jgmiller829 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Hey guys, Just joined here, the community looks great. I've been smoking CCs for a couple years now and have had a consistently reliable source from a Casa del Habanos. The only problem is they are sent to me without the bands or box, which is perfectly fine for the cigars, but I was curious (and possibly greedy...) to have an intact box. So I decided to try a website that guaranteed delivery with the box and bands intact. I received the box today and just wanted to run some pix by you all to see if its legit. I know it ultimately comes down to the taste of the cigars and thats what I'm most worried about. The prelight draw and flavor profile seem legit. The cigars seem to have come on the dry side and didn't have the typical cuban freshness (and sponginess) that I've grown to love. I know this is probably a sign that the website isn't the best at storage but I'll keep that in mind in the future. The real problem arises because the burn was severely uneven and seemed to burn hot starting just before the last third (today was pretty windy so hopefully that was a major contributor). I'm really hoping that after a couple months in the ole humidor, the cigars will be reinvigorated but we'll see. So, I bought a box of Partagas Serie P No. 2's. The factory code/date is TEB December 2008. I asked the website to send them "uninspected" which I know is a terrible idea, but I really wanted to see what a sealed box would be like. I guess I might've just gotten a subpar box because I didn't have them take a look at the cigars beforehand. Anyway, thanks alot in advance, I appreciate it a lot. Information either way would help me feel a lot better. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Btw, sorry for so many pix, I wasn't sure what exactly you guys need to see. -Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjellfrick Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 It look perfectly ok to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 To my novice eyes they look authentic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Buy from a trusted and reliable source and you will never have to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 To my knowledge, nothing in your photos looks inconsistent with the genuine article. Sadly, these days, that's only encouraging, and not definitive. Stop in the "newbie" forum and post an intro when you get a chance if you're so inclined. Getting to know our hosts will go as far as you could possibly need to go in preventing concerns about authenticity in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa1257 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Buy from a trusted and reliable source and you will never have to worry. Absolutely correct. I saw nothing unusual from the photos provided. Yet your concern was that the condition was not as "spongee", which in my opinion means the cigars are over humidified as I perfer them to be from a stable RH of 63-65%. Dude, smoking a cigar fresh off the truck is like killing babies! Give the cigars time in your humidor. 30-90 days would be considered normal for most of us non-baby killers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkz Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Buy from a trusted and reliable source and you will never have to worry. Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 To my knowledge, nothing in your photos looks inconsistent with the genuine article.Sadly, these days, that's only encouraging, and not definitive. Stop in the "newbie" forum and post an intro when you get a chance if you're so inclined. Getting to know our hosts will go as far as you could possibly need to go in preventing concerns about authenticity in the future. Couldn't have said it better myself. Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jquest63 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Proof is in the pudding! Really, the best test is to smoke them. You'll have your answer relatively quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I know this isn't addressing the question at hand - but as an aside, I haven't questioned authenticity in the 2 years I've been buying from Czar. Before I found Czar, I used to scrutinise EVERY box I received.... and always wondered if what I had was the real deal. It didn't matter how good the box, bands and cigars looked... my paranoia always had me wondering. It has been a very refreshing 2 years not having to worry. I seriously don't even look at some of the boxes I receive because I know they are real and the best available at the time. I seriously have no idea why people buy elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maalouly Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I know this isn't addressing the question at hand - but as an aside, I haven't questioned authenticity in the 2 years I've been buying from Czar. Before I found Czar, I used to scrutinise EVERY box I received.... and always wondered if what I had was the real deal. It didn't matter how good the box, bands and cigars looked... my paranoia always had me wondering. It has been a very refreshing 2 years not having to worry. I seriously don't even look at some of the boxes I receive because I know they are real and the best available at the time. I seriously have no idea why people buy elsewhere. and with the new prices you can't find better authentic Cuban cigars ship online or offline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I know this isn't addressing the question at hand - but as an aside, I haven't questioned authenticity in the 2 years I've been buying from Czar. Before I found Czar, I used to scrutinise EVERY box I received.... and always wondered if what I had was the real deal. It didn't matter how good the box, bands and cigars looked... my paranoia always had me wondering. It has been a very refreshing 2 years not having to worry. I seriously don't even look at some of the boxes I receive because I know they are real and the best available at the time. I seriously have no idea why people buy elsewhere. I would certainly second that comment Rob... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgmiller829 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Yeah, I'm sick and tired of that paranoia too. I recently just put in my first order with Czar and am very excited to receive the package. Thanks a lot guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartolomeo Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I know this isn't addressing the question at hand - but as an aside, I haven't questioned authenticity in the 2 years I've been buying from Czar. Before I found Czar, I used to scrutinise EVERY box I received.... and always wondered if what I had was the real deal. It didn't matter how good the box, bands and cigars looked... my paranoia always had me wondering. It has been a very refreshing 2 years not having to worry. I seriously don't even look at some of the boxes I receive because I know they are real and the best available at the time. I seriously have no idea why people buy elsewhere. I agree 100% but my problem was I didn't discover this place until about 30 days later and 5 different orders from various other vendors to test them out I am one of those anal people who check boxes, labels, etc and its nice now to have a comfort place where I dont have to worry anymore of that stuff and I can just concentrate on learning more about this CC facination Home Sweet Home Bart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samb Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 They sure do look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchkiwi Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I've got some at hand to compare - they look fine. Unfortunately the ones i've had from my box 10 from 07 have all been pretty consistently flavourless - great construction, no flavour. So i hope you get a better deal out of these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer14 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Forum quote of the week - we have a winner! "Dude, smoking a cigar fresh off the truck is like killing babies!" Tampa, keep up the good work, your prize is in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkljkl Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Forum quote of the week - we have a winner! "Dude, smoking a cigar fresh off the truck is like killing babies!" Tampa, keep up the good work, your prize is in the mail. quote of the week...try quote of the year! Although...I always have that urge when I first get my boxes to spark one up immediately. Don't look down on me for that. Regarding Czar, I just ordered for the first time. I was very happy about the quality of the service and the cigars I received. It's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 quote of the week...try quote of the year! Although...I always have that urge when I first get my boxes to spark one up immediately. Don't look down on me for that. Regarding Czar, I just ordered for the first time. I was very happy about the quality of the service and the cigars I received. It's worth it. I could not agree with you more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughrider Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Everything looks legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunburyist Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 they look fine - to cap it off 08 P2s are excellent, so you should be able to tell if they're chicken soup pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZCUBAN Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I know this isn't addressing the question at hand - but as an aside, I haven't questioned authenticity in the 2 years I've been buying from Czar. Before I found Czar, I used to scrutinise EVERY box I received.... and always wondered if what I had was the real deal. It didn't matter how good the box, bands and cigars looked... my paranoia always had me wondering. It has been a very refreshing 2 years not having to worry. I seriously don't even look at some of the boxes I receive because I know they are real and the best available at the time. I seriously have no idea why people buy elsewhere. I Totally agree Czars now gets the majority of my orders and that seems to be on the increase /the stress of buying online and off shore can sometimes be to much ,as well as dealing with the "wooden tops at customs " no offense Colt. go on do yourselves a favor, you know you want to Cheers Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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