CaptainQuintero Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 The last box i got was the Quintero Brevas. Im expecting to pick up the Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos today. Hopefully it checks out at HSA's webpage.. Other than the bar code, bands, and the taste of the cigar, any other tips to verify the authenticity? Taste is probably your best friend along with packaging. Although if you are in any doubt don't use the vendor I'm pretty sure Rob has mentioned before that if you want a list of vendors he trusts in the part of the world you are in, just give him an email 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickdrinker Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 great pickups everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcjs0101 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Taste is probably your best friend along with packaging. Although if you are in any doubt don't use the vendor I'm pretty sure Rob has mentioned before that if you want a list of vendors he trusts in the part of the world you are in, just give him an email Thanks man! May i know who Rob is btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shlomo Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks man! May i know who Rob is btw? his handle is el presidente, and as the name implies, he owns this forum along with being a cigar merchant based out of australia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBANO Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Only thing that has me curious as when I enter the Stamp Code on the Habanos website, all of the boxes matched except for the RyJ Wide Churchills. Website says its a 2010 Box, and the box code has JUN13. Don't worry about it. Pepe probably had to much Havana Club the night before, and couldn't remember what year it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxman Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Monte 520's and PL Magnifos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxman Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Could only get him to sell 5 of PL Magnificos but I will take it! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habano Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Couple a bundles of Rey customs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk05 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 mmmm send me some 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Could owe get him to sell 5 of PL Magnificos but I will take it! Eeep that's a quick way to spend $500! You lit one up yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejewell Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I'm no heavy hitter but this is my first box from Di and the Pres. Couldn't be happier with a first box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartolomeo Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Could only get him to sell 5 of PL Magnificos but I will take it! See you next week in Boca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liuzzi Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Haven't posted these here yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcjs0101 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 They smell quite nice and the code checks out at HSA webpage. But i find that the bands are a little loose and can be removed easily. To those who have these before, should i be worried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 They smell quite nice and the code checks out at HSA webpage. But i find that the bands are a little loose and can be removed easily. To those who have these before, should i be worried? Nah you're fine , it's a blessing to have loose bands for me, I prefer to remove them but most of the time they are glued solid to the wrapper :/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcjs0101 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Nah you're fine , it's a blessing to have loose bands for me, I prefer to remove them but most of the time they are glued solid to the wrapper :/ Thanks.. Since you're here, given a choice between Quintero Brevas and Jose Piedra Cazadores, which will you go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks.. Since you're here, given a choice between Quintero Brevas and Jose Piedra Cazadores, which will you go for? The Piedra petit cazadorez and Quintero Panetela are the best of each marca imo, rich honest smokes with no expectations beyond a simple, sweet and enjoyable 40 min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbibby Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 They smell quite nice and the code checks out at HSA webpage. But i find that the bands are a little loose and can be removed easily. To those who have these before, should i be worried? I would be worried if that's the cuban seal/hologram sitting there next to the box.... If that wasn't stuck to a box, then I would be worried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbibby Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I would be worried if that's the cuban seal/hologram sitting there next to the box.... If that wasn't stuck to a box, then I would be worried... Unless that's the outside cardboard box. If so, then just ignore me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcjs0101 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Unless that's the outside cardboard box. If so, then just ignore me.... Yeah, HSA sticks the seal on the cardboard boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbibby Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yeah my bad. It looked like that was the wall behind it in the picture and the seal was just sitting there. My bad. No worries on that end, and don't worry too much about loose bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finecigar Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Usually just like to look through this thread but I thought I'd participate. February has been a successful month for my collection! Can't wait for more to come. Best box forsure the 1998 Bolivar CE! If you could only attach the smell here. Heavenly! Also purchased HUHC box and lots of singles! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw15825 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Some every day sticks! Cheap and Cheerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUBANO Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Usually just like to look through this thread but I thought I'd participate. February has been a successful month for my collection! Can't wait for more to come. Best box forsure the 1998 Bolivar CE! If you could only attach the smell here. Heavenly! Also purchased HUHC box and lots of singles! What's the deal with the naked Fonsecas? What happened to the rice paper? Thats a GREAT haul. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finecigar Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks! I hate the rice paper honestly . I always just dispose of it for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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