matyoka Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 This could be a lucrative business . With 1000% profit(costs $30 in Cuba) I am afraid that Cuba will run out of ashtrays LOL
Habana Mike Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 This could be a lucrative business . With 1000% profit(costs $30 in Cuba) I am afraid that Cuba will run out of ashtrays LOL Yep, marble staircases will soon be a thing of the past in Habana!
matyoka Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 And the ashtray was one of the smaller ones too... Imagine how much the bigger would have sold for!!!
madandana Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 I got the small one as I was concerned about confiscation. I wished I had gotten the large one....Next time. Ashes not included. 2
CanuckSARTech Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 And the ashtray was one of the smaller ones too... Imagine how much the bigger would have sold for!!! Actually, it was the larger / bigger one. The only size bigger than that is the multi-layered jumbo one that used to be on pedestals in the lobby, but they're next to impossible to find there (only seen them for sale once in the last 4 trips or so).
tmac77 Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Actually, it was the larger / bigger one. The only size bigger than that is the multi-layered jumbo one that used to be on pedestals in the lobby, but they're next to impossible to find there (only seen them for sale once in the last 4 trips or so). I saw the larger ones at the Nacional hotel on my first day there in Nov 2014. Sold out of them pretty quick though.
Cigar Surgeon Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 I muled back 2 ashtrays and planned my weight beforehand. IIRC it was either 16 or 18 kilos in total and I ended up putting them in my checked baggage because I already had a ton of carry on. 1
Guest rob Posted April 16, 2015 Posted April 16, 2015 Mine weighs 7 kg. The customs staff at Jose Marti didn't mind that it was in my carry on bag. However, when I arrived in Mexico City to head on to LAX, the customs staff wouldn't let me take it through. They said it had to be checked in, as it was a potential weapon onboard. The only problem was that I had already checked my luggage in..... Took me about an hour to sort that mess out, as I had to find a way to get my checked in bag back. As mentioned in another thread, I then had problems at LAX with it being in my checked in bag..... That ashtray took some effort to make it half way across the world.
matyoka Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 Actually, it was the larger / bigger one. The only size bigger than that is the multi-layered jumbo one that used to be on pedestals in the lobby, but they're next to impossible to find there (only seen them for sale once in the last 4 trips or so). Yup, was referring to the 10 inch diameter much heavier ashtray. I bet they could fetch $4-500 on open market.
backslide Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Ohh I wish i could get one as well. Most likely have to buy one in person though. Sent from my Nexus 5
Habana Mike Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 As soon as they start the ferry service with the 200# weight allowance I think a quick trip down will be in order. Take the wife and come back with 30-40 of these!
Boss Hog Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 Stayed there for a few days earlier this month and they had none available. Only the ones in the lobby area that are glued down to prevent thieves from walking away with them.
planetary Posted October 17, 2015 Posted October 17, 2015 I'd be in for one, if someone's orchestrating a group buy.
MPS Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 Stayed there for a few days earlier this month and they had none available. Only the ones in the lobby area that are glued down to prevent thieves from walking away with them. I couldn't believe they had none when I was there. Slacking big time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Boss Hog Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 I couldn't believe they had none when I was there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You and me both, my fellow brother.
jacktarnold Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 From what I've been told it's an issue getting the marble. I've been trying to get one for months now.
santela Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 Damn, what is the hype about those things? I don't understand it. But y'all are making me want one. 1
Bartolomeo Posted October 18, 2015 Posted October 18, 2015 Damn, what is the hype about those things? I don't understand it. But y'all are making me want one. The hype is they are a timeless piece of cigar history coming from most famous hotel in Cuba, made of marble and harder to get than most cigars unless you visit the island yourself.....something that you can hand down from generation to generation and a talking piece for years to come Ones on eBay in the past have gone for over $300 for something that is $35 in Havana My most special and sacred tobacco item I own but thats just me 4
stogieluver Posted October 18, 2015 Author Posted October 18, 2015 The hype is they are a timeless piece of cigar history coming from most famous hotel in Cuba, made of marble and harder to get than most cigars unless you visit the island yourself.....something that you can hand down from generation to generation and a talking piece for years to come Ones on eBay in the past have gone for over $300 for something that is $35 in Havana My most special and sacred tobacco item I own but thats just me As I've posted before, my only regret (and a big one) from my trip to Cuba was not buying one and lugging it back. If I had only known then how easy it is to get quality CC's via this site, I would have probably foregone loading luggage up with boxes of cigars and brought a couple of these back. I plan on going back some day and WILL bring one back. 1
santela Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 The hype is they are a timeless piece of cigar history coming from most famous hotel in Cuba, made of marble and harder to get than most cigars unless you visit the island yourself.....something that you can hand down from generation to generation and a talking piece for years to come Ones on eBay in the past have gone for over $300 for something that is $35 in Havana My most special and sacred tobacco item I own but thats just me All right, you have done a fine job convincing me. I already booked my ticket to the island next February, will try to haul one back. 2
Nino Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 They didn't have them HN ashers in June nor in September this year ... 'spossed to arrive next February ... maybe ... if the marble is there :-) Good luck - you might be better off ungluing the big ones off the Lobby tables Smile into the cameras when you do it :-) 3
santela Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 They didn't have them HN ashers in June nor in September this year ... 'spossed to arrive next February ... maybe ... if the marble is there :-) Good luck - you might be better off ungluing the big ones off the Lobby tables Smile into the cameras when you do it :-) I guess more space for cigars then...
Chelsea8 Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 Although everyone mentions marble, some of the Hotel Nacional ashstrays appear to be granite rather than marble, based on the photographs. Both being natural stones 1
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