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jamesconnors Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Dec 11 2002, 5:04 PM EST
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what would guys perfer on smoking opposed to an opus x. keeping price in mind?
ceo Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Dec 11 2002, 5:08 PM EST
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I love Perfection #5. But on a given day anything with a LONE or a DON in the name will do.
TomRep Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, Dec 11 2002, 5:12 PM EST
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Any kind of PAN or PAM
Tom
dhofer22 Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Dec 11 2002, 9:50 PM EST
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Price, well i would go with a black label the small guys are under 4.00 and hella good full smoke.

GIG'em

Dan
rookie139 Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Dec 11 2002, 11:55 PM EST
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Ashton VSG anyday!
Danny Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 1:04 AM EST
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the Ashton VSG doesn't do it for me for some reason
bassithound Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 2:10 AM EST
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Padron regular maduro line, fairly priced, great construction, and great flavor. El Rico Habano for full bodied smokes.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 2:44 AM EST
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This is a MUST TRY cigar. This isn't a smoke that gets replicated by another brand. There are hallmark cigars out there that in my opinion HAVE overshadowed the Cuban stigma. The Opus X is one of them. The Padron PAM is another. The Ashton VSG, the Fuente Hemmingway, Bucanero Full Sails and the CAO Extreme maduros are excellent smokes that most people can get and enjoy. I just don't think you can substitute another smoke for the Opus X.

The above mentioned smokes should be experienced. I don't think they're everyday smokes, but you should be able to work one of those in at least once a week.

I know I'm forgetting many more decent cigars but the ones mentioned are the ones that others are judged by. You're only going around once on this "big blue marble", enjoy the best that it has to offer. You deserve it!
huskey Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 5:12 AM EST
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Good Dr. I agree with your list except I would substitute the Oliva O Maduro for the CAO.
Well stated. Clark
SteveR@CigarBid Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 5:20 AM EST
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Oliva O Maduro
Perdomo Reserve
AVO Signature
PAM
Mr.Mean Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 6:25 AM EST
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PAM
Bucanero Full Sail
La Perla Black Pearl
Danny Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 6:50 AM EST
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I agree with the Dr. There is no real substitute for the "X"
SteveS Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 6:51 AM EST
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There are several cigars I like enough to say that on a price/performance basis, I'd prefer to have one of them instead of an OpusX ... in no particular order, I'd go for a:

PAM, Bucanero Full Sail, Black Pearl, CAO Odyssey, CAO Brazilian Samba, CAO L' Anniversaire Maduro Belicoso, Onyx Reserve Maduro Mini Bel, HdM Prensado Oscuro, La Escepcion, Ashton VSG, Perdomo Reserve Maduro, Olivia "O" maduro or the house cigar at a local store near me that I can only compare to an Olivia O maddie or a Bucanero Full Sail ...
Charlie Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 6:51 AM EST
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I Am Sam's list is a ditto, and agree with Meanie, except have not had a Bucanero yet! Must try one and I will!

Charlie

PS I like the Opus line, just a little too damn proud of them and their price reflects it!
DrMaddVibe Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 6:58 AM EST
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Charlie, shoot me an email.

[email protected]
SteveR@CigarBid Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 7:56 AM EST
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Charlie, i.am.steve!!!! i.am.not.sam!!! :)
SteveS Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 7:59 AM EST
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You're NOT ???? When did that change ??
SteveR@CigarBid Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 8:07 AM EST
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Since I stated that I enjoyed the Lone Wolf :)
SteveS Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 8:25 AM EST
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you really did enjoy it ??? I know they have a dog rocket rep, but I've smoked a few ... I didn't think they were bad, but I didn't think they were good either ... I thought they were totally blah, bland and flavorless ... since I favor full bodied cigars, I leave the Lone Wolfs alone
SteveR@CigarBid Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 8:45 AM EST
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Well, it wasn't like the cigars you know I smoke. But I smoked it on a nice night, with my girlfriend's dad and uncle, after about a week or so without smoking any cigars. It wasn't bad, I had no complaints, and I can only compliment the blend, burn, and construction.

So yeah...I guess I did enjoy it.

SteveS Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 8:56 AM EST
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so, a week without cigars makes a Lone Wolf seem good, eh? ... I think maybe there's a C&W hit tune in there somewhere ... very reminiscent of the girls getting prettier at closing time ...
SteveR@CigarBid Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 9:10 AM EST
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What is C&W? :)
Mr.Mean Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 9:23 AM EST
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i.am.steve, that's both kinds of music.....country and western!
SteveR@CigarBid Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 10:08 AM EST
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Ahh...that's not my bag baby. And it's unfortunate since it seems country music rules the radio in my area.
xibbumbero Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 11:21 AM EST
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As a rule I generally don't like C&W,for the exception of Bluegrass,but the Dixie Chicks are changing my mind. Their special on TV was XLNT. X
xibbumbero Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 11:24 AM EST
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BTW,There is no substitute for a FOX. A lot of good to XLNT gars out there,but only one FOX. X
jd1 Offline
#27 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 11:33 AM EST
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PAM Imperial
Camacho Diploma
VSG Illusion/Corona Gorda
Mr.Mean Offline
#28 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 12:06 PM EST
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Steve Earle, Joe Ely, Emmylou Harris.
GTofMurphy Offline
#29 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 1:22 PM EST
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Hey,

I wanted to try one of those Bucanero but you guys keep on talking them up and now the prices on Cigarbid are now too rich for my blood. Here are some examples your dirty work:

http://www.cigarbid.com/...ion/lot.cfm?lotID=83766
http://www.cigarbid.com/...ion/lot.cfm?lotID=83769

Please start on adding LONE WOLF and Hamilton House to your fav list.
eleltea Offline
#30 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 1:25 PM EST
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15 HdM Roths Maduro Maduro
cigarz Offline
#31 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 2:21 PM EST
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PAM, CAO -B-Samba, Drew Est- Booklyn, Ind. Tabac Cam.
Z
Intel Offline
#32 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 2:26 PM EST
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PADRON ME FOR NOT THINKING THE SAME WAY THAT YOU DO BUTT I WANT MY PAM. I FEEL PUNNY TODAY.
Charlie Offline
#33 Posted: Thu, Dec 12 2002, 3:21 PM EST
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Hey Murph, glad to see someone else "appreciates" Lone Wolf and Hamilton House!!!

Charlie
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