Derniers ajouts. MY latest additions!

[grumpybaldy]

That must have hurt. The mark-up is huge. That's one of the reasons I kinda stopped with auctions. I never bought any cigars at auction but have pulled the trigger on a few comic books in the past.

Yes, I...er, my friend will not be buying again soon.

[gojira]

Yes, I...er, my friend will not be buying again soon.

Look at the bright side: You definitely have learned your lesson and probably won't bid in an auction again. And on top of that you have warned us all.

[Alexw33]

Look at the bright side: You definitely have learned your lesson and probably won't bid in an auction again. And on top of that you have warned us all.

Yes, as Gojira says thank your “friend” [MENTION=13447116]grumpybaldy[/MENTION] for taking one for the team

[thedame007]

Look at the bright side: You definitely have learned your lesson and probably won't bid in an auction again. And on top of that you have warned us all.

You mean his 'friend' learnt his lesson...

[thedame007]

Yes, as Gojira says thank your “friend” @grumpybaldy for taking one for the team

Beat me to the punch haha

[ha_banos]

So not x1.38 is actually x1.43 markup. Yikers!

Will factor that in on the Grandes du Espana [emoji16]

[Simon Bolivar]

No Hammer price on FB auction sites gents!

[thedame007]

No Hammer price on FB auction sites gents!

Also, as a bonus, some chap will throw egg onto your face

[ha_banos]

No Hammer price on FB auction sites gents!

Last Grandes du Espana I know of went for undisclosed amount of at least 750€ so I'll guess 800€ (approx 705?) less shipping
Last box on commercial auction I can see was 400? in Dec2017 - so say ?600 after charges & vat & shipping. So worth knowing the prices things shift for!

[gojira]

No Hammer price on FB auction sites gents!

I have a small problem with all those cigars on FB. Mostly trust issues. There's one guy who has nice stuff, but his prices are a little hefty. I have seen you participate in his auctions Simon.

[thedame007]

I have seen you participate in his auctions Simon.

Oh the rustle of the virtual bush #You'reBeingWatched

[Simon Bolivar]

I have a small problem with all those cigars on FB. Mostly trust issues. There's one guy who has nice stuff, but his prices are a little hefty. I have seen you participate in his auctions Simon.

As with every transaction, one takes a punt. I reduce the risks by only using a couple European based sites, only buying from those living in Belgium, Holland or Germany, from sellers who have good records & have already sold to happy customers on the site. Never 100% risk free, still relying on the post ect but I haven't had egg on my face so far. And the seller I guess you're referring to Mike, is an excellent chap; we have corresponded for over a year & swapped some fine vintage smokes, on top of doing business. When I had problems with delivery, he was understanding & I have been very happy with his service. The prices for whole vintage boxes, especially Pre-Rev are crazy but comparable to Mitch's. Last month I noted he was selling a box of Cuaba Piramides 2009 for E390, I offered him a pristine box for E350's worth of his vintage cigars. A pretty good deal for him & for me, as the Belgian tax bands show I only paid E190. I chose SP Molonis x13 & Monte Esp No2 x 13 both 2001, I sent a couple of extra sticks with my box & he sent these. If you can't see clearly, there's a 1970's Monte No3, PL Super Cedros '=1969 & Jose Garnier 1959 (year of my birth). I haven't had a No3 pre-'90, never had a Super Cedros (this was mostly sold in Canada & Spain apparently) & never seen a Jose Garnier which were deleted after the Revolution. Friendship has it's benefits!

[gojira]

As with every transaction, one takes a punt. I reduce the risks by only using a couple European based sites, only buying from those living in Belgium, Holland or Germany, from sellers who have good records & have already sold to happy customers on the site. Never 100% risk free, still relying on the post ect but I haven't had egg on my face so far. And the seller I guess you're referring to Mike, is an excellent chap; we have corresponded for over a year & swapped some fine vintage smokes, on top of doing business. When I had problems with delivery, he was understanding & I have been very happy with his service. The prices for whole vintage boxes, especially Pre-Rev are crazy but comparable to Mitch's. Last month I noted he was selling a box of Cuaba Piramides 2009 for E390, I offered him a pristine box for E350's worth of his vintage cigars. A pretty good deal for him & for me, as the Belgian tax bands show I only paid E190. I chose SP Molonis x13 & Monte Esp No2 x 13 both 2001, I sent a couple of extra sticks with my box & he sent these. If you can't see clearly, there's a 1970's Monte No3, PL Super Cedros '=1969 & Jose Garnier 1959 (year of my birth). I haven't had a No3 pre-'90, never had a Super Cedros (this was mostly sold in Canada & Spain apparently) & never seen a Jose Garnier which were deleted after the Revolution. Friendship has it's benefits!

Wow, those are some pretty cool cigars that you have traded with him!

[handlebarpipe]

Congratulations, sounds like a great trade for both of you.
Marc

[mcdee]

You are the old age master Simon!