Aged Padron 3000's pricing question.

[Tempus Thales]

Howdy,

I may have a line on a box of 3000's (maduro) with some age on them. I'm not sure how much age yet so I can't tell you that unfortunately.

My question is what should I expect to pay for such a box? I expect to pay higher price obviously, but since I have not found any with age online I really don't have a clue what would be a decent price and what would be excessive profit.

This is through a local store that seems to have fair pricing very close to msrp, but the box is coming from "someone he knows".

TIA

Tempus

 

[Wurm]

I wouldn't pay very much over MSRP if they are under 5 years... BTW how are you supposed to know that they are aged? If the box is open even with a older code, it could still be filled with fresh cigars.

 

[ricmac25]

This is where you're going to have to decide what a few years of age is worth to you. You also have to decide if you trust the guy because there are no codes on Padron boxes.

If you buy the box, and they're legit, then you'll definitely have some great smokes.

 

[smokelaw1]

I go with the aswers above. THe big thing I would say is do you trust this dealer? ANd trust him not only insofar as he would not purposffully rip you off, but that he isa good enough business,am to know this other guy well enough to know that HE isn't pulling a fast one.
As for the sticks, I find that 2 years does WONDERS for the 3000's. I can only imagine that 3-5 would be even more amaazing. I will say that the 2.5 year 3000's I have smoked are as good or better than most 7 dollar (retail, single) sticks. I have a feeling I am going to get jumped on for saying that, but I happen to believe that padron ages wonderfully. If you go by what those sticks go for by a box, perhaps use that as your gauge...just an idea.

Good luck...sounds like a nice box.

 

[Tempus Thales]

Thanks for the reply’s so far.

Wurm: still waiting on all the details, sealed or open box was going to be my first question.

ricmac25: I was wondering about the date codes, I have a box of Delicias "resting" at the present time and looking at that box I saw no obvious date code markings. The trust part of it is a toss up I guess. Store owner seems legit, like I said good prices so far nothing outrageous, even had a few Opus at one point recently, close to msrp. Not sure where they are coming from though, supposed to be "well cared for".

smokelaw1: Yeah 3-5 I like the sound of that, I bet they would be amazing, as above not sure of all the details yet.

Thanks for the advice, I just hope it happens. I do like that Padron line up, I think if I started over again I would not have visited the evil Cbid as much for way too many miscellaneous sticks and concentrated on just a few lines. One being of course, the Padron line of smokes. Thought I would have heard from him by today but I will most likely take a drive tomorrow and stop in and see what's what.

Thanks again.

Tempus

 

[BlindedByScience]

This is where you're going to have to decide what a few years of age is worth to you. You also have to decide if you trust the guy because there are no codes on Padron boxes.

If you buy the box, and they're legit, then you'll definitely have some great smokes.

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My thoughts exactly. Even aged, I wonder how much "age" is worth, as you can buy the sticks at retail and age them yourself....it's your call and as others have said, it depends on how much you trust the dealer.

Got to say I'm in the same boat as you are - I had a Padron 3K Maduro with coffee this AM, and they are good out of the box, darn fine with even 6 months on them.

FWIW - B.B.S.

 

[OutlawD]

If these cigars are in the box with the factory plastic on the outside theres a chance to tell how old they are. Theres a small slip of paper inside the box that says when they are boxed. So if you are the one who cuts the plastic on the box you should be able to find the box date hidden inside.

If the plastic outer wrapper is gone i would be skeptical as to the validity of the age. The tag is simple black ink on white paper, very fakeable, if it is in there i know what they look like.

The tag is usually just laying right on top of the *000 series cigars.

Those would be things i would look for

As for the price, if you can afford it and you want it, buy it

 

[Zach]

You could sort of compare price difference between the Padron regular line and their 64 and 26 lines to get an idea of what 4-5yrs of aging is "worth." Of course you must take into account that they also use the best tobacco in those lines, but its some food for thought.

Me personally, i bought a box of 2000 Maduros to stash away for 2-3yrs rather than buying a pre-aged box. I still have quite a few 1926 No. 6's around though.

Hope this was helpful, and good luck on your purchase!
-Zach

 

[The Master]

No need to pay extra for aged Padrons. Age them your self and when you want the flavor of an aged Padron, buy a few 1964's in maduro.

 

[Tempus Thales]

OutlawD: DANG. When I saw your reply I dug into my box of Delicias and guess what I found? Just barely (and I mean barely) visible, one very small corner sticking up on the back edge between the wood and the raised edge was that piece of paper. Never saw it before and if I hadn't dug into just because, I don't think I ever would have seen it. Man they hid that well, folded in half (2" x 1/2") jammed almost all the way in.

50thVert: I envy you your willpower

The Master: Simple, to the point. That is the taste I'm looking for after all.

Time and distance got in the way today and I never got to the store (45+ min. away), Oh and I forgot to call Duh!

Thanks again for the replies.

Tempus

 

[Jeffro600]

Even well aged, the *000 series dont quite measure up to the complex flavors of the Anni's... the only ones ive found to be close are the 6000s with ALOT of age on them.

Save your money and buy a couple boxes of the 3000's(or another of the *000 series), tuck em away and forget about them for a year or two.

 

[MonkeyK]

Even well aged, the *000 series dont quite measure up to the complex flavors of the Anni's... the only ones ive found to be close are the 6000s with ALOT of age on them.

Save your money and buy a couple boxes of the 3000's(or another of the *000 series), tuck em away and forget about them for a year or two.

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What do you mean by ALOT of age? The 6000s haven't been out very long

 

[Jeffro600]

Even well aged, the *000 series dont quite measure up to the complex flavors of the Anni's... the only ones ive found to be close are the 6000s with ALOT of age on them.

Save your money and buy a couple boxes of the 3000's(or another of the *000 series), tuck em away and forget about them for a year or two.

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What do you mean by ALOT of age? The 6000s haven't been out very long

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Well not years and years...id consider a year to be alot on the 6000's.

Id consider that alot as i'd have a hell of a time trying to keep them in their for a year!