Ave Maria Reconquista

[weak_link]

No one is forcing anyone to smoke or pay for AJ's version of 'ultra premium.' Not like he doesn't have several reasonably priced cigars and if the public doesn't see the value it will fade away. As always, smoke what ya like.

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by weak_link

No one is forcing anyone to smoke or pay for AJ's version of 'ultra premium.' Not like he doesn't have several reasonably priced cigars and if the public doesn't see the value it will fade away. As always, smoke what ya like.

Think you missed the intent of my post Eric...I would LOVE to try this stick, as the Ave Maria was excellent. And while yes, AJ does have some excellent sticks out there at a decent price. However, with changing the wrapper and driving the price up $ 10 a stick..I will respectively choose not to purchase this stick. And many fellow BOTLs will join in this "I refuse to pay these crazy prices". Just pointing out that this seems to be a growing trend in the industry. Again, it's all personal preference and goes back to just as you stated...Smoke what you like, like what you smoke. The thing is that many will miss out on this AJ stick due to this trendy price raising.

[weak_link]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Think you missed the intent of my post Eric...I would LOVE to try this stick, as the Ave Maria was excellent. And while yes, AJ does have some excellent sticks out there at a decent price. However, with changing the wrapper and driving the price up $ 10 a stick..I will respectively choose not to purchase this stick. And many fellow BOTLs will join in this "I refuse to pay these crazy prices". Just pointing out that this seems to be a growing trend in the industry. Again, it's all personal preference and goes back to just as you stated...Smoke what you like, like what you smoke. The thing is that many will miss out on this AJ stick due to this trendy price raising.

I probably should have quoted Dunkel as my reply was geared more toward his response than your OP. Still, if no one bought these high dollar sticks the manufacturers would stop making them. Look at Tatuaje. You can buy a perfectly good Havana VI for not a lot of money but there are more than a few threads/posts on the internet talking about Pete's high priced limited editions and how they are ruining the cigar biz. Does Ford catch a ton of crap about the Mustang model structure? Not that I'm aware of. Say they make a base model, the GT, and then some Shelby or Roush models for those who want something special or with a bit extra. I look at these LE's the same way. I'd be totally OK with a Mustang GT even though I'm sure it would be more fun to drive a Roush. It's capitalism and every consumer has to decide for themselves what value they put on the additional farkles, bells or whistles. In the case of the Reconquista it sounds as if you've decide that no, a new wrapper is not worth the additional $$. I probably won't be trying this stick either but I also don't begrudge them for putting out a top of the line product for those who do.