How do these compare to the real things?

They don't

I agree with Tailgater, I had a couple 5-packs of these things and although they say they're from the same tobacco as Padron, I don't believe it. I've had more than my fair share of Padron's and the Knock-off's aren't even close. I can't tell you about hte other Knockoff(the supposed Partagas tobacco). Buy a few real Padron's they're not that expensive. I can let you know where to get them cheap!....just e-mail me for the [email protected]

maybe they don't compare to the Padron Annis, but I think these are very good cigars, very tasty sticks.

Whoops, is it too late to take back my bid?

trust me, don't try to take back your bid, these are really good and tasty sticks, maybe not comparable to the Padron Annis, but certainly comparable to the regular line of Padrons, age them a bit.

These are indeed tasty sticks. Not comperable to the Padron Anniversarios. And not the same as the regular Padron line, but these are definately tasty cigars, which are quite a value. Good to smoke now and will be even better with a bit of age. You won't be sorry you bid on them. If you are, I will be happy to oblige you.

They are garbage (IMHO)of course!

Amazing how different peoples tastes are. I can't imagine what you are talking about.