If you’ve found a box of Cuban cigars at home or inherited a cigar collection, you might be wondering what they’re actually worth—and more importantly, where you can sell them.
People often as us how much are Cuban cigars worth?” “can I sell cigars in the UK?” or “where do I sell old cigars?” , especially as vintage and luxury cigar collecting continues to grow. The truth is, Cuban cigars can range from relatively modest values to highly sought-after collector’s items worth hundreds or even thousands of pounds.
At Potteries Auctions, we regularly help people value and sell cigar collections of all sizes—from single boxes to entire humidors. If you would like to discover the value of your Pokémon collection, our specialists are happy to help, you can book a free appointment with our valuers at one of our salerooms. Alternatively, if it’s easier, you can submit photographs using our online valuation form, and a member of our team will be in touch with an assessment.
Valuations are also welcome via WhatsApp: send your images to 07864 667940.
Contact Us TodayWhy Are Cuban Cigars So Special?
Cuban cigars are considered some of the finest in the world, and their reputation comes down to a few key factors.
The perfect growing conditions
Cuba has a unique climate and soil, especially in regions like Vuelta Abajo, which produces tobacco with a rich and complex flavour that’s hard to replicate anywhere else.
Handmade craftsmanship
Every genuine Cuban cigar is rolled by hand by skilled craftsmen known as torcedores. Many of these skills are passed down through generations, which helps maintain consistency and quality.
Exclusive tobacco varieties
Cuba grows its own unique tobacco leaves, which are carefully aged and blended to create distinctive flavours that cigar enthusiasts value highly.
Strict quality control
Cuban cigars are tightly regulated by Habanos S.A., ensuring only cigars that meet strict standards reach the market.
How Much Are Cuban Cigars Worth?
This is the most common question we hear—and the honest answer is: it depends.
Search terms like “cuban cigar price”, “how much is a cuban cigar worth” or “cuban cigars value” don’t have a single fixed answer because several factors affect pricing.
What affects the value?
- Brand – Cohiba, Montecristo, and Partagás are usually the most desirable
- Age – Properly stored older cigars can become more valuable
- Condition – Dry, damaged, or poorly stored cigars lose value
- Packaging – Sealed boxes and original presentation matter a lot
- Rarity – Limited editions and discontinued lines are highly sought after
Some cigars may only be worth a few pounds each, while rare boxed sets or collector’s editions can sell for £1,000+ at auction.
This 2017 limited edition Habanos collection book of 20 Montecristo Gran Piramides cigars sold for £3,000 at our March Fine Art sale this month.
Another popular lot at our March 2025 Fine Art auction, this Coleccion Habanos Edicion 2020 book of 20 H. Upmann Super Magnum cigars also sold for £3,000.
Lot 1155 was a Chinese Lunar New Year 2023 Year of the Rabbit limited edition Boite Nature book of 18 Cohiba Siglo de Oro cigars. Only 18,888 boxes were produced, with this being book 16,626. The lot sold for £2,400.
This box of 25 Cohiba Novedosos Robusto no. 2 Vitola Cigars with Corojo wrappers sold for £1,500.
This box of 25 Cohiba Esplendidos Churchill Vitola cigars sold for £1,600.
Lot 1152 was a box of 25 Cohiba Siglo VI Cigars that sold for £1,400.
Lot 1150 and Lot 1151 were boxes of 25 Cohiba Lanceros cigars that both sold for £800 each.
This box of 25 Bolivar Belicosos Finos Cigars sold for £460.
Part of our November 2023 Fine Art auction, this box of 24 Ramones Allones Habana Gigantes Cigars sold for £550.
Dated June 2005, this sealed box of 25 San Cristobal La Habana handmade cigars sold for £420 at our November 2023 auction.
This opened box of 25 Partagas Habana Super Partagas Cigars sold for £300.
This sealed box of 25 Romeo Y Julieta Mille Fleurs handmade cigars, dated Dec 2013, sold for £340.
Where Can I Sell Cigars?
If you’re searching for “sell cigars”, “where can I sell cigars in the UK” or “sell my cigar collection”, you have a few options—but not all are equal. Private selling can be difficult because buyers are often hard to find and pricing is unclear. That’s why many people choose a specialist auction house instead. At auction, your cigars are seen by collectors who understand their value and are actively looking to buy.
Why Sell Cigars at Auction?
Selling through auction gives you access to a global audience of collectors rather than a small local market.
Benefits include:
- Competitive bidding between buyers
- Specialist valuation and identification
- Exposure to serious cigar collectors
- A transparent, market-driven price
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Cuban Cigars
For collectors, yes. Cuban cigars are widely considered the best in the world, and rare or well-preserved examples can be very valuable.
The most popular and valuable brands include Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagás, Romeo y Julieta, and H. Upmann.
Yes. You can sell Cuban cigars in the UK through specialist auction houses, especially if they are collectable or vintage.
Some cigar boxes do have value, especially branded or limited-edition boxes from well-known Cuban producers.
The best approach is to get them professionally valued and enter them into a specialist auction where collectors can bid competitively.
You can:
Submit images through our online valuation form
Send photos via WhatsApp 07864 667940
Book an in-person appointment
Email: enquiries@potteriesauctions.com