LEGIT CHECK? HU LE 2015 + CORO

[AllorNothing]

Can someone please legit check box of these boxes? I’m very unfamiliar with boxes as in Canada we have green paper ones. One thing I noticed is that for the LEs, the code checks out as RyJ cigars… explanation? 
 

Appreciate all the help in advance.

[Ciscojohansson]

Eh, does the EL from 2015 have a 23 box code? Or is that the coro box?

[AllorNothing]

4 minutes ago, Ciscojohansson said:

Eh, does the EL from 2015 have a 23 box code? Or is that the coro box?

That’s from the EL box. I noticed that was well.

[NSXCIGAR]

Bad news for you on both. 

The Mag 56 box is fake with the primary fail being the code stamp on the bottom. Both the font and the date are off. 

The CoRo has a problem with the serial and date. The stamped date should be much earlier based on the serial sequence, at least 2020. Also not familiar with an EBT code but I might have missed it on the list. The font does appear correct however. 

 

[El Presidente]

....so both boxes have the same code 

[Chris P. Bacon]

Ran the 688 serial number and it came back with:

It is an official product from Habanos, S.A.

HSA:10.8078.02.0610 

Description: COHIBA ROBUSTOS SLB-VW-GPSR-M-n-25

[AllorNothing]

So, conclusion fake? 

[Chris P. Bacon]

2 minutes ago, AllorNothing said:

So, conclusion fake? 

The Cohiba box is real; however, the cigars are questionable.

If you send them my way, I’ll figure it out. 😁

[AllorNothing]

Just now, Chris P. Bacon said:

The Cohiba box is real; however, the cigars are questionable.

If you send them my way, I’ll figure it out. 😁

The bands look good no?

[El Presidente]

2 hours ago, AllorNothing said:

So, conclusion fake? 

 

You won't be putting them on Bond Roberts anytime soon. 

 

Before we delve into the source, tell us what you paid for them? 

[Chris P. Bacon]

1 minute ago, AllorNothing said:

The bands look good no?

Break out the black light! Just don’t put them on your bed.

[AllorNothing]

2 hours ago, El Presidente said:

You won't be putting them on Bond Roberts anytime soon. 

Before we delve into thre source, tell us what you paid for them? 

Source is questionable. Did a large purchase between a friend group. Wasn’t planning on flipping them.

$40 CAD for CORO and $50 for ELs… don’t laugh 

[El Presidente]

Just now, AllorNothing said:

Source is questionable. Did a large purchase between a friend group. Wasn’t planning on flipping them.

$40 CAD for CORO and $50 for ELs… don’t laugh 

.....you are now wasting our time 

[AllorNothing]

2 hours ago, El Presidente said:

.....you are now wasting our time 

My apologies everyone. I’m usually much better at this… 🤦‍♂️

 

Seller was a friend of a friend… tried to give benefit of the doubt 

[gormag38]

Yeah those are both fake unfortunately. Bands don't look good on the hiba (amongst other things). I'd try and get a refund my guy.

[AllorNothing]

2 hours ago, gormag38 said:

Yeah those are both fake unfortunately. Bands don't look good on the hiba (amongst other things). I'd try and get a refund my guy.

Lucky for me I didn’t pay yet since it’s from a friend of friend. 
 

Thanks everyone. 

[Chitmo]

1 hour ago, AllorNothing said:

Lucky for me I didn’t pay yet since it’s from a friend of friend. 
 

Thanks everyone. 

Luck? At that price you didn’t think to question them? If they were real they’d most certainly be hot to the touch. 

[El Presidente]

 

.......the only takeaway I have is that I wish my factory was as hardworking as EBT MAR 23 

[NSXCIGAR]

1 hour ago, El Presidente said:

...so both boxes have the same code 

Ha, I missed that! And one has what appears to be correct font. 

These boxes are certainly made for each other. 

[NSXCIGAR]

1 hour ago, Chris P. Bacon said:

Ran the 688 serial number and it came back with:

 

It is an official product from Habanos, S.A.

HSA:10.8078.02.0610 

Description: COHIBA ROBUSTOS SLB-VW-GPSR-M-n-25

Not uncommon to see fake boxes return correct results on the HSA verification. I consider that to be a "necessary but not sufficient" factor. I don't consider it evidence of authenticity, rather it can only be evidence of fakery if it comes back bad. 

[99call]

I love CES "Cohiba Embarrassment Syndrome." Their messages always read like. "I have a family friend who is addicted to porn, and he has developed a huge collection of magazines...how would I...(shit!)...I mean HE...best dispose of HIS collection?

[AllorNothing]

Lmao in all fairness they could’ve have been off the truck and I wouldn’t put it pass the seller individual. Again, friend of a friend…so I needed some second hand opinions to back up my skepticism.

 

I’m getting roasted out here.

[AllorNothing]

52 minutes ago, 99call said:

I love CES "Cohiba Embarrassment Syndrome." Their messages always read like. "I have a family friend who is addicted to porn, and he has developed a huge collection of magazines...how would I...(shit!)...I mean HE...best dispose of HIS collection?

Can’t tell if you’re implying that I’m trying to offload these lol I have never even made a post on the forum or bond Robert’s to sell cigars. I only purchase and consume cigars. 

[99call]

Just now, AllorNothing said:

Can’t tell if you’re implying that I’m trying to offload these lol I have never even made a post on the forum or bond Robert’s to sell cigars. I only purchase and consume cigars. 

It's not a dig at you mate. I just find it hilarious the knots people find themselves in for Cohiba. It's a cruel mistress.

[AllorNothing]

1 minute ago, 99call said:

It's not a dig at you mate. I just find it hilarious the knots people find themselves in for Cohiba. It's a cruel mistress.

Fair enough. I am a victim.