Wertman Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 I do have a question does Cuba restrict the amount of customs that can come out of the country? If so what is it? I know a couple Members mentioned about getting some to make avail to everyone. It would be wonderful. What would pricing be for these if sticks? Sorry a lot of questions.
helix Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 pan·de·mo·ni·um ˌpandəˈmōnēəm/ noun wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar. "pandemonium broke out" synonyms: bedlam, chaos, mayhem, uproar, turmoil, tumult, commotion, confusion, anarchy, furor, hubbub, rumpus; informalhullabaloo, hoopla "we heard of a Rob custom and then there was complete pandemonium" 1 2
Lotusguy Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 Let's not get too negative! They are simple Custom rolled cigars made to a blend and size that I enjoy. Anyone who would pay $400/$300/$250 on the secondary is a goose. These are to smoke and to share. Sadly, that will be the case. I have a list in my head of people that will flip the proverbial crap out of this - let's see if got it right once these hit.
oliverdst Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Lotusguy said: Sadly, that will be the case. I have a list in my head of people that will flip the proverbial crap out of this - let's see if got it right once these hit. Ban the member who flip them would be nice. Sadly almost impossible to track. Maybe a member quota would somehow help. New members max 5. Older members more.
El Presidente Posted January 11, 2018 Author Posted January 11, 2018 45 minutes ago, oliverdst said: Ban the member who flip them would be nice. Sadly almost impossible to track. Maybe a member quota would somehow help. New members max 5. Older members more. or maybe pop in and pick some up. 25 max per person. Easy I doubt in Havana they will be rushing to the computer, logging onto the forum and checking the members post count
garnett Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 Guys ease up on all the negative crapola read the title of the post FUN PROJECT. It's only cigars. 1
oliverdst Posted January 11, 2018 Posted January 11, 2018 24 minutes ago, El Presidente said: or maybe pop in and pick some up. 25 max per person. Easy I doubt in Havana they will be rushing to the computer, logging onto the forum and checking the members post count Now I understand. I thought we would have to pay before the trip and then you would contact Havana and give our name to someone. Easy.
Phillys Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 Definitely going to pick some up next time I am in Havana. that size is just perfect for me. Thanks Prez!
Duxnutz Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 On 10/01/2018 at 9:57 AM, fastkiller13 said: Looks great. Anyone heading to Cuba in February? Sounds like a good reason to go now! 1
Wertman Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 I wonder who will be the first to get their hands on these?
oliverdst Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Wertman said: I wonder who will be the first to get their hands on these? The roller. 1
bummy Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 Well done Rob , they look great would love to try some looks like I will have to go to a Cuba mate!
CanuckSARTech Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 On 1/9/2018 at 5:41 PM, El Presidente said: It will be small production only. You can always have someone mule back a few. They will be available from 2 locations in Havana only. Pricing commensurate with other customs in Havana. You can pre order from late feb/march. Pay at pick up. There is no moola in this for me outside of not having to pay for mine In. Looking forward to trying them, especially with that blend / flavor profile explanation. So far, seems to check all the right boxes for me!!!
CanuckSARTech Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 On 1/10/2018 at 5:59 PM, earthson said: Bummer on the availability. Any guess on who will be flipping them for how much? I'm not naming names, but I'm guessing these will be all over secondary for $400/bundle+ On 1/11/2018 at 3:13 PM, Lotusguy said: Sadly, that will be the case. I have a list in my head of people that will flip the proverbial crap out of this - let's see if got it right once these hit. I wonder if people have painted me with that brush sometimes...
Head83 Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 Rob, Any info on these yet as far as ordering and pickup location, price??
El Presidente Posted February 16, 2018 Author Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Head83 said: Rob, Any info on these yet as far as ordering and pickup location, price?? Being posted tomorrow am
Hookmaker Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 On 11/1/2018 at 10:26 PM, oliverdst said: Ban the member who flip them would be nice. Sadly almost impossible to track. Maybe a member quota would somehow help. New members max 5. Older members more. Nahhh, new members unlimited, old members max 5, they sit on piles already
El Presidente Posted February 17, 2018 Author Posted February 17, 2018 From our Newsletter going out tomorrow I only met Alex (Alejandro Gonzalez Ariaz) a few years ago. I was hearing rave reports of the “new Hamlet” and so I headed down to the Comodoro hotel where he was house roller and introduced myself. Alex looked about 15 years of age but by jove the bloke could roll Excellent rollers are a almost a dime a dozen. Excellent rollers with an understanding of blending are as rare as rocking horse poop. Excellent rollers with an understanding of blending who answer email in a timely fashion are the second coming. Alex falls into this last category. So last Christmas I popped into Alex’s new store (directly across the road from the Comodoro Hotel entry), introduced Di and sat down with him for a chat. I had just done a run from Conde, Partagas, Riviera, 15th, MH and I pointed out that I was struggling to find cigars that I would want to smoke myself. Elegant cigars, rich blend. Alex simply said “let’s make one” and so we did! Actually the blend started with 6 variations that we tweaked and then we conducted a blind taste test of which Jose (Punch Joe) was also part of. We all agreed on the standout cigar. And so “la Puntilla” was born. 6 inch x 40 gauge. I chose “Puntilla” as a name as that is the name of the thin stretch of land where my favourite house in Havana is located. “Puntilla” is also the thin nail used to make cigar boxes. Apt. So if you are in Havana over the coming weeks for the festival, pop down and say hello to Alex. If you don’t know him, introduce yourself and let him know that you are a FOH member. “Puntillas” are available for FOH member pick up from today at Alex’s shop. There is a limit of 30 sticks per person (one bundle + 5 singles) but I suspect they won’t last too long. It is intended that Alex will roll the “Puntillas” when he can and hold them for FOH members passing through Havana. In future you can email him to have them ready. That won't be the case over the next two weeks as the Habanos festival circus comes to town and there ill be no time. No….they are not available for purchase through the online store ? After you give them a rest, let me know what you think! Cheers! Rob 3
El Presidente Posted February 17, 2018 Author Posted February 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, garnett said: can you tell us the price? Comparable customs price. I think 115 cuc a bundle
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