RazorbackFan Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I hope to see the regular 25 box of Perlas on the ****int site soon. I’d like to give them a try. Sounds like a good idea for a colder weather smoke. Quick but good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 On 1/29/2017 at 10:33 PM, JohnS said: The Rafael Gonzalez Petit Coronas have come up a few times on 24:24 sales in the last few years but in that time I only remember the Perlas coming up once, and that was a few months ago. Of course they sold out in minutes. @Smallclub has them in his rotation, like @soutso, so that would be enough recommendation for me. I must admit it's one marca I haven't been able to grab, which I mean to rectify. Don't worry @JohnS I will rectify that for you See you at Havanathon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 11 hours ago, Luca said: Don't worry @JohnS I will rectify that for you See you at Havanathon! Haha...can't wait dear friend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post losttrailer Posted October 25, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2017 I couldn't resist to buy one of those cute Cabinets.These are indeed repacked Petacas and the Cabinets were bought by 5th Avenue. They are totally different to Cuban Cabinets. Massive wood instead of plywood, the slide-top is not mill cut and they are packed NC-style. Like Klaus i didn't like them when they were released but after three years they came around nicely and since then i stocked up whenever i got to Spain. I forgot to bring some this year and was down to my last Petaca, so had a good excuse to buy this one ;-) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wertman Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 On October 25, 2017 at 12:25 PM, losttrailer said: I couldn't resist to buy one of those cute Cabinets.These are indeed repacked Petacas and the Cabinets were bought by 5th Avenue. They are totally different to Cuban Cabinets. Massive wood instead of plywood, the slide-top is not mill cut and they are packed NC-style. Like Klaus i didn't like them when they were released but after three years they came around nicely and since then i stocked up whenever i got to Spain. I forgot to bring some this year and was down to my last Petaca, so had a good excuse to buy this one ;-) That looks awesome great looking boxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallclub Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Because of this thread I purchased 2 boxes from a Spain based vendor who had them on sale, now I must go the attic to find an empty cab of Hoyo PR or Bolivar pc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorbackFan Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I bought a regular 25 count box (not the special cabs) this week and they’re en route now. Curiosity got the better of me. First box of RG. Hoping for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 As a 50 cabinet collector, I would love a line on these - if anyone could help - I see them at one online vendor that won’t ship my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalibratecuba Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Can I buy directly from 5th Avenue? I couldn't find the page. If not them, where can I order this cabinet?Please and thank you.Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romka Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I am also curious on where to order this cabinet. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunster Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Any of the German shops should be able to source one for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romka Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Thank you very much. German shops are generally more expensive due to the taxes, not as much as UK though :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thank you very much. German shops are generally more expensive due to the taxes, not as much as UK though :-)Given this is a german only packaging release, you're going to have to bite that bullet... and find a german shop that actually ships to your location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Given this is a german only packaging release, you're going to have to bite that bullet... and find a german shop that actually ships to your location. Any volunteers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romka Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 19 minutes ago, Lotusguy said: Given this is a german only packaging release, you're going to have to bite that bullet... and find a german shop that actually ships to your location. They generally do not ship to Turkey, either. I will wait until my next trip to DE unless a friend comes to Istanbul earlier. Lets see. Can anybody comment on quality? Are they inspected/selected before boxing? I have 50% luck in blind buys of 25ers. What about 50ers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 This has come up a few times already, John, and I guess Lotus is aware of that already. E.g. see the post below from a few weeks ago (my reply to Lotusguy to the end of my post). Those new 5th-Ave cabs are repacked cigars from 2013, and my strong conjecture is (although nowhere mentioned), those are repackaged from cardboard packs (it's the only option making sense). That said, they don't need to be bad sticks at all, I still got 2012er petacas which are smoking superbly. The 50-cabs are even coming at a discount compared to current 25er dress boxes (which might tell us something - or not.... ). Cheers, mate! Just a bit of an update.The latest 50 cabs are made up from 25 count boxes from 2017 according to Christoph at LCdH Hamburg. I'll let you all know how they are when mine arrive soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzopyrene Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I like them, but dont smoke them often. I love the new German market format though where they are offering them in a 50 cab.....just freaking awesome presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 14 hours ago, Akela3rd said: Just a bit of an update. The latest 50 cabs are made up from 25 count boxes from 2017 according to Christoph at LCdH Hamburg. I'll let you all know how they are when mine arrive soon... Not saying I doubt that info (everything's possible), but a bit weird. According to other reliable sources it is - or has originally been - 2013 stock. This appears plausible to me in the case of surplus cardboard stock that was floating around, and also given that older petacas were frequently available in sales, too. But it wouldn't make much sense (to me) to repack fresh production and then granting a discount on them, while at the same time you can get current production in their original boxes. But who knows, perhaps they need to rid the last cab-boxes of which they made a wee bit too many.... Well, if you ordered some yourself you'll be able to check whether those are box-pressed or not (early bands were differing as well). Thanks for the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Fugu said: Not saying I doubt that info (everything's possible), but a bit weird. According to other reliable sources it is - or has originally been - 2013 stock. This appears plausible to me in the case of surplus cardboard stock that was floating around, and also given that older petacas were frequently available in sales, too. But it wouldn't make much sense (to me) to repack fresh production and then granting a discount on them, while at the same time you can get current production in their original boxes. But who knows, perhaps they need to rid the last cab-boxes of which they made a wee bit too many.... Well, if you ordered some yourself you'll be able to check whether those are box-pressed or not (early bands were differing as well). Thanks for the update! To be fair he did start with the caveat "from what I know"...but then again he is one of the directors. Like you say, we'll see when they arrive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Oh damn this forum!!! Made me order a 50-cab... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatPete Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Could anyone be so kind as to pm me with a vendor to order this from, Spanish if possible cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Could anyone be so kind as to pm me with a vendor to order this from, Spanish if possible cheersIt's a german only release - why would a Spanish vendor carry them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 On 2018-02-06 at 2:18 PM, Fugu said: Not saying I doubt that info (everything's possible), but a bit weird. According to other reliable sources it is - or has originally been - 2013 stock. This appears plausible to me in the case of surplus cardboard stock that was floating around, and also given that older petacas were frequently available in sales, too. But it wouldn't make much sense (to me) to repack fresh production and then granting a discount on them, while at the same time you can get current production in their original boxes. But who knows, perhaps they need to rid the last cab-boxes of which they made a wee bit too many.... Well, if you ordered some yourself you'll be able to check whether those are box-pressed or not (early bands were differing as well). Thanks for the update! Just received these. No hint of which year they are from... Definitely not box pressed. Superb quality by the looks of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akela3rd Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 And mine aren't coming. Refund promised. Bah Humbu( r)g. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Just received these. No hint of which year they are from... Definitely not box pressed. Superb quality by the looks of it.Not consistent wrapper shades either. That jives very much with the idea that these are repackaged petacas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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