Mckucci Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I purchased a box in Cuba when they were first released for $65 CUC, since then I've acquired another box from a local botl for a substantially larger amount... Now, I see boxes selling for upwards of $350.00! What are your thoughts on the El Rey Del Mundo Infantes? Would you spend $250 - $300.00 to get your hands on a box of this regional release, and would you smoke them or put them away?
Puros Y Vino Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 For those of us able to get to Cuba relatively quick and cheap (ie Canadians) Infantes are a no brainer. They smoke very well. Those in the US, Europe or Asia are paying the price set by importers for this "HTF" RE. The first Cuban RE, the LGC Deliciosos jars fetch over $1000+/jar and are truly limited. I think people are hoping that the Infantes will capture some of that success. And in effect it has. I wouldn't pay >$250/box if I did not have access to them. But I might pay ~ $200/box. That's the going rate for some aged EL's (like RyJ Dukes).
Maplepie Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I've seen em for 350 quid. They're personally not even worth 20 dollars for me. (darn megaherf auction). That's enough to buy many other good cigars with one or no bands. Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry.
Maplepie Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Frank. Public sales on Delicios jars fetch 2grand USD nowadays. The Deli Cigar came out with the Cohiba Gran Reserva. I'm pretty sure that affects sales there. perhaps enough to regret giving me one Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry.
Fshaw Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 $350 for a box of 10 robustos? That's an easy pass for me. 2
Puros Y Vino Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Frank. Public sales on Delicios jars fetch 2grand USD nowadays. The Deli Cigar came out with the Cohiba Gran Reserva. I'm pretty sure that affects sales there. perhaps enough to regret giving me one Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry. I do regret it!! Have you smoked it yet???
Maplepie Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I do regret it!! Have you smoked it yet??? Have you smoked my Punch SS yet!?! ;)Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry.
rckymtn22 Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Frank. Public sales on Delicios jars fetch 2grand USD nowadays. The Deli Cigar came out with the Cohiba Gran Reserva. I'm pretty sure that affects sales there. perhaps enough to regret giving me one Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry. I regret not getting a 2nd jar when I had the chance.
jacktarnold Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Not an opinion at that price many other sticks I would get for that amount of coun
Puros Y Vino Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I regret not getting a 2nd jar when I had the chance. I was lucky to get my 1 jar. Sent a friend after the Partagas jar. None were in stock so he muled me back the LGC.
Maplepie Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I was lucky to get my 1 jar. Sent a friend after the Partagas jar. None were in stock so he muled me back the LGC. :lol1:Oh my god that's hilarious. Go trade the Delicios jar for 4 P1 jars. Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry.
CUBANO Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 No, would not pay that amount for that cigar.
Maplepie Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I was lucky to get my 1 jar. Sent a friend after the Partagas jar. None were in stock so he muled me back the LGC. :lol1:Oh my god that's hilarious. Go trade the Delicios jar for 4 P1 jars. Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry. 1
Puros Y Vino Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 :lol1: Oh my god that's hilarious. Go trade the Delicios jar for 4 P1 jars. Sent by the Enigma on BlackBerry. You like that eh? That was when I was just starting out. Didn't realize that LGC jar was out and what made it so special. He muled me the LGC jar and a 25cab of Mag50..then he got into cigars and never muled for me again. Ingrate.
cigarbreak Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 As much as this stick has begged me to find it, at that price I would much rather opt to get Monte 520's mainly because of size and lesser price. Although the Infantes will forever continue be my white whale esp at that $tag lol
JHands Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 The infantes me and newkarian smoked were green tannic trash. We pitched them after 5 minutes. Wasted money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Lotusguy Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 It was mediocre at best and anyone that pays >$10/stick is getting taken. That's my opinion.
LLC Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I wouldn't pay that much for a box but that is probably because I already have a bunch of them from my last trip to Havana I will say the last couple I've smoke seem much better than when they first came out. Hopefully that bodes well for the future enjoyment of them. 1
Smallclub Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 What are your thoughts on the El Rey Del Mundo Infantes? Would you spend $250 - $300.00 to get your hands on a box of this regional release, and would you smoke them or put them away? All experienced and credible smokers I know have found that this cigar was a complete dud. In your place I would sell them when the market has been dried out… 3
Puros Y Vino Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 All experienced and credible smokers I know have found that this cigar was a complete dud. In your place I would sell them when the market has been dried out… That's quite the inflammatory statement. A lot of "credible smokers" I know are split on this, that is for sure. The hype over this cigar really comes down to it's HTF nature. Everyone who missed out on the LGC Jar is hoping that lightning strikes twice with this release: In terms of value and ROI. It certainly has been popular in terms of "collectability" and it has been a decent smoke IMO. Especially at $6'ish/stick or even $10/stick I dare say. I smoked half a box last November in Havana and found each one to be mild/medium bodied and enjoyable throughout. Others quipped that they were lifeless and boring. Palates will vary of course. To my palate, they were light a light RACF meets a Mag50. They might not age well past 5/10 years. Who knows? But they smoke very well for the time being.
Jeremy Festa Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I've only had the one. So hard to make a decent call on it. The one I had, wasn't great, but wasn't bad.
Hubba Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I'd have to agree Frank........."credible smokers" that i know are right down the middle on these.....including myself. I have smoked both great and not so great samplings of this cigar yet I would not be a buyer over $150.
MPS Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 I wouldn't waste my time smoking these volado rolls.
riazp Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 bought a few of these down in HAV in november and they will be good with time...now if somone offered me 350$ for one of my boxes i would sell a box in a heartbeat.
polarbear Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 A friend of mine offered me an LGC jar for $350au 2 years back It was opend but still complete I didnt know what was so special about it but bought it anyway because it looked nice I did a little research on it when it landed and when I found what it was selling for in the US I rang my friend back and offered him more money I felt like I stole it from him He sold it to me for what he paid when he was in Cuba (I think) so I sent him a "thankyou 5'er" and he was happy. If it ever got stolen or distroyed I think I'sd cry for months
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