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Old 02-26-2008, 12:29 PM
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Cubans: Real vs Fake

Hello,

I am hoping you can help me.

Attached is a link of seven images I combined into one. They are of a box of 3 Cohiba cigars I was given as a gift. They were bought while on a cruise. While I have done research online, some of the things lean towards authentic and some lean towards inconclusive/counterfeit, especially since I have no other experience or boxes to compare this one against. I was hoping you could take a look at the images and tell me your best opinion. Real or fake I am understanding, I would just like to know what I am smoking when I open the box, and if I should chalk this experience to authentic Cuban Cigars or knock offs.

Why I think they are real:
The tax seal looks rich in color, and the depth and fineness of print seem to be comparable to authentic seals I have seen online.
The "habanos" label appears to match with legit boxes, 2 bold gold lines with 2 thin black lines in between, the black tobacco leaf as well as the coloring and style of font used.
The label on the back appears to match more authentic boxes as well with the detail and fineness in print there (no choppy/broken or misshaped lettering.

Why I am unsure:
The side latch is fairly plain in comparison to some I have seen, but I have not seen a box of 3 like this online.
There is no location on the box that has the company name burned into it, nor does it have a production date.
I have not seen a hologram like this on a box, but again I have no real experience.

I know it all comes down to the experienced eye and I am hoping you can help define which category these cigars fit into; authentic or counterfeit?

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Thank you in advance

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Old 04-08-2008, 12:38 PM
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Sorry to heard that and the bad experience you had with the cigars buyed at a Cruiser Ship. Happened to me as well, but now I has been very lucky since buy my cigars on the Internet at RoyalHabanos, real Cuban Cigars got it in perfect conditions and with a certificate of origen on request. Take care guy, happened sometime to every body
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