XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars

kelmac07 · 03-09-2011, 07:05 AM

Had to pass this along to all...kudos to Kurt the gang!!

· XIKAR Becomes First Major Brand to Reduce Cigar Prices in 2011

· US Retailers Embrace XIKAR's Dramatic Price Reduction

Kansas City, MO. - March 8, 2011 - XIKAR, Inc., a leading cigar and accessory company, announced a bold new pricing strategy for its highly rated HC Series Cigars. This dramatic price reduction re-emphasizes XIKAR's long-standing commitment to value and fair price. According to Jerry Dear, EVP Sales & Marketing, "the most common encounter in this age of inflation is a price increase driven by rising costs and increasing taxation. XIKAR wanted instead to broaden our appeal and offer a wonderful cigar to everyone." Consumers will enjoy an average cost savings of 18% per cigar repositioning the HC Series line to a compelling price range of $6-8 per cigar.

"We realize this decision is unprecedented in the midst of many competitive price increases, but XIKAR's core values and culture demand that we listen carefully to our consumers and respond accordingly," said Kurt Van Keppel, XIKAR's President.

XIKAR will continue to produce all HC series cigars to the same exacting quality standards from boutique factories in Nicaragua and Honduras. "The blends and the quality will not change," said Scott Almsberger, Vice-President of Product Development. "I personally guarantee that XIKAR HC Series cigars will continue to be produced using the highest quality aged tobacco, so consumers can continue enjoy they same great HC Series Cigars.

Today, XIKAR HC Series cigars are available in over 500 cigar shops around the country, and plans are in place to increase U.S. distribution and expand overseas.

XIKAR's new lower prices will make it even easier for customers to enjoy a great cigar at a price point that is more affordable in today's economy.

XIKAR is once again kicking off the cigar season with innovative accessories, featuring the 3D Mayan Collection, the Cloisonné Collection, and limited edition gift packs. "It's been a great 15 years of constant growth for XIKAR", says Van Keppel. "With this bold action, this should be the best year ever!"

Bunker · 03-09-2011, 07:12 AM

I haven't got around to trying one of these yet, maybe now I have a reason.

Ogre · 03-09-2011, 07:31 AM

I have had a couple of their cigars, I liked what I have tried. Will have to look into getting some.

03-09-2011, 07:38 AM

never tried one, i need too tho. and now lower prices, what better time?

bvilchez · 03-09-2011, 09:21 AM

I had the Criollo once. I nubbed that thing. If anyone is looking for some HC Series cigars let me know. I'll ask the vendor where I'm doing the GB from.

Brutus2600 · 03-09-2011, 09:44 AM

I smoked one of each of the three, enjoyed them all. Forget which one was my favorite though. Nice to know they're not so ridiculously priced now.

MurphysLaw · 03-09-2011, 10:08 AM

I've had all three and the Criollo was my favorite, the Habano Colorado was a close second, the Connecticut was a little too mild for me but not bad for a mild cigar

kelmac07 · 03-09-2011, 10:16 AM

Love me some Habano Colorados.

quantim0 · 03-09-2011, 10:16 AM

In my opinion this was need because their cigars were good, but overpriced by about a dollar each. There are a lot better cigars at the $ 7-8 price point they were in before.

RandJCigars · 03-09-2011, 10:58 AM

Talked to the rep about this just last week. All the guys at Xikar are excited for this "New Coming" of their cigars. Across the board, most prices will drop almost $2.00 a stick, which is quite significant.

Be on the lookout for more Xikar promotions and specials....they seem to have some momentum here.

bishjd123 · 03-09-2011, 11:55 AM

Awesome news. Note to self, make room for more HC Colorados.

Zeuceone · 03-09-2011, 12:00 PM

whats not to like about this.

smelly4tay · 03-09-2011, 01:50 PM

"I just saved a bunch of money on my cigar insurance by switching to Xikar".

timo · 03-09-2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smelly4tay

"I just saved a bunch of money on my cigar insurance by switching to Xikar".

