Steve*R
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Thursday, April 8, 2004 10:48:00 AM
I've recently read threads on two other cigar boards that the Cupido brand is no longer being made. One thread suggested that the Cupido brand may be purchased by a new owner and the line of cigars resurrected. I'll be searching the web for the deeply discounted closeouts.
scottbushey
Thursday, April 8, 2004 11:03:00 AM
Steve,

yes. Keep us abreast of your research. I have just recently tried the "Doble", which was a sweet smoke! That would be disheartening to hear that Cupido, as we know it, is no more.

"I was just beginning to fall in love again and now look, she up's and leaves me flat".

Dog!

THL
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Friday, April 9, 2004 4:54:00 AM
Yes, SteveR please keep us informed. I've grown fond of the Criollos would certainly miss them.
BeatDragon
Friday, April 9, 2004 8:21:00 AM
This, if true, is sad news indeed.

I too will be awaiting updates and also be looking for info.

Damn, first the HDM Sellecion Royales and now, possibly, Cupidos. Damn damn damn...

mydsooner
Friday, April 9, 2004 3:06:00 PM
Went to the CUPIDO websight and there is no news. Sent an email today but have not recieved anything back yet.Also tried to call them but the 1-800 # was out of service. That's not good.
aberdeen
Friday, April 9, 2004 6:54:00 PM
these are fantastic cigars, with the tiny torpedoes you get a free roach clip to hold the cigar so you can smoke it down to the nub. Though I use it as a tie clip when in my fancy britches going to church.
redsquid
Friday, April 9, 2004 10:22:00 PM
Saved my pennies and now have two boxes of Criollo Doble. I was so good this month too.
Steve*R
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Saturday, April 10, 2004 7:21:00 AM
Well, here's a word-of-mouth update from a friend who owns a cigar shop. Cupido, the brand, owned by Dixi Monaco and Yossi Kviatkovsky, is dead. It will not be represented at RTDA 2004.

The Cupido sell off of old, well-aged inventory has begun. I've already seen drastic price reductions on a couple of websites.

When I hear more...I'll report back. Steve

mydsooner
Wednesday, May 5, 2004 2:07:00 PM
Was wondering about this. Did we ever get a confirmation on this?
gerryko
Wednesday, May 5, 2004 7:29:00 PM
Well CI no longer lists any Criollos. 😞
xrundog
Thursday, May 6, 2004 12:23:00 PM
Must be why the Criollos were selling at bargain rates 6 months ago. I will age them well and savor each one!
Steve*R
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Thursday, May 6, 2004 12:34:00 PM
Confirmed, Cupido, the brand, owned by Dixi Monaco and Yossi Kviatkovsky, is dead. They are no longer being made by Henry "Kiki" Berger. But that does not mean that the brand will not be resurrected by another owner. The Cupido Criollo was 1998 crop Nicaraguan grown, and, now, with six years of age is excellent. They are available at very good prices.
gerryko
Friday, May 7, 2004 9:37:00 PM
Which is your favorite size?
gerryko
Friday, May 7, 2004 9:48:00 PM
Hey the Cupido Criollos are back on at CI..Revolution and Commemrative
cayman2b
Saturday, May 8, 2004 6:49:00 AM
gerryko- stock up on those Toro Negro's.. he,he!

just got another box marked #100 rolled 1999..

cayman2b

Steve*R
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Saturday, May 8, 2004 6:49:00 AM
My favorite is the campana, 5.5 x 54.

gerryko
Saturday, May 8, 2004 9:05:00 PM
Cayman2b

Oh yeah Jeff...I got mine..you betcha!

no more cupidos...,mutter mutter, hmm WHAT's this world coming to!!