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Got to the event before work. They have everything there from Opus x lost city. Casa Fuentes, rare plus like the BBMF in natural and maduro. I just picked myself up a box of Opus X Angel share to age for the birth of my second kid due next month.
 
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I am a member and they reserve stuff for the members and everything else is first come first serve. However, they do bring a shit load of stuff and save some stock specifically for the second day. The first day is bigger because of the free parking and easy location. Not downtown. I asked them to reserve me a box of angels share and they said if they get some in they will hold it for me. Want me to ask for a second?
@jritman77 Do you mean you have an account on their site, or do they have some kind of VIP club for regulars?
 
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I am a member and they reserve stuff for the members and everything else is first come first serve. However, they do bring a shit load of stuff and save some stock specifically for the second day. The first day is bigger because of the free parking and easy location. Not downtown. I asked them to reserve me a box of angels share and they said if they get some in they will hold it for me. Want me to ask for a second?
@jritman77 Do you mean you have an account on their site, or do they have some kind of VIP club for regulars?
They have a lounge membership that they give you a locker, 10 percent off boxes, members only events. The best part is they will hold stuff for you if you need them to and alert you when they have rare stuff in.
 
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I am a member and they reserve stuff for the members and everything else is first come first serve. However, they do bring a shit load of stuff and save some stock specifically for the second day. The first day is bigger because of the free parking and easy location. Not downtown. I asked them to reserve me a box of angels share and they said if they get some in they will hold it for me. Want me to ask for a second?
@jritman77 Do you mean you have an account on their site, or do they have some kind of VIP club for regulars?
They have a lounge membership that they give you a locker, 10 percent off boxes, members only events. The best part is they will hold stuff for you if you need them to and alert you when they have rare stuff in.
Gotcha. Thanks!
 
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I am a member and they reserve stuff for the members and everything else is first come first serve. However, they do bring a shit load of stuff and save some stock specifically for the second day. The first day is bigger because of the free parking and easy location. Not downtown. I asked them to reserve me a box of angels share and they said if they get some in they will hold it for me. Want me to ask for a second?
@jritman77 Do you mean you have an account on their site, or do they have some kind of VIP club for regulars?
They have a lounge membership that they give you a locker, 10 percent off boxes, members only events. The best part is they will hold stuff for you if you need them to and alert you when they have rare stuff in.
Gotcha. Thanks!
They have a great relationship with most of the major companies so their customers get the best prices. Fuente makes their Ashton brand and Pepin makes their San cristobal and la aroma de Cuba so they get the best prices. It even pays to shop their online stuff. If you want me to get you anything let me know and I'll keep you up to speed on the events. Next month is tatuaje.
 
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Selection was weak. Everything was more expensive this year too and some of the stuff in cello was damaged so be careful what you buy.
I think the selection has been better in past years but they do have more stuff than your average bm. The stuff is definitely more expensive this year. The bbmf maduro was 50 bucks two years ago and 65 last year. Now up to 70. Too rich for my blood. I usually smoke one on my birthday but it's gonna have to be something else this year
 

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were there any anejo lances, opus pussy juice, or little richies for sale ? ?
This might be a noob question, but WTF?!

And in case any of you guys who are lucky enough to make it are also Pepin-heads, Holt's Old Henry, Fumadores, and Conoisseur Selection are all Pepin sticks. No idea if they're any good, but might be fun to try.....
 
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Did anyone see a box of Opus Sharks at the event? That's my "moby dick" box that I'd love to have the opportunity to land. Did anyone see a box of Magnum O Opus, or a box of Pussycats, or Love Affairs?

BBMF, and Forbidden X stuff is at Case Fuente all the time. I'm in Atlanta, so going to Vegas or Philly is almost the same thing to do.
 

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were there any anejo lances, opus pussy juice, or little richies for sale ? ?
This might be a noob question, but WTF?!

And in case any of you guys who are lucky enough to make it are also Pepin-heads, Holt's Old Henry, Fumadores, and Conoisseur Selection are all Pepin sticks. No idea if they're any good, but might be fun to try.....
Old Henry Originals have been a staple in my humidor for years.
Connoisseur Selection is a great Pepin stick at a really good price.
Fumadores are the best sandwich stick I have smoked.
They also have Tatuaje HCS which with age is awesome.
 
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As a budding Fuente whore trying to slowly but surely expand my knowledge, collection, and pallette, this was a great opportunity. I picked up 5 sticks I had never seen in any B&M I frequent and have been wanting to try (in a few years once they've aged). Shame I didn't run into any other BOTLs there!
 
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As a budding Fuente whore trying to slowly but surely expand my knowledge, collection, and pallette, this was a great opportunity. I picked up 5 sticks I had never seen in any B&M I frequent and have been wanting to try (in a few years once they've aged). Shame I didn't run into any other BOTLs there!
i got there at 9:30 and was gone by 10 AM! I had the meter running and I parked a mile away (force myself to walk + the park decks are retarted expensive)
 
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Yah i parked a few blocks away myself, at a meter as well. Wandered around for like 30 mins trying to find a spot. Philly at 6-7pm on a Friday night is nutty, I was amazed I was able to get as close as I did.

Also, I dunno how it was when you were there, but i was one of only two dudes not wearing suits. I felt like I missed a memo!
 

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Still waiting to hear what the hell "Opus Pussy Juice" is. Not knowing doesn't stop me from wanting, though...
 
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