03-09-2011, 07:05 AM	#1
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars Had to pass this along to all...kudos to Kurt the gang!! · XIKAR Becomes First Major Brand to Reduce Cigar Prices in 2011 · US Retailers Embrace XIKAR's Dramatic Price Reduction Kansas City, MO. - March 8, 2011 - XIKAR, Inc., a leading cigar and accessory company, announced a bold new pricing strategy for its highly rated HC Series Cigars. This dramatic price reduction re-emphasizes XIKAR's long-standing commitment to value and fair price. According to Jerry Dear, EVP Sales & Marketing, "the most common encounter in this age of inflation is a price increase driven by rising costs and increasing taxation. XIKAR wanted instead to broaden our appeal and offer a wonderful cigar to everyone." Consumers will enjoy an average cost savings of 18% per cigar repositioning the HC Series line to a compelling price range of $6-8 per cigar. "We realize this decision is unprecedented in the midst of many competitive price increases, but XIKAR's core values and culture demand that we listen carefully to our consumers and respond accordingly," said Kurt Van Keppel, XIKAR's President. XIKAR will continue to produce all HC series cigars to the same exacting quality standards from boutique factories in Nicaragua and Honduras. "The blends and the quality will not change," said Scott Almsberger, Vice-President of Product Development. "I personally guarantee that XIKAR HC Series cigars will continue to be produced using the highest quality aged tobacco, so consumers can continue enjoy they same great HC Series Cigars. Today, XIKAR HC Series cigars are available in over 500 cigar shops around the country, and plans are in place to increase U.S. distribution and expand overseas. XIKAR's new lower prices will make it even easier for customers to enjoy a great cigar at a price point that is more affordable in today's economy. XIKAR is once again kicking off the cigar season with innovative accessories, featuring the 3D Mayan Collection, the Cloisonné Collection, and limited edition gift packs. "It's been a great 15 years of constant growth for XIKAR", says Van Keppel. "With this bold action, this should be the best year ever!" __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-09-2011, 07:12 AM	#2
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars I haven't got around to trying one of these yet, maybe now I have a reason. __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

03-09-2011, 07:31 AM	#3
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars I have had a couple of their cigars, I liked what I have tried. Will have to look into getting some. __________________

03-09-2011, 07:38 AM	#4
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars never tried one, i need too tho. and now lower prices, what better time?

03-09-2011, 09:21 AM	#5
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars I had the Criollo once. I nubbed that thing. If anyone is looking for some HC Series cigars let me know. I'll ask the vendor where I'm doing the GB from.

03-09-2011, 09:44 AM	#6
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars I smoked one of each of the three, enjoyed them all. Forget which one was my favorite though. Nice to know they're not so ridiculously priced now. __________________ www.halfwheel.com \| news+reviews You can also follow me on Twitter @brutus2600

03-09-2011, 10:08 AM	#7
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars I've had all three and the Criollo was my favorite, the Habano Colorado was a close second, the Connecticut was a little too mild for me but not bad for a mild cigar __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

03-09-2011, 10:16 AM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars Love me some Habano Colorados. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-09-2011, 10:16 AM	#9
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars In my opinion this was need because their cigars were good, but overpriced by about a dollar each. There are a lot better cigars at the $ 7-8 price point they were in before. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

03-09-2011, 10:58 AM	#10
RandJCigars JSR Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Jimmy Location: Friendswood Posts: 105 Trading: (3)	Re: XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars Talked to the rep about this just last week. All the guys at Xikar are excited for this "New Coming" of their cigars. Across the board, most prices will drop almost $2.00 a stick, which is quite significant. Be on the lookout for more Xikar promotions and specials....they seem to have some momentum here. __________________ R & J Cigars - JSR Cigar Distributors, LLC 713-340-2428

03-09-2011, 11:55 AM	#11
bishjd123 Have a Smoke and a Smile Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 196 Trading: (16)	Re: XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars Awesome news. Note to self, make room for more HC Colorados.

03-09-2011, 12:00 PM	#12
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars whats not to like about this.

03-09-2011, 01:50 PM	#13
smelly4tay S.H.I.T Greenhorn Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 162 Trading: (0)	Re: XIKAR Announces New Prices on HC Series Cigars "I just saved a bunch of money on my cigar insurance by switching to Xikar".