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Bombdawgy Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 9:12 AM EST
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Found these on my last trip out of the country. Anyone know how to tell if they are real or fake. The fiver has a seal on the bottom edge that looks pretty legit. I have yet to smoke one as I want to give them a little rest because I bought them from a small stand off the beaten path. Only paid $30 so I figured I would give it a shot.
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muhren Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 9:38 AM EST
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There will be snickering about this...beware!

Cuban cigars NEVER come in glass top boxes. Ever.

They are fake.

M
DrafterX Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 9:45 AM EST
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snicker... Laugh
honda250r Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 9:54 AM EST
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LOL LOL LOL and againLOL LOL LOL
Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 9:56 AM EST
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This is a joke, right?

You've got so many elements of the classic bought fakes story in there... "shop off the beaten path" "got a great deal" "only $30" all you're missing is "I talked him down" or the mysterious cousin that knows someone who works in the factory and brings them back.

What Mike says, plus there are no Cohibas in glass tubes. The only Cuban cigar I can think of offhand that came in a clear tube was the Guantameras - and those were plastic tubes IIRC.

I wouldn't recommend smoking them as from what I've seen in the ones I've cut open, they might not be 100%l tobacco.
duwan Offline
#6 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 10:00 AM EST
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PM sent...



Those are fake, but I would like to have them if you would like to sell.
DrafterX Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 10:00 AM EST
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Still a better souvenir than a shot glass I suppose... keep them around just for the hell of it... ThumpUp
DrafterX Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 10:01 AM EST
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d'oh!
rfenst Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 10:21 AM EST
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Bombdawgy wrote:
Found these on my last trip out of the country. Anyone know how to tell if they are real or fake. The fiver has a seal on the bottom edge that looks pretty legit. I have yet to smoke one as I want to give them a little rest because I bought them from a small stand off the beaten path. Only paid $30 so I figured I would give it a shot.



Are you serious or is this a f'ing joke?
I am dead serious.
Humastronaut Offline
#10 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 10:28 AM EST
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Cursing Fuzzy foreigners!
shump Offline
#11 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 10:42 AM EST
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Oh man, I take it you didn't get a chance to read that article in the Cigar Afficianado mag I left in the bathroom about glass top boxes. The good thing is they only got $30 out of you.
KPP Offline
#12 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 10:44 AM EST
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Wow...who put the quarter in Fenster?



Oh yeah, and in case you didn't know already...dem ain't real.

At least the Dudewan will take'em of your hands though. Prolly for some White Elephant Xmas exchange he and his girlfriend got invited to.
ZRX1200 Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 10:54 AM EST
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These are awesome!



Once in a lifetime (or any trip to Mexico) collectors item!




Glass top legends.
Bombdawgy Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 10:55 AM EST
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Actually I was being serious. This was my second attempt at trying to score some Cubans. I thought it was too good to be true but took the gamble for chits and giggles. Thanks for the update fellas.

Shump, nope never got to read that article and now its too late...

Thunder, actually I did talk the guy down from $75. Seen the same fiver at other high touristy places and they were asking $120.

So what is the final word, should I smoke any of them or toss the whole lot???
DrafterX Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 10:56 AM EST
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I've had them drop the price to 5 bucks before... I still didn't buy... I think I will next time just for the hell of it... Mellow
shump Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 10:58 AM EST
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The box is cool, you should try to sell them to some unsuspecting newb.
DrafterX Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 11:01 AM EST
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freeze'em just in case and throw them in the humi... somethin to talk about and stuff... Mellow
Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 11:15 AM EST
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Bombdawgy wrote:
Actually I was being serious. This was my second attempt at trying to score some Cubans. I thought it was too good to be true but took the gamble for chits and giggles. Thanks for the update fellas.

Shump, nope never got to read that article and now its too late...

Thunder, actually I did talk the guy down from $75. Seen the same fiver at other high touristy places and they were asking $120.

So what is the final word, should I smoke any of them or toss the whole lot???


So all we are missing now is "my cousin's uncle's grandson knows someone who's brother is dating a rollera at the factory and they hook me up with these limitadas all the time"

You could save them for a puff-puff-punishment pass. Send them around a few times, then cut them open to see how many banana leaves and only god-knows-what else you smoked.
Bombdawgy Offline
#19 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 11:17 AM EST
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Who did I get for my target as Secret Santa??? Some naughty lil boy might get a lump of coal... LOL
DrafterX Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 11:18 AM EST
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banana leaves ehh..?? Think
APBTMarcel Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 11:32 AM EST
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They don't make glass top boxes. Instant giveaway.
Thunder.Gerbil Offline
#22 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 11:33 AM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
banana leaves ehh..?? Think


Most of the time, when you slice one of these open, you'll find some leaves that you really wonder if they are actually tobacco. Not sure if they are really banana leaves, but myself and most of the people I personally know often semi-jokingly refer to these questionable appearing filler components as the leaves of some tropical plant/tree, "banana leaves" "papaya leaves" etc.
Nicar Offline
#23 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 11:40 AM EST
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Justin... Dudewan said he'd take them off your hands
HockeyDad Offline
#24 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 11:46 AM EST
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Looks like Mexican regional market selection limited edition.
Bombdawgy Offline
#25 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 12:02 PM EST
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Nicar wrote:
Justin... Dudewan said he'd take them off your hands


Nicar... Duwan sent me a PM and I think we are working a trade as he wants to add to his collection. Thanks Nicar, Happy Holidays to you and your family!
APBTMarcel Offline
#26 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 12:50 PM EST
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APBTMarcel wrote:
They don't make glass top boxes. Instant giveaway.


