Gamespin Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Dear members, I am new to this forum and am very glad to have found it. I live in sydney Australia and have started purchasing cohiba ciglo 6 and partarga D4's from a man who says he is an importer. He sells them bubble wrapped without the box and his excuse is that they charge him more tax if they are in the box. The D4's taste differently even in the same pack of 25 bubble wrap and they are substantially cheaper than buying from a reputable seller. Is there any chance that real cigars would be imported in plastic bubble wrap? The more I think about it, the more stupid I feel for believing his story. Also the ciglo 6 are slightly smaller than others I have seen when held next to them. I appreciate your advice and guidance
Fuzz AI Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 If they are "Cohiba Ciglo 6" and "Partarga D4" then you have been had. However, if they are Cohiba Siglo VI and Partagas D4, you probably have still been had considering the way they have arrived. Customs don't charge you more if they come in a box (unless they sneakily weigh the box and cigars together). Your guy is just bringing in cigars under the radar. Maybe they are Cuban, but probably not. Need to see pics for the experts (not me) to judge. Oh, and welcome to the forum. Don't forget to post an intro in the newbie section... as it is considered impolite to ask Qs before an intro.
Gamespin Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks Fuzz, I have just posted in the newbie section and introduced myself. Looking forward to being part of your community.
Gamespin Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 gere are a few images of wide chruchills and partagas D4. I also purchase the churchills from him but am very sus about these as the labels look a little "off" I hope these images help
JohnS Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Not only do the labels look 'off' but consider the following: 1) A Partagas D4 is 124mm or 4.9 inches in length. 2) A RyJ Wide Churchill is 130mm or 5.1 inches in length. Those cigars look slightly 'off' in length too. Don't beat yourself up over it...live and learn as they say and just smoke them.
leftimatic Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Cheaper is not better. Stick with reputable dealers and never feel burned again.
CUBANO Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Just move on, and buy from Rob. You will be happier and you'll have a better smoking experience
cris77 Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Live an learn... Buy a box from a reputable dealer and compare.. Cigar smoking is a long and fun learning experience...
earthson Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Those bands ain't right! As far as I know, tobacco is taxed by the piece, not by weight.
Fuzz AI Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Those bands ain't right! As far as I know, tobacco is taxed by the piece, not by weight. Nope. Definitely by weight in Australia.
Gamespin Posted May 7, 2015 Author Posted May 7, 2015 Thanks guys for confirming what I thought. Has anyone heard of cigars being sold wrapped in plastic not in the box?
cris77 Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 I have only seen NC (non cuban) sold in bundles wrapped in celo/plastic wrap but even those have labels and seals
JohnS Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Cellophane wrapping on hand-made Cuban cigars ceased in 1992.
Gamespin Posted May 7, 2015 Author Posted May 7, 2015 Tha so for all the advise guys, I've just placed an order with Rob on their website for a 10 cigar box of D4's and Wide Churchills. Hope to get them in a few days. I'm looking forward to doing business with a legitimate supplier once and for all 1
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