I am looking to buy a box of opus and padron 1926. Is there a good resource online that is cheap and authentic? Ibwould support myblocal b&m but at $16 per I can only buy one a day or pay $35 per stick in a box from anither place.
Good resource for Opus and padron 1926
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Those items are typically price protected by something called MAP, so it's going to hard to find lower prices as most stores won't run the risk of ruining their relationship with those two manufacturers. Some B&Ms might give you 10% if you buy a whole box, so that might be your best option. You're more likely to find lower prices on Padron than Opus X.
Great place to pick up Padron for sure, but Opus X is a coat of a different color. Some places are cheaper than others for sure, but even finding them online for reasonable prices is a challenge. People buy em up everywhere when there is anything that remotely approaches a deal. The issue is that people buy them at MSRP without a problem and many others pay far more than MSRP and don't quibble about it at all. So why would anyone offer a good deal on something that they know they'll sell anyway? Having said all that I wish you the best of luck in your search and if you find some kind of great deal don't be afraid to share!
What shape are you looking for? $16 per stick is not out of line for many sizes. You're going to pay the per stick price times the number of sticks in the box. It is hard to find anyone that is even willing to sell a whole box of Opus. Federal sells whole boxes sometimes, but you need to be on their mailing list, and pounce on them within the hour when they send an e-mail out. They sold several boxes right after Christmas, and they were gone within a couple of hours. Honestly, I've had the best luck with Opus and lots of other HTF stuff with the local B&M. I'm in there regularly, and I know when they get them.
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