olotti Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 All I really have to say is OUCH!! I know there is nothing we can do but good grief the once affordable Boli's and Partagas are going to be up there with Cohiba's before we know it and I didn't even dare look at what the Cohiba's cost now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 All I really have to say is OUCH!! I know there is nothing we can do but good grief the once affordable Boli's and Partagas are going to be up there with Cohiba's before we know it and I didn't even dare look at what the Cohiba's cost now. 10% each year over the next 2 years. HSA has passed it on to all distributors. I wish it was not so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yossie Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 why 10% at the financial situation? HSA guys are idiots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 We have discussed this before so no reason to beat a dead horse These are just my opinions as to the reasons why: 1. Imperial paid a lot of money for Altadis. They want a better return on investment. 2. Many Cuban fabrica's need massive overhauls. They have to be funded. 3. 10% increase and 30% drop in sales....they make the same profit. They don't believe their sales will drop. 4. Funding and price positioning for the end of the embargo. I would be more comfortable with CPI increases but the die has been cast. If the market baulks then they may change their mind on future increases. We can only hope but this industry has never been a completely rational one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcmontie Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 i guess instead of a box a week I'll order every 10 days , we will all m ake it work .... we all have to make sacrifices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 The market wont balk. Tobacco is safe from losing customers when it comes to cost increases. The market (in general) will pay whatever they ask. But personally, I will be cutting back. They, along with taxes, have forced my hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sounddust Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I can hardly afford them now, so further price increases certainly won't help. But I envision buying more singles and samplers, instead of boxes for every order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasmith Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I know that it will certainly take a toll on my wallet. It's hard enough already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilroy Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 4. Funding and price positioning for the end of the embargo. Any good CC smoker in the states knows that the end of the embargo is going to be the end of good, affordable cigars anyways. With the new tax stream opening up the cigar taxes here will take off like a rocket. It won't be actual taxes on cigars as we still have to support our domestic producers. It'll come in the form of import tariffs, etc. We (the CC lovers) will just order them from overseas and find ourselves being hit with huge tax bills ( ones we wont be allowed to ignore) instead of the warning letters and meager fines like we do now if we're caught. I for one hope travel is unrestricted but that the trade embargo lasts forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I have already been cutting back so I am prepared for this unfortunately... Just makes you a better consumer. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuma Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Just makes you a better consumer. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerem Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I guess it's time to stack up now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smk819 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 True, it has gotten to the point that I hardly ever buy Cohibas. I can't break my adiction to Trini Reyes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdbrown Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Good thing more are available in 10'ers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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