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How to identify FAKE cigars!!
This is in response to the "Cigars in La Paz" thread. But, I thought this deserved a new thread on the subject of identifying FAKE cigars. This is
an outstanding link from Cigar Aficionado magazine, with great images, on how to identify the real thing!! Just click on the brand and look at the
results. The key to making the correct idenity is looking at the details of the LABEL! I love this web site.
It's all about knowing how to identify the REAL labels!
Bob H
http://www.cigaraficionado.com/counterfeit
You can scroll right and left on the fake labels to see much more information.
[Edited on 12-11-2010 by Bob H]
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King Edwards
Dad smoked these till his last breath. Always lit up right after dinner.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
Dad smoked these till his last breath. Always lit up right after dinner. |
King Edward, a mild inexpensive cigar.....not hand made... very popular brand.
http://www.smokes-spirits.com/Productdetails.aspx/Cigars/Kin...
King Edward VII info....
Historical figure:
King Edward VII enjoyed smoking cigarettes and cigars, much to the chagrin of his mother, Queen Victoria. After her death, legend has it, King Edward
said to his male guests at the end of a dinner party, "Gentlemen, you may smoke." In his name, a line of inexpensive American cigars has long been
named King Edward.
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Fake cigars:
http://www.candywarehouse.com/cigars.html
If they are made from chocolate or licorice......they are likely fake
[Edited on 12-11-2010 by motoged]
Don't believe everything you think....
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Fake labels
We're not talking about printing money. Accurate, forged labels are easily printed. I've seen 'em. Everything from cigars to prescription drugs to
Tequila. The only way to guarantee the genuine article is to buy from a reputable dealer.
And...If you're offered a bargain it's guaranteed fake. Volume discounts or inventory reduction sales aren't part of Mexican
economics.
NO such thing a cheap Cuban cigars...Even in Cuba. 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Dave
inventory reduction sales aren't part of Mexican economics.
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Except with Noche Buena Cerveza. They have to get rid of inventory each year since it has the year in large numbers on the bottle neck. Best prices
on the stuff are early January.
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Unlikely, but...
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Except with Noche Buena Cerveza. They have to get rid of inventory each year since it has the year in large numbers on the bottle neck. Best prices
on the stuff are early January. |
I wouldn't be surprised to find that some enterprising entrepreneur hasn't figured out how to scam Tecate.
BTW, I have a source for obscenely cheap artisan Tequila. A great Christmas gift for all your, um....friends.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Dave
BTW, I have a source for obscenely cheap artisan Tequila. A great Christmas gift for all your, um....friends. |
I don't even care for the really good stuff. Tastes like it came out of the ground.
Thanks anyway.
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this is useless without more information..........or at least......pics...
[Edited on 12-13-2010 by BajaNomad]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Except with Noche Buena Cerveza. They have to get rid of inventory each year since it has the year in large numbers on the bottle neck. Best prices
on the stuff are early January. |
Dennis,
What do you suppose the shelf life is? I'm wondering if it's worth it to stock up.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Dennis,
What do you suppose the shelf life is? I'm wondering if it's worth it to stock up.
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Yeah....for sure. I've kept it in a cool place for a couple of years and it tasted just like new.
Wait till the price drops.
I wouldn't have any real reason to horde it that long, except I can't remember everything.  |
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Sorry about the quote boxes up there. You know who's who.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sweetwater
this is useless without more information..........or at least......pics...
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These look like the real deal!
[Edited on 12-13-2010 by BajaNomad]
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Fake Cigars
Most Cuban cigars seen in Mexico are fakes. This is especially true if they are trying to sell them to you on the streets. While looking at labels
will help at times, it is definitely not a catch all to be relied upon.
There are many things to look at in a fine cigar. One being the quality of the roll and the and leaf of the cigar. Look at the way the sellers
stores the cigars. If they are out on the counter in a plastic tray, in the FULL sun, you probably are not looking at the real deal. Fine cigars
(more so with Cuban cigars) are to be treated with respect, usually stored in a nice wood room with humidifier.
If going to Mexico and you enjoy good cigars, bring some with you. If you are lucky and do find what you think is a REAL Cuban cigar, buy one, smoke
it and see what you think. Always expect to pay at least $15 to $20 per for the real deal.
Good-luck!! 
My best advice? Smoke um and see if you like them. Some people don't even like real Cuban cigars and would prefer a cigar with different tobacco
from a differnt country.
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Off topic here (maybe)
Most "fine" gold jewelery found being sold all over the Caribbeans is junk and made in Florida! Dont believe a word from vendors.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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But, there are still some bargains to be had out there for the smart shopper. For instance, you can buy a solid gold Rolex for 25 bucks out at the
Bufadora Mall. I have one. It's even been upgraded with a Quartz movement.
Don't mention this to just anybody. I'm thinking of making a major investment. 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
But, there are still some bargains to be had out there for the smart shopper. For instance, you can buy a solid gold Rolex for 25 bucks out at the
Bufadora Mall. I have one. It's even been upgraded with a Quartz movement.
Don't mention this to just anybody. I'm thinking of making a major investment.
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Are you kidding Dennis? Who would pay 25 bucks for a Rolex? I bought one at the Market Place for $20.00.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Are you kidding Dennis? Who would pay 25 bucks for a Rolex? I bought one at the Market Place for $20.00. |
I think I paid so much more for the authentic Swiss Quartz movement. Not all Rolexes have that, ya know.
Is that how to pluralize Rolex...Rolexes, or is it Rolexs? I'd best learn pretty soon. I plan on buying a few thousand of them. I'm gonna be rich.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
But, there are still some bargains to be had out there for the smart shopper. For instance, you can buy a solid gold Rolex for 25 bucks out at the
Bufadora Mall. I have one. It's even been upgraded with a Quartz movement.
Don't mention this to just anybody. I'm thinking of making a major investment.
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Are you kidding Dennis? Who would pay 25 bucks for a Rolex? I bought one at the Market Place for $20.00. |
Jeez! I paid $10,000 for mine. There's a sucker born every minute!
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