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defcon Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2002, 5:16 AM EST
Joined: 10-23-2002
Posts: 110
Ok are these things really that out of the world. Just byy perusing some online sites they are either not available or I see places charging 20-25 plus s&h for one
jd1 Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2002, 5:41 AM EST
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Authorized Fuente dealers generally don't gouge the prices as some of the other "non-authorized" Fuente shops. Prices should generally range between $8-22 for the smaller to the larger sizes. I've seen some of the larger sizes vary as much as $2-3 over suggested retail. There was a post here a while back where someone listed the general retail pricing. For me, they are a 2-3 times a year smoke (special occasions) and I just let them rest from year to year, replacing the ones I smoke when I can.
Slimboli Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2002, 6:01 AM EST
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Some folks are perfectly happy driving a Volkswagen Beetle, while others aren't happy unless they have a Mercedes ...

It's all a matter of personal preference ... but because of the limited production, the rare tobaccos used, and the quality of construction ... it is definitely much more refined in an OpusX.
RDC Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2002, 11:39 AM EST
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It is a great smoke and because of price and availibility I have been trying to slowly accumulate them. I am up to 8 sticks. Yumbo!
Mr.Mean Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2002, 12:24 PM EST
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I got one. But that's enough for me. I'll probably save it till I get a new job or something.
defcon Offline
#6 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2002, 12:47 PM EST
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slimboli Send me an email address as I have some tobacco questions and I was referenced to you about questions about tobacco types and their qualities. I ordered a couple of books to help in my quest for cigar knowledge but I would appreciate the assist. [email protected]
cayman2b Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2002, 1:50 PM EST
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If you have the money to spend the cash go for it...

If the excess money could go to better uses dont bother.. good smoke but not worth the$$ paying
for the band . IMHO

My first Opus was gifted to me by my very wealthy boss.. I keep it for over a year..

Had a girlfriend that was quite well to do and had a dad that was a surgeon and supposedly enjoyes cigars...
well... I wanted to impress him and gifted him my Opus... I dont think he had a clue and basically didnt even thank me... prick!

Need I say the x-girlfriend is toast!!
550025 Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2002, 3:20 PM EST
Joined: 08-08-2001
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Haven't had an Opus yet but paid or should I say overpaid for a ISOM Cohiba at a hotel in Sao Paulo Brazil and it wasn't worth it.

The cigars were well kept in a humi at the bar but I should have saved my money and came home and bought 2 Opus X's

KV
emgjet Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, Oct 29 2002, 7:15 PM EST
Joined: 11-28-2001
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I've had a couple Opus X's and they are good smokes, but I believe they are overpriced. Saw some Opus X Perfec. X at a local place near San Diego selling for $55, and found some at JR's in NJ for $18. Prices do vary tremendously. Also, saw some good fakes in Punta Cana DR.
The tobacco used is rare, and this initial DR sun grown wrapper by AF received much publicity. This full flavored cigar has lived up to it's hyped, but after much seeking, and finally tasting this "forbidden fruit", I've realized there's a lot other good smokes out there that are easier to find, and with a "stable price".
ryanmickley Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Oct 30 2002, 5:27 AM EST
Joined: 11-16-2001
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I have purchased many opus x cigars and have found that they are worth the money, if you find the right place to purchase them. Rain City Cigars, in Portland I think has great prices, for example $8 for a perfection #2, compared to the $20-$30 in many places. There are many other stores throught the nation which also have great prices-check the fuente family cigar site for authorized opus x dealers.
rayder1 Offline
#11 Posted: Wed, Oct 30 2002, 2:36 PM EST
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The local cigar bar Club Habanos (authorized Fuente dealer) Has them occasionally. Run $15-22. Depending on size and availability.

I swear I'll pop in and try one some day over a nice single malt.
BMW Offline
#12 Posted: Wed, Oct 30 2002, 2:57 PM EST
Joined: 10-21-2000
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Mr. Mean,
You can only smoke one at a time anyway! Go ahead and smoke that one and I'll fix you up with another on Thanksgiving. (I did give you a Petit Lancero, didn't I?)
I'm hoping that the fall (Xmass) Fuente shipment arrives soon. I've still got a dozen on hand, most with a year or so on them.

