Smallclub Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 There is definitely a problem with these bands. They should read "Habana" at the bottom… btw, all the LGC from 2002 I have had (boxes of Tainos, Médaille d'Or No. 1, 3 and 4) had a OSU code… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Why does an 02 box have a holographic seal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarks Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Why does an 02 box have a holographic seal? Cause it's Cuba. It happens all the time with REVISADO boxes. Old stock is re inspected, new seals are applied and the boxes are put on the shelves in the LCDH's. I would love to hear where this box came from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I've got some, and have also seen other boxes, of LGC MdO series cigars with the newer warranty seals on it. Not the brand brand new one, with the microprinted numbers. But still, the newer warranty seal, with the hologram. But, all of these boxes either had this seal reapplied over the old / original warranty seal, or had the original warranty seal removed, and then this new one applied. Yours, and with what looks like the box damage to the opposite front corner of where the new seal is, looks like yours originally had the old warranty seal, but then had it removed and then this new one applied. Likewise, the D.O.P. chevron sticker - I've seen that on the outside of the cardboard boxes, as yours has, or affixed to the actual wooden box on the inside of the cardboard outer box. So, there's no real consistency there. But, I've never seen that code before on MdO stuff from that age range. Also, gotta agree that those bands are a first. Never seen them like that before. But, Cuba being Cuba, who knows if it was from a mis-print run, and they decided to use them anyways. But, that said, this would be the only box that anyone's ever seen of them like that? Seems unusual. Here's some of my current boxes, all purchased legit from LCDH stores or from our host: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonVivant Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Does anyone see Habana on the bands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 LOL!!! OMG, yeah! I can see where the black ink is missing, and the gold has overlapped too much. LOL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarks Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 It does appear that Habana is there, but man these bands are really bad. I've seen many misprinted bands over the years but these take the cake, if in fact they are legit. Colouring is wrong (smoke is red), embossing is wrong, its missing the 2 bars at the bottom, etc. Smoke one and let us how they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangolf18 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I contacted LCDH Cologne and they are long gone. . At least I still have almost a full box of LGC MDO4 tucked away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisEss Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Does this mean there is still some hope for a beefed up LGC lineup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Come to think of it, I have a box of MdO (forgot what number) where the print colors on the band are totally misaligned - so your box is not the first one with terrible bands then, I guess. BTW, Stuttgart still has MdO #3. I hope they still have them on Friday so I can see the BDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtmick1984 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks everyone for their thoughts. The real test will come when I light one up. I'll follow up with an update once I do, though that probably won't be until June or July (giving them time to rest). Look forward to your update, Claus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charltonc Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I have print issues all the time with my slr churchills, trust your sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Still multiple boxes in Stuttgart but they were all August 2002 so no new production - sorry to get people's hopes up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charltonc Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I have never tried these, what is everyones opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmaz00 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I love them...need to find a good source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charltonc Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I just ordered a box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Firstly, I found a source that still has bunches of the MdO No. 3's in. PM me if you wish for details. But, on a bit of a side note... What's everyone's thought about the LGC Immensos (the LCDH release)? I noticed they're available at a favourite source of mine - and with a decent code (MUR, and any month in 2012 seems to be epic from that factory code). But, firstly, I thought these were only a 2010 release for LCDH? Or, are they still pumping these out still into 2012? And the sizes don't seem to match up compared with the info on Trevor's webpage - am I missing something? Are they worth a grab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMWFan Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Firstly, I found a source that still has bunches of the MdO No. 3's in. PM methey are ou wish for details. But, on a bit of a side note... What's everyone's thought about the LGC Immensos (the LCDH release)? I noticed they're available at a favourite source of mine - and with a decent code (MUR, and any month in 2012 seems to be epic from that factory code). But, firstly, I thought these were only a 2010 release for LCDH? Or, are they still pumping these out still into 2012? And the sizes don't seem to match up compared with the info on Trevor's webpage - am I missing something? Are they worth a grab? The immenso are very good. Not quite a Tainos, but very good none the less and easier to find. They seem to come and go, and lately it appears they are available again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartagasIV Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Are they worth a grab? FWIW, a friend mentioned they had cranked out more production in '12 and to stay away. The 'initial' 2010 boxes are quite good cigars. Gone through half a box. Not quite Glorioso/Delicioso, but very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckSARTech Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 FWIW, a friend mentioned they had cranked out more production in '12 and to stay away... Any particular reason? Not on blend? Too young? Bad production/wrapper? I'm just curious what you mean with that. From what I've seen around the interwebs, it looked like these 2012 boxes might actually be from 2010 production, but only just finally boxed and shipped out here in 2012. So I was thinking/hoping that it'd be the same blend and relatively the same production run. They seem like a somewhat decent find and decent value. I WISH I could grab more boxes of the Glorioso UK RE - those are just beautiful cigars, from top to bottom. Alas, I only have the one box I'm going through, and they were all long gone by the time I lucked out in grabbing just this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajgagnon Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 If I haven't said it before, those look good. I'd love to try them one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonVivant Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 evolved Medaille d'Or no.3 in new packaging of 3-4-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinpeace Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 What size are those? They clearly seem to be a different vitola from the old No. 3's. Looks like a corona gorda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 What size are those? They clearly seem to be a different vitola from the old No. 3's. Looks like a corona gorda. They look like the Inmensos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmaz00 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 they are inmensos, where u get them from... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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