USA Cohiba Vs. Cuban Cohiba. - Page 2

dwoodward · 02-02-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

show me a real one vs mine...........

Also just noticed the Font is wrong on your picture. Look at the "C" of Cuba especially... that's a pretty dead giveaway right there.

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

The font of 'Habana, Cuba' is wrong on yours, bro. Look closely at the real one you posted then at your band. Most glaringly, the "C" in Cuba.

I usually wouldn't go by bands alone but with Jamaica in the mix, that's red flags to me.

Dang, beat me too it! lol

NCRadioMan · 02-02-2012, 03:54 PM

The font of 'Habana, Cuba' is wrong on yours, bro. Look closely at the real one you posted then at your band. Most glaringly, the "C" in Cuba.

I usually wouldn't go by bands alone but with Jamaica in the mix, that's red flags to me.

Bill86 · 02-02-2012, 03:57 PM

Yeah the one you got was fake. The yellow looks off too IMO.

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 03:58 PM

well it was damn good if it was fake.............LOL

dwoodward · 02-02-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

well it was damn good even though it was fake.............LOL

Fixed that for ya...

Don't feel too bad, if it tastes good, just be glad it wasn't a complete dog rocket. It's gotta be a good feeling knowing that at least it was a good smoke, real or not.

That's what happened to a buddy of mine when he went down to Mexico, came back with some fake Cohibas that were just awful tasting.

ApexAZ · 02-02-2012, 04:08 PM

Another thing I noticed is that in the picture of the authentic band, there is some black between the gold edge and the bottom row of white squares. On your band, the gold cuts through the bottom row of white squares, with no black in between.

The embossing also seems to be too pronounced.

I'm no expert though. Just pointing out some differences in the pictures.

02-02-2012, 04:11 PM

Yep, unfortunately a fake but if you enjoyed it - great. The good news is that there are probably cigars available in the us that taste like your fake.

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ajacobs

Yep, unfortunately a fake but if you enjoyed it - great. The good news is that there are probably cigars available in the us that taste like your fake.

lol, yea but how would you know what to compare it to if it was a knock off, they could have used anything.

02-02-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

lol, yea but how would you know what to compare it to if it was a knock off, they could have used anything.

it's easy - Cigar international has a whole section called "the unsmokeables"

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ajacobs

it's easy - Cigar international has a whole section called "the unsmokeables"

I assume that means "bad cigars"?

My knock off was actually pretty good.

srduggins · 02-02-2012, 04:32 PM

I had some of those with the same font "C" as yours. They really weren't bad tasting for fakes. I even took one apart and it was all long filler. Luckily, I learned my lesson and got those fakes out of my system.

the nub · 02-02-2012, 04:42 PM

consider yourself fortunate. the bar has been lowered considerably and you won't need to break any laws to reach it.

kelmac07 · 02-02-2012, 04:52 PM

Bottom line...you enjoyed the stick.

CigarNut · 02-02-2012, 04:54 PM

BTW, what happened to you with your Fauxhibas has happened to most of us at one time or another.

I got some great Fauxhiba's in Cabo. Mine were not as good as yours and since they were my first "Cubans" they kind of turned me off on them. Now that I know better I am much happier (and have much less spending money

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croatan · 02-02-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

BTW, what happened to you with your Fauxhibas has happened to most of us at one time or another.

Yup. I'd be hard-pressed to name anyone who's been smoking for a while who hasn't smoked a fake Cohiba or three. Come to think of it, the list of people I could name who've likely never smoked a real one would be far longer and easier to assemble.

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 05:10 PM

delete

bobarian · 02-02-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

so a couple of you on here appeared to have tried the real ones..........[edited by croatan]

Unfortunately, discussion of sources for Cuban cigars is a violation of the ToS. But yes, many of us have had legitimate Cohiba's.

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Unfortunately, discussion of sources for Cuban cigars is a violation of the ToS. But yes, many of us have had legitimate Cohiba's.

