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madurolover · 08-01-2009, 11:29 PM

The cigars themselves look pretty shabby, especially for the Cohiba name.

Any way you can get a close up of the bands and sticks from different angles?

havanajohn · 08-01-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blazingazn

How much should I be looking to pay for a box of 25?

I believe he said these are 3-4 weeks old. No humidor, closed in the closet?
How dry will they be?

Thanks.

3~4 weeks old should not be too much of an issue, unless they were in a high heat/dry environment, however get em in a humi pronto. Usually a box of 25 retails for the 450's to the 490's USD. What is the date code from the bottom of the box? Are they in a 'glass' top box?

blazingazn · 08-01-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by havanajohn

3~4 weeks old should not be too much of an issue, unless they were in a high heat/dry environment, however get em in a humi pronto. Usually a box of 25 retails for the 450's to the 490's USD. What is the date code from the bottom of the box? Are they in a 'glass' top box?

Didn't get a pic of the bottom of the box.

It's a hinge wood cigar box.

blazingazn · 08-01-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by madurolover

The cigars themselves look pretty shabby, especially for the Cohiba name.

Any way you can get a close up of the bands and sticks from different angles?

I can send you pics if you post me your email.

Would appreciate your input.
I agree that they look kinda busted up.

madurolover · 08-01-2009, 11:34 PM

Personally I think I would stay away from these. JMHO

allison.donnie at gmail dot com

Juicestain · 08-01-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by madurolover

Personally I think I would stay away from these. JMHO

Look pretty beat around to me too. I've also heard that the Esplendidos come only in glass topped boxes. Makes me worry that they are not sealed in original box. I'm no expert by any means just my

havanajohn · 08-01-2009, 11:41 PM

I just saw the photos, sorry. There are some red flags here... First the cuban seal is loose in the box? I may be wrong, but I never saw that. Second, the Habanos sticker is also loose in the box? Flag #2 for me.Number 3 the cigars look ragged. No Cohibas look like that. Presentation is another give away. I am not saying they are fakes, but in light of these things, be skeptical. I know the temptation is great to score some of these fine cigars, I would pass, but that is my nature to be cautious. I would run away...

K Baz · 08-01-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jadeg001

Here are the pics - sorry about how long it took, my internet was acting up

If the cigars are the ones in the pictures on page one they are fake thats K Baz's 99 % guarentee.

Ignore the cigars not even worth examining look at the fact that the tax stamp is not on the box never mind that the code is not from 07 08 etc unless this is aged stock plus it appears in the picture to be to shiney Then ask yourself why the habanos chevon is not on the box.

If the seals and chevons are no on the box there is good chance they are fugazi.

This is compounded especially since its Cohiba Esplendios one of the most common faked cigars ever.

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Originally Posted by Juicestain

Look pretty beat around to me too. I've also heard that the Esplendidos come only in glass topped boxes. Makes me worry that they are not sealed in original box. I'm no expert by any means just my

PS Cohibas NEVER COME IN A GLASS TOP BOX EVER

blazingazn · 08-01-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by madurolover

Personally I think I would stay away from these. JMHO

allison.donnie at gmail dot com

on its way now, thanks!

havanajohn · 08-01-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Juicestain

Look pretty beat around to me too. I've also heard that the Esplendidos come only in glass topped boxes. Makes me worry that they are not sealed in original box. I'm no expert by any means just my

Glass top boxes are FAKES period. There are soo many of the glass top Esplenditios boxes around, and all are fakes!!!

blazingazn · 08-01-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by havanajohn

I just saw the photos, sorry. There are some red flags here... First the cuban seal is loose in the box? I may be wrong, but I never saw that. Second, the Habanos sticker is also loose in the box? Flag #2 for me.Number 3 the cigars look ragged. No Cohibas look like that. Presentation is another give away. I am not saying they are fakes, but in light of these things, be skeptical. I know the temptation is great to score some of these fine cigars, I would pass, but that is my nature to be cautious. I would run away...

I appreciate this info, yeah I'm pretty skeptical, firstly because I thought the bought itself would have the seal on it. i.e. you would have to tear the seal to open the cigar box.

Juicestain · 08-01-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by havanajohn

Glass top boxes are FAKES period. There are soo many of the glass top Esplenditios boxes around, and all are fakes!!!

I did think it would be strange for cigars to be packaged from the factory in glass top boxes. Exposure to light/heat, possibility of breakage of glass in shipping... Cannot remember where I read this, probably on a less informative web site then this fine one.