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Messier11 Offline
#1 Posted: Sun, Jun 22 2003, 11:52 AM EST
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I keep reading about all of the ISOM's many of the members of this board seem to possess. As a surfer of the net I know there are many places that they can be had (for a premium); mostly Canada and GB being the sources. I would really appreciate any info or help on where to buy from the vets of this board. also,who are trustworthy dealers to contact. Thanks guys. 1 other thing...
Where's E-chick? Hope everythings ok. I miss her.
Here is my email exfire at earthlink dot net
smokemed Offline
#2 Posted: Sun, Jun 22 2003, 12:21 PM EST
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Sorry, don't smoke isom's. Only smoke Habanos, and As for sources do a little research. We all went trough that.
docrks Offline
#3 Posted: Sun, Jun 22 2003, 1:20 PM EST
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TOTALLY agree with smokemed ---if you are buying Canadian or UK (ouch on the $$$$) - you would be well served doing some very easy research into the land down under or Ferdinand and Isabella's favorite spot --- or learn to yodell --- that's good too.

DocRKS
Robby Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Jun 22 2003, 2:12 PM EST
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I find that ***YANKED*** has some pretty good deals. However, their selection isn't as good as ***YANKED***, but sometimes their prices are a bit higher. If all else fails, I've had good luck with ***YANKED***.
sketcha Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Jun 22 2003, 5:22 PM EST
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Robby,

So many ***Yankeds*** is so little time. Good work.
Homebrew Offline
#6 Posted: Sun, Jun 22 2003, 7:01 PM EST
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MOM,
Robby's Yankin off again!
;-)
msuchemengineer Offline
#7 Posted: Mon, Jun 23 2003, 6:19 AM EST
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Take a cruise to the Bahamas! I got two boxes of Partagas Series D #4 and just walked right off the boat with 'em. So much for customs eh? The ship activities coordinator tried to scare everybody with storys of fines of 1000 dollars a cigar, but I say to hell with that!
Robby Offline
#8 Posted: Mon, Jun 23 2003, 6:24 AM EST
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what country?
Robby Offline
#9 Posted: Mon, Jun 23 2003, 6:24 AM EST
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Bahamas? Are they real? How much?
msuchemengineer Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, Jun 23 2003, 6:28 AM EST
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The wife and I went on our honeymoon june 7, and went to freeport and nassau. I paid 80 dollars a box and they were sealed and from a pretty decent cigar shop. I first looked at The Atlantis Hotel, and they wanted to charge a crap load, but down town by senior frogs there's a nice cigar shop.
smithbw Offline
#11 Posted: Mon, Jun 23 2003, 9:29 AM EST
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E-mail Sent!

With the research that I have conducted - recently. I hope it helps!

Regards,


B
smokemed Offline
#12 Posted: Mon, Jun 23 2003, 12:16 PM EST
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$80.00 a box? what brand were they? If you did not purchase them at the LCDH (la casa del habano stores) they are fakes.
smokemed Offline
#13 Posted: Mon, Jun 23 2003, 12:18 PM EST
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Oh I' read your previous post 2 boxes of PSD#4 were these the ones you paid $80.0 each box? Sorry but you were had. Fake,fake, fake.
limoric Offline
#14 Posted: Mon, Jun 23 2003, 12:41 PM EST
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I agree, there not 80 bucks in Cuba
rasdas Offline
#15 Posted: Mon, Jun 23 2003, 12:49 PM EST
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Maybe a 5-pack....

RasDas
donutboy2000 Offline
#16 Posted: Mon, Jun 23 2003, 6:33 PM EST
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Approximately $120 in Cuba.
msuchemengineer Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 2:18 AM EST
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Ok... Keep thinking that
limoric Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 5:25 AM EST
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We're not ribbing you, simply telling you, you can't buy PDS4's for less than the factory sells them. Think about it, the Cigar shop would have had to buy them for less than $80.00 plus shipping and all that. Read the latest on counterfiets in the new CA mag.
Slimboli Offline
#19 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 5:39 AM EST
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That is correct ... simple as that.

