Best Seconds

[Cigary]

I think the brother was lookin out for your wallet as far as what they cost. In the final analysis it's all about cost and taste. my 2 cents

I have tried the Sol Cubano but not the seconds,,,I'd be interested in a seeing a review of that as well. Love saving money on my favorite hobby,,esp. during these times.

[JerseyStepUp]

Originally Posted by Dom

I have 1/2 bundle of flor de olivas in my coolerdor right now, if i wanted to know about them i would've asked.... Thanks for the response but I specifically asked about seconds for a reason.

Anyone tried the Sol Cubano cuban cabinet seconds??? they look good too

Wow... relax my man, seemed by your original post that you were concerned about price point, and FDO's can be more affordable than alot of seconds... especially if you know where too look.. didn't realize your more affordable sticks had to be the defects...

good luck in your search anyway.. cheers

[Dom]

Like I said i appreciate your intentions

[JerseyStepUp]

Only seconds ive had was the man 'o' war 2nds torpedo.... tasted identical to the regular line... never tried the ruination

[Dom]

Actually the Man O Wars were another second i was wondering about

[jedipastor]

For 2nds, try the Perdomo ESV 2nds. If you like that stick, then this is the exact same thing for at least $1 less per cigar. I'll trade a band for a buck any day! The La Aurora 2nds are pretty good too. There is a rumor that CI is going to be getting a bunch of Padilla and Oliva 2nds in this year...we'll see.

As for other good cigars under $4...there aren't too many at retail price. My faves would be:

Illusione Cuchillos Cubanos
Tatuaje Series P
Padron Londres
Oliva Series G
5 Vegas

If you mean under $4 at cbid or something...then there are too many good ones to name.

[docruger]

Originally Posted by Cigary

wonderful as I just put in a bid for these for the first time. I saw the photo with the bands but did not expect them to arrive with them on. I love Padillas and have not tried the 2nds,,,now I am really excited. Thx for the "plug" on these.

ditto on the padillas, it would take some luck to beat them.

[Cigary]

Thx for the info on the Perdomo's,,,I love this line as well. Bands do not impress me much so I will take taste anyday. Hope your rumor is true,,,I plan to get a bigger coolerador for some of the deals that might be forthcoming.

Originally Posted by jedipastor

For 2nds, try the Perdomo ESV 2nds. If you like that stick, then this is the exact same thing for at least $1 less per cigar. I'll trade a band for a buck any day! The La Aurora 2nds are pretty good too. There is a rumor that CI is going to be getting a bunch of Padilla and Oliva 2nds in this year...we'll see.

As for other good cigars under $4...there aren't too many at retail price. My faves would be:

Illusione Cuchillos Cubanos
Tatuaje Series P
Padron Londres
Oliva Series G
5 Vegas

If you mean under $4 at cbid or something...then there are too many good ones to name.

[Dom]

So even though they aren't seconds, How do the Padilla Achilles and Obsidian stack up against the Habano seconds??? I ask because they're at about the same price point.

[Riedelma]

I like the obsidians they are good I have the achillies but I haven't got around to smoking them yet but I haven't met a padilla I didn't like yet but I am still looking

[Cigary]

I concur,,,,Padilla makes a good cigar and the Achilles and Obsidian are a good cigar. It's hard to say which is better,,,leave that up to your own taste buds.

[SMOKE20]

I like the obsidian. Have never had the Achilles. The obsidians you can get around 40 a bundle on cbid too

[Cigary]

According to CHIMP on the Obsidians:

Max: $82.00 Min: $37.00 Avg: $53.29 # Auctions: 28

[Gespinoza1]

Originally Posted by Dom

So even though they aren't seconds, How do the Padilla Achilles and Obsidian stack up against the Habano seconds??? I ask because they're at about the same price point.

I thought you asked about seconds for a reason? That what you said when a fellow member tried to help you out.

[Baldyisme]

Originally Posted by Gespinoza1

I thought you asked about seconds for a reason? That what you said when a fellow member tried to help you out.

Agreed. What turned me off was the rude response to a BOTL trying to help.