My bad.

bobarian · 02-02-2012, 05:51 PM

As Michael and James said, this is something most of have been through. Fakes are much easier to find in most countries than legit Cubans. Even in Cuba there are large amounts of fakes, some sporting legit bands smuggled out of the factories.

There was a time that Jamaica produced some fantastic cigars, this is no longer the case.

If the cigar came from any place other than an official LCDH in any country, the chances are good that it is a fake.

smitty81 · 02-02-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

As Michael and James said, this is something most of have been through. Fakes are much easier to find in most countries than legit Cubans. Even in Cuba there are large amounts of fakes, some sporting legit bands smuggled out of the factories.

There was a time that Jamaica produced some fantastic cigars, this is no longer the case.

If the cigar came from any place other than an official LCDH in any country, the chances are good that it is a fake.

I tried that Jamaican cream..........It was nasty.

02-02-2012, 03:54 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,281 Trading: (66)	Re: USA Cohiba Vs. Cuban Cohiba. The font of 'Habana, Cuba' is wrong on yours, bro. Look closely at the real one you posted then at your band. Most glaringly, the "C" in Cuba. I usually wouldn't go by bands alone but with Jamaica in the mix, that's red flags to me. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

02-02-2012, 03:57 PM	#3
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: USA Cohiba Vs. Cuban Cohiba. Yeah the one you got was fake. The yellow looks off too IMO. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

02-02-2012, 03:58 PM	#4
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: USA Cohiba Vs. Cuban Cohiba. well it was damn good if it was fake.............LOL

02-02-2012, 04:08 PM	#6
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: USA Cohiba Vs. Cuban Cohiba. Another thing I noticed is that in the picture of the authentic band, there is some black between the gold edge and the bottom row of white squares. On your band, the gold cuts through the bottom row of white squares, with no black in between. The embossing also seems to be too pronounced. I'm no expert though. Just pointing out some differences in the pictures.

02-02-2012, 04:11 PM	#7
ajacobs Guest Posts: n/a	Re: USA Cohiba Vs. Cuban Cohiba. Yep, unfortunately a fake but if you enjoyed it - great. The good news is that there are probably cigars available in the us that taste like your fake.

02-02-2012, 04:32 PM	#11
srduggins Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: steve Location: So. Cal. No More Posts: 504 Trading: (37)	Re: USA Cohiba Vs. Cuban Cohiba. I had some of those with the same font "C" as yours. They really weren't bad tasting for fakes. I even took one apart and it was all long filler. Luckily, I learned my lesson and got those fakes out of my system. __________________ ". . . but it's good, I guess, that you have the entire asylum to query, but you'll never get a straight answer out of any of us." - OLS

02-02-2012, 04:42 PM	#12
the nub Papa Chino Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Nanaimo, BC Posts: 320 Trading: (2)	Re: USA Cohiba Vs. Cuban Cohiba. consider yourself fortunate. the bar has been lowered considerably and you won't need to break any laws to reach it.

02-02-2012, 04:52 PM	#13
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CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: USA Cohiba Vs. Cuban Cohiba. BTW, what happened to you with your Fauxhibas has happened to most of us at one time or another. I got some great Fauxhiba's in Cabo. Mine were not as good as yours and since they were my first "Cubans" they kind of turned me off on them. Now that I know better I am much happier (and have much less spending money ) __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

02-02-2012, 05:10 PM	#16
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: USA Cohiba Vs. Cuban Cohiba. delete Last edited by smitty81; 02-02-2012 at 05:15 PM. Reason: rules

02-02-2012, 05:51 PM	#19
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: USA Cohiba Vs. Cuban Cohiba. As Michael and James said, this is something most of have been through. Fakes are much easier to find in most countries than legit Cubans. Even in Cuba there are large amounts of fakes, some sporting legit bands smuggled out of the factories. There was a time that Jamaica produced some fantastic cigars, this is no longer the case. If the cigar came from any place other than an official LCDH in any country, the chances are good that it is a fake.