Which Opus X?

[CigarSquid]

I am looking into bidding on one of these..

Which one should I start off with? I have never had one before.

Perfecxion, Lost City, Reserva D'Chateau, LFMF?

I know it may be hard to offer me one with out me saying what I like... It is hard.. I have a few favorites.. Alec Bradley, RP and Diesel's.. Tops right there.

I am still willing to try any stick, since I am still new at this. From mild to full, from light to dark..

(:garydon't flame to hard:tu)

[pnoon]

Just pick one and go with it.
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[dwoodward]

From what I have read you either like Opus X or you don't so. Bid on anyone you think you would like to try and chances are you will like it lol.

[Islayphile]

Just pick one and go with it.
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Yup

Don't think about it too much, just pick one

[T.G]

I am looking into bidding on one of these..

Which one should I start off with? I have never had one before.

Perfecxion, Lost City, Reserva D'Chateau, LFMF?


1) Peter's advice is solid, just pick one. I've smoked 3 of the 4 vitolas you listed and I don't think it would make much of any difference which one you pick for the first time Opus X smoker.

2) You said "bidding". If you are looking at those cigars on cbid, I'd recommend you start calling around to B&M's before you bid. Opus Xes tend to close at exceptionally high prices. I'd start with Tampa Sweethearts, you might have to purchase a sampler of 6 cigars, 2 Opus Xes, 2 regular Fuentes and 2 of their TS cigars to get them, but you'll be getting the 6 for what the 2 on cbid would cost.

[Emjaysmash]

I like the xXx Power Ranger size.

[x man]

If you never had an Opus i would go with the RdC.

[Reaver2145]

If i had to choose one i liked it would be the lost city but even then i knew it was overpriced and not really worth the hype.

[Boz]

1) Peter's advice is solid, just pick one. I've smoked 3 of the 4 vitolas you listed and I don't think it would make much of any difference which one you pick for the first time Opus X smoker.

2) You said "bidding". If you are looking at those cigars on cbid, I'd recommend you start calling around to B&M's before you bid. Opus Xes tend to close at exceptionally high prices. I'd start with Tampa Sweethearts, you might have to purchase a sampler of 6 cigars, 2 Opus Xes, 2 regular Fuentes and 2 of their TS cigars to get them, but you'll be getting the 6 for what the 2 on cbid would cost.

Agreed. When they are in stock locally, I can always get them cheaper than cbid.

[CigarSquid]

Agreed. When they are in stock locally, I can always get them cheaper than cbid.

Nothing local for me.. I may want to do the sampler deal better.. I will just have to break down and spend some money on these and decide for myself if they are worth the money, to me.

[jluck]

I went to three large B&M's last week all in the same day, I found the very same vitola OPUSX's ranging from 20 to 34 dollars! I also found some tins of three OPUSX's ranging from 55-68.00, the the employee said "they'd been here for a few years". I will get one or more next trip. I could pick something up for you Garryy if you don't have good luck on-line or local to you.

[CigarSquid]

Thanks Jared. I will do some research online this week. Southern Oregon has nothing for B&M's..

I will let you know.

[ZachF88]

I love the Lost City. But all Opus X's are good (well haven't tried any forbidden's yet)

[jakesmokes]

I prefer perfecxion over the D'Chateau. Not sure why.. It seems to have a more well rounded flavor and its easier to draw, so far, of the ones I have smoked.

Try cigars direct too.. they have a lot of different ones in stock. I like the super bellicoso.

[688sonarmen]

Like has been stated by several wise brothers check out tampa sweethearts and sign up for the newsletter. When they are in stock they have plenty and are sold at msrp.

[dwoodward]

I know my B&M stocks them. They keep them in a separate display cabinet near the register. It's pretty much the only "HTF" cigars they have.

If you need prices I can get them for you. Compared to the markup on everything else, I know the Opus X prices (too rich for me tho) were very reasonable the last time I looked at them.

[lenguamor]

Call Tampa Sweethearts directly. They have various samplers (Lost City, esp.) and they are the most reasonable of all the vendors.

