothing but a scam artist, a liar and a dirtbag.

Then I go back to his half-assed site to check on the price of some Padrons and his site is down.

What a Mickey Mouse operation.....

Get out of here you piece of $hit.

If this guy had a Fuente account they would pull it...They don't allow gouging of their products.

**CoventryCat86** · 03-22-2009, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by cigarsarge

If this guy had a Fuente account they would pull it...They don't allow gouging of their products.

He even admits on his site that they don't have a Fuente account.

**logan37** · 03-22-2009, 09:43 PM

Where are you guys finding Opus X's or Padron Anni's for MSRP? I've never been able to find a shop that doesn't price gouge on these(online or local).

**ggiese** · 03-22-2009, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by logan37

Where are you guys finding Opus X's or Padron Anni's for MSRP? I've never been able to find a shop that doesn't price gouge on these(online or local).

I never pay above MSRP... I don't know why you can't find them at the price.

You're probably not paying retail because the gougers are cleaning out the stock to sell them at OH MY GOD! prices...

Don't feed the gougers - it only encourages thsm...

**CoventryCat86** · 03-22-2009, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by logan37

Where are you guys finding Opus X's or Padron Anni's for MSRP? I've never been able to find a shop that doesn't price gouge on these(online or local).

Padron Anniversary (1964) and Padron 1926 are EASY to find for below full retail, try google. Serious Cigars has the 1926 maduros in stock for very fair prices. C'MON MAN, LOOK AROUND!

Or you could try Al who owns a shop in Decatur, GA. I think it's called puffnstuff but I can't remember. His screen name is puffstuff over on CP. There's also Gabriel Miranda in Miami who sells Padron 1926s and 1964s for very fair prices. His screen name is gmiranda33 over on CP. Here's a post where he talks about his new store:

Havana Humidor of Pinecrest
12749 South Dixie Highway
Pinecrest, FL 33156
305-278-2804
www.havanahumidorcigars.com

He used to sell the fancy Padrons but I haven't talked to him in a while.

As far as Opus X, etc., my local shop has them for very close to regular ole MSRP but they have to add on sales tax. No big deal, I don't mind supporting my local shop at all.

Like George said, don't feed the gougers and slimeballs like this cigars direct a$$hat.

**logan37** · 03-23-2009, 12:00 AM

I've actually found Padron Anni's for $10/stick, so I'm not sure why I put that in my last comment. Maybe the long day at work.

I'm more interested in finding Opus X's for cheaper then the insane prices I've seen. I've done my searches and haven't found Opus X's for under $17 bucks a stick(for smaller sizes).

**CoventryCat86** · 03-23-2009, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by logan37

I've actually found Padron Anni's for $10/stick, so I'm not sure why I put that in my last comment. Maybe the long day at work.

I'm more interested in finding Opus X's for cheaper then the insane prices I've seen. I've done my searches and haven't found Opus X's for under $17 bucks a stick(for smaller sizes).

I've never bought any Padron Anniversary boxes, I only buy the 1926s.

**ggiese** · 03-23-2009, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by logan37

I've actually found Padron Anni's for $10/stick, so I'm not sure why I put that in my last comment. Maybe the long day at work.

I'm more interested in finding Opus X's for cheaper then the insane prices I've seen. I've done my searches and haven't found Opus X's for under $17 bucks a stick(for smaller sizes).

It has much more to do with who you are, rather than what you know.

Patience, grasshopper. Good things come to those who wait!

I honestly have given away more Opus than I've smoked. Not that I don't like them, they just do not have the "WOW!" factor other cigars do...

**Shelby07** · 03-23-2009, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by ggiese

...I honestly have given away more Opus than I've smoked. Not that I don't like them, they just do not have the "WOW!" factor other cigars do...

I agree. I don't see what all the fuss is about. I finally traded away all that I had (except for the ones included in the 2006 & 2007 Christmas collections.) I used to be a fan of AF's but I guess tastes change. Maybe it's time for another trade.

**logan37** · 03-23-2009, 09:57 PM

I'm still a very young smoker. I have smoked sticks that I have enjoyed more then the 2 Opus X's that I have smoked(still one more in waiting). I'm just still in the try anything stage and I would like to try some different sizes of these. Maybe it's only my naive impressions that Opus's are super elite.

**ggiese** · 03-24-2009, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by logan37

I'm still a very young smoker. I have smoked sticks that I have enjoyed more then the 2 Opus X's that I have smoked(still one more in waiting). I'm just still in the try anything stage and I would like to try some different sizes of these. Maybe it's only my naive impressions that Opus's are super elite.

Don't get me wrong - they are a consistently good cigar. One of my favorites is the Petit Lancero. But there are others that (to me, anyway) equal or surpass Opus X in enjoyment.

I still wouldn't balk at someone giving me one, or choosing one to smoke when I want to enjoy something nice. I guess what's nice is I've had experiences with quite a few cigars now, and have options beyond an Opus X.

**cigarsarge** · 03-25-2009, 06:59 AM

The only Opus I'll smoke are the PL and the Power Ranger...I'd rather have a Padron 64 or 26.

Opus ain't the "holy grail" of cigars. Don't buy into the Fuente hype.

**DeeDubya** · 03-25-2009, 07:32 AM

I have to agree with Sarge. Just like any other product, marketing is the game.

**ashauler** · 03-25-2009, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by cigarsarge

The only Opus I'll smoke are the PL and the Power Ranger...I'd rather have a Padron 64 or 26.

Opus ain't the "holy grail" of cigars. Don't buy into the Fuente hype.

I agree as well, except I like the PL, #4 and #5's and will pick them up when I find them for MSRP but don't go out of my way to hunt them down.