Trevor2118 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 This one? http://www.friendsof...showtopic=81599 Absolutely. Many thanks Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokntaz Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 This is great information for the new and old aged smokers alike. Thank you Trevor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent0341 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thanks Trevor and Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS72 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Great stuff - thanks Trevor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drguano Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 This is great information for the new and old aged smokers alike. Thank you Trevor! I like to think of myself as a mature smoker, rather than aged. Great thread, Trevor! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSGUY Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thank you very much for the info Trevor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nishdog007 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 This is fantastic!! thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro7913 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Great post and thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charltonc Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Excellent info, it took me a while to recognize that grey market does not mean fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanislaw Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 wow, brilliant read and very informative... fascinating what cigar sales have become.... does the forum have any sort of annual awards for best posts, because this is some FoH pulitzer stuff right here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duxnutz Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Great read Trev. Your a legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottierm Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Many thanks for this superb info Trevor. Best, Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitruvius Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Amazing source of information Trevor ! I personally have several fake CC I bought from an online shop for which I have been (partially) refunded. I thought I would keep them for future reference. I have taken many detailed pictures of the CC themselves, the two boxes and the bands. If they can be of any interest to you let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZCUBAN Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Thanks Trevor Great post invaluable info Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) I have now finalised this post, and I thought it might be worthwhile highlighting my summary: Summary Now....a final piece of advice: Buying your Cuban cigars from a known reputable source is the best possible way to avoid fakes. If you buy elsewhere......use this information to guide you. And if you are unhappy with a purchase....talk to the seller and explain your specific concerns. This post will be updated as necessary. It is also available on my website at: http://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/fakes.aspx Edited March 7, 2014 by Trevor2118 Link updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Trev, thanks again. This has been great - thanks to Robbo as well for the parallel import discussion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Excellent job, Trevor ! Very informative - recommended reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hohenthal Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thanks a lot, Trevor! You are a star! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puros71 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 That was great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbeaver Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Great page about fakes!!! The only thing I would add is if the duty and Habanos labels are separate from, not applied to the box. That drives me nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 The only thing I would add is if the duty and Habanos labels are separate from, not applied to the box. That drives me nuts. Now updated. Packaging section amended (see in bold) as follows: Packaging Check that the various stamps and stickers are correctly applied and appropriate to the box date. Note that the stickers must actually be applied.....they are never placed loose in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghabanos Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 This is so awesome. Thanks trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrims Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Brilliant Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) Some exceptions to the backaging rules added: Exception to the Rules For the standard dress box, all the appropriate stickers and stamps are on the outside of the box. Some Special Releases in upmarket varnished boite-nature boxes come in a plain or decorative protective cardboard outer. Some of the stickers and stamps are placed on this outer packaging (for example, see the Cohiba 1966 LE2011). Some boxes (such as several of the recent 898B10) have the date factory and date codes inside the lid. Another part added: Internal Special Release Notices Many special releases have a unique internal notice providing pertinent details regarding the release. Edited February 24, 2013 by Trevor2118 More added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Very nice post indeed, well written! Some of these fakes are pretty darn good, I had to tell a friend on Facebook that his Cohibas were fake...the bands looked real from the thumbnail but upon looking at them they were not embossed and the "Havana, Cuba" font was off. I hate seeing people get taken advantage of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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