[T.G]

I went to three large B&M's last week all in the same day, I found the very same vitola OPUSX's ranging from 20 to 34 dollars! I also found some tins of three OPUSX's ranging from 55-68.00, the the employee said "they'd been here for a few years". I will get one or more next trip. I could pick something up for you Garryy if you don't have good luck on-line or local to you.

Those prices are double to quadruple the MSRP, if not more.

MSRP on Opus Xes is actually quite reasonable. $10 to $15 on the average, some vitolas are less, a few are more. Special/rare shapes can run higher.

Note, that state taxes are going to be on top of that, so depending on how oppressive your state is they can be significant, but, if you order from out of state you should not be charged it.

[dwoodward]

Those prices are double to quadruple the MSRP, if not more.

MSRP on Opus Xes is actually quite reasonable. $10 to $15 on the average, some vitolas are less, a few are more. Special/rare shapes can run higher.

Note, that state taxes are going to be on top of that, so depending on how oppressive your state is they can be significant, but, if you order from out of state you should not be charged it.

Out of curiousity, is there a list of MSRP of the more popular Opus X cigars?

[markem]

Out of curiousity, is there a list of MSRP of the more popular Opus X cigars?

Interestingly, when I typed "msrp opus x cigar" in to google, the first link had all the information.

[pnoon]

Interestingly, when I typed "msrp opus x cigar" in to google, the first link had all the information.
Really?
Who'd a thunk it?
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[x man]

My suggestion was, if you`ve never smoked an Opus,
start with the least ligero sizes, although they are all stronger cigars.
FF, Petite Lancero would be the 2 to start with.

[jluck]

Those prices are double to quadruple the MSRP, if not more.

MSRP on Opus Xes is actually quite reasonable. $10 to $15 on the average, some vitolas are less, a few are more. Special/rare shapes can run higher.

Note, that state taxes are going to be on top of that, so depending on how oppressive your state is they can be significant, but, if you order from out of state you should not be charged it.

WOW! I had no Idea. Everywhere I have looked online and B&M's have been 15.00 minimum. That was for a perfection#5 also...I bought one...:sad
I have saw them for sale on here too and yet too see one near "MSRP".
The hunt is on.

Maybe a link if anyone find them for msrp and in stock.?

[ZachF88]

I just bought an xXx Belicosos for $9 (including tax) at my b&m. Their robustos are around the same price.

[x man]

I just bought an xXx Belicosos for $9 (including tax) at my b&m. Their robustos are around the same price.

MSRP on the xXx is 10.25, i would buy all of them if i were you.
The owner made a mistake or he`s discounting Opus, which i`ve never seen.

[dwoodward]

nvm

[dwoodward]

Interestingly, when I typed "msrp opus x cigar" in to google, the first link had all the information.

I was working and didn't really have time on my break to go searching all over the internet for cigar msrps...

Thanks tho.

[nick2021]

Man, I'd get them online...around $12-14...B&M has them for about the same price too. I would stay away from bid sites on OpusX...they tend to get bid more than their value...try the Power Ranger. If I were you, I'd let it sit...had some outstanding 6-8 year OpusX...as a fresh cigar, I think they're horrible imo...

[MrClean]

I really like the one Opus X I had and the Lost City, while pricey was also an outstanding smoke IMO.

[thecatch83]

I like the xXx Power Ranger size.

+1 My favorite.....I stear away from bid sites, rather looking at various B&M sites online that offer decent pricing when they are actually in stock.

