When something JDLR ( just doesn’t look right )

[Nevrknow]

Trying to share my new found CC passion with my neighbor and his friend brings him this from the Virgin Islands. I’m to new to this so I consider myself slightly more educated than a cruise tourist thanks to this forum. ( I’m getting there ! )

Head and Cohiba embossed. Gap at the bottom of the C in Cuba. No uv anywhere.

I have been researching old bands for the last 2 hours and haven’t seen one close to this. 

He says tell me if it’s fake. I said to me it is but I know the right people who can confirm or deny my opinion. 

 

[NSXCIGAR]

Fake as a $3 bill right there. 

[Nevrknow]

Cut it open to find this lovely conglomeration. Sadly, no plastic in it. ?

[rcarlson]

2 hours ago, Nevrknow said:

. . . his friend brings him this from the Virgin Islands . . .

Fake.  Sorry.  Didn't need to read the rest of your post.  ?

[Cairo]

One more clue--those white squares on the band should be perfectly centered--top and bottom.

The top row should not be a partial square.

The face should also be perfectly centered.

This is not a close call--bad fake.

[Nino]

Very bad fake.

4 hours ago, Nevrknow said:

I have been researching old bands for the last 2 hours and haven’t seen one close to this. 

This should help you and it's only a 10 minute read :

https://ministryofcigars.com/how-to-spot-a-fake-cohiba/

[Connoisseur Kim]

Low quality Cohiba band & chopped filler leaves are the proofs that this cigar is fake buddy. The band looks way too thick compare to legit ones.

[NSXCIGAR]

On 11/22/2020 at 4:20 AM, Nevrknow said:

his friend brings him this from the Virgin Islands

Yep, don't buy CCs in the Caribbean unless from a LCDH. 

[JohnS]

On 11/24/2020 at 8:15 AM, NSXCIGAR said:

Yep, don't buy CCs in the Caribbean unless from a LCDH. 

Trust me...this is sound advice!

[Nevrknow]

My fault for giving him one of mine. Bought here of course. The poor bloke was trying. ?. All good deeds.....