+1 hehe
SteveR@CigarBid Offline
#27 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 12:53 PM EST
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shump wrote:
The box is cool, you should try to sell them to some unsuspecting newb.



That's just wrong. I do not recommend this.

Burn the cigars. The fact that they're blatant fakes doesn't make them bad cigars. You may enjoy them. Burn them and hopefully you'll enjoy them....or at least a couple of them.
xibbumbero Offline
#28 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 12:57 PM EST
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1st post said it all. XFrying pan
dubleuhb Offline
#29 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 1:04 PM EST
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shump wrote:
The box is cool, you should try to sell them to some unsuspecting newb.

I hope this won't happen, wouldn't do this to anyone.ram27bat
APBTMarcel Offline
#30 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 1:52 PM EST
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Sell them to Bill!
honda250r Offline
#31 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 2:11 PM EST
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SteveR@CigarBid wrote:
That's just wrong. I do not recommend this.

Burn the cigars. The fact that they're blatant fakes doesn't make them bad cigars. You may enjoy them. Burn them and hopefully you'll enjoy them....or at least a couple of them.



Who knows they might be the Medical kind. Hope you have your card when you light them up....Did you buy them in Jamaica ???
Bombdawgy Offline
#32 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 2:36 PM EST
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honda250r wrote:
Who knows they might be the Medical kind. Hope you have your card when you light them up....Did you buy them in Jamaica ???


Mexico
rfenst Offline
#33 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 6:12 PM EST
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KPP wrote:
Wow...who put the quarter in Fenster?



It was FOUR quarters, so bite me.
duwan Offline
#34 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 10:57 PM EST
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KPP wrote:

At least the Dudewan will take'em of your hands though. Prolly for some White Elephant Xmas exchange he and his girlfriend got invited to.



Nah...not wanting them for any white elephant Christmas exchange.

I really just want them because they are fake cigars in the "world famous" glass top box. Not planning on smoking them or anything. I'm just gonna freeze them to make sure they ain't no critters (sorry Carl) in there I don't want infesting my humi, and then I'll just keep them for what they are. I think they are pretty cool.


And by the way, if anyone reading this has or has access to one of these that contains five Cohibas, I would be interested in acquiring it also.
Lancaster6802 Offline
#35 Posted: Tue, Nov 22 2011, 11:19 PM EST
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shump wrote:
The box is cool, you should try to sell them to some unsuspecting newb.


Now that's just wrong! Drool
yardobeef Offline
#36 Posted: Wed, Nov 23 2011, 3:11 PM EST
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Hey, I'm some unsuspecting newb!
wheelrite Offline
#37 Posted: Wed, Nov 23 2011, 3:13 PM EST
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I thought this was a Boob thread,,,

never mind..
Rut-Ro! Offline
#38 Posted: Wed, Nov 23 2011, 11:01 PM EST
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Bombdawgy wrote:
Found these on my last trip out of the country. Anyone know how to tell if they are real or fake. The fiver has a seal on the bottom edge that looks pretty legit. I have yet to smoke one as I want to give them a little rest because I bought them from a small stand off the beaten path. Only paid $30 so I figured I would give it a shot.



Real of fake, If you like to smoke the clippings that fall on the floor that carlito took home and rolled in his bathroom, and If they smoke good and you like them, good for you.

I love your humor anyway.....

FAKE d'oh!
Mrs.Tank Offline
#39 Posted: Thu, Nov 24 2011, 12:59 AM EST
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Ya know, even though this is the cigar photo thread, every time I see that title, I keep thinking it's about something else....
05busa Offline
#40 Posted: Thu, Nov 24 2011, 1:35 AM EST
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Ya i was waiting to see boobies
bdrizzle Offline
#41 Posted: Fri, Nov 25 2011, 7:49 PM EST
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All you have to do is read any of Jamie's posts and you know glass top is the way to go!
fiddler898 Offline
#42 Posted: Fri, Nov 25 2011, 8:12 PM EST
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How come they're upside down?
McBryde Offline
#43 Posted: Sat, Nov 26 2011, 1:50 AM EST
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Heck, I was given some fake cohiba ones a while back from a buddy that thought they were real. I smoked them, and actualy liked them. They weren't the best cigar in the world by far, but I've had crap that was wayyyyy worse. I'd be interested in more for the right price, lol.

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ZRX1200 Offline
#44 Posted: Sat, Nov 26 2011, 2:00 AM EST
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Glass tops are legendary!
ZRX1200 Offline
#45 Posted: Sat, Nov 26 2011, 2:01 AM EST
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Glass tops are legendary!
Humastronaut Offline
#46 Posted: Sat, Nov 26 2011, 4:18 AM EST
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Prolly better than 3/4 of the lots on here!!!!!! buahahahahahaahh!horse
rah0785 Offline
#47 Posted: Fri, Dec 2 2011, 1:23 PM EST
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.....why not just smoke 'em and find out for yourself?
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