Cuaba EL 2008 ...what did you really think?

[Smallclub]

(...) I'll even place a prediction for you: SLR Pacificos. A very good cigar now, but other things must be had first at that price tier. Give the Pacificos a couple years to start its slide down towards the mid $200 category, and watch the fireworks.

Exactly what I'm waiting for but ssssh don't tell...

Interesting remarks in your post, sobering material…

[Charltonc]

Here's something to think about...The Mag 48's rise in popularity had a negative correlation to its recent price decrease towards the low $200 category. Coincidence? I suspect that at the approaching sub $200 tier pricing (where it belongs), there will be unstoppable rave reviews. Need more examples? How about PL Robusto's? They were received poorly, continued as such until it started its descent towards $260 category, at which point they were hoarded and heralded like the second coming.

The market does not lie. People perceive and identify value more alike than you would think. I'll even place a prediction for you: SLR Pacificos. A very good cigar now, but other things must be had first at that price tier. Give the Pacificos a couple years to start its slide down towards the mid $200 category, and watch the fireworks.

im waiting for that price drop. I can get a cab of regos last yr for the price of pacificos and that has always stopped me from buying a lot of pacificos. I smoke everyday and value is a big factor.

[Lotusguy]

Yup - price drops plus the fear of something running out (example: RACF) = accelerated sales.

[Smallclub]

im waiting for that price drop. I can get a cab of regos last yr for the price of pacificos and that has always stopped me from buying a lot of pacificos. I smoke everyday and value is a big factor.

My thoughts exactly.

[mk05]

How about PL Robusto's? They were received poorly, continued as such until it started its descent towards $260 category, at which point they were hoarded and heralded like the second coming. \

O' really?

I agree, O'Reilly's should most definitely should be included in this example. At $10 a stick, it will be a best-seller. RAE at $40 a box anyone?

You quoted me out of context, so I requoted myself as appropriate, as the thesis was about value prop and justification.