Scdalak Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 I am hoping Rob will honor these prices from 1940, what do you say Rob ??? One day Special with Shipping included??? I did stumble upon this from another Cigar Site, but thought you would all get a kick out of it... Umm Ill take 10 boxes of everything..
bob25 Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Those were the days ,at least I can imagine. But, I would guess that ~$10 back then was consider a lot.
Dbone Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Wow that's neat to look at. Interesting to look at the directory of cigars from the time period. I see the ERDM PC are still available today.
tmac77 Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Well with average inflation rates $10 back in 1940 would have the buying power of about $150 - $160 today. Still a pretty good deal if you ask me.
PigFish Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 I got PDF's of a lot of these old catalogues somewhere on this contraption. It is pretty fun to look at. Thanks for posting. -Piggy
cigcars Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Wooohoo!! I see on the lower page "prices subject to change"...and YES, they did!! Otherwise, yes, not only were "those the days", I'd like to see the Gas and Oil Companies sent their "good ole' days" price list!!! SCDALAK?
Puros Y Vino Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Very cool. I have some cigar ads from 1920's & 40's. I'll scan and post them for all to enjoy.
Scdalak Posted May 10, 2011 Author Posted May 10, 2011 Those were the days ,at least I can imagine.But, I would guess that ~$10 back then was consider a lot. Coincidentally my Behike 52's arrived today.....Yaay for me..... At 1940 Prices that’s the equal of about 330 Cigars from that Menu as opposed to the modest 10 count I just received.. OUCH!!!
bobsled Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Those were the days ,at least I can imagine.But, I would guess that ~$10 back then was consider a lot. $10.00 in 1940 had the same buying power as $154.25 in 2010. Annual inflation over this period was 3.99% according to dollartimes.com
gsmoke Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 I'm curious what choice blunt meant back then and wonder if it has any influence on what "blunt" means now?
dicko Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 $10.00 in 1940 had the same buying power as $154.25 in 2010. Annual inflation over this period was 3.99% according to dollartimes.com That's very interesting....Is my maths right in thinking that if you take into consideration tax % increases then prices are actually comparatively cheaper today for the raw product???
Ghabanos Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 I'll take 10 boxes of partagas presidentes... Emailing Lisa now.
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