What's your take on something like this?

[josh lucky 13]

I stopped chasing Fuente unicorns many years ago. I do agree that this practice would be annoying for the consumer, and isn't something I can remember seeing before.

I'm actually surprised to see Casa available outside of the Vegas shop. I thought they were created as an exclusive and only available at the Casa Fuente location. Then google found me this. https://halfwheel.com/casa-fuente-he...elease/401431/

I did not click the link but casa fuente where available in multiple sizes last year and I think going forward the robusto is gonna be available outside of Vegas. That cigar should be a roughly $20 stick.

I boughta zombie and a zombie super shot. I am trying to save up for m6 next big purchase.

[Ljutic]

I did not click the link but casa fuente where available in multiple sizes last year and I think going forward the robusto is gonna be available outside of Vegas. That cigar should be a roughly $20 stick.

I boughta zombie and a zombie super shot. I am trying to save up for m6 next big purchase.

The link was just an announcement that Casa Fuente cigars were going to be available at other stores on a limited release basis.

I think I have one or two Casa cigars that were gifted to me over the years. Still have not tried one, but will some day.

[Nature]

I like this better than hiding the rare cigars behind the counter, reserved for the “good” customers. At least this way, one has an opportunity to be a “good” customer, albeit at a price.

Being that most of the customer base is outside of the area, it prevents someone from coming in and cherry picking just the rare stuff. It doesn’t seem that he is concerned with repeat business, if it’s mostly out of the area, and perhaps he doesn’t need to be. It also prevents someone snagging them up for the secondary market for personal profit.

Like others have stated, he likely had to purchase a significant quantity to even be eligible to acquire these. He’s passing it on, perhaps because he doesn’t have enough Fuente volume otherwise.?

If he can sell them with this practice, that’s his prerogative. If he doesn’t, well that costs him and he may change his strategy. While the $25 price is high, it’s not out of line to the gouging point. I think I paid $22.50 for the ones at my local.

In the end, customers seem to be still buying them with this practice, so it’s not THAT off-putting. As hard as it is to swallow, they charge $10 for a beer at various events because they can, and people still buy it. The market bears what the customer is willing to pay.

I know it sucks, but hey, it’s cheaper than a trip to Vegas!
Yeah, I know, these were released in limited quantity around the country, but I am willing to bet nearly all those are gone, unless they were held back.

My local sold out the first day. He didn’t even put them on the shelf.

I know many won’t agree with this position.


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