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Cuban Cigar Dissected
- Thread starter mrblahman
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StogieNinja
Derek | BoM June 2014
Fake cigars aren't always made from floor sweepings. They're sometimes long filler cigars decently made in other countries. Based on the band you posted on the other forum, these are definitely fake, just better-constructed fakes.
The important lesson here is that it's not just about the band or the construction; trust your vendor. There are really, really good fakes out there that will fool even seasoned veterans (thankfully those are few and far between), and there are legitimate Cuban cigars that have misprinted bands or ugly ugly wrappers because Cuba's quality control is ...not stellar.
Get a good vendor, and trust that vendor. When buying abroad, only purchase from reputable shops.
The important lesson here is that it's not just about the band or the construction; trust your vendor. There are really, really good fakes out there that will fool even seasoned veterans (thankfully those are few and far between), and there are legitimate Cuban cigars that have misprinted bands or ugly ugly wrappers because Cuba's quality control is ...not stellar.
Get a good vendor, and trust that vendor. When buying abroad, only purchase from reputable shops.
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