Another fakes thread

[ehk089]

I’ve only been messing with ccs the last few months, so I’m not sure if these are legit, but I’m leaning towards no. My cousin bought them for my dad a couple weeks ago while in the Dominican Republic. I don’t know where she bought them there, or how much she paid, but I’ve never seen this band before by itself on a Romeo Churchill. Also I’ve never seen a cc in celo. Also the date code has faded or was rubbed off it appears. And lastly, it has a holographic sticker of authenticity on the bottom of the box, which I’ve never seen....what’s everyone think?

 

[Tennessee Dave]

Sorry brother. Not the real thing.

 

[ehk089]

Hah yeah I assumed as much

 

[D Quintero]

Toss .

 

[ehk089]

Yah he’s not much of a smoker, so he will never know the difference. I figured I’d just let him think they’re Cubans and not burst his bubble,

 

[GreekElite]

But he could be smoking newspaper

Cut one open to see if it's legit tobacco at least?

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[icehog3]

But he could be smoking newspaper

Cut one open to see if it's legit tobacco at least?

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Yes, I've seen dangerous things in fakes before...plastic, string, etc. Do not let him smoke one without dissecting one first.

 

[BeerAdvocate]

I am going to Dominican in Nov and everything I have read says that 90% of all CC in the country are fake because no stores want to deal with them since they have to be imported and they have to pay an extra tax on them. So most CC are made from banana leafs and newspaper and sold to tourists

 

[icehog3]

I am going to Dominican in Nov and everything I have read says that 90% of all CC in the country are fake because no stores want to deal with them since they have to be imported and they have to pay an extra tax on them. So most CC are made from banana leafs and newspaper and sold to tourists

99% is probably more accurate.

 

[Schlitzinacan]

Was in the DR n April and all I saw were glass top cohibas...

 

[joe45]

99% is probably more accurate.

Yep. Definitely more than 90%. Dominican cigars are limited too due to the free trade system there. Best to bring your own.

 

[Bruce T.]

Besides all the other problems with these sticks, I don't think CC's have "Made in Habana" written in english on the box.

 

[ehk089]

Besides all the other problems with these sticks, I don't think CC's have "Made in Habana" written in english on the box.

haha yeah that one hadn't even occurred to me....usually I have bought from a highly recommended vendor most of the guys here use so I dont worry about it, or they've been box splits where I know I dont have to worry....so I don't actually see a lot of dress boxes in person.

 

[squaresoft]

Yah he’s not much of a smoker, so he will never know the difference. I figured I’d just let him think they’re Cubans and not burst his bubble,

I actually feel you on this. normally I would crush someones illusions like a little bug, but let that guy think that its something special.

but for real open one up to look inside and make sure its ok.

 

[SurpriseMVP]

Opus X are counterfeited as well in the DR. Had a friend go there years ago and came back with a bundle of Opus X Churchills in a ziplock. He was told the ziplock was so he could get through customs.

Also as mentioned above no way I would let anyone smoke one of those.

 

[GaryPoe]

whats going on yall. So i pulled this one out that was bombed a while back. Is it fake? Label is crooked so peeked my interest.

 

[Glassman]

View attachment 116949 View attachment 116950 whats going on yall. So i pulled this one out that was bombed a while back. Is it fake? Label is crooked so peeked my interest.

I dunno man, the cigar looks good, Cuba isn't known for getting things perfect, and if I was a counterfeiter, I doubt SLR would be my first choice. If it tastes. Cuban, it's probably legit.

 

[GaryPoe]

I dunno man, the cigar looks good, Cuba isn't known for getting things perfect, and if I was a counterfeiter, I doubt SLR would be my first choice. If it tastes. Cuban, it's probably legit.

Its a good smoke, last few drags as i type. Ill call it legit until proven guilty

 

[Alwayslit]

….fake like this

Just to clarify. The box above...this. The SLR looks fine.

 

[SurpriseMVP]

View attachment 116949 View attachment 116950 whats going on yall. So i pulled this one out that was bombed a while back. Is it fake? Label is crooked so peeked my interest.

It's legit