rahman2k6 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hi, i have recently been offered a box of COHIBA Esplendido from a friend who came back from Cuba, i'm a bit hesitant on buying them because i've heard there alot of fakes around. Uploaded a few pictures, any feedback would be very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireDigger Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I don't understand why the Habanos and Republica de Cuba stickers are loose and not stuck to the box?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Yes...that is very strange. The sticker should definitely be affixed to the box. Any more pics of the top of bottom of the box. Box code might help too. The cigar itself looks okay except for the foot. Looks like the cut was kind of rough which I don't normally see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I don't understand why the Habanos and Republica de Cuba stickers are loose and not stuck to the box?? I do. Don't buy them if you don't want fake Cohibas. While nothing is certain, your friend back from Cuba bought probably the most counterfeited cigar there is. Add to that, the stickers inside the box which makes no sense at all. Would have friend have known where or where not to buy cigars in Cuba? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Buy all you cigars from a reliable source and you would never have to post a question like this again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby07 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 The fact that the seals were not affixed to the box at the factory would indicate they are not authentic. Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjellfrick Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 The fact that the seals were not affixed to the box at the factory would indicate they are not authentic. Welcome to the forum. It a little strange that the fakers make Esplendido-boxes with rounded corners; that is a feature of the Sublimes-boxes (and DC?). The seals inside the box is a really good indication of fakes. I've seen many such boxes for sale here in Sweden. We have great sport tainting the sellers on the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby07 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 It a little strange that the fakers make Esplendido-boxes with rounded corners; that is a feature of the Sublimes-boxes (and DC?). The seals inside the box is a really good indication of fakes. I've seen many such boxes for sale here in Sweden. We have great sport tainting the sellers on the forums! I never realized that. Good tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyFishingDude Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Also the legit cigars purchased in Cuba, have a holographic seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Let us know how much your friend is asking for a box of Esplendido's. We will be able to tell you how good a friend he is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby07 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Also the legit cigars purchased in Cuba, have a holographic seal. Inside or outside of the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidmase Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 http://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/brand.asp...ba#Espl|endidos IDK if this will help or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samb Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 The foot of that single looks a little funny. And I dont think theres any good reason for the stickers to be on the inside of the box. Dont buy without more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahman2k6 Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 This is what he said when questioned about the Stickers, I think the reason for that is because I bought them in cuba straight from the cigar factory. When the cigars are exported to different countries, the stickers are usually stuck on the boxes. That's the only reason I can give. And he was asking £250 GBP for them which is really cheap in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby07 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 This is what he said when questioned about the Stickers, I think the reason for that is because I bought them in cuba straight from the cigar factory. When the cigars are exported to different countries, the stickers are usually stuck on the boxes. That's the only reason I can give. And he was asking £250 GBP for them which is really cheap in the UK Nope... This is absolutely not true. They are as phony as a 3 dollar bill. A little research around the internet on your part will show this as a classic rip-off. If you're going to be smoking CC's it'll be well worth the effort. In the mean time, these are most assuredly knock-offs. Walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahman2k6 Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 Thank you all for the Info, i shall pass on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 This is what he said when questioned about the Stickers, I think the reason for that is because I bought them in cuba straight from the cigar factory. When the cigars are exported to different countries, the stickers are usually stuck on the boxes. That's the only reason I can give. And he was asking £250 GBP for them which is really cheap in the UK FAKE, FAKE, FAKE....Cohibas are not really cheap!!!!! Your friend is NO freind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby07 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 ...Your friend is NO freind. Don't know if I'd go that far. His friend more than likely didn't have a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Hmmm, Family resemblance? Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Read the fine print. It says... ESPLENDILDOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarros Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Read the fine print. It says...ESPLENDILDOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkenMonkey Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Read the fine print. It says...ESPLENDILDOS You guys need to keep up better with the HSA new releases. This is the new Cohiba Esplen-dildo, endorsed by Monica Lewinsky. How's the aroma on those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby07 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 You guys need to keep up better with the HSA new releases. This is the new Cohiba Esplen-dildo, endorsed by Monica Lewinsky. How's the aroma on those? I'm gonna let somebody else say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riderpride Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 The only other time I've seen the stickers not affixed to the box was from a guy on the beach in Varadero; I believe he was asking 65CUC for the box of Fauxhibas. I would say your 'friend' was either had, or is knowingly selling fakes to make ~ 600% profit off of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy2 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 fake 150%...sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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