You cannot buy Cuban cigars for less that what they sell in Cuba ... unless they are fakes.

The demand is too high, and the supply is too low for anyone to get a 'below MSRP' deal on genuine Cuban cigars. Why would anyone sell them for rediculously low prices, when they can get top dollar for them ...

... think about it.
limoric Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 7:09 AM EST
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I wonder what the plocebo effect is on smoking grass clipping you think are Cuban's. Ahhhh Cohiba, my tongue is green, but gooooood.
calavera Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 3:39 PM EST
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Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, have you reached a verdict?

We have your honor.

What say you?

Fakes, your honor.

Thank you, the jury is dismissed.
Robby Offline
#22 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 5:37 PM EST
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Hey msuchemengineer, I can get you an intimate date with Jennifer Lopez (or someone who looks just like her!) for 80 bux! (As far as you’re concerned, it’s Jennifer) :-)
grond Offline
#23 Posted: Tue, Jun 24 2003, 5:38 PM EST
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Newbie idiot question here. ISOM = what??

I gather it must be an acronym for a Cuban but what exactly does it mean?

Thanks.
Fubar69 Offline
#24 Posted: Wed, Jun 25 2003, 6:07 AM EST
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It would be interesting to see a current list of what "real" cuban cigars are going for in Cuba. Anyone have a line on a web site that may have this? I know there was a site that had the prices as of a few years ago but have seen nothing since then.

Maybe one of you "world" travelers could bring back a list.

P.S. Slim, I don't think your inner tube will make it...LOL...69
donutboy2000 Offline
#25 Posted: Wed, Jun 25 2003, 9:08 AM EST
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Here is a list of prices in Cuba from March 2003
http://www.theorudman.com/cigar_shopping_in_cuba.htm.
If you are buying them for less, they are fakes.
THL Offline
#26 Posted: Wed, Jun 25 2003, 9:36 AM EST
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I got stung in Tijuana with some counterfeit Hoyos. They looked great. The counterfeiters go to great pains to make them look authentic. It would have to be an organization with ample resources to produce such convincing fakes.
Fatshotbud Offline
#27 Posted: Wed, Jun 25 2003, 10:01 AM EST
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Hey now there are deals to be got out there. I picked up a 8 carat diamond ring for $50. Think he has boxes of ISOMs too.
chipslave Offline
#28 Posted: Wed, Jun 25 2003, 12:12 PM EST
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grond... ISOM = Island South of Miami. I didn't know what it was until recently either...
E-Chick Offline
#29 Posted: Wed, Jun 25 2003, 12:52 PM EST
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Wow! Thanks for thinking of me Mess...I was hoping you'd put on your FF uniform and come check on my well being...

Oh well...here I am...just been REAL busy...
Robby Offline
#30 Posted: Wed, Jun 25 2003, 2:19 PM EST
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Hello Claries, we've missed you (in my best Hannibal Lector voice)
Fubar69 Offline
#31 Posted: Wed, Jun 25 2003, 2:42 PM EST
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Doughnutboy, thanks for the web site. It is very interesting not to mention eye-opening as to what they cost in Cuba as compared to what you have to pay at sites around the world for "habanos"...69
arwings Offline
#32 Posted: Thu, Jun 26 2003, 4:51 PM EST
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If you can, try to get some from someone going on a cruise (assuming you're not), rather than the UK or
Spain. I say that because they are substantially less expensive in the islands. Something having to do with import taxes, and in the case of the UK, VAT (Value Added Tax) tax, which is running about 27% of purchase price right now. As far as bringing them back, if it's obvious that it's for personal use, probably they would just be confiscated. There is a way that you can bring them back without ANYONE being able to ascertain if they are true ISOMs, but I'll leave that for you to figure out. Enjoy.....
donutboy2000 Offline
#33 Posted: Thu, Jun 26 2003, 6:10 PM EST
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If you don't buy them at a La Casa del Habano, they most likely will be fakes.
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