garbandz Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 Here's a pretty box............what do you think? 1
shlomo Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 Could just be Cuba being Cuba. Fake Monte 5s? Not much of a profit margin...
... Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 Looks shitty but legit. Good nail placement too
Laynard Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 The new kid at the factory has a lot to learn... Gotta love holiday help.
Maplepie Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 That's actually amazing!!! very convenient that it fits right across the box, though.
rigby Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 something is not right about that seal... other than its placement. the hologram does not appear to be present and the beveled corners at that end of the seal are absent as well. with the date code of MAR 14 this should have the latest style seal. the box also appear very worn for its age. I have seen fake monte 5's for sale in central american shop, they do exist... I wouldn't be happy if I received that box, but I would like to see what's inside... 2
LGC Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 It would be very easy to tell for sure after opening the box and inspecting the cigars. High quality fakes wouldn't go into a Monte 5 box.
garbandz Posted November 23, 2014 Author Posted November 23, 2014 something is not right about that seal... other than its placement. the hologram does not appear to be present and the beveled corners at that end of the seal are absent as well. with the date code of MAR 14 this should have the latest style seal. the box also appear very worn for its age. I have seen fake monte 5's for sale in central american shop, they do exist... I wouldn't be happy if I received that box, but I would like to see what's inside... Habanos SA web site has been down for several days,so I cannot verify the code. As you can see the hologram and beveled corners are present,and the contents look good. 1
Pixa Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 Looks a new transit seal, last one I had seen was from a 2013 box that had the seal in wrong place. Box completely legit though
shlomo Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 Guys, its Cuba...they don't know (or don't care enough to know) their right nostril from their left ass cheek....As a friend of mine said last night, the fact they get the same labels on 25 cigars in one box to all be the same is a minor miracle in itself. 1
LGC Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 Cigars look OK. If you've smoked a fair number of cigars, you should be able to decide for yourself based on a detailed inspection and sniff test. Cuba is a third world country that is pumping out cigars that are produced by underpaid workers. Do you really think that they are going to worry about all of the details like someone assembling a Bugatti??? Just smoke a cigar and you will know. I would be more worried if it was a 800 dollar box of smokes.
rigby Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 the seal looks good in the new pic, just in the wrong spot... that set off an alarm for me. I've seen so many fakes with seal issues, especially one with the seal loose in the box... anyways, now you get to do the final test.. smoke one and enjoy...
topdiesel Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 Based on the cigars alone I would think real. They look really good for monte 5s. Better than many monte 5s I have seen.
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