Disappointment on Christmas Eve.
 

The BIL and wifey had us over to their place this evening and finally handed me the 'box of Cubans' he brought back for me...:rolleyes:
The first clue...
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/DVC00904.jpg
no seal or hologram.
The second clue...
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/DVC00907.jpg
no factory or date codes.
The third clue....
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/DVC00908.jpg
paperboard sheet instead of cedar...
The sticks good pretty good for obvious fakes,
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...a/DVC00912.jpg
I'll dissect one tomorrow and see what the insides look like.
They look like they used the old Mille Fleurs boxes and the sticks are rolled to that gauge and length.

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Sorry to hear about this! At least he (BIL) meant well!

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It's the thought that counts in this case, Darryl...Merry Christmas. :)

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i need the newsletter

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Just say "Thank you", and move on.

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:confused::confused::confused:

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Oh well, maybe they'll taste delicious and be a Xmas miracle!

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Wow. *sigh*


The cigars themselves look decent. The bands even line up. I would, however, tell my BIL what they are. Stop the black market with education at all times possible, so no money is thrown away next time. But, I would probably tell him next week. :D

:2

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why sigh it says up there under his post does any newbs need the newsletter so i asked if i could get one

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Sorry to hear Darryl...but then again, it's the thought. Fill him in next week, so he doesn't make the same mistake twice. :D Merry Christmas!!

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The biggest upset is I was willing to educate them both before they left on their trip, as to where to buy, and more importantly where NOT to buy....:rolleyes:
I try to do this with all my good little mules, but they were 'too busy' to sit in on a class.:r
Like has been said, it's tempting to smile, say Thanks and move on.
I will however inform him of their true heritage after I cut one open later today to see what the insides look like.
More pics to come.

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Thought that counts...:tu:tu

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PM me your snail mail addy and I'll pop it in the mail sometime this week.:r

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I agree, they tried. Give one a try, you never know.

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In a lot of countries it's VERY inconsiderate to refuse or criticize a gift. America is one of those countries.

Just say "Thank you" and let it go.

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Don't say anything UNLESS he asks how they were. Then, it would be considered inconsiderate to lie to him. Like in my case in another thread, I let my BIL down easy. Even though he refused the money I courteously offerred to pay him back, my MIL was not as generous since I found it was she that actually paid for them. I sent my SIL to get them but she was 'too busy' to visit the La Habana dealer so she assigned the task to her brother. All I can say is FOL's.

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Very thoughtful of your BIL. It is the thought that matters. Not everybody can understand the importance of cigars to us, it's a nice gesture.

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If someone ever said they were unhappy with a gift I gave them, they wouldn't have to worry about that ever again.

One and done.

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Educating someone to the existence of counterfeit cigars and telling someone you are "unhappy" with a gift are two completely different things. :2

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Although I'm hesitant to ask - what's the newsletter?

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*sigh*
















JK, bro ;s

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PM me your snail mail addy and I'll pop it in the mail sometime this week.:r:r

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Yeah, it's awesome.

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Bummer. My brother-in-law did the same thing. I told him they were fake but I appreciated the gesture. Then we talked about how we knew they were fakes. He is going back this summer so hopefully he will remember.

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This feels like a trap, but I'm a sucker for curiosity killing.

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Nah, it's legit.

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I got a PM asking what I meant by the above post. I just thought it was a perfect setup for a comical "seems legit" photo, didn't mean to imply anything about the newsletter. My bad ;s

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I prefer:

http://verydemotivational.files.word...9640686314.jpg

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Sorry to hear what happened. But nevertheless, I hope you had a grand celebration.

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What's a newsletter, I must have one...

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I need a newsletter also.

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I want one.

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I've been here at CA since it's inception and never heard of a newsletter. Who compiles the info and puts it together and mails it out?

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I never got a newsletter. :sad

Is it too late to get one now?

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I got a Meth newsletter when I moved to TN. Does that count?

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:confused:
I'm seriously lost here.

:r

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Only when looking for a date.

You need the CA newsletter. Maybe you should ask for it too.

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I never got a newsletter. :sh

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As long as they didn't pay like they are real it might be ok. You never know how they are unless you try them. Had some pretty good fakes but also some pretty bad ones. Just give them a try:2

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Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter!! :D

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What happened to those biology 101 pics of said cigars???

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I agree Tom...education is key....why pay Mercedes Benz prices for a voltswagon???

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Sorry to hear Darryl...my opinion ... in any case need to thank, to try, but then say that Fake is absolutely differs from the originals ... you need to properly convey the essence of the problem..it's difficult, but I'm sure, if you say correctly, he will appreciate it :)

hahaha...excellent comparison...:tu
agree with you, guys =)

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We used to have a MassHole Newsletter, but you had to be a MassHole instead of just an @sshole, Jay. :D

:mh

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Hey Darryl, props on the last issue of the newsletter. It was awesome.

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Agreed, I'm a noob here and I get it monthly.

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The newsletter goes over the all important rule of 3's.
I think.
I have never received one, and it would be wasted on me, for I am illiterate.

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I think if it is being offered as the "CA" newsletter then anyone who wants one should get one.
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