Fake Cigars Is this a Genuine Cuban Cigar?

[Homer]

I got these fakes from my friend who was in Havanna last year.

The cohibas are of course fakes but are the Monte also?

[JohnS]

The Montecristo bands look genuine at least. Are they embossed (i.e. raised)?

[Homer]

22 hours ago, JohnS said:

The Montecristo bands look genuine at least. Are they embossed (i.e. raised)?

Yes they are embossed.

[JohnS]

2 hours ago, Homer said:

Yes they are embossed.

Well, the bands look fairly decent. I'd smoke one (to be certain they're real).

[Digi]

Seems like the Fauxhibas have decent construction and a triple cap?  Might be another regular production smoke though

[Stutter]

Great information, thank you!

[ha_banos]

The heads on those Monte 2s look off. If one's a fake, it is likely the others are also. 

Only 3 years too late! 🧟‍♂️

 

[Garand]

Got a five pack of Cohiba Siglo III. Was wondering about the top of the band only showing Cohiba twice. 

[StogieSpy]

Hello all,

Since the de minimus rule change last year, I have seen a steady uptick of people claiming they can get Cubans. When they do, I want to get as much info as I can. Last week, a new member at my local lounge mentioned he could get Cubans for very good prices. I asked him if he could get a box of H. Upmann Connoisseur B's. He replied he could get them for me for $485. I have a box and I remember paying around $1250 last year at LCDH St. Kitts. Obviously, I don't think these are real but a few other members who are friends have boxes on order with him.  

Anyone agree with my very basic assessment? I know its very limited info but I'd like to hear your feedback. To me, these aren't even good fakes. These are being sold within the US from either a FB/IG/Discord group.