Philski Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 I have just wasted about half an hour on that site, and think there's something dodgy about every cuban cigar listing. Likely exceptions are probably the one for a bundle of Reloba peso cigars (for $75!), and the one for the Guantanamera Cristales ('Best cigars in Cuba!'...). My favourite: "vous pouvez l`ouvrir et tout vérifier ,on est un couple cubaine on y apporte à chaque année quand on va voir notre famille c'est 100% garantie, ..... ON NE LES ACHETE PAS À LA RUE, ON A DE LA FAMILLE QUI TRAVAILLE À L'USINE QUI ONT LE DROIT À UNE BOÎTE PAR MOIS. FACTURE PROCURABLE SI BESOIN. ^¸CA COÛTE 575 CUC$ D'ORIGINE =600 CAD.....GARANTIE 100 %" Rough transaltion: you can check everything, we are a Cuban couple who bring back cigars every year when we visit our family, 100% guaranteed. WE DO NOT BUY ON THE STREET, WE HAVE FAMILY WHO WORK IN THE FACTORY AND ARE ALLOWED ONE BOX A MONTH. INVOICE AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED. blah blah
Pedro2486 Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 These look pretty believable AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH Jeebus. That's actually kind of scary. You think someone actually tried to smoke that?
fd3s Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 This is some funny S#!t, but seriously some of those smokes made my stomach turn. Hashtag #spew
Fosgate Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 They can't get any worse than these examples can they?
hounser Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Wow, so many awesome pics, not sure which one is my favourite! I do really like the Esplendido rainbow of colors, they are one of a kinds, no two cigars are alike.....or even the same wrapper. I'm really not into Twitter, do you just # any random semi-related word, so more people see your pics, even if they don't really have anything to do with the # title?
Stanislaw Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Oh man, this thread is epic hilarity with a healthy does of depressing pity for the poor folks who are duped into spending their cash on fakes.... Every one of these pics reminds me of the guy in cancun who bought three boxes of the glass top esplendidos and promptly showed them off to his future father in law... I tried to be nice and explain when no one was looking but he got snarky and put me in my place.... I'm sure his twitter pics are in here somewhere....
Rye Posted February 8, 2014 Author Posted February 8, 2014 Most of these are the finest pics that Instagram has to offer. Maybe we should start checking Twitter hashtags as well
oliverdst Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Hey, guys, what about if we blur the name of the buyers?
pbibby Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Hey, guys, what about if we blur the name of the buyers? Can I ask why? No offense, but if it's on instagram or something similar, it's public. There's no privacy violation or anything like that.
ArtemusGordon Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Don't know about u guys but anytime I see these guys abroad I'm buying some to have! Great to have a fakes collection to show peeps
oliverdst Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Can I ask why? No offense, but if it's on instagram or something similar, it's public. There's no privacy violation or anything like that. It's not a matter of violation but there is no need to show their names just to humiliate them (even more). EDIT: if there was any problem mods would have already moderated but this is my feeling.
Bclass1 Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Can I ask why? No offense, but if it's on instagram or something similar, it's public. There's no privacy violation or anything like that. Agreed, it's public.. They're puttin it out there with hastags for everyone to see. We are just basically the educated viewing public making it apparent to everyone, inuding the buyers, how many fakes are really going around. This thread has been a useful tool..
Bclass1 Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 It's not a matter of violation but there is no need to show their names just to humiliate them (even more). EDIT: if there was any problem mods would have already moderated but this is my feeling. I have no sympathy for people that buy these fake cigars.. Most of time, fakes are so blatant, that's it's hard to understand why they would post about it if they dot truly know it's authentic... And not just post, but brag about smoking a "cuban". That type of ignorance shows me that your not truly a cigar smoker, or one that even just enjoys the pleasure of this hobby. Most posts are arrogant and misleading. People post about this lifestyle, especially with Cohiba's, because it's looked at as luxurious and they want the attention; not because they appreciate it. To me, they're not humiliating themselves anyless at this point.. Because the people who actually can tell that they're smoking or have purchased fake cigars are few and far between. Most people that see the posts haven't a clue. To the aficionados that have been legitimately burnt by a source, this was not meant for you.
oliverdst Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 I have no sympathy for people that buy these fake cigars.. Most of time, fakes are so blatant, that's it's hard to understand why they would post about it if they dot truly know it's authentic... And not just post, but brag about smoking a "cuban". That type of ignorance shows me that your not truly a cigar smoker, or one that even just enjoys the pleasure of this hobby. Most posts are arrogant and misleading. People post about this lifestyle, especially with Cohiba's, because it's looked at as luxurious and they want the attention; not because they appreciate it. To me, they're not humiliating themselves anyless at this point.. Because the people who actually can tell that they're smoking or have purchased fake cigars are few and far between. Most people that see the posts haven't a clue. To the aficionados that have been legitimately burnt by a source, this was not meant for you. So let the show continue. Like I said, if the mods are ok then it's ok. I wouldn't do that but apparently I am wrong.
Bclass1 Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 So let the show continue. Like I said, if the mods are ok then it's ok. I wouldn't do that but apparently I am wrong. No one says you are wrong. It's a matter of opinion. I can respect your view.
pbibby Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 No one says you are wrong. It's a matter of opinion. I can respect your view. Agreed. Definitely not wrong and I hope I didn't come off insinuating that. I just think it's all funny. Not trying to shame anyone, but definitely trying to shame how awful those fakes are.
Maplepie Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 And not just post, but brag about smoking a "cuban". That type of ignorance shows me that your not truly a cigar smoker, brag about cubans you say? This sure rings a bell: 1
potpest Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 It's not a matter of violation but there is no need to show their names just to humiliate them (even more). EDIT: if there was any problem mods would have already moderated but this is my feeling. It's not like they'll ever see this....if they were on the forum they wouldn't be buying that crap and bragging about it
Bclass1 Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 brag about cubans you say? This sure rings a bell: This is a classic.. I've seen this video amongst many others on YouTube/other sources displaying fake cigars.
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