I have to disagree with this. I've had 2 boxes of these so far. Smoked through 1, from 2011, that I just finished this year. I've started on the second, a PSP from 2014, and they are already coming into their own.
I've had a few poor sticks but generally they have been pretty consistent. Generally a sweet profile with hints of chocolate and milk coffee... They tend to bitter towards the end a tad. I'm excited to see how the 2014 PSP will develop over time.
Note that these are very pricy though and possibly can achieve the same flavor profile from a NC maduro at half the price.. So in that respect I agree with the general sentiment. I probably would not have purchased the second box of I didn't enjoy the previous one from 2011.
My advice is to pick up a few singles and fire them up. You are your only judge. To spring for a box right off the bat would be a hasty decision.