ISO CAO Amazon Basin

Started by raize, 10/18/2015 09:40 AM

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raize

Had a few of these last year and was a fan.  None of my local shops have them anymore.  Anyone have a few they'd be willing to part with or trade for?  I *do*have access to several TAA 2015 sticks.
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STL_Cohiba

I have access to these all day everyday. I also have access to the TAA. By chance do you have access to any DE Liga Privada's??
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raize

Both of the shops I frequent carry them.  Is there a specific line/vitola you are looking for that I can check into further?
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STL_Cohiba

Yessir Im looking for the Liga Privada Papa Fritas
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raize

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I'll give them a call sometime this evening or tomorrow and let you know what I hear...  Any idea how many of the Amazon Basin are available?
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raize

Just talked to one of my shops. They have them and are $8.57/ea after tax.  Apparently they no longer come in the tins though. What do you think?
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Brlesq

You must be referring to the little Papas Fritas cigar, which came in a tin of 4 up until this summer. But your state taxes must be really high, because the MSRP on these is only $5.25, and they can be found for $4.80 on the internet.
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raize

Yeah, I saw that. The cigar shop guy said they don't have the tins anymore, that they just come in boxes of like 50.  And yes, IL state tax on cigars is 27.5% and the City of Chicago tacks on an additional $1/ea.  Hence why I typically buy online.
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Brlesq

I'm scouring my sources to see if I can find any Amazon Basins out there for you.
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Jay'D

Those amazon basins are hard to come by now
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STL_Cohiba

I just talked to my shop in Kansas City and he is putting aside as many as i Need. How many you want? Will have a price tomorrow
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raize

Depends on price.  Due to my experiences with B&M shops and high sales tax, I'm not sure what to expect.  I would say no less than 5 though.  Still interested in the DE's with the price being what it is...?
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STL_Cohiba

Honestly that's $3 higher per stick than what i can get them for.let me see what the pricing is and we can figure something out
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raize

Such is my life.  Love my city, hate the taxes.  If you're interested, I work right by Tesa Cigar Co which has their own house branded sticks that are good quality and tax exempt.
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raize

STL, hear anything back yet?
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MacMac

I don't see them in the shops I get to. The closest good shops are about 2 hours from me so I do most of my purchase online. I haven't seen them online either.
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raize

Yeah, ive got 2 good shops within a couple of miles and they havent had them for a while.  thats why im asking here...
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ninfiction

There's a shop by me that has them but with MN tax you're looking at about $14/cigar. Been a couple weeks since I was in there but he had a full box. If you want a couple at that price I can swing in there today and see if he still has them.
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raize

let me think about it.  i like them but nit sure if i like them that much. ill let ya know.
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ninfiction

Quoteraize - 10/26/2015  6:31 PM

let me think about it.  i like them but nit sure if i like them that much. ill let ya know.

Totally understand that. I have a really hard time buying anything local myself.
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raize

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If it makes you feel better, my tax is worse.  IL tax on cigars is 36% and Cook County (Chicago) adds another $0.30/cigar. Fortunately some of the local shops eat a portion of the sales tax but it still trends to sit over 25%.

**Edit: Holy s**t! I just looked up MN's cigar tax. 95%!!! That is insane! **
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ninfiction

Yep, 95% of wholesale but capped at $3.50 per cigar with a $.50 minimum. All the places sell at MSRP or higher and then add $3.50 on top. No discounts here, which is why the Amazon Basin is just about $14 and an Arturo Fuente Curly Head is $6...just stupid. But I can drive about 30 miles over into Wisconsin and save more than enough to cover gas. Sucks for the B&M's here.

Side note, I'll be in Chicago in Dec for work and will be making a trip to Tesa for sure. Love their cigars.
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raize

I work literally two blocks from Tesa and live 3 from Iwan Ries. You should also check out Up Down in Old Town. Its only about 5 minutes out of the Loop via the Brown Line.
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ninfiction

Made my first trip to Tesa last month, I'm staying at the Swissotel and figured I'd take the L to a few places. I'll have to shoot you a note when the time is closer.
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raize

Surprisingly, the Binny's in River North has a decent humidor as well and their prices are reasonable.
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