FOH Zoom Cigar Room Tuesday local 11:30am. Monday 8:30PM NY: Topic: HK and China scene + general cigar market update.

[El Presidente]

FOH Zoom Cigar Room Tuesday local 11:30am. Monday 8:30PM NY:   Asia Update.  

Topic:  HK and China scene + general cigar market update.  

I have returned home from a great trip away. More than happy to break down the current regional market dynamics over a cigar at this zoom meeting for those that can join.  

[Ford2112]

I will be able to make this one!!

[Çnote]

If you guys are still rolling at 10pm NYC I'll be there. My Tuesdays sux.

[Capn_Jackson]

Might be able to join later, if you’re still going around 9:30pm NY time. Very interested to hear.

[Puros Y Vino]

Should be able to make it.

[Marco_011t556]

wow, should be luck to join

[Slayer]

Will this be recorded/posted online like the Hamlet session? Great if it was, or maybe a password only link for members etc…

[El Presidente]

1 hour ago, Slayer said:

Will this be recorded/posted online like the Hamlet session? Great if it was, or maybe a password only link for members etc…

This one won't be recorded as it is a simple general open dicussion with minimal moderation.  Wednesdays interview with Hamlet will be. I or MoeFOH will post that end of the week/weekend. 

[Cigar Surgeon]

Doing my TPE industry recap show starting at 9pm EST so I'll have to miss this one unfortunately.

[GoodStix]

On 2/24/2023 at 2:44 PM, El Presidente said:

current regional market dynamics...  general cigar market update...

Any chance of posting a brief update please?

[El Presidente]

Jump on in 😁

[Marco_011t556]

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9994333904？

Cant join..no network

[dangolf18]

what's the passcode?

[ElJavi76]

It’s snowing in NJ. Can bear the elements tonight. Not even in my garage. Enjoy guys!

[Cabbie]

Very interesting discussion, thanks for the information @El Presidente. Hope to join in on the next one.

[Marco_011t556]

LOL any recap or highlights 

[El Presidente]

1 hour ago, 011t556 said:

LOL any recap or highlights 

• The Hong Kong Cigar scene is booming. 
• China mainland prices are actually higher than Hong Kong prices. 
• NC's have taken a significant share of the market. 60% + in some Divans/clubs such as Bertie and Puro
• There is limited Cuban stock on the shelves. 
• Bond Roberts is hellishly popular. 
• 31% tax  tobacco tax increase in HK effective March 1. 
• Hold onto your hats for another Cuban Cigar price increase worldwide. 

[Marco_011t556]

LOL, sounds most are positive