Which Opus X?

CigarSquid · 03-12-2012, 09:11 AM

I am looking into bidding on one of these..

Which one should I start off with? I have never had one before.

Perfecxion, Lost City, Reserva D'Chateau, LFMF?

I know it may be hard to offer me one with out me saying what I like... It is hard.. I have a few favorites.. Alec Bradley, RP and Diesel's.. Tops right there.

I am still willing to try any stick, since I am still new at this. From mild to full, from light to dark..

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pnoon · 03-12-2012, 09:25 AM

Just pick one and go with it.
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Islayphile · 03-12-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Just pick one and go with it.
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Yup

Don't think about it too much, just pick one

dwoodward · 03-12-2012, 09:45 AM

From what I have read you either like Opus X or you don't so. Bid on anyone you think you would like to try and chances are you will like it lol.

T.G · 03-12-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

I am looking into bidding on one of these..

Which one should I start off with? I have never had one before.

Perfecxion, Lost City, Reserva D'Chateau, LFMF?

1) Peter's advice is solid, just pick one. I've smoked 3 of the 4 vitolas you listed and I don't think it would make much of any difference which one you pick for the first time Opus X smoker.

2) You said "bidding". If you are looking at those cigars on cbid, I'd recommend you start calling around to B&M's before you bid. Opus Xes tend to close at exceptionally high prices. I'd start with Tampa Sweethearts, you might have to purchase a sampler of 6 cigars, 2 Opus Xes, 2 regular Fuentes and 2 of their TS cigars to get them, but you'll be getting the 6 for what the 2 on cbid would cost.

Boz · 03-12-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

1) Peter's advice is solid, just pick one. I've smoked 3 of the 4 vitolas you listed and I don't think it would make much of any difference which one you pick for the first time Opus X smoker.

2) You said "bidding". If you are looking at those cigars on cbid, I'd recommend you start calling around to B&M's before you bid. Opus Xes tend to close at exceptionally high prices. I'd start with Tampa Sweethearts, you might have to purchase a sampler of 6 cigars, 2 Opus Xes, 2 regular Fuentes and 2 of their TS cigars to get them, but you'll be getting the 6 for what the 2 on cbid would cost.

Agreed. When they are in stock locally, I can always get them cheaper than cbid.

CigarSquid · 03-12-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Boz

Agreed. When they are in stock locally, I can always get them cheaper than cbid.

Nothing local for me.. I may want to do the sampler deal better.. I will just have to break down and spend some money on these and decide for myself if they are worth the money, to me.

jluck · 03-12-2012, 02:14 PM

I went to three large B&M's last week all in the same day, I found the very same vitola OPUSX's ranging from 20 to 34 dollars! I also found some tins of three OPUSX's ranging from 55-68.00, the the employee said "they'd been here for a few years". I will get one or more next trip. I could pick something up for you Garryy if you don't have good luck on-line or local to you.

T.G · 03-12-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck

I went to three large B&M's last week all in the same day, I found the very same vitola OPUSX's ranging from 20 to 34 dollars! I also found some tins of three OPUSX's ranging from 55-68.00, the the employee said "they'd been here for a few years". I will get one or more next trip. I could pick something up for you Garryy if you don't have good luck on-line or local to you.

Those prices are double to quadruple the MSRP, if not more.

MSRP on Opus Xes is actually quite reasonable. $10 to $15 on the average, some vitolas are less, a few are more. Special/rare shapes can run higher.

Note, that state taxes are going to be on top of that, so depending on how oppressive your state is they can be significant, but, if you order from out of state you should not be charged it.

dwoodward · 03-12-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Those prices are double to quadruple the MSRP, if not more.

MSRP on Opus Xes is actually quite reasonable. $10 to $15 on the average, some vitolas are less, a few are more. Special/rare shapes can run higher.

Note, that state taxes are going to be on top of that, so depending on how oppressive your state is they can be significant, but, if you order from out of state you should not be charged it.

Out of curiousity, is there a list of MSRP of the more popular Opus X cigars?

jluck · 03-12-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Those prices are double to quadruple the MSRP, if not more.

MSRP on Opus Xes is actually quite reasonable. $10 to $15 on the average, some vitolas are less, a few are more. Special/rare shapes can run higher.

Note, that state taxes are going to be on top of that, so depending on how oppressive your state is they can be significant, but, if you order from out of state you should not be charged it.

WOW! I had no Idea. Everywhere I have looked online and B&M's have been 15.00 minimum. That was for a perfection#5 also...I bought one...

I have saw them for sale on here too and yet too see one near "MSRP".
The hunt is on.

