This week's market values and other notes

I have moved to a Google+ commenting system thanks to anonymous trolls who keep posting anti BellHop cigars posts, for whatever reason.  Those who would like to leave comments will now have to have a Google+ account (basically anyone who has a Gmail account has a Google+ account whether they know it or not, they just have to set it up).  Don't let this discourage you; I love comments.  They make me feel warm and fuzzy inside, like that time I inhaled an Esplendido...

Most of the focus on this post will be on CUNTINT's fantastic 17.5% sitewide sale.  This sale has brought their pricing below usual price champ iHavanas... so it's time to go hunting "down under".  When someone actually manages to beat iHavanas (particularly CUNTINT, who's stock tends to be a notch above many of their Swiss based brethren), we need to sit up and take notice.  

H. Upmann Magnum 48 @ $205

This is only a couple bucks off the all-time low set by Cuban Lou's just a couple of weeks ago.

H. Upmann Royal Robusto @ $133

These have had their praises sung far and wide by Habanos aficionados all year long.  A good price, bordering on great.  I did see them lower around when they were first released, but this is the lowest I've seen in a while.

Juan Lopez Seleccion No. 4 (2010) @ $309

Lowest I have seen on these, but I have yet to try one myself.  Would be curious to know how different they are from the JL2s, which are smoking fantastic this year.

La Flor De Cano Grandiosos (2013) @ $165

I will be adding another box of these at this price; one of the year's most highly reviewed REs.

Montecristo No. 2 @ $240

This is not the absolute lowest price, but this is one stick that you should try to avoid buying blind if you can. CUNTINT are renowned for their quality control and you will definitely get something decent -- something someone has actually laid eyes on and vetted.  Cuba makes so many Monte 2s, that's why it has such a reputation for being a great stick when "on" and being below average when it's not.  Increase your chances of getting a box that's on.

Partagas Shorts Cabinet of 50 @ $225

This deal is the pick of the litter.  I mentioned a deal on Party Shorts a few weeks ago at $265 and now look - a full 40 dollars cheaper.  FIFTY STICKS, 4 dollars and change each, for a great Cuban PC.  I plan on getting a cab, letting it sit for a few years, and then reaping the rewards down the line.

Por Larranaga ELs/REs 

All of the Por Larranaga ELs/REs are at just silly prices if you are a fan of the PL profile.  The Belicosos Extra from 2008 are a full 85 dollars cheaper than COH, taking the title for the largest price gap this week.

• Hoyo De Monterrey Regalos (2007) @ Cigar Terminal for $279
• Looks like someone found a truck of these at Port Franc as they have been mysteriously popping up in vendors that have not held stock in a while.

That's all for now.