tmccarthy41 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 A friend of mine sent me the following pics to inquire about some cigars he found while cleaning his office. He says they’re in “good condition”, albeit he’s not a big smoker and one would assume they’re going to be severely dried out, no matter the appearance. He’s giving them to me to nurse back to health but prior to doing so, can any of you get a sense of authenticity? I see no reason why these would be fakes, but again, I’m not familiar with box codes from the early 2000s. Thanks for the help and based on what you all have to say, I’ll post some more pics if I decide to take them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I’m not an expert by any means but it’s sloppy for sure. Bands are applied wrong, box code is odd with date over the code, box code font is odd, cigars are wrapped in different directions. I don’t know if it adds up to non authentic or if it’s Cuba. Personally, I wouldn’t buy that box. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmccarthy41 Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 I’m not buying them - the deal was I get them back to health and take 50% of the remaining cigars. It’s hard to tell from the pics - I should have them soon and can take better pics of the sticks themselves Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 1 hour ago, tmccarthy41 said: I’m not buying them - the deal was I get them back to health and take 50% of the remaining cigars. It’s hard to tell from the pics - I should have them soon and can take better pics of the sticks themselves Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I understood you weren't a buyer. I'm just saying there's enough wrong with them that I wouldn't. You asked, I answered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmccarthy41 Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 I understood you weren't a buyer. I'm just saying there's enough wrong with them that I wouldn't. You asked, I answered.Was clarifying. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I don’t think these are fake. That’s my gut feeling based on the boxes of Monte 4s I was buying back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Box code font is off big time. That right there is enough let alone the other red flags. This is not a genuine box. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaLew Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 My thoughts are it’s most likely genuine because who would fake a box of Monte #4s? They are the most-sold Cuban cigar in Europe, especially Spain. They are low price and a nice 30-40 minute smoke. Who would go to the trouble of making fakes? The bands are fine, but you are looking at an older box. I have similar green warranty “coupon” stickers with those red numbers printed on it, from boxes I bought in France back in 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bijan Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 I've definitely seen and smoked fake Monte 4s though the ones I got handed to me were worse fakes than these. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edicion Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I have seen fake Monte 4s as well for the exact same reasons as you describe, most popular/sold, low price, high turn over, great cheap gift when on holiday, brand name but not exclusive enough to think were faking it etc etc last time I saw a whole box they had them stacked at a dodgy airport duty free... I ended up buying several dirt cheap Jose Piedra's 5ers instead of those rolled banana leaves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nino Posted December 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2021 Judging from the stamp and font - 100% Fake. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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