Gurkha Commemorative Warrior's Chest

**Caveman** · 11-27-2010, 04:09 PM

Hi All,

I have been visiting for a while and never really posted, just too busy. I own a small cigar company in Texas and I am shutting it down.

I own several humidors, but one of my favorite prized possesions is a Gurkha Commemorative Warrior's Chest. There were only 108 made. It truly is just beautiful.

I want to sell it, but not sure what the value is on the open market. Wanted to see if someone knew something on these limited edition humidors.

I would appreciate any information you want to share with me.

Thanks,

Andy

**cigarsarge** · 11-27-2010, 06:11 PM

Somebody please help...

**badwhale** · 11-27-2010, 06:30 PM

I kinda like the poll : Was this useful information? OR Was this useful information?

Of course, I will vote for "Was this useful information"

**nhcigarfan** · 11-27-2010, 06:41 PM

I would prefer it say Torano and cost 1/5 the price.

That being said nothing sets the value like the market.

I bid $20 plus shipping.

**cinda** · 11-27-2010, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Caveman

Hi All,

I have been visiting for a while and never really posted, just too busy. I own a small cigar company in Texas and I am shutting it down.

I own several humidors, but one of my favorite prized possesions is a Gurkha Commemorative Warrior's Chest. There were only 108 made. It truly is just beautiful.

I want to sell it, but not sure what the value is on the open market. Wanted to see if someone knew something on these limited edition humidors.

I would appreciate any information you want to share with me.

Thanks,

Andy

SKU:HUM-GURKHA CABWeight:0.00Regular Price: $4,874.40
On Sale For: $3,655.80

Just like they told you on Cigar Alficionada
http://forums.cigaraficionado.com/ev...4/m/5697035912

oh I just found this too
http://www.monstermarketplace.com/ci...-cigar-humidor

http://www.lamborghinihumidor.com/St...133374&c=93970

I bid $25.00 if the cigars are included.

**buzz** · 11-28-2010, 06:06 PM

I'd say cinda's probably gonna be the high bidder here.

The poll closed before I had a chance to vote - can you re-open it please?

-Buzz

**Caveman** · 11-29-2010, 12:34 PM

All,

I just recieved an email from the company who manufactured this product and they said that all 108 were sold and there are no more available from them.

I asked if it was possible if some of these sites that are still listing the products for sale really have them in stock - they responded not likely, since they were last manufactured in 2007, but there might be a very slight chance, but not likely.

What they also said was that this is a highly valued Collector's Item now and finding one on the open market is extremely rare.

**buzz** · 11-29-2010, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Caveman

All,

I just recieved an email from the company who manufactured this product and they said that all 108 were sold and there are no more available from them.

I asked if it was possible if some of these sites that are still listing the products for sale really have them in stock - they responded not likely, since they were last manufactured in 2007, but there might be a very slight chance, but not likely.

What they also said was that this is a highly valued Collector's Item now and finding one on the open market is extremely rare.

They estimated the current value at about $3800

Wowza! Well then, I bid $38 if the shipping is free.

-Buzz

**ggiese** · 11-29-2010, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Caveman

All,

I just recieved an email from the company who manufactured this product and they said that all 108 were sold and there are no more available from them.

I asked if it was possible if some of these sites that are still listing the products for sale really have them in stock - they responded not likely, since they were last manufactured in 2007, but there might be a very slight chance, but not likely.

What they also said was that this is a highly valued Collector's Item now and finding one on the open market is extremely rare.

Well then - with this new information you've provided, I believe this to be WAY out our league. I cannot imagine that anynone on this site would be able to even begin to scratch the surface with the money this incredible find is worth!

Perhaps you should talk with Rick Harrison at Gold and Silver Pawn in Las Vegas. He has an incredible base of experts that would be able to accurately assess what your humidor could be worth! I also bet he'd give you fair value, if you wanted to sell it.

