winelover Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 I think you could probably hold out for £2K per box (and the rest) if you can find the right buyer. The question is, what else does he have in the attic?
canadianbeaver Posted July 9, 2012 Author Posted July 9, 2012 Seriously, what a find! You should definitely have one with your dad Lisa! (if he smokes) And with me as well Let us know how they are! My dad does not smoke, drink (not even tea or coffee and now not even soft drinks... only water!). He does not swear or anything. He is probably the only person who really will go to heaven. Except that he is a politician!
canadianbeaver Posted July 9, 2012 Author Posted July 9, 2012 I think you could probably hold out for £2K per box (and the rest) if you can find the right buyer. The question is, what else does he have in the attic? I told him, if he finds Jimmy Hoffa, he should keep that one to himself. I happen to know the the good stuff went out with my sister and I when my mom passed away and we cleaned out her cupboards. He may have some other treasures but he is going to the first guy to really "take it with him".
CaptainQuintero Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 I think you could probably hold out for £2K per box (and the rest) if you can find the right buyer. The question is, what else does he have in the attic? Not sure if MO's auction would take them if they have been out of a humidor for 20 years without inspecting them personally first. This year was the first time I've only properly looked at it, anyone have any experience with it?
maverickdrinker Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 Those are the real. Deal. Congratulations Lisa!!!
Jnaube Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 Omg... What do i need to do to get my hands on one of these?????? Lucky you. Your dad is the best.
Ginseng Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 Congratulations, Lisa! Truly the find of a lifetime. Wilkey
NJP Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 Enjoy Lisa, be as careful with the open box as someone with fish&chips at the beach. You always get seagulls.
canadianbeaver Posted July 9, 2012 Author Posted July 9, 2012 We are trying to get a date going on these. We are pretty sure my dad got them around 1990. But that does not necessarily mean that is the date of the cigars. Any ideas?
maverickdrinker Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 Lisa, They are typically boxed as needed. There are empty boxes at el Laguito. The actual cigars are regular production blend. The value is in the packaging. From the pictures, they look in pristine condition. The only way I can think if they are good is for you and matthew to smoke one. 20 year old cohibas are mind blowing. Enjoy them in good health.
chr0nic Posted July 9, 2012 Posted July 9, 2012 That is fantastic!! I have to be honest, when I opened this thread I assumed the worst... instead I am now filled with jealousy I'm going to take a packed lunch and go visit my granddad... perhaps strike up a conversation, ask if he ever travelled to Cuba
nick17 Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 OMG!!! Lisa that is one grate find! hope you can get them int your humi and bring them to there full glory
Puros Y Vino Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Sweet find! No idea if real or not, but still very cool! Her father was a politician..pretty good chance.
Puros Y Vino Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Awesome find Lisa! The best I can do is an old "White Owl" and one cigar with "It's a Girl!" on it...who's going to open the bidding?
canadianbeaver Posted July 10, 2012 Author Posted July 10, 2012 Her father IS a politician..pretty good chance. fixd
Puros Y Vino Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 fixd Ooohh.. C'est vrais? When's his next trip down to Cuba?
JohnnyC Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Good for you Lisa. Now you have one more thing to cherish from your Father.
GernBlansten Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Awesome find, awesome Dad! Thanks for sharing the pics.
nonameno Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Hi Lisa, Great real life dream...thanks for sharing and letting all of us FOHers' vicariously share in the dream! Best wishes, Curtiss
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