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Originally Posted by patternpilot
I remember once while doing some research on cigars that there were ordering places overseas that shipped the smokes and the labels separate.
I just read an article a couple days ago that stated those smokes from that island were some of the most counterfeited smokes you can get. Take that for what its worth.
I buy all mine from domestic suppliers and most come from south America. I have several hundred in my humidor right now. I have smoked several from the island and was not impressed. May have been counterfeits.
I try to be patriotic and abide by the rules. Until the trade embargo is lifted it is considered trading with the enemy. Just sayin.
Perhaps some day we can trade some smokes.
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I've gotten a counterfeit before. Was pretty obvious to me. But, I'll never forget or not recognize the smell of a true Qban. I picked some up last month and even though they were 1/2 the price from teh shop across the street, I could tell they weren't fakes....it was just the place that wanted to get more business. As soon as I smelled them, HEAVEN...lol.
I know everyone has different tastes...and thus, so many different types of cigars. Some might not like them. Heck, not everyone has to like the real ones. But the real ones are truly my absolute favorites. I wish there was a website that I could order from....I mean...if it was ok, of course. And I'm as patriotic as they come. But this trade embargo...pft...I just want my CGARS!
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Originally Posted by 2012-1822
So I'm supposed to have a couple in my humidor. In my previous life people would just bring me stuff like a cigar they had sitting in their kitchen cabinet for five years. These couple look terrible, not taken care of, I don't plan on smoking them.
But a buddy of mine went to Mexico and got me a couple. "Brought" them across the creek in his, uhem, family jewel case, it gave them extra flavor I guess.
Prior to doing that, he had researched a shop that was supposed to be reputable. Apparently it's a big thing for shops to sell fakes to us gringos that don't know any better. That's the only lesson I have is proper research to make sure you aren't getting ripped off.
Hell, you're in Texas, hop across the creek one day and grab a few.
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Might have to do that...but.... Don't want to get kidnapped heading over to Matamorors...lol. Shoot...I just need to take another cruise!
