Anejos -- What's with the gouging?

[BigDilly]

Decided on an Anejo 55 instead of an Opus at my B & M. What a mistake imho. I'll take a Hemingway over the Anejo any day of the week.

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Sharks? Has anyone seen a shark?
I'd like to see one at any price just to say I saw one again.

For you Carlos, I could make one swim a little South. If it has been that long, pm me and I'll see if I can make one attack you.

[rockyr]

I'll take an Anejo over an Opus any day. When in stock, the local B&M that gets them here sells them for close to MSRP. Just wish they had them more often.

[Made in Dade]

I love Anejos! I might smoke one from my 2005 stash today with my pops after lunch.

[BeagleOne]

Originally Posted by borndead1

Isn't this blatant price gouging and/or price fixing? $23-$35 a stick?

It also depends on the store you bought it at. In some case the B&M are not authorized retailers, so they buy this Anejos on the gray market, and mark it up accordingly (usually starting at 200-300% on up). I've seen a simple Between the Lines (I think I paid $12 for it) go for $90.

[BeagleOne]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Sharks? Has anyone seen a shark?
I'd like to see one at any price just to say I saw one again.

Originally Posted by Blueface

Just found this link.
They must be smoking more than just cigars over there.
Crack must be the order of the day.
I guess it doesn't matter as it is out of stock anyway.

http://www.showmeyourash.com/product_info.aspx?pid=3451

You should have checked the WTS section last month. I had a box of Sharks for sale then. Might have one for you when you get to town next month.

I won't deal with Havana House for this reason. I went once, not overly impressed with the service or the selection. The prices were a bit (in this case, ALOT) higher than normal.

[mikeyj23]

Originally Posted by BeagleOne

I won't deal with Havana House for this reason. I went once, not overly impressed with the service or the selection. The prices were a bit (in this case, ALOT) higher than normal.

...but it is about the last place to smoke in Austin, and you have to admit Ruta Maya is freakin awesome.

[Puffin Fresh]

There is a store local to DC that usually has Anejos in stock. It's due to their price though. I don't know if they'd still have them this late, but you are looking at $22 for the 46 and up for the rest.

I've never purchased anything from them for that reason.

[Brad]

I guess I am lucky, my B&M sells both the Opus and Anejo for $1 over MSRP when they have them. They do have a limit of 4 sticks per customer, and they usually sell out within 2 days.

[LkyLindy]

Problem is Fuente holds back production to juice up demand

[shilala]

I just got the latest "FUENTE rare cigar goodies" list from Darlene the Cigargirl at Tampa Sweethearts.

Anejo's available right now are:
46, (5 5/8 x 46), $7.25 each--(Limit of 2)
49, (7 5/8 x 49), $9.50 each---(Limit of 2)

There are lots of other odd Fuente things available as weel.
As someone mentioned, you have to spend $25.00 on something from their regular products. I usually buy a bundle of Sweethearts.
You also have to call in the order if you wish to buy from the list. Can't order the special stuff online.
Darlene's nice, you'll be glad you called her. She's a sweetheart.

[JDC20]

Originally Posted by LkyLindy

Problem is Fuente holds back production to juice up demand

Really?? How did you come to the assumption?

[zmancbr]

Originally Posted by shilala

I just got the latest "FUENTE rare cigar goodies" list from Darlene the Cigargirl at Tampa Sweethearts.

Anejo's available right now are:
46, (5 5/8 x 46), $7.25 each--(Limit of 2)
49, (7 5/8 x 49), $9.50 each---(Limit of 2)

There are lots of other odd Fuente things available as weel.
As someone mentioned, you have to spend $25.00 on something from their regular products. I usually buy a bundle of Sweethearts.
You also have to call in the order if you wish to buy from the list. Can't order the special stuff online.
Darlene's nice, you'll be glad you called her. She's a sweetheart.

Darlene is awesome. I just picked up a 3-pack of the don carlos aniversario... I would highly recommenced Tampa Sweethearts.

[mikeyj23]

Originally Posted by JDC20

Really?? How did you come to the assumption?

I'm not sure if it's true or not, but makes pretty good business sense to me.

If you can immediately sell 500 of something for $10 a piece, you make $5,000.

If you can sell the first 100 of that thing for $10 a piece, wait for hype to kick in, sell then next 150 for $20 a piece, wait for hype, sell the next 150 for $30 a piece, wait for hype and sell the last 100 for $40 a piece, you've made $12,500.

[rrplasencia]

Cigarsdirect has sharks, $29 a piece.

http://www.cigarsdirect.com/ProductC...idCategory=234

[quote=Blueface;1736268]Just found this link.
They must be smoking more than just cigars over there.
Crack must be the order of the day.
I guess it doesn't matter as it is out of stock anyway.