Jringe1109 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hello all, This is my second post on the forum. I am relatively new to the world of habanos since i live in the good ol US of A its difficult to find a legit vendor. Now that ive found FOH i will be using the Czar. But anyway here are my concerns: 1: the warranty seal is not folded remotely close to the coat of arms. 2: the back branding stamp "habanos s.a. Hecho en cuba ect...." is larger than my other boxes stamps and the "T" the swooping lines do not touch each other like on other boxes i have and have seen. 3: the cigars them selves have zero sheen or oil and have a very very faint smell. Thank you for looking and any responses are appreciated. These "abnormalities" may be normal and i am just not aware about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC4 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 The serial number at least checks out fine. The cigars do look dull, and that's all I can say as I am not in anyways expert. But am curious as to what others have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jringe1109 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 MC4, thanks for the reply. i forgot to mention in my OP that the serial number checked out legit. Strange how crappy they look, and why the seal isnt folded through the coat of arms right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC4 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I believe that should be ok since its a box of 10 and not 25. I think what you are going to hear is that if you trust your source then you should be ok. If not, all you can verify is that the box is probably legit and the content, who knows. The cigars, not sure what to tell you but the roundness of the head is a bit different than what I am used to on a Pyramid. Did you buy them from Spain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jringe1109 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 they were bought from who i believe is a reputable vendor out of Hong Kong but they ship out of switzerland. the box arrived with the seals intact and uncut. i will probably smoke one next week and see how they smoke. thanks for the insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikesupremedunk Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 What's with the star between the date? Never seen that before. While they are probably legit they look worse aesthetically than fakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jringe1109 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 well thats reassuring haha. the box code is actually the same code that i have on a box of monte no. 5's that i know are real from Germany. so that was actually one thing that seemed OK to me. yea they look like crap to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Star dates have been seen before. There's nothing superficially very suspicious, but man, is that an ugly specimen you're holding up. I've never seen a No. 2 get all bulby up there by the head, like a, well, just what it looks like. Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigabyte056 Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 It's probably original, if I read properly between the lines the vendor is reputable (HK, ships from CH). That being said, they don't look like the top of the bunch and I know the vendor in question doesn't have any QC process as opposed to our beloved leader , the cigars I got from him in the past were not the best one could have for the money invested. I trust your next order will be from the Czar, try even a LFTH or LFTW to get some boxes you can see and you will be very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jringe1109 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Smokeinpeace, Thanks for the reply. What do you mean "try even an LFTH of LFTW"? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Those are Czar specials selling events: Live From the Humidor and Live From the Warehouse. Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roanoke Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Smokeinpeace, Thanks for the reply. What do you mean "try even an LFTH of LFTW"? Thanks He's referring to the Live From the Humidor/Warehouse events that Rob & Co. run periodically via this website. Details on how to participate are posted to the first post in each thread. Keep an eye out for them as they are normally announced ahead of time. I believe they're hosting one selling aged boxes tonight at 9 PM New York time, so sign back on and watch the action to get a good idea of how they work. You'll have to move quick if you want to buy something though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbone Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Like Gin said, nothing obvious stands out. But man, that's one ugly box of cigars. It'll probably surprise us all and smoke outstanding LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finecigar Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Everything looks authentic to me. Except for the quality/wrappers on those cigars... A great example of not to purchase blind. You will have to smoke one and let us know how it goes. Welcome to FOH you found a great place. You will be extremely pleased when you see the quality here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jringe1109 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks guys for all the info/help. Im planning to make a purchase through Rob this week. Just deciding on what i want. Maybe ill throw in another box of 10 monte 2's from Rob to compare to these ugly stepchild sticks i got. Haha. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jringe1109 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 UPDATE: i just could not refrain from trying one of these fugly sticks, and to my surprise the one i smoked was great. not good but GREAT! im shocked to say this but the burn was perfect, the ash was tight an compact with the grey color i've come to love. it tasted excellent. i'm not one to pick out flavors of nutmegs and caramel gingerbread houses lol but this stick had the classic chocolately twangy sweet taste that i've come to know and love from montes. it had a slightly acidic bite on the finish on the roof of my mouth but it was pleasant, nothing a few months in the humi wont fix. im glad to say my concerns have been alleviated and i'v learned a lesson: try it before you knock it. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'm just reading all these comments that feel this is a legitimate box...those are the sorriest looking Montecristo No. 2's I've EVER seen. Even the Monte Opens that everybody derides look a HELL of a lot better than these Of course, I don't consider myself an expert. IF these are legit - then Man! What on earth HAPPENED to Cuban quality and torcedor ability??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimb2u Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Based on the pictures I agree that they are some of the "ugliest" cigars I have seen in a long time but I am very glad for you that your sample smoked well and you enjoyed it! We do enjoy cigars with all of our senses but for me as long as the aroma and taste are there...I will embrace more than a little ugly ;-) Cheers Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_cojones Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 those heads look mighty strange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 While the box and particulars all look fine, the date code stamp and bands, etc., etc.... Those cigars look horrendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galtline Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hello all, This is my second post on the forum. I am relatively new to the world of habanos since i live in the good ol US of A its difficult to find a legit vendor. Now that ive found FOH i will be using the Czar. But anyway here are my concerns: 1: the warranty seal is not folded remotely close to the coat of arms. 2: the back branding stamp "habanos s.a. Hecho en cuba ect...." is larger than my other boxes stamps and the "T" the swooping lines do not touch each other like on other boxes i have and have seen. 3: the cigars them selves have zero sheen or oil and have a very very faint smell. Thank you for looking and any responses are appreciated. These "abnormalities" may be normal and i am just not aware about them. Cigars are meant to be smoked ! Smoke one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnorth3 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Yah best way is to smoke one, especially with such a large variation in wrapper color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnorth3 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 But they do look legit IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalanation734 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Trust your source. The #1 rule with Habanos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jringe1109 Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Cigars are meant to be smoked ! Smoke one i did. see post #16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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