Box of Padron 85 for $140? Really?!

[PeteRI]

Morning folks:

File this under "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is..."

I've had a few email exchanges with devilsmoke about his ridiculously cheap Padron 85s, and how he can sell them for 30% UNDER MSRP. He says "we are letting some great deals out to build our credit for olh. Let us know if you would like a box..."

I'm still trying to get more facts. Is he a retailer, and can he vouch for the authenticity of the sticks? So far all I know is he's based in Tucson and has one positive trader comment here.

What do you guys think?

[Diamondog]

lol do people fake NC's? There is 1 postivie trader comment "I bought a My Father Special S 3-pk from this friendly Tucson retailer. Great communication & a fast, safe delivery"....I've not seen any complaints and this person has been here for the past little while...

[lundens]

Stop into their facebook page and check them out:

[url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anthonys-Cigar-Emporium/165594804629]http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anthonys-Cigar-Emporium/165594804629[/url]

[canadianbeaver]

The facebook page looks great. But there is a comment from a guy that looks hilarious...

"I'm curious, Are you guys sell a vanilla cuban cigar? If yes, I like to try to smoke of that cigar."

[vinnyvega]

At cost before the state excise, they are $100 a box. Figure out which state he is selling them out of and there you go. Quite possible if he is out of Pennsylvania, Florida, or Arizona.

[Fuente Fan]

AZ

[PeteRI]

[quote author=canadianbeaver link=topic=12724.msg66427#msg66427 date=1328457206]
The facebook page looks great. But there is a comment from a guy that looks hilarious...

"I'm curious, Are you guys sell a vanilla cuban cigar? If yes, I like to try to smoke of that cigar."
[/quote]

Not only does he have abominable taste and is semi-literate, he's also persistent...several comments on the FB page. Hilarious!

[quote author=lundens link=topic=12724.msg66425#msg66425 date=1328453790]
Stop into their facebook page and check them out:

[url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anthonys-Cigar-Emporium/165594804629]http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anthonys-Cigar-Emporium/165594804629[/url]
[/quote]

If true, he's clearly legit. But how did you make the connection between devilsmoke and Anthony's Cigars?

[quote author=vinnyvega link=topic=12724.msg66428#msg66428 date=1328457752]
At cost before the state excise, they are $100 a box. Figure out which state he is selling them out of and there you go. Quite possible if he is out of Pennsylvania, Florida, or Arizona.
[/quote]

We have Wade to thank for this incredible site, and apparently the Great Recession too...B&M's must be getting CLOBBERED by this moribund economy, because I can't recall seeing retailers so desperate to unload stock they're selling at considerably less than MSRP. Mind you, I'm not complaining, but it must be tough to be a B&M these days!

[vinnyvega]

I hear ya Pete. So if he is from Arizona then he is still making 30 percent on a box after excise tax and shipping. Not too bad.

[SrsMiscer]

I was skeptical as well. Might be worth a shot considering how cheap these are.

[MoeCizlak]

[quote author=Diamondog link=topic=12724.msg66424#msg66424 date=1328453678]
[b]lol do people fake NC's?[/b] There is 1 postivie trader comment "I bought a My Father Special S 3-pk from this friendly Tucson retailer. Great communication & a fast, safe delivery"....I've not seen any complaints and this person has been here for the past little while...
[/quote]

Yes.  Buy those Padron Millies for sale right now and report back. :nana: