Determining the value of vintage cigars, Fuente Opus X

KAP · 11-20-2015, 01:14 PM

I have 2 Fuente Fuente Opus X cigars from 1998 that have been kept in my humidor (fresh) all these years. They are both 5 5⁄8 x 46. They are pristine.

Was wondering if anyone had a guess as to what they would bring today?

Thanks.

pnoon · 11-20-2015, 01:21 PM

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Sorry I can't help you with valuing your FFOX.

icehog3 · 11-20-2015, 02:32 PM

PM xman.

Weelok · 11-20-2015, 02:33 PM

Welcome to forum Kap. Head over to the introduction side and say hi.

Vintage cigars a a fickle business, some love them, some despise. I would say that as an infrequent buyer of others inventory, I don't pay much attention to age and in fact generally lower what in willing to pay if they are older then 2 years. But as I said, everyone is different. My recommendation is you smoke them, post pictures, and tell us your thoughts.

Remo · 11-20-2015, 02:53 PM

Like Dave said, value may go down as NC's don't seem to age like CC's in fact I have smoked some older NC's and they had lost a lot of flavor.

AdamJoshua · 11-20-2015, 03:44 PM

lmgtfy

nutcracker · 11-20-2015, 03:48 PM

The short answer is "not a lot" - certainly not as much as you might think having gazed longingly at them for all these years.

Sadly, even though CC's improve with age, there are very few (if any) cigars that appreciate in value.
Aside from some "gee whiz where did you find that" cigars, NC's are probably worth less than current retail in the same vitola.

Only one thing to do man......

Smoke 'em!

Should go nicely with a decent cognac!

Adriftpanda · 11-20-2015, 03:48 PM

Pm MK05

icehog3 · 11-20-2015, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Pm MK05

Tell him "Huy sent me".

E.J. · 11-23-2015, 07:05 PM

On the flip side, FFOX is a line that is generally considered something that ages great, actually some would argue, needs age.

That said, two single sticks, no way to verify age, no history selling cigars(assuming this)...probably lucky to get much more than MSRP.

My $.02

11-20-2015, 01:14 PM	#1
KAP Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 1 Trading: (0)	Determining the value of vintage cigars, Fuente Opus X I have 2 Fuente Fuente Opus X cigars from 1998 that have been kept in my humidor (fresh) all these years. They are both 5 5⁄8 x 46. They are pristine. Was wondering if anyone had a guess as to what they would bring today? Thanks.

11-20-2015, 01:21 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Determining the value of vintage cigars, Fuente Opus X Welcome to Cigar Asylum. Please take a look around and familiarize yourself with our rules and guidelines. While asking for opinions about valuing your cigars is acceptable, you are not permitted to offer them for sale here until you gain access to our Want To Sell sub forum. Access is granted after a short period of time and participation. Sorry I can't help you with valuing your FFOX. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden Last edited by pnoon; 11-20-2015 at 01:26 PM.

11-20-2015, 02:32 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,553 Trading: (60)	Re: Determining the value of vintage cigars, Fuente Opus X PM xman. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-20-2015, 02:33 PM	#4
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,977 Trading: (21)	Re: Determining the value of vintage cigars, Fuente Opus X Welcome to forum Kap. Head over to the introduction side and say hi. Vintage cigars a a fickle business, some love them, some despise. I would say that as an infrequent buyer of others inventory, I don't pay much attention to age and in fact generally lower what in willing to pay if they are older then 2 years. But as I said, everyone is different. My recommendation is you smoke them, post pictures, and tell us your thoughts.

11-20-2015, 02:53 PM	#5
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Determining the value of vintage cigars, Fuente Opus X Like Dave said, value may go down as NC's don't seem to age like CC's in fact I have smoked some older NC's and they had lost a lot of flavor. __________________

11-20-2015, 03:44 PM	#6
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,785 Trading: (40)	Re: Determining the value of vintage cigars, Fuente Opus X lmgtfy

11-20-2015, 03:48 PM	#7
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Determining the value of vintage cigars, Fuente Opus X The short answer is "not a lot" - certainly not as much as you might think having gazed longingly at them for all these years. Sadly, even though CC's improve with age, there are very few (if any) cigars that appreciate in value. Aside from some "gee whiz where did you find that" cigars, NC's are probably worth less than current retail in the same vitola. Only one thing to do man...... Smoke 'em! Should go nicely with a decent cognac! __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

11-20-2015, 03:48 PM	#8
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: Determining the value of vintage cigars, Fuente Opus X Pm MK05 __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

11-23-2015, 07:05 PM	#10
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Determining the value of vintage cigars, Fuente Opus X On the flip side, FFOX is a line that is generally considered something that ages great, actually some would argue, needs age. That said, two single sticks, no way to verify age, no history selling cigars(assuming this)...probably lucky to get much more than MSRP. My $.02