...or perhaps you should consider putting up for auction at Christie's!

**mrtr33** · 11-29-2010, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Caveman

I asked if it was possible if some of these sites that are still listing the products for sale really have them in stock - they responded not likely, since they were last manufactured in 2007, but there might be a very slight chance, but not likely.

So, the manufacturer led you to believe that those websites are selling bogus products, but we're supposed to believe you? And why wouldn't the manufacturer lead you to believe that it's a rare find? Could it be possible that all 107 others are for sale by other dealers looking to get this out of their way?

Riddle me this - what are you looking to get for it? Let's start there. We may have a contestant that has overbid, Bob!

**Caveman** · 11-29-2010, 12:55 PM

ggiese - Hey, I didn't set the price, I was just trying to find out what it was worth and the company that made them told me.......

Thanks for all your assistance guys.... greatly appreciated.

**Caveman** · 11-29-2010, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by mrtr33

So, the manufacturer led you to believe that those websites are selling bogus products, but we're supposed to believe you? And why wouldn't the manufacturer lead you to believe that it's a rare find? Could it be possible that all 107 others are for sale by other dealers looking to get this out of their way?

Riddle me this - what are you looking to get for it? Let's start there. We may have a contestant that has overbid, Bob!

Bob - You could be right, I can see your point, that some dealers have been holding this product in their warehouses since 2007... possible, very possible, not wanting to sell them, just waiting for the prices to go up - very visionary and quite possible.

Do you run a business? If anyone understand business, nothing sits in the warehouse, everything sells - business 101. Profit is always realized at the time of sale, especially in the cigar business.

You don't have to believe me, never stated or asked that you had to Bob, just supplying the information that the manufacturer provided to me and i'm sharing with everyone - that is what I thought this site was about.

I do think this is good information for anyone who may have a rare find out there, old collector's humidors, one offs, garage sale humidor etc... - they are worth something to some out there.

BALL, Just on the Outside.

**ashauler** · 11-29-2010, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Caveman

Bob - You could be right, I can see your point, that some dealers have been holding this product in their warehouses since 2007... possible, very possible, not wanting to sell them, just waiting for the prices to go up - very visionary and quite possible.

Do you run a business? If anyone understand business, nothing sits in the warehouse, everything sells - business 101. Profit is always realized at the time of sale, especially in the cigar business.

You don't have to believe me, never stated or asked that you had to Bob, just supplying the information that the manufacturer provided to me and i'm sharing with everyone - that is what I thought this site was about.

I do think this is good information for anyone who may have a rare find out there, old collector's humidors, one offs, garage sale humidor etc... - they are worth something to some out there.

BALL, Just on the Outside.

Who the fuck is Bob?

If it were just ON the outside, it would be a strike.

Got any cigar rolling supplies, ya know, chavetas.....cutting boards....molds, that kind of thing?

**Caveman** · 11-29-2010, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by ashauler

Who the fuck is Bob?

If it were just ON the outside, it would be a strike.

Got any cigar rolling supplies, ya know, chavetas.....cutting boards....molds, that kind of thing?

No rolling equipment, or stuff like that, we purchase our products direct from the importer.

I have seen some products like that at some of the warehouses I have visited, mostly antiqute stuff, no interest in our business operations, but if I do run across some, I'll direct them your way.

**Paddy** · 11-29-2010, 02:23 PM

I think Bob is Neal's brother.
You know ..... Neal & Bob

**mrtr33** · 11-29-2010, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by Caveman

Do you run a business? If anyone understand business, nothing sits in the warehouse, everything sells - business 101. Profit is always realized at the time of sale, especially in the cigar business.

You don't have to believe me, never stated or asked that you had to Bob, just supplying the information that the manufacturer provided to me and i'm sharing with everyone - that is what I thought this site was about.

