Would you smoke these?

[Isaiah]

I got these in a trade for an old fridge I needed to get rid of. I actually only wanted the humidor but the guy threw in all of his sticks too because he needed to quit smoking for health reasons. I've only ever smoke 2 cuban cigars so I don't know much about flavor/what to expect.

I'm about 99% certain they're fakes. I cut one open and they look like long fillers nothing out the ordinary. I have about 15 of them. They have been sitting in a humidor for about 9 months. Would someone fake this band and size? Would you smoke them?

 

[A Huge Nerd]

You should at least try one after they have had time to acclimate to your humidor and you know the RH is good. I am no expert with spotting fakes, but one is worth a try.

 

[Spenny]

Per cubancigarwebsite.com, here's the correct band:

Looks to me like much of the embossing/detail is absent on yours. Also, cubancigarwebsite.com notes that the band above was discontinued in 2008. Assuming I'm reading any of this correctly.

Here's a Link, if interested.

Cheers,
Spenny

 

[THEMISCHMAN]

If they have been sitting with no humidification for nine months they are probably gonna taste like crap.

 

[A Huge Nerd]

I hit up my friend who lives in UK and works in Germany. I have always trusted his judgement and he has been a Cuban cigar connoisseur for 30+ years. He tells me they are counterfeit. Sorry, bro.

 

[Nacho Daddy]

put these in a ziplock bag,gallon size.
tear a 4 in square paper towel,fold it twice, and put 4 to 5 DROPS of water on it and put it in the ziploc so it does not touch the cigars.point the feet toward the opening.seal the Ziploc.
when the paper towel is dry,repeat and be patient.
in 4 to 6 weeks you can try one..........
Done this many times,9 months is not a long time,they could be fine.

 

[THEMISCHMAN]

put these in a ziplock bag,gallon size.
tear a 4 in square paper towel,fold it twice, and put 4 to 5 DROPS of water on it and out it in the ziplocr so it does not touch the cigars.
when the paper towel is dry,repeat and be patient.
in 4 to 6 weeks you can try one..........
Done this many times,9 months is not a long time,they could be fine.

Touché.

 

[Nacho Daddy]

these are pre 2009,and the band looks good.
Let us know in a few weeks............

are these gordo or pc size?

 

[AlohaStyle]

Why are you certain they're fakes? Maybe take a close up pic of more of the bands/cigars together. Hard to tell from a couple pics... are there triple caps? Yes the band is missing a bit of the detail on the top part, but could be from the age. At first glance, seems okay to me.

 

[teamrandr]

Smoke them!

 

[herfdog]

Please take close pictures of the band in all direction including where they reach in the back.

The white band outline looks too fat. The embossing looks flat. I suspect counterfeit.

I'd smoke them, it's all long filler, no hair or paper or whatnot. Might be good home brewed. I'd give them a try. Some dog rockets have worst things in them and are not counterfeit

 

[Isaiah]

They seem like a petite corona. Ill get some more pics later today!

 

[ChefBoyRG54]

im with Aloha, looks like the embossing has just faded as some of the impressions are still there. Can see embossing on front lower region but fades as it rises and the sides have faint resemblance of what should be(maybe used to be) there. The guts look alright, freshen them up over time and then give it a go* or just pitch them and buy new ones if you're unsure.

*barring new photos surfacing that show blatant evidence to the contrary.

 

[Mr.Draned]

I say give one a shot after letting them rehydrate a bit.

 

[Trackmyer]

Some specifics as to what gives these fakes away :

1) The upper and lower gold borders should be made up of a series of gold dots, making a line. This has just gold lines (no dots)
2) Real RyJ has detailed raised gold coins on sides. They are very hard to do, so most fakes lack this detail and have very generic looking coins (like yours)
3) The white Habana is partially touching the lower gold (off center)

 

[herfdog]

im with Aloha, looks like the embossing has just faded as some of the impressions are still there. Can see embossing on front lower region but fades as it rises and the sides have faint resemblance of what should be(maybe used to be) there. The guts look alright, freshen them up over time and then give it a go* or just pitch them and buy new ones if you're unsure.

*barring new photos surfacing that show blatant evidence to the contrary.

I've noticed the semi embossed too, but saw that before on fakes I got from a friend who got from a friend who went to Cuba...

But the coins are simple, not complex; and the white border is too wide.

Which is why I am asking for close-up, to be sure.

 

[ChefBoyRG54]

I've noticed the semi embossed too, but saw that before on fakes I got from a friend who got from a friend who went to Cuba...

But the coins are simple, not complex; and the white border is too wide.

Which is why I am asking for close-up, to be sure.

All in all, real or fake, might be worth the 4 or 5 bucks a stick to replace with something similar

 

[Nacho Daddy]

also,these are at least 7 years old,could be a nice smoke.
'06 to '09 were decent years,with a few standouts,and worth saving.
The size indicates a Mille fleur or PC especial,or tubo 2.Low potential for fakes due to price,and the tobacco in the pic is long filler,and looks good.
Bands on Cubans are notorious for being erratic,thick gold areas and uneven registration are common.
I don't know where Cuban bands are printed,but you can bet it is a cheap vendor.
Non Cuban bands are printed in Miami for the most part,and the process is much better.

 

[sofc]

im with Aloha, looks like the embossing has just faded as some of the impressions are still there. Can see embossing on front lower region but fades as it rises and the sides have faint resemblance of what should be(maybe used to be) there. The guts look alright, freshen them up over time and then give it a go* or just pitch them and buy new ones if you're unsure.

*barring new photos surfacing that show blatant evidence to the contrary.

What do you or @AlohaStyle know about ccs bro?

 

[ChefBoyRG54]

What do you or @AlohaStyle know about ccs bro?

I know nothing compared to the other Ryan