Mandoman wrote:I believe prices will rise for Cuban cigars because the demand will skyrocket. This will lead to a decrease in quality, after all there is a finite amount of tobacco the the manufacturers will want to stretch as far as possible. After awhile, couple of years maybe, he novelty will have worn off and the lower quality will had an effect on the market. Prices and quality will stabilize, probably (my guess, anyway) about where they are now.
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I don't buy CCs, so IDGAF about what happens to their business.
My guess is, they will try their best to meet demand, to make as much $$ as possible.
There are several scenarios in which they could "ramp up" production to meet this anticipated huge increase in demand, none of which will will bring smiles to the faces of long time CC buyers.
I'm more interested in how the Cuban situation, and pending US tobacco legislation, will impact the non CC market.
Many different scenarios here as well, thus difficult to predict.
Could be a great time to buy certain brands, while others become very expensive. Everything from crazy blow-out deals to stupid high prices and shortages.