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[tylernim]

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum here, but not to cigars. I have been smoking cigars for about 2 years now off and on. I finally got a humidor for christmas, a diamond crown berkley, which I am extremely pleased with so far. Since then my interest has grown exponentially.

I've been reading for a while, have learned quite a bit about taking care of my humidor, and finally have a question. I tried using the search function first but couldn't find exaclty what I was looking for. I know it has to have been asked here before, but I really want to know if Opus x's are worth the money. I know it's an opinion thing, but I am still interested in what people have to say. I was also wondering if there are any suggestions of cigars that are very similar to Opus x.

Thanks for all the repies in advance.

tylernim

[bigpoppapuff]

you asked,i'll give you my answer...no, i don't think any opus x is worth the money...i don't like 'em...but that's just me...

[cinda]

Welcome aboard matte!

[kevin7]

I agree with Bigpoppapuff but YOU need to buy one and smoke it and see for yourself . Look for a #4 or #5 or a xXx aka power ranger. I have never not tried a cigar based on others opinion since cigars are very subjective. Enjoy the cigars bro.

K7

[basil]

I'm not a big Opus fan either, but a lot of people like 'em. Same w/ Ashton vsg's. K7's dead on though - you should try one yourself rather than decide based on someone else's opinion. The power ranger is a good bet - I did enjoy one of these that I'd had about a month. Welcome to the board.

[nhcigarfan]

welcome aboard. I agree with what these guys said.

Also, don't let your interest in trying one over power your common sense. A lot of vendors are more than ready and willing to screw you royally for one of those. Take your time and buy at msrp.

[thepyrofish]

An Opus at MSRP would make me giggle like a schoolgirl and I don't even know if I like the flavour of the cigar. I suppose once I'm in the US however, and get a chance to adapt my thinking to your cigar prices I may change my mind.

[Bubba -NJ]

I like some of them and some I don't . At retail price they're not bad , but at gouging prices , forget about them . I can tell you that the most disappointing cigar I ever had was an Opus X "A" , came in it's own wood coffin , bad burn problems and it went out alot , thank God it was a gift , they retail for $25.00 each . Like the other BOTL said , you won't know unless you try them . If you see a Fuente Anejo , grab it , in my opinion they're better than Opus and retail from $9.00 - $11.00 . Keep in mind that taste is subjective , everyone has different taste's of what they do and don't like . Welcome to CS .

[slcraiders]

Damn Bubba, I need to move to the far east. The coffin Opus run me 35 while the Anejo go for 20-25. Fuck me for living is such a profiteering and high taxed state. I guess, I should blame my Mother, but she went through enough hell going through my teen-aged antics though...

[Shagaroo]

An Opus X Super Beli is one of the best sticks I have had. An Opus X Perfecxion X I had was really nothing special. Some folks swear by them, and as you can see, some folks don't like any of them. Try some, but don't pay over MSRP.

[ukyfan]

Welcome to CS tylernim. As for the Opus, I wouldn't know. I am still waiting on trying one, but welcome none the less.

[prophetic_joe]

Welcome aboard man. As for the Opus it's a good smoke but there are better for less money. You got to try it and see for yourself but I would get my hands on a Ashton VSG or a Padron 1964 first, much better smokes imho. Still waiting to try a Padron 1926 myself but from what I've seen you can get them for less money online than I have seen the Opos for and since it's supposed to be better than the !964 it i definitely omething to get your hands on.

[croatan]

Welcome to the forum. I think Opus X are good cigars with a little age. Personally, I prefer the Anejos for their flavor, availability, and price. Regardless, as others have said, go try a couple--that's the only way you'll really know.

[Moheganson]

I like the Opus X, the wrapper has a very distinct flavor. The smaller ones tend to be more powerful. Don't pay crazy prices for these.

[badsneakers]

I, too, like the smaller Opi. The wrappers are aged for as much as 10 yrs, I think, and IIRC, they finish the process in Calvados barrels, which gives them that unmistakeable flavor. I agree with MoSon, don't get caught up in the Hype and overspend for them, but with a year or so on them, they are memorable cigars, IMO.

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