i smoked a couple out of the 26 line. I much prefer a good ole 1964 PAM to the 26 line. Hell, I didn't even pay the $30.00 for anything at Casa Fuente when I was there. I just can't see spending 1/3 of a tank of gas in my gas guzzling truck on a cigar.
Now. There are cigars that I will pay $30.00 for, but they aren't brand new hype only cigars and they are very hard to find because they've all been SMOKED, not just limited production. Heck, even super premium Cohiba Siglo VI's and BGM's etc which are "illegal" are cheaper than that when you get gouged. They're almost half that price when you find a reputable vendor. God help us if the cubans start gouging prices like this too.
I just can't see spending that much green on a cigar when I could buy 3 or 4 cigars of other super premium lines. My bet is the padrons and fuentes laugh all the way to the bank when people pay upwards of mid 20's and higher for a cigar.
i guess i have to concede that cost is subjective, but I'm not a poor man. I'm definitely not rich, but I can afford to buy the booze and smokes I want. I just think sometimes people get swept away by hype and have more money than sense. Please don't take that as an insult. Most people here are passionate about their cigars and are not just buying into the hype. I LOVE a great cigar, and I'll pay a lot of money for a GREAT cigar. But I'd prefer to pay less for a great cigar.
Now lets talk about early 90's Lusi's. Now there's a cigar worth that kind of money. You just can't compare them in my opinion.
Again, this is my humble opinion, only worthy of my own thoughts and feelings. if you don't agree, that's your business and I respect your thoughts. Even if you are crazy!