Qban Cigars

*TAG UR IT* · 01-16-2014, 10:39 PM

Correct.

I misspelled it on purpose.

LOVE THEM and so wish I could get my hands on some.

Hypothetically speaking, of course, if someone wanted to get their hands on some, how would they go about doing it? I know...........go to Canada or Mexico...... If anyone had any "ideas" other than that, SHOOT ME A PM!!!!!

....because, you know.....this is all for research on a school project. or something like that...

SM0KE · 01-16-2014, 10:53 PM

They are simple to bring in to the states.
Just take the ring off of them.
That is the only evidence that they are "Qban."
Ive done it many many times

Muddflap · 01-16-2014, 11:04 PM

What he said ^^^^

BHamm · 01-16-2014, 11:18 PM

Or you could harvest them out of my back yard after my dogs take care of there business.

patternpilot · 01-17-2014, 12:53 AM

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.

ssrs2lt · 01-17-2014, 01:28 AM

yeah had em, they were great but I was in countries with no embargo. my sisters husband's cousin removed 3 times heard to ship em with no wrappers from those countries. this on top of Canada n Mexico. im sure some current members are there now..

2012-1822 · 01-17-2014, 11:05 AM

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.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-17-2014, 06:30 PM

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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.

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.

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!

bandier · 01-17-2014, 06:48 PM

My boss gave me one... it had been sitting in his car for two months all dried out and looked like crap. The wrapper was crumbling, etc. I stuck it in my humidor for 3 weeks to re-hydrate. I was one of the best cigars I have ever smoked. I want more. I never knew what I was missing.

MrWray · 01-17-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

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!

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!

A buddy of mine takes a cruise every year and he has brought a bunch back in the past. I have had a few of the ones he got, they are the small cigarello style vanilla flavor, and HOLY S#!@ are they awesome, their smell and flavor are like no other. I stopped smoking many years ago but If I can even get ahold of some of those again...they are getting smoked

WR1123 · 01-17-2014, 08:03 PM

those are not to hard to get in miami

Quackersacker · 01-17-2014, 08:41 PM

Get ahold of some ashton vsg (stands for virgin sun grown) youll never want a qban again. Ive had both VSG's are the best.

mp51998 · 01-18-2014, 01:12 AM

Tag, I admit I know nothing about cigars but are you looking for a certain brand or just any made in Cuba?

ex11b90 · 01-18-2014, 07:43 AM

I used to bring in boxes every so often, (can't disclose how with the NSA monitoring us all!) personally I found them to be over-rated and over-priced. I wouldn't recommend getting them in Mexico, as a few have pointed out ALOT of counterfeits there as well as most places tourists go ~ ie: cruise ship stops. Avoid Cohiba at all costs my understanding is it's the most counterfeited Qban of them all!

01-16-2014, 10:39 PM	#1
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	Qban Cigars Correct. I misspelled it on purpose. LOVE THEM and so wish I could get my hands on some. Hypothetically speaking, of course, if someone wanted to get their hands on some, how would they go about doing it? I know...........go to Canada or Mexico...... If anyone had any "ideas" other than that, SHOOT ME A PM!!!!! ....because, you know.....this is all for research on a school project. or something like that...

01-16-2014, 10:53 PM	#2
SM0KE IN THE CIRCLE Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IN THE CIRCLE Posts: 1,920 View My Garage	They are simple to bring in to the states. Just take the ring off of them. That is the only evidence that they are "Qban." Ive done it many many times __________________ Increasing Circle Size is not important. Worthiness will knock at the door on it's own accord

01-16-2014, 11:04 PM	#3
Muddflap Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 797	What he said ^^^^ __________________ TSP 1 7/8 LT, ADM Race Cold Air w/ Race Scoop, GPI SS3 LS3 Cam, Powerbond UD, 3.91 Gears, GPI Posi Mod. 498RWHP/451RWTQ

01-16-2014, 11:18 PM	#4
BHamm Drives: Sierra 2500HD Denali, 14 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Roseville, California Posts: 90	Or you could harvest them out of my back yard after my dogs take care of there business. __________________ As Dustin Hoffman's character in Papillon, Louis Dega, said, "Temptation resisted is a true measure of character."

01-17-2014, 12:53 AM	#5
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 934 View My Garage	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. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

01-17-2014, 01:28 AM	#6
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	yeah had em, they were great but I was in countries with no embargo. my sisters husband's cousin removed 3 times heard to ship em with no wrappers from those countries. this on top of Canada n Mexico. im sure some current members are there now..

01-17-2014, 11:05 AM	#7
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,697	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. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

01-17-2014, 06:48 PM	#9
bandier Got mine! Drives: 2021 LT1 RS - Orange Crush Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 1,359	My boss gave me one... it had been sitting in his car for two months all dried out and looked like crap. The wrapper was crumbling, etc. I stuck it in my humidor for 3 weeks to re-hydrate. I was one of the best cigars I have ever smoked. I want more. I never knew what I was missing. __________________ Camaro lover since 1984 when I got my first car a 1978 Camaro LT with a 2 barrel carb on 305 V8... yes I put in a 350 with a 4 barrel.

01-17-2014, 08:03 PM	#11
WR1123 Drives: 2014 camaro LT RS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: miami Posts: 30	those are not to hard to get in miami

01-17-2014, 08:41 PM	#12
Quackersacker Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 608 View My Garage	Get ahold of some ashton vsg (stands for virgin sun grown) youll never want a qban again. Ive had both VSG's are the best. __________________

01-18-2014, 01:12 AM	#13
mp51998 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: S. Texas Posts: 1,817	Tag, I admit I know nothing about cigars but are you looking for a certain brand or just any made in Cuba?

01-18-2014, 07:43 AM	#14
ex11b90 Drives: 1LT 2011 Camaro M6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Union City, MI Posts: 140	I used to bring in boxes every so often, (can't disclose how with the NSA monitoring us all!) personally I found them to be over-rated and over-priced. I wouldn't recommend getting them in Mexico, as a few have pointed out ALOT of counterfeits there as well as most places tourists go ~ ie: cruise ship stops. Avoid Cohiba at all costs my understanding is it's the most counterfeited Qban of them all!