Yipdar Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I visited a shop in Hong Kong recently and they had gran reserva singles on sale for a price that I thought was way too low. The manager told me that this was not the original batch but was a "second batch" made for domestic Cuban consumption. I thought this strange but have any of you heard of something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Considering the price tag of the Cohiba GR was around $75us i would've thought they'd be out of the price range of most cubans living in Cuba Sounds a bit dodgy to me, but i'm no expert on these matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakka Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Sounds dodgy man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I visited a shop in Hong Kong recently and they had gran reserva singles on sale for a price that I thought was way too low. The manager told me that this was not the original batch but was a "second batch" made for domestic Cuban consumption. I thought this strange but have any of you heard of something like this? Nope on both. No second batch of Cohiba Gran Reserva and nothing made for "domestic Cuban consumption" - except Bodega cigars at a dollar for 25 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomhero1090 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I've had some. Come in a glass top, taste like banana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigardude Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I've had some. Come in a glass top, taste like banana. hehehe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbone Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 It's the old second batch trick, seen it a hundred times.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I can see how someone would fall for it if they hadn't mentioned the "made for the Cuban market" bit. I mean look at the Noellas jars that seem to be popping up in master cases recently!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwhatever Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Reminds me of that video that was posted here recently. Some guys rolling cohibas at a Dominican shop. Btw, where's that store you visited. Is it on the 4th floor of some building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backslide Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I enjoy actively participating in this community. If you find my posts annoying, put me on ignore. Didn't know we had the option. Looks like I'll be utilizing this feature ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Didn't know we had the option. Looks like I'll be utilizing this feature ^ It's a sad state of certain members that this has to be promoted, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yipdar Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Reminds me of that video that was posted here recently. Some guys rolling cohibas at a Dominican shop. Btw, where's that store you visited. Is it on the 4th floor of some building? It's in central - 9th floor of a building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghabanos Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I visited a shop in Hong Kong recently and they had gran reserva singles on sale for a price that I thought was way too low. The manager told me that this was not the original batch but was a "second batch" made for domestic Cuban consumption. I thought this strange but have any of you heard of something like this? Can u pm me the shop? Maybe a well known counterfeiter... I'm just curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliverdst Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Reminds me of that video that was posted here recently. Some guys rolling cohibas at a Dominican shop. Btw, where's that store you visited. Is it on the 4th floor of some building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwhatever Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) I did a little search, found this: Havanacigarclubhk.com Looks like a really nice place to enjoy your smokes. Looking at their pictures online of their cigars in their shleves, they wrapped some of their cigar bundles in surround wrap. Still, i'll take a look at this place when Im in HK next, which would be soon Can u pm me the shop? Maybe a well known counterfeiter... I'm just curious... Edited October 3, 2013 by Fuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yipdar Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) I did a little search, found this: Havanacigarclubhk.com Looks like a really nice place to enjoy your smokes. Looking at their pictures online of their cigars in their shleves, they wrapped some of their cigar bundles in surround wrap. Still, i'll take a look at this place when Im in HK next, which would be soon Message me when you're in Hk next time. Let's meet up for a smoke. Edited October 3, 2013 by Fuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbbones Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) ****** website has a box of 15 at auction. Already $1900, and just posted. I would be willing to split the box 3 ways with 2 others. Would go up to $2100 for 15, thus would be 5 each for $700 - or $140 each. Any takers? Edited October 3, 2013 by Fuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) ******* website has a box of 15 at auction. Already $1900, and just posted. I would be willing to split the box 3 ways with 2 others. Would go up to $2100 for 15, thus would be 5 each for $700 - or $140 each. Any takers? Sources rule ... Respect for Rob and co.. Edited October 3, 2013 by Fuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbbones Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Sources rule ... Respect for Rob and co.. opps - sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbbones Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) ******* website has a box of 15 at auction. Already $1900, and just posted. I would be willing to split the box 3 ways with 2 others. Would go up to $2100 for 15, thus would be 5 each for $700 - or $140 each. Any takers? Looks like I broke a rule. Sorry guys. I thought it would be ok because it referenced an unavailable cigar at FOH, and I left out a letter from the site. Please remove this post Edited October 3, 2013 by Fuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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