Is Opus X really "all that"? - Page 2

TheBeard · 12-14-2009, 10:30 AM

They're not my cup of tea; I can find more enjoyable sticks for the price.

Blueface · 12-14-2009, 11:00 AM

I don't find myself searching for them but the few I have had, I have enjoyed.

borndead1 · 12-14-2009, 11:00 AM

No.

roughrider · 12-14-2009, 12:05 PM

They're worth it at MSRP. I'll pick some up if I come across them at MSRP but I won't go out of my way and hunt 'em down.

BeerAdvocate · 12-14-2009, 12:17 PM

I love them, when I can get them!

Langod · 12-14-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

I love them, when I can get them!

I believe they're being released right about now. My local B&M is supposed to have some this week.

And I'd consider them worth up to about $20. They are smooth, creamy and rich.

JJG · 12-14-2009, 02:51 PM

I love Opus Xs and would gladly pay msrp for them. Sadly, I never see them marked at msrp. Usually they are in the $25-$35 range depending on size. My neighborhood shop has a several boxes right now but I think the cheapest they had were about the size of a petit corona and cost $25.

Let me repeat that.

a petit corona for $25

no thank you

Subvet642 · 12-14-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJG

I love Opus Xs and would gladly pay msrp for them. Sadly, I never see them marked at msrp. Usually they are in the $25-$35 range depending on size. My neighborhood shop has a several boxes right now but I think the cheapest they had were about the size of a petit corona and cost $25.

Let me repeat that.

a petit corona for $25

no thank you

My local B&M has them for $12 to $16, and I thought that was pricey.

12-14-2009, 07:20 PM

A Super Beli with some age on it is something to behold.

neoflex · 12-18-2009, 08:12 AM

Fresh, I hate them, but with some age on them they are great. Smoked one not too long ago that I had in the humi for three years and it was one of the best cigars I ever smoked. Whenever I buy Opus I never buy with the intention of smoking right of way.

pmwz · 12-14-2009, 12:18 PM

never tried one but would if i could get them for 10-18 $.

12-14-2009, 03:01 PM

I've been let down by nearly every opus I've had.

Made in Dade · 12-14-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subvet642

I was at the local B&M Saturday, and as I was poking around, the proprietor told another customer that he has Opus X back in stock. Having heard of them around here, I take a look only to see the price tag. So, are they really all that, or what?

No

acruce · 12-14-2009, 06:09 PM

I have only smoked a few,but I didn't think they were anything to write home about. I wouldn't pay $35 a stick .

chippewastud79 · 12-14-2009, 06:13 PM

For MSRP, yes. For my money and ease to find, I prefer a Diamond Crown Maximus in the same price point.

12-18-2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

For MSRP, yes. For my money and ease to find, I prefer a Diamond Crown Maximus in the same price point.

I'm with you on the Maximus, One of the best smokes I've had this year. As far as Opus goes I haven't smoked one that I've liked yet. I enjoyed a $3.00 5 vegas Miami last night more than the $16.00 fuente fuente Opus X from 2 nights ago.

Kreth · 12-14-2009, 07:58 PM

Have not tried one yet, and will not until I see one at a reasonable price. I've only been smoking cigars for a year, and there's way too many affordable smokes out there to try.
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12-14-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

Have not tried one yet, and will not until I see one at a reasonable price. I've only been smoking cigars for a year, and there's way too many affordable smokes out there to try.
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Man, only a year and 1739 posts!

Chemyst · 12-14-2009, 08:55 PM

OpusX is a fine, special occasion, smoke.
They can be found at/near msrp online.

They are limited release, and some vendors
mark them up to reflect the scarcity.

I know several local b&ms that sell them in
the $9-$18 range, before sales tax, but they
limit the number that can be purchased each
day.

If I lived closer to said b&ms, I'd have more.
But, as it is, I've accumulated well over a
dozen, since starting smoking cigars 4 yrs ago.

I probably smoked an equal number to those
that I have aging. I gave my brother a xXx
last New Years Eve, and it kicked his butt.

I like the smaller sizes, too. They're also the
most affordable. They make xlnt gifts for those
that will appreciate them.

Definitely try them, but don't overpay for them.

Chemyst

12-18-2009, 10:00 AM

Smoke what you like and like what you smoke. I've got my fair share and I will tell you that after a nap it makes a big difference.

12-14-2009, 10:30 AM	#1
TheBeard Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Rob Location: TheFace Posts: 285 Trading: (31)	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? They're not my cup of tea; I can find more enjoyable sticks for the price.

12-14-2009, 11:00 AM	#2
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? I don't find myself searching for them but the few I have had, I have enjoyed. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

12-14-2009, 11:00 AM	#3
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,375 Trading: (7)	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? No. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

12-14-2009, 12:05 PM	#4
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? They're worth it at MSRP. I'll pick some up if I come across them at MSRP but I won't go out of my way and hunt 'em down.

12-14-2009, 12:17 PM	#5
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? I love them, when I can get them! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

12-14-2009, 02:51 PM	#7
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? I love Opus Xs and would gladly pay msrp for them. Sadly, I never see them marked at msrp. Usually they are in the $25-$35 range depending on size. My neighborhood shop has a several boxes right now but I think the cheapest they had were about the size of a petit corona and cost $25. Let me repeat that. a petit corona for $25 no thank you

12-14-2009, 07:20 PM	#9
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? A Super Beli with some age on it is something to behold.

12-18-2009, 08:12 AM	#10
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? Fresh, I hate them, but with some age on them they are great. Smoked one not too long ago that I had in the humi for three years and it was one of the best cigars I ever smoked. Whenever I buy Opus I never buy with the intention of smoking right of way. __________________

12-14-2009, 12:18 PM	#11
pmwz Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cologne Posts: 372 Trading: (0)	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? never tried one but would if i could get them for 10-18 $.

12-14-2009, 03:01 PM	#12
sboyajian Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? I've been let down by nearly every opus I've had.

12-14-2009, 06:09 PM	#14
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? I have only smoked a few,but I didn't think they were anything to write home about. I wouldn't pay $35 a stick . __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

12-14-2009, 06:13 PM	#15
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? For MSRP, yes. For my money and ease to find, I prefer a Diamond Crown Maximus in the same price point. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

12-14-2009, 07:58 PM	#17
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? Have not tried one yet, and will not until I see one at a reasonable price. I've only been smoking cigars for a year, and there's way too many affordable smokes out there to try. Posted via Mobile Device

12-14-2009, 08:55 PM	#19
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? OpusX is a fine, special occasion, smoke. They can be found at/near msrp online. They are limited release, and some vendors mark them up to reflect the scarcity. I know several local b&ms that sell them in the $9-$18 range, before sales tax, but they limit the number that can be purchased each day. If I lived closer to said b&ms, I'd have more. But, as it is, I've accumulated well over a dozen, since starting smoking cigars 4 yrs ago. I probably smoked an equal number to those that I have aging. I gave my brother a xXx last New Years Eve, and it kicked his butt. I like the smaller sizes, too. They're also the most affordable. They make xlnt gifts for those that will appreciate them. Definitely try them, but don't overpay for them. Chemyst

12-18-2009, 10:00 AM	#20
Big Cle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is Opus X really "all that"? Smoke what you like and like what you smoke. I've got my fair share and I will tell you that after a nap it makes a big difference.