Two per lifetime? - Page 2

04-25-2010, 03:35 PM

Dihh - Toe! *lol*

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Sure fire way to lose customers.

neoflex · 04-25-2010, 07:38 PM

Age, Age and Age is what Opus need to be good IMHO. I always hated them and than I smoked one with three years on it and it is one of the best smokes I ever had. I would put it in my top 5. Smoked another freshie soon after and hated it. So I bought a bunch with the intent to sit on them.

Tarks · 04-25-2010, 12:54 PM

Two per lifetime sounds about right. I smoked 2, thought they were average at best and will never smoke another in my lifetime!

mosesbotbol · 04-25-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarks

Two per lifetime sounds about right. I smoked 2, thought they were average at best and will never smoke another in my lifetime!

Good one. I would not pay more than $15 for an Opus. They can be a nice change and there are a few I can say were impressive, but nothing to make such a deal out of.

The Opus can be seen as the downfall of A. Fuente as well. They had a nice thing going with the Don Carlos and Hemingway series and both were well priced cigars. Hard to beat them before the Opus and all the hype to follow them since.

stevieray · 04-25-2010, 01:26 PM

CAO and Fuente run neck and neck in the marketing catagory

replicant_argent · 04-25-2010, 01:33 PM

What was it that Yogi Berra said?

"That place is so popular, no one goes there anymore"?

NeuRon · 04-25-2010, 06:57 PM

id like to personally lower my Limit to Zero per Lifetime

Turds..

tomc3084 · 04-25-2010, 08:03 PM

not yanking your chains lol I did see this...I do have a lot of my time on my hands, but cmmon now...
Tommy

pnoon · 04-25-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tomc3084

not yanking your chains lol I did see this...I do have a lot of my time on my hands, but cmmon now...
Tommy

why is that?

tomc3084 · 04-25-2010, 08:12 PM

why do I have a lot of time on my hands? I not able to drive or work due to a head injury, so I am kind of limited on where I can go and what I can do, having to be taxied around

tomc3084 · 04-25-2010, 08:44 PM

wow, there seems to be a lot of opus hate, lol

wolfandwhisky · 04-25-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tomc3084

wow, there seems to be a lot of opus hate, lol

I'm not going to defend the Opus X sticks other than to say that if they are that underwhelming for some, you're welcome to empty your humidor of them and send them to me. You'll be able to take comfort knowing that they went to someone who likes them, and you'll feel good about giving something to someone else out of the kindness of your heart.

Win win for you - plus you don't have to smoke a "turd". So win win win for you.

mithrilG60 · 04-25-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tomc3084

wow, there seems to be a lot of opus hate, lol

Hate's probably the wrong word, there are just a decent number of us that feel they are heavily over-hyped and over-priced for what you actually get. I wouldn't call them turds, but I don't think they're any better than most of your average $3 to $5 stick. Certainly nothing to write home about or go out of my way for and definitely don't deserve the premium reputation or price.

Emjaysmash · 04-25-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mithrilG60

Hate's probably the wrong word, there are just a decent number of us that feel they are heavily over-hyped and over-priced for what you actually get. I wouldn't call them turds, but I don't think they're any better than most of your average $3 to $5 stick. Certainly nothing to write home about or go out of my way for and definitely don't deserve the premium reputation or price.

I would even pay 6-8 bux for an Opus, but not much more.

replicant_argent · 04-26-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mithrilG60

$3 to $5 stick.

That is about the right price range for them, in my opinion, and enjoyable for the price point. 6-8 would be overpaying.

04-26-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

That is about the right price range for them, in my opinion, and enjoyable for the price point. 6-8 would be overpaying.

Price is usually a big determining factor in most of what people like and don't. Most people are the bang for buck type and will only like something when the experience is equivical to the price tag. If you can smoke A for $20/stick but B is almost as good for $9, suddenly A is not worth it. If all cigars were free then I'm sure no one would have a problem smoking Opus X.

Ps. I haven't had the chance to experience one yet.

04-25-2010, 09:55 PM

I'm just fine with paying somewhere around MSRP most of the time for Opus. I don't smoke them all of the time but when I do I find them to be well worth it. I don't see how they can be compared to average sticks. They are completely different IMO. If someone has a less than stellar experience just try a different vitola. There seems to be a lot of difference between vitolas.

04-25-2010, 07:38 PM	#2
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Two per lifetime? Age, Age and Age is what Opus need to be good IMHO. I always hated them and than I smoked one with three years on it and it is one of the best smokes I ever had. I would put it in my top 5. Smoked another freshie soon after and hated it. So I bought a bunch with the intent to sit on them. __________________

04-25-2010, 12:54 PM	#3
Tarks Need to make a purchase!! Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Winnipeg Posts: 294 Trading: (2)	Re: Two per lifetime? Two per lifetime sounds about right. I smoked 2, thought they were average at best and will never smoke another in my lifetime!

04-25-2010, 01:26 PM	#5
stevieray Just slacking off Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: CT Posts: 721 Trading: (42)	Re: Two per lifetime? CAO and Fuente run neck and neck in the marketing catagory __________________

04-25-2010, 01:33 PM	#6
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Two per lifetime? What was it that Yogi Berra said? "That place is so popular, no one goes there anymore"? __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

04-25-2010, 06:57 PM	#7
NeuRon Formerly BigRonS Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Forked River, NJ Posts: 1,540 Trading: (22)	Re: Two per lifetime? id like to personally lower my Limit to Zero per Lifetime Turds..

04-25-2010, 08:03 PM	#8
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: Two per lifetime? not yanking your chains lol I did see this...I do have a lot of my time on my hands, but cmmon now... Tommy __________________ [SIGPIC]

04-25-2010, 08:12 PM	#10
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: Two per lifetime? why do I have a lot of time on my hands? I not able to drive or work due to a head injury, so I am kind of limited on where I can go and what I can do, having to be taxied around __________________ [SIGPIC]

04-25-2010, 08:44 PM	#11
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: Two per lifetime? wow, there seems to be a lot of opus hate, lol __________________ [SIGPIC]

04-25-2010, 09:55 PM	#17
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Two per lifetime? I'm just fine with paying somewhere around MSRP most of the time for Opus. I don't smoke them all of the time but when I do I find them to be well worth it. I don't see how they can be compared to average sticks. They are completely different IMO. If someone has a less than stellar experience just try a different vitola. There seems to be a lot of difference between vitolas.

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