Blowin' Smoke
ChestBeater
I have been told by more than 1 retailer that Fuente sends the Opus whenever they choose. (shops can't order a certain amount, they get what is sent to them). I don't disagree that Fuente hypes this line, but as far as price goes Fuente also sets the MSRP. If Fuente wanted the tobacconists to charge double or triple MSRP, they would be charging the shops more for them. If Fuente sells a box of Petit Lanceros to a shop for $8 per stick and the shop chooses to sell them for $30 each, fuente doesn't make any more money than if they are sold for the $11.75 MSRP.
I have no problem with shops raising prices if demand warrants it, but nobody should be mad at Fuente.:2
I have no problem with shops raising prices if demand warrants it, but nobody should be mad at Fuente.:2