armourdm Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hello All, I've just joined FH and seek some counsel on a box of Cohiba Robusto I bought recently from a private supplier. I've used him before and have been quite satisfied with the quality. My first box looked and tasted completely legit. But the second box, I'm having doubts about. I've take some comparison photos here, including a dissection of one of the suspect CR, and some end shots of CRs from the same box. The two things that make this box suspect in my mind are the 'Linea 1492' stamp on the yellow ribbon, which I understand normally is only found with Cohiba Siglos, and the six rows of white dots, three above the gold box and three rows to either side. Also, the tissue paper seems tougher than the first box and its edges are serrated, ie not straight-edged. And, if these were not enough, the warranty seals were inside and not on the box. The warranty number is: IQ868249. I haven't done the hologram test, but will soon. I bought these from a friend who has friends. I know that would discount these from the get go, but were I live - Haiti - this is not unusual. Reading the posts here, I also understand that quality control being uneven in Cuba, it's not unusual to get a box that may look off. Anyway, I've smoked a few and they are not that bad, not that a novice like me could really tell. But I have to be honest, now that I'm suspicious, they are not tasting as good. I would appreciate any suggestions, observations any and all might have. Cheers - DMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I don't have much experience with Cohiba but I'm 99% sure fake just going on the quality of the cigar construction, the cigars themselves look far too irregular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brassie00 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Have to say they are fakes,the bands are wrong,not cosistent in size and the leaf,well that's scary looking.Unless it was the camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leanderdsilva Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Uh oh...those are fakes buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Welcome to FOH...DMA now you have a reliable source to purchase some CORO. Reach out to Lise and she will hook a brotha up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAZ Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Those definitely look like fakes, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghabanos Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Sorry bro... Never dissected one before, but the innards look terrible One thing i am certain is that Lisa and team will get you the real deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Good god almighty. What in heaven's name is inside those cigars? I've rarely seen worse in even bad quality counterfeits I've examined. Wow. Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireDigger Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Those fillers almost made me throw up thinking that some people actually smoked them. One of the worst fakes I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puros Y Vino Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 OMG. Some of the innards look like toilet paper. I hope you didn't smoke one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcedCanuck Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Those look absolutely terrible ... definitely fakes; sorry about your luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomhero1090 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Maybe i'm off my rocker, but I doo't know of any CCs that are in tissue paper. Only wax paper. The filler/binder of that cigar is...well...its something I will never unsee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinknocker924 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 wow those are pretty bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I don't have much experience with Cohiba but I'm 99% sure fake just going on the quality of the cigar construction, the cigars themselves look far too irregular. I'll go the extra 1%........100% fake...no ifs or buts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Reading the posts here, I also understand that quality control being uneven in Cuba, it's not unusual to get a box that may look off. I would appreciate any suggestions, observations any and all might have. Cheers - DMA ........."quality control being uneven in Cuba"........Never that uneven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riazp Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 WOW...I truly hope that you did not smoke one of those, the binder filler looks god aweful...as others have pointed out, defenitly a fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdzotti78 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Is that supposed to be filler in there? It looks like an old tampon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aavkk Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 wow. live and learn, thats how you need to look at this man. You can now move forward knowing you have a trusted source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred170 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 The majority of us here have been burned before as you have been, but we live and we learn. "All that Glitters is Not GOLD".There is nothing worse than purchasing something in good faith and recieving what you recieved. I'd trash them and purchase from FoH. Great people and good advice. As my dad once told me, "take the lesson with a pinch of salt to kill the bitterness".....You wont be dissapointed my friend Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asuavea1 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Whoever sold those should be horse-whipped!!!! Never have I seen such a nasty looking cigar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar Connoisseur Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 The majority of us here have been burned before as you have been, but we live and we learn. "All that Glitters is Not GOLD".There is nothing worse than purchasing something in good faith and recieving what you recieved. I'd trash them and purchase from FoH. Great people and good advice. As my dad once told me, "take the lesson with a pinch of salt to kill the bitterness".....You wont be dissapointed my friend Cheers, Best advice I've heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sorry about your turn of luck, but I'd have to agree with the other gents here...definitely 100% fake. From the look of the tobacco used in rolling those cigars, i would refrain from smoking any more of those. I'd also suggest you go back to your source and let him know about this and try to get your money back. The final step would be to order yourself a cab of CoRos from Czar. Then you will have the peace of mind the rest of us do in knowing that the Habanos we procure are 100% authentic. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick17 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 the box with no seal or HSA sticker on the box is fake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred170 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Sorry about your turn of luck, but I'd have to agree with the other gents here...definitely 100% fake. From the look of the tobacco used in rolling those cigars, i would refrain from smoking any more of those. I'd also suggest you go back to your source and let him know about this and try to get your money back. The final step would be to order yourself a cab of CoRos from Czar. Then you will have the peace of mind the rest of us do in knowing that the Habanos we procure are 100% authentic. Good luck. I like the selection you mentioned: Cohiba Robustos - the perfect cigar to take away all your woes. Should be a marketing sloagan. But not to make light of the situation, definitely a bummer when you expect good strawberries and they end up being sour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghabanos Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Whoever sold those should be horse-whipped!!!! Never have I seen such a nasty looking cigar! X2 I would tear the person who sold me this a new one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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