Maybe a link if anyone find them for msrp and in stock.?

Emjaysmash · 03-12-2012, 11:33 AM

I like the xXx Power Ranger size.

03-12-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

I like the xXx Power Ranger size.

+1 My favorite.....I stear away from bid sites, rather looking at various B&M sites online that offer decent pricing when they are actually in stock.

x man · 03-12-2012, 11:37 AM

If you never had an Opus i would go with the RdC.

03-12-2012, 12:39 PM

If i had to choose one i liked it would be the lost city but even then i knew it was overpriced and not really worth the hype.

CigarSquid · 03-12-2012, 02:21 PM

Thanks Jared. I will do some research online this week. Southern Oregon has nothing for B&M's..

I will let you know.

ZachF88 · 03-12-2012, 02:40 PM

I love the Lost City. But all Opus X's are good (well haven't tried any forbidden's yet)

03-12-2012, 02:59 PM

I prefer perfecxion over the D'Chateau. Not sure why.. It seems to have a more well rounded flavor and its easier to draw, so far, of the ones I have smoked.

Try cigars direct too.. they have a lot of different ones in stock. I like the super bellicoso.

688sonarmen · 03-12-2012, 03:02 PM

Like has been stated by several wise brothers check out tampa sweethearts and sign up for the newsletter. When they are in stock they have plenty and are sold at msrp.

dwoodward · 03-12-2012, 03:22 PM

I know my B&M stocks them. They keep them in a separate display cabinet near the register. It's pretty much the only "HTF" cigars they have.

If you need prices I can get them for you. Compared to the markup on everything else, I know the Opus X prices (too rich for me tho) were very reasonable the last time I looked at them.

03-12-2012, 09:11 AM	#1
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Which Opus X? I am looking into bidding on one of these.. Which one should I start off with? I have never had one before. Perfecxion, Lost City, Reserva D'Chateau, LFMF? I know it may be hard to offer me one with out me saying what I like... It is hard.. I have a few favorites.. Alec Bradley, RP and Diesel's.. Tops right there. I am still willing to try any stick, since I am still new at this. From mild to full, from light to dark.. (don't flame to hard) __________________ gaRRy

03-12-2012, 09:25 AM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Which Opus X? Just pick one and go with it. Posted via Mobile Device

03-12-2012, 09:45 AM	#4
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Which Opus X? From what I have read you either like Opus X or you don't so. Bid on anyone you think you would like to try and chances are you will like it lol.

03-12-2012, 02:14 PM	#8
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Which Opus X? I went to three large B&M's last week all in the same day, I found the very same vitola OPUSX's ranging from 20 to 34 dollars! I also found some tins of three OPUSX's ranging from 55-68.00, the the employee said "they'd been here for a few years". I will get one or more next trip. I could pick something up for you Garryy if you don't have good luck on-line or local to you.

03-12-2012, 11:33 AM	#12
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Which Opus X? I like the xXx Power Ranger size. __________________

03-12-2012, 11:37 AM	#14
x man Opus lover since 1995 Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: X Location: usa Posts: 866 Trading: (24)	Re: Which Opus X? If you never had an Opus i would go with the RdC.

03-12-2012, 12:39 PM	#15
Reaver2145 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which Opus X? If i had to choose one i liked it would be the lost city but even then i knew it was overpriced and not really worth the hype.

03-12-2012, 02:21 PM	#16
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Which Opus X? Thanks Jared. I will do some research online this week. Southern Oregon has nothing for B&M's.. I will let you know. __________________ gaRRy

03-12-2012, 02:40 PM	#17
ZachF88 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Zach Location: Denver, CO Posts: 510 Trading: (32)	Re: Which Opus X? I love the Lost City. But all Opus X's are good (well haven't tried any forbidden's yet)

03-12-2012, 02:59 PM	#18
jakesmokes Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which Opus X? I prefer perfecxion over the D'Chateau. Not sure why.. It seems to have a more well rounded flavor and its easier to draw, so far, of the ones I have smoked. Try cigars direct too.. they have a lot of different ones in stock. I like the super bellicoso.

03-12-2012, 03:02 PM	#19
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Which Opus X? Like has been stated by several wise brothers check out tampa sweethearts and sign up for the newsletter. When they are in stock they have plenty and are sold at msrp.

03-12-2012, 03:22 PM	#20
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Which Opus X? I know my B&M stocks them. They keep them in a separate display cabinet near the register. It's pretty much the only "HTF" cigars they have. If you need prices I can get them for you. Compared to the markup on everything else, I know the Opus X prices (too rich for me tho) were very reasonable the last time I looked at them.