I do run a business, though perhaps not in the strict merchandising sense that you operate. I am quite familiar, however, with the market determining the purchase price. While I certainly have my boundaries, and they even occasionally are compromised, ultimately, my products and services are determined by what my clients are willing to pay. I have a friend who is in a similar line of work as I am, who has a fabulous product, but he won't drop the price on it. Cost him tons in development time, but so far, only one client has taken him up on it. Does that mean that it's still worth that price, if there are plenty available, yet no buyers? I don't know the answer to that question.

Originally Posted by Caveman

I do think this is good information for anyone who may have a rare find out there, old collector's humidors, one offs, garage sale humidor etc... - they are worth something to some out there.

I for one appreciate the pictures. It is a beautiful humidor, for sure. But I am confused as to what you want from us. We just smoke cigars, and talk about smoking cigars. I don't know if any of us are humidor collectors, though that doesn't mean other visitors to the forum aren't. Basically, I'm just wondering why the post is here. Not busting your balls or anything, it just looked like you wanted feedback on what kind of dollar figure you could fetch for this product, right? Apparently, you haven't found an attractive enough offer here (so far), but I'm thinking the attempt itself is misguided. If you had a price in mind already, wouldn't you be better off going to an established auction site?

There have been FAR too many attempts at auctions here from people who are either getting out of the hobby, wanting to sell us glass-top Cohibas, or something similar. We've seen it a thousand times. Thus most of the responses thus far.

Originally Posted by Caveman

BALL, Just on the Outside.

Did I miss something? Are we playing text-baseball? How about:
Curveball.

Originally Posted by Paddy

I think Bob is Neal's brother.
You know ..... Neal & Bob

I thought that was Kneel and Bob.

**Paddy** · 11-29-2010, 03:06 PM

Mark,
I was trying not to cross the line.

**Caveman** · 11-30-2010, 08:56 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I was not or were my intentions to sell this forum anything - I was truly just trying to understand what I have, a piece of shit humidor or something worth holding on to... that was all. I own a cigar resale company and I never mentioned its name or tried to hawk my products or services - I'm just a regular Joe - thats all.

I normally stay out of forums because some of them get hijacked by a few guys who want to control the information being put out and if anyone doesn't fit the mold - they unleash a barrage of unpleasantries and its just no more fun.

I do understand what your are saying about people trying to sell there stuff here and my apologies to all of you if that was how it came across, but now I can understand the replies.....lol..... I thought you guys were a bunch of A$$ Os...

I really do enjoy a cigar with a crowne on the rocks at the end of a hard day.

Thanks Guys.

**ashauler** · 11-30-2010, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Caveman

Thanks for all the replies. I was not or were my intentions to sell this forum anything - I was truly just trying to understand what I have, a piece of shit humidor or something worth holding on to... that was all. I own a cigar resale company and I never mentioned its name or tried to hawk my products or services - I'm just a regular Joe - thats all.

I normally stay out of forums because some of them get hijacked by a few guys who want to control the information being put out and if anyone doesn't fit the mold - they unleash a barrage of unpleasantries and its just no more fun.

I do understand what your are saying about people trying to sell there stuff here and my apologies to all of you if that was how it came across, but now I can understand the replies.....lol..... I thought you guys were a bunch of A$$ Os...

I really do enjoy a cigar with a crowne on the rocks at the end of a hard day.

Thanks Guys.

Stick around, bunch of good guys here. I am confident that, given time, you will come to understand that some of us are assholes. But mostly in a good way.

**mrtr33** · 11-30-2010, 09:59 AM

What ashauler said.....

Good peeps here. We're a small community, not really mod-censored. It's how this place works. Not for everyone, but perfect for a few. Need thick skin, though. Stick around.

It is a nice humidor, but I'd never pay the kind of money the other sites were suggesting - I don't care that much. Besides, a humi that big would have to stay in the garage.

But that's just me - I'm sure there are others who feel differently. Again, I'm thankful for the additional pics. Being an admirer of fine woodworking, it's a beautiful piece.