Oliva O Bold

groogs · 02-28-2009, 01:18 PM

I just found two boxes of the Ole's at my local shop. I am not sure if they are the cloth band or not, because the boxes are still in celo, and I don't know if the boxes are different for the cloth and paper baded O Bolds. They are asking $109 per pox, do you think that is a good price?

bobarian · 02-28-2009, 01:25 PM

Great find Grant! I think that is a good price, but what do I know. Papajohn would probably know.

02-28-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by groogs

I just found two boxes of the Ole's at my local shop. I am not sure if they are the cloth band or not, because the boxes are still in celo, and I don't know if the boxes are different for the cloth and paper baded O Bolds. They are asking $109 per pox, do you think that is a good price?

If the box is a kind of tiger striped red and black, then I think they are the cloth band. As far as the price goes, just remember they are aged cigar...and a tasty one at that, I would tell you to go for it. I would also try to talk him down a bit, may be offer him $190 for both, who knows maybe he'll bite and you can save a couple of bucks and get a great smoke in the deal.

groogs · 02-28-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The Saint

If the box is a kind of tiger striped red and black, then I think they are the cloth band. As far as the price goes, just remember they are aged cigar...and a tasty one at that, I would tell you to go for it. I would also try to talk him down a bit, may be offer him $190 for both, who knows maybe he'll bite and you can save a couple of bucks and get a great smoke in the deal.

The boxes are red and black striped. They are already 40% off so I am not sure he will go any lower. If I was sure they were the cloth band I would probably jump one at least one box. I have heard the paper band is the same blend, just the second run, is that correct?

cbsmokin · 02-28-2009, 01:45 PM

Sounds like these:

They will have a RED cloth band.

The toilet seat box has a BLUE cloth band:

And the price being asked is more than fair.

groogs · 02-28-2009, 01:48 PM

They are exactly like the top box, I guess I am going to have to head back to the B&M.

DMK · 02-28-2009, 01:49 PM

Box split??

BengalMan · 02-28-2009, 02:26 PM

I'd definitely pick em up groogs, that's a helluva deal on a helluva cigar. When were down in Nicaragua, there's always a handful of reps that head back to the aging room and try and hunt down a bundle or two of these. Good find!

bobarian · 02-28-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by groogs

They are exactly like the top box, I guess I am going to have to head back to the B&M.

We need to herf REAL soon, Grant!

02-28-2009, 02:57 PM

Yeah I guess $109/box isn't to bad, cost on that box in '06 was $71.89/box. I think I'd still offer him $100 a box, he makes a little money and he moves some old stock.

groogs · 02-28-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

We need to herf REAL soon, Grant!

Sounds good to me, I have some good cigars to hand out.

One box was gone when I got to the B&M, but I got the other one.

I am not going to make it tomorrow, because I am just getting over a cold, and I am not ready to smoke yet, but I should be moving into the new house next weekend, so you know a herf is just around the corner.

groogs · 02-28-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Saint

Yeah I guess $109/box isn't to bad, cost on that box in '06 was $71.89/box. I think I'd still offer him $100 a box, he makes a little money and he moves some old stock.

These are the silk banded Olivas, and as far as I know they have been out of production since 03'.

02-28-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by groogs

These are the silk banded Olivas, and as far as I know they have been out of production since 03'.

They are listed in the winter '06 Oliva price guide, with silk bands.

shilala · 02-28-2009, 03:28 PM

Have you smoked an orange banded O yet? Papajohn loves them. Shilala, not so much. They aren't bad, but blue band O's beat the ever-lovin hell outta the orange band. By light years.
Yeah, that's an excellent price.

groogs · 02-28-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Have you smoked an orange banded O yet? Papajohn loves them. Shilala, not so much. They aren't bad, but blue band O's beat the ever-lovin hell outta the orange band. By light years.
Yeah, that's an excellent price.

I have only had the Blue Band and they were great, I figured if they are not to my liking, I can still pass the good deal onto some brothers that like them.

Volt · 02-28-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BengalMan

I'd definitely pick em up groogs, that's a helluva deal on a helluva cigar. When were down in Nicaragua, there's always a handful of reps that head back to the aging room and try and hunt down a bundle or two of these. Good find!

Next trip down, remember your CA buddies

Volt · 02-28-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Saint

They are listed in the winter '06 Oliva price guide, with silk bands.

Listed as in still a stock item. Email from Oliva said they silks were last put out in 03. FWIW.

02-28-2009, 01:18 PM	#1
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Oliva O Bold I just found two boxes of the Ole's at my local shop. I am not sure if they are the cloth band or not, because the boxes are still in celo, and I don't know if the boxes are different for the cloth and paper baded O Bolds. They are asking $109 per pox, do you think that is a good price?

02-28-2009, 01:25 PM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Oliva O Bold Great find Grant! I think that is a good price, but what do I know. Papajohn would probably know.

02-28-2009, 01:45 PM	#5
cbsmokin Looking for the Apex Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: In da ATL Posts: 880 Trading: (10)	Re: Oliva O Bold Sounds like these: They will have a RED cloth band. The toilet seat box has a BLUE cloth band: And the price being asked is more than fair. __________________ Check out C.A.R.B. IV http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...840#post879840

02-28-2009, 01:48 PM	#6
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Oliva O Bold They are exactly like the top box, I guess I am going to have to head back to the B&M.

02-28-2009, 01:49 PM	#7
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: Oliva O Bold Box split?? __________________ Darryl, SOB...

02-28-2009, 02:26 PM	#8
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Oliva O Bold I'd definitely pick em up groogs, that's a helluva deal on a helluva cigar. When were down in Nicaragua, there's always a handful of reps that head back to the aging room and try and hunt down a bundle or two of these. Good find!

02-28-2009, 02:57 PM	#10
The Saint Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oliva O Bold Yeah I guess $109/box isn't to bad, cost on that box in '06 was $71.89/box. I think I'd still offer him $100 a box, he makes a little money and he moves some old stock.

02-28-2009, 03:28 PM	#14
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Oliva O Bold Have you smoked an orange banded O yet? Papajohn loves them. Shilala, not so much. They aren't bad, but blue band O's beat the ever-lovin hell outta the orange band. By light years. Yeah, that's an excellent price. __________________