[shilala]

I agree with Adam 100%. A trusted vendor is everything. And there are a lot of excellent ones.

My thinking toward the box codes...
If I was counterfeiting, that'd be my very last worry.
And if I even bothered, I'd just copy a box code. I sure as heck wouldn't just make one up out of the blue.

Smoke 'em. Then you'll have your answer.
It'd be awful tough to mistake a Monte for anything else.
I think you're okay, brother. Good Luck!!! ;tu