forgop Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I've never reacted in years past to buying up before something was going to be discontinued because I had such low inventory. After buying like crazy from '14 and '15 stock, I was really hit with one of my favorites being made unavailable (BCG). I bought my first ever box of VR DA's and I bought my first cab of Punch DC's. Aside from a full cab of BCG's and partial boxes from '07, '11, and '14, I've ordered 3 more boxes of BCG's and contemplating 2-3 more and get me up to about 9 boxes total, the deepest of anything I own. What are you buying up before they're gone and just how deep will you go? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nekhyludov Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I'm in the same boat. I try to avoid panic buying when these lists come out, especially this year since my humidor is almost completely full. But when I saw that Punch Punch cabs are going away, I cleared some space and placed an order. If I had any place to put a Punch DC cab, I would seriously consider blowing my remaining CC budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvickery Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Nothing if upmann pc's were big sellers they would not be discontinued ... the time for buying upmann pc's was 15 years ago . derrek 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lotusguy Posted February 11, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2017 Nothing. Life goes on and there are plenty of other cigars I like. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdiesel Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Picked up a couple more boxes of the Tubos #1. Bolivar is dwindling away. Picked up some others as well. Won't be chasing any more. Saving my money for the new Elegantes. Anyone have any word on the RA Superiores? Seems like they are thin on the ground. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzArd Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Grabbed a BCG, a couple boxes of Boli #1's and a cab of Punch. Not too much as I have a lot here already.... Still, hard to resist what you know will disappear... Forever... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgop Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Nekhyludov said: I'm in the same boat. I try to avoid panic buying when these lists come out, especially this year since my humidor is almost completely full. But when I saw that Punch Punch cabs are going away, I cleared some space and placed an order. If I had any place to put a Punch DC cab, I would seriously consider blowing my remaining CC budget. I've never smoked one....tempting to get one just because it's a cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notsocleaver Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 For most of these cigars, recent price increases took them off of my buy list anyway. BCG is the only exception, I think the price point on them is killer. 50 cabs used to be cheaper than 25 count boxes, now it seems to be the opposite. Du Prince and HUPC used to be bargain sticks before the recent price jump. Not going to get any better with the discontinuation list now. Id just as soon stock up on H.Upmann Coronas Major, Punch dress boxes, etc instead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignalJoe Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I ordered two dress boxes of BCG and would likely order a 50 cab if I could locate one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I will definitely be trying to grab a box of Bolivar Tubos No.1 as I love the corona vitola and I value the unique blend this cigar has, even though I don't normally favour the 'earthiness' evident in the Bolivar marca, I do like the floral and marzipan you can get from the Tubos No.1. I also will try to get some more H.Upmann Petit Corona and Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo du Prince if I can. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1979 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I grabbed one box of Don Alejandro, that will last me 5 years easy considering I smoke maybe 5 a year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgop Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 I ordered two dress boxes of BCG and would likely order a 50 cab if I could locate one. Cabs are long gone. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NSXCIGAR Posted February 11, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2017 I don't think any one year of cuts has affected my regular rotation as much as this year's. Boli Tubos No 1 and HUPC are two major blows. BCG had been performing so well I went for a box and was richly rewarded. Was probably going to pick up another in a few months but now I may be picking up two a lot sooner. I don't smoke Churchills frequently so 2 boxes should last me for several years. The Boli Tubos No. 1 just kills me. I've been onto these and the No 2s for a couple of years as I believe they were the best Bolivars (yes, better than BBF and BRC) until the BCG just came in like gangbusters in late 15. I love Coronas, and I was just so thrilled to have a Boli Corona that performed again after 20 years, even at the price premium of the Tubos. Well worth it, IMO. Now, I'm stuck with a No. 2 that I wish was longer... The HUPC is excellent. Period. I've been gravitating away from Marevas (and Minutos) for some time now, but when I just want a good hit of Upmann, the HUPC never fails to deliver. At least there's still the Majestics, which are also quite good and oddly much cheaper than the PCs. The biggest loss for me is the JLP Petit Cetros. Far superior to the others in the JLP lineup, this has been my everyday smoke for years. I honestly don't know what I'm going to replace it with. I've not tried them yet, but I've heard the Petit Cazadores are quite good, and hopefully the same blend, but the Cazadores are not the same, and neither are the Cremas, Brevas or Nacionales. IMO, the best value in the world, and if you've never tried one, you'll be blown away at well under $2 each. Just avoid the BLE 11 codes. Only consistently off code I've ever had. BLE 12 is fine. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb360 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Cohiba Supremos 8 boxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 57 minutes ago, bb360 said: Cohiba Supremos 8 boxes read on my lips: the '17 discontinued list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb360 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 where's the ls the List Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverdst Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 How deep are you going on the '17 discontinued list? Shallow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc2001 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I can't play this game with HSA, it's a marketing ploy to clear inventory and drive prices up. I bought 1 box of the Cedros Deluxe #1 and Du Prince because I had few sticks left. Besides the recent production is smoking great, so I wanted to stock up what I like smoking.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGC Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I buy what I already really like... not chase what's being discontinued... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman64 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 sorry for the noob question, but where is this "list"? As a CC novice, i'm focused on smoking off my NC stock while filling my separate virgin CC Humi with the "classics" -- BLS, RASS, Monte#2, Connie A; etc....(feel free to reply/PM with suggestions) I'm still trying to learn the different CC taste profiles so that I know what I like and also understand the FOH reviews. Boss lady keeps a close eye on inbound package count so I don't want to waste a "slot" on a miss. I don't smoke everyday so I'm interested in less quantity and more quality (home runs). Back to the tread topic, in term of discontinued items, I won't miss what I never had. Next year might be a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgop Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Brandon said: I buy what I already really like... not chase what's being discontinued... The VR DA's are something I've already smoked from getting a 5er before, but just never bought. I got a killer deal on a box as well. I also like the Punch DC's,but had never actually bought them in a cab. Since the BCG is one of my top 3 cigars, I figure I better stock up because I like it far more than the RC's and the BBF's have just never done it for me for some reason. Thus, I'm smoking what I already like and getting more before they're no longer available (the Punch DC's in the cab format anyway). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MahDooRow Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Brandon said: I buy what I already really like... not chase what's being discontinued... I totally agree with Brandon. However, this year's "discontinued list" contains many vitolas that I love, and I will definitely be stocking up. I've already started making strategic purchases (RyJ CdL #1, HUPC, Bolivar Tubos No. 1, Punch Punch 50 cab, VRDA and BCG) and haven't noticed a big run on current inventory. Most (if not all) of the vitolas are readily available at excellent prices. Many have even gone on sale. Go figure! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGC Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Just saying... I've made the mistake early on, of buying solely based on recommendations, or fear of missing out. If you have a thick wallet, then go for master cases of everything. If you are married with kids and like me... no need to immediately drop a mortgage payment on different packaging, or cigars that you will be gambling on ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clickbangdoh Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I caved, VR AD's came up on sale at a stupid good price and I bought two boxes. I've actually never had one, but I do like a good Churchill/DC and the other VR's I've had have aged very well, so if it takes me awhile to get around to them it's no bother. Still eyeing Punch Punch and DC cabs, but can't really justify since they'll still be available in dress boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorbackFan Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I bought a box of HUPC from el Prez a few weeks ago, but that hardly qualifies as going deep. Bought them when I heard they were being discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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