[jluck]

26.50-28.50 each
http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=shop/browse&category_id=0d31234f383e6f6ae1027d8268e47bbd&PHPSESSID=357b992443218e2f1b8947b3a4b55b2e

25-100 each
http://www.bestcigarprices.com/opus-x-cigar/2/

18.75 each (out of stock) to 100 each.
http://www.cigarsdirect.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=4041&idcategory=913

23.50 and up
http://www.cigars-now.com/index1.php?activepage=opus-x&page=4

12.00 advertised but have been "not available" as long as I have used there site.
http://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/arturo+fuente+opus+x+cigars

20 and up
http://www.cigarsupply.com/cigars/pc/Opus-X-c395.htm

23 and up
http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=305

23 and up
http://www.texcigars.com/Arturo-Fuente-Opus-X

10.50 advertised but of coarse....out of stock
http://www.milantobacco.com/opusx.htm

Sorry Garry none of the 9-12 dollar opus that I can find.I will look more or pick up the ones I found last week.

[x man]

MSRP on the xXx is 10.25, i would buy all of them if i were you.
The owner made a mistake or he`s discounting Opus, which i`ve never seen.

Or they are fake.

[T.G]

26.50-28.50 each
http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=shop/browse&category_id=0d31234f383e6f6ae1027d8268e47bbd&PHPSESSID=357b992443218e2f1b8947b3a4b55b2e

25-100 each
http://www.bestcigarprices.com/opus-x-cigar/2/

18.75 each (out of stock) to 100 each.
http://www.cigarsdirect.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=4041&idcategory=913

23.50 and up
http://www.cigars-now.com/index1.php?activepage=opus-x&page=4

12.00 advertised but have been "not available" as long as I have used there site.
http://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/arturo+fuente+opus+x+cigars

20 and up
http://www.cigarsupply.com/cigars/pc/Opus-X-c395.htm

23 and up
http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewcigar.asp?brand=305

23 and up
http://www.texcigars.com/Arturo-Fuente-Opus-X

10.50 advertised but of coarse....out of stock
http://www.milantobacco.com/opusx.htm

Sorry Garry none of the 9-12 dollar opus that I can find.I will look more or pick up the ones I found last week.

With the exception of Tampa Sweethearts, that's a great list of vendors to avoid when looking to purchase Opus Xes.

[jluck]

With the exception of Tampa Sweethearts, that's a great list of vendors to avoid when looking to purchase Opus Xes.

Offer a bit of constructive help then to us ignorant shoppers. I just used the Google...the same one that if I had not, some snide comment would have undoubtedly hatched.

[pnoon]

Offer a bit of constructive help then to us ignorant shoppers. I just used the Google...the same one that if I had not, some snide comment would have undoubtedly hatched.

I think he just did.
A bit edgy but helpful nonetheless.

[jluck]

Wouldn't it be easier to tell someone the definitive place to go for these 10.00 opusx instead of mention one place to start with prices that are comparable to what I have found locally and was told the prices were "double to quadruply" overpriced?
I guess if I knew of the hot deal I would not offer snarkey responses without really having the info to back it.
I offered Garry help the best I could. Wont others do the same?

[pnoon]

Wouldn't it be easier to tell someone the definitive place to go for these 10.00 opusx instead of mention one place to start with prices that are comparable to what I have found locally and was told the prices were "double to quadruply" overpriced?
I guess if I knew of the hot deal I would not offer snarkey responses without really having the info to back it.
I offered Garry help the best I could. Wont others do the same?

I think I understand. But the comment was on the vendors. Not on your effort or intent to help. I didn't see it as a jab at you. Just a word of warning that those vendors may be overpriced.

My :2 and worth as much.

[JenksAnejo]

I have yet to find a good opus vendor outside of deadwood tobacco and oltimescigars. They are currently out of stock however. They charge MSRP on most of their Opus products.

[x man]

Can`t go wrong at Sweethearts.

[T.G]

Offer a bit of constructive help then to us ignorant shoppers. I just used the Google...the same one that if I had not, some snide comment would have undoubtedly hatched.

Wouldn't it be easier to tell someone the definitive place to go for these 10.00 opusx instead of mention one place to start with prices that are comparable to what I have found locally and was told the prices were "double to quadruply" overpriced?
I guess if I knew of the hot deal I would not offer snarkey responses without really having the info to back it.
I offered Garry help the best I could. Wont others do the same?


