Cohiba Esplendidos - fake or not?

[dadoman9]

Hello guys,

I bought box of Cohiba Esplendidos. I read many stories there are many fakes cigars of this kind.

Mainly, I read these two reviews:

- http://havanajournal.com/cigars/cohibas

- http://havanajournal.com/cigars/cohibas-box

When I am looking at my box, there are some indications it is fake, but also some other indications that it is not fake. Looking at cigars' label and tobacco, it seems it is not fake.

Can you, please, check the attached pictures and let me know if they are fake or not?

Thank you.

[RijkdeGooier]

Fake or not is difficult to say witout seeing them in person.

However here are some items to consider:

1. The box does not carry the correct seal on the bottom left. It carries a different seal which could indicate the box was appropriated at some stage in the production line.

2. The bands seem to have the white dots halved above the gold cohiba lettering. This is also not regular

3. The wooden inlay seems to miss an important detail.