Famous Nic 3000

[Bubba - NJ]

Since I started buying them the price has creeped up every year since the bandless edition first came out . And they are still a great cigar . The only special I ever saw with them was the inclusion of a free bundle of Nic 1000 Churchills . Very plain but my Bro in-law loves them 1000's . If you buy a bundle and don't like them I'm sure they would be easy to sell here .

[Tio Gato]

There's a lot of old chatter about this brand on the old Club Stogie now Poofda.com or something like that.
Go back and search for the rumored history of the original 3000's. Interesting stuff and really good cigars. Can't comment on the latest blend if it's the same or not. At the price point they're worth a shot.

[Zanaspus]

Originally Posted by SmokinApe

I have heard that the blend has changed more than once. And when you think about it, how couldn't it have? In any event after smoking the original band-less version and subsequent versions I believe there is a difference. That being said they are a decent stick at a great price BUT IMO they are more a hype stick at this point than anything else. If they really stood up to $6 sticks on a consistent basis someone would put a band or two on them and charge six bucks...

I am not hating on value smokes or bundle smokes at all, please don't take it that way. IMO the market dictates price and people will charge the most people will pay. And IMO the quality will drop on cigars like this to keep them affordable will maximizing profit...

I have to disagree strongly, given my masters degree in economics. We all see how fast they sell out. Clearly Famous could double the price and unload them, yet they choose not to.

Why is this? Clearly, an altruistic vendor makes no rational sense. No, I feel it is more a free advertising ploy. They get so much free press in the cigar community, it's like free Famous commercials?

Hype stick? If you say so. They sure blow Gurkhas and Graycliffs out of the water imho, so I guess it all depends how you define hype stick.

[SmokinApe]

Originally Posted by Zanaspus

I have to disagree strongly, given my masters degree in economics. We all see how fast they sell out. Clearly Famous could double the price and unload them, yet they choose not to.

Why is this? Clearly, an altruistic vendor makes no rational sense. No, I feel it is more a free advertising ploy. They get so much free press in the cigar community, it's like free Famous commercials?

Hype stick? If you say so. They sure blow Gurkhas and Graycliffs out of the water imho, so I guess it all depends how you define hype stick.

If they haven't doubled the price, how do you know how well they will sell? How do you know they were never re-branded and sold at a different price as a trial or even regular production like many have claimed? Not trying to be confrontational, just asking....

When the description of a cigar reads: "One of the most talked about cigars on the internet...." that equals hype IMO... I could be wrong... And maybe we describe hype differently, which is fine... I have never seen a Gurkha or Graycliff add say that...

[neoflex]

I don't think they are hype sticks. They have been producing these for many many years and for a while they were always in stock as the demand wasn't that high. They sell out faster and faster simply because people talk and word spreads about how good of a smoke these are and word gets around. As far as bundled cigars I think these are one of the best and priced fairly well for a bundled cigar unlike some other shops that still charge $6-$7 for what esentially is a house brand/bundled cigar. Yes, the taste will change from year to year slightly. It's to be expected as the taste can change slightly with each crop. You will see this even with high dollar smokes and if you happen to pull a 2 year old stick and compare it with a stick that you bought a few days ago they will taste different. Different crops and one has been aged. These used to be a part of my regular rotation a few years ago but than I moved on to other things. I did recently smoke a newer release and I still think they are a great cheap smoke.

[SmokinApe]

Originally Posted by neoflex

They sell out faster and faster simply because people talk and word spreads about how good of a smoke these are and word gets around.

Exacly what I mean by hype stick...

Originally Posted by neoflex

I did recently smoke a newer release and I still think they are a great cheap smoke.

Exactly my point...

[Whee]

Et Tu Taboo?

[SeanGAR]

The original ones were unbanded Olivia Serie X that were dumped after Fuente sued them (thanks Carlos) & they couldn't be sold as Serie X.

They were very nice cigars.

I haven't had any of the ones Famous had produced after the first run ran out, so I can't say if they're different or not.

[alfbacca]

Got a 5 pack of the torpedo size about a month ago. Looking forward to trying them in the next coming months. I'm assuming these get better with age, but they can't be all that bad fresh right?

[burns]

The Toros are on cigarmonster now for $36.98 w/ free shipping. Hurry! They should be on mashup tonight. I'm going to give them a shot.

[kelmac07]

Just grabbed a bundle...these are really good with some age on them.

[captain53]

Smoked one this weekend with 8 months on it, coming along very nice, definitely a long term investment though. Wonder if the current ones are the same maker/blend as the ones they got in last year around early November.

[burns]

I know I should have waited, but they came in today and I let one rip. I am def not disappointed. I'll let the rest sit awhile though.

If anyone has tried the Alec Bradley "Supervisor Selection", how do these compare in terms of bang for your buck?

[Kreth]

Originally Posted by burns

If anyone has tried the Alec Bradley "Supervisor Selection", how do these compare in terms of bang for your buck?

I like them, supposedly they're Maxx seconds. Good construction, nice burn and flavors. Gave a few out on the golf course with no complaints.
Famous Nic Habanos are tasty, too.
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