I did give him an MSRP vendor, way back in post #5. In fact, I was the first person in the thread to post a vendor with better prices.


I think I understand. But the comment was on the vendors. Not on your effort or intent to help. I didn't see it as a jab at you. Just a word of warning that those vendors may be overpriced.

My :2 and worth as much.

Exactly. Thanks Peter.

[ckay]

www.ovtc.com

Call and see if they are in stock. Emerson's is good too when they have them.

[jluck]

Those prices are double to quadruple the MSRP, if not more.

MSRP on Opus Xes is actually quite reasonable. $10 to $15 on the average, some vitolas are less, a few are more. Special/rare shapes can run higher.

Note, that state taxes are going to be on top of that, so depending on how oppressive your state is they can be significant, but, if you order from out of state you should not be charged it.

Here's my hang up...."sweethearts" lowest price is 26.50 per cigar. Where can they be found for 10-15 "on average"?
I found them for 15-22 from one B&M and up to 34 at another, You say my provided prices are "double or quadruple" overpriced. Even with the benefit of doubt half of my low price (excluding the quadruple factor) is 7.50...you can find a retailer for that? Now to the high side...even half of 34.00 is 17.00 and 1/4 (quadruple factor) is what 8.50...can you provide a retailer for that?
the last thing I offered was the tin of three of different vitolas ranging from 55.00 (for three)/18.33 each OR 68.00 (for three)22.66 each
These are also aged from 06.
So I ask again can you provide somewhere for people to purchase opusX cigars (in stock) for the 10-15 "on average" (us dollars I assume your talking).
Please post said link or phone number.
so far the lowest cost offer is what I have offered. feel free to beat the offer all to heck. I would like to purchase more than the lonely one I have.

Garry I do apologize for hijacking your thread just trying to get the best deal for you,me and.....

[x man]

Very few stores have the regular Opus line now.
Sweethearts only lists the Lost City Opus.
Fuente is closed the month of Jan. every year.
They havnt shipped any Opus since last years holiday batch.
The aged 3 pac tin sounds decent. Opus from 06, good chit man.

[T.G]

Here's my hang up...."sweethearts" lowest price is 26.50 per cigar. Where can they be found for 10-15 "on average"?


Opus X Lost City isn't the same as the regular Opus X. LC's are one of Fuente's "special" Opus Xes with a higher price tag.

When they have them, TS will sell Opus Xes at MSRP, which puts the bulk of the line in the $10-$15 range.

[scottdurand]

If you are wanting to try "Opus" I would honestly say the "Lost city" isn't a good sample of what the core of Opus fans are in love with. I have a nice selection of the "Lost city" and they are an interesting smoke but different. If possible I wouldn't start with one of the more obscure vitolas either, one of the tins or a couple singles would be best. My personal favorites after trying most of the range are the No 5, Robusto, Perfecxion X. :2

[CigarSquid]

WOW.. One day out of here..

Thanks for all the help from everyone! I will continue to research them. I have waited this long, I can wait longer and find a decent price, What I think is decent to pay for some.

Thanks again to all who chimed in.

[JenksAnejo]

Gary,

Here is a tin of 3 for $65.

http://pipesandcigars.com/fufuopxci.html

Not exactly sure what the Opus X Rare Estate Reserve Robusto 1992 is however.

I'm sure some of these other guys could let you know the difference.

[T.G]

Not exactly sure what the Opus X Rare Estate Reserve Robusto 1992 is however.

I'm sure some of these other guys could let you know the difference.


All tins are marked that way. "Rare Estate Reserve" is just part of the name and 1992 was the first year that Fuente started growing the tobacco that has become the capa leaf on the Opus X. Aside from the cedar wrap on the cigars, they are the same as any other current production Opus X.

[JenksAnejo]

Thanks for the info Adam!

[Emjaysmash]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=54275

[scottyroj]

"power ranger" xXx is the way to go if you are going to try the X or petite lancero.

[CigarSquid]

I ended up getting these from from Bob (BSB)

Perfection
Robusto
#4
xXx
#5