Barry
bassithound Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Oct 31 2002, 4:08 AM EST
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The large phila. store sells the #5's for $7.50, for that price they are great, and worth every penny.
vf41266 Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Nov 1 2002, 7:51 AM EST
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You think we have it bad...I just received an e-mail from an overseas distributor of these fine cigars...check out these prices:

Opus X, Double Corona (32) - £779
Opus X, Reserva d' Chateau (32) - £659
Opus X, Perfecxion No. 2 (29) - £633
Opus X, Perfecxion No. 4 (42) - £539
Opus X Super Belicosos (29s ) - £599
Opus X Belicosos XXX (42s) - £619
Opus X Perfection X (32s)- £639

If you convert these to US$ they run from $23 to $38 per stick or $840 to $1,218 per box. SO NOT WORTH IT!!
SteveS Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Nov 1 2002, 7:58 AM EST
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Opus X is a very good cigar ... it is not, however, so good that it is all that far beyond the realm of other very good cigars, some of which cost far less ... if, for example, you can buy a PAM for significantly less, I say go for the PAM and use the $$ saved to buy something else ...
883338 Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Nov 1 2002, 7:04 PM EST
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If I might inquire, what is a 'PAM'?
huskey Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Nov 1 2002, 7:49 PM EST
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Padron Ann. Maduro
tarheel4lyf Offline
#18 Posted: Sat, Nov 2 2002, 7:20 AM EST
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I guess I was lucky to get 2 OpusX cigars in my recent bomnardment. I reckon I'll have to hold on to those.
Mr.Mean Offline
#19 Posted: Sat, Nov 2 2002, 8:02 AM EST
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And the latest and greatest to get instead is the Bucanero Full Sail. THAT is the best cigar I have smoked in a loooong time. Trust me, you gotta try this one.
BMW Offline
#20 Posted: Sat, Nov 2 2002, 10:13 AM EST
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Mr. Mean speaks the truth. The Bucanero Full Sail is fantastic to say the least and at $7-$8 ea. is cheaper than Opus X or PAMs.

I'm going to try some others from the Bucanero line and let you know what I think. I have a Peg Leg (a new release from their EL Capitan line, 4.5x52 petite belicosa clasico) and it looks delicias also.

Barry
xibbumbero Offline
#21 Posted: Sat, Nov 2 2002, 12:08 PM EST
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Tarheel,I suggest you save those Opus X's for a time down the road when you are into stronger cigars,otherwise they'll kick your butt big time. X
jd1 Offline
#22 Posted: Sat, Nov 2 2002, 5:49 PM EST
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Mean! Let's Make A Deal !! and I'm not looking for what's behind door #1, 2, or 3; would like to try those full-bodied Bucaneros !

Barry! I may have somehthin you want as well. Shall we go to the trade board gentlemen?
Mr.Mean Offline
#23 Posted: Sun, Nov 3 2002, 8:16 AM EST
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Sorry JD, I only had the one, but I am working on aquiring a few so I may convince my local guys to carry them. Once I restock, we can do a deal.
rem_MrSoprano Offline
#24 Posted: Sun, Nov 3 2002, 8:43 AM EST
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Posts: 47
My experience with Opus X is that they are typically not worth the money. I mean, if you want to say that you are smoking the most sought after cigar in the US that's one thing. But if you are looking for truly the best cigar on the market keep looking. I'm a big Fuente fan but Opus is highly overrated. I had almost 200 of them in my humidor as recently as last month but I sold every single one of them. I've yet to smoke one that burned consistently. In my opinion it's not an enjoyable cigar it's really just a status symbol. Take a Padron 1964 Anniversario or the Fuente Sungrown Double Chateau or the Ashton VSG anyday over these.

Just my opinion though.. :)
donutboy2000 Offline
#25 Posted: Sun, Nov 3 2002, 7:44 PM EST
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Just curious, why would you buy 200 cigars that you thought were overated and did not like?
rem_MrSoprano Offline
#26 Posted: Mon, Nov 4 2002, 4:27 AM EST
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Because for the price I got them it was a great deal that I couldn't pass up. Even if they were dog rockets for the right price I'll take them and sell them to others.

Actually, maybe I was a little harsh earlier. I'll smoke an Opus X but given the choice of plunking down MSRP for them I'll pass. They aren't *that* good.
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