Pre Embargo Cuban?

ujponds · 07-31-2010, 04:16 PM

I'm smoking one right now? One of the local B&Ms has a box full of "Pre Embargo Cubans", there is no band to identify what brand, just one at the foot that said 1959. I figured at $7.50 what the hell it would be cool to say I smoked a 50 year old cigar. . . . What do you think the odds that this is the real deal? I have some serious doubts.

BeerAdvocate · 07-31-2010, 04:24 PM

Sounds too good to be true. But how was it, what did you think?

NCRadioMan · 07-31-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ujponds

What do you think the odds that this is the real deal?

$7.50? None and none.

Are you sure it wasn't the old "cigar that contains pre-embargo tobacco" deal?

thebayratt · 07-31-2010, 04:31 PM

They sell Pinar 2000 or 3000s that are "full of pre-embargo tabacco" and go for about $10-15......... im thinking its more like a smidge or a crumb of pre-embargo..

If you had a 51 year old cigar that was authentic full blown pre-embargo would you sell it for $7.50??? Maybe $75 or $750.

NCRadioMan · 07-31-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thebayratt

They sell Pinar 2000 or 3000s that are "full of pre-embargo tabacco" and go for about $10-15......... im thinking its more like a smidge or a crumb of pre-embargo..

If anything, it is a bit and I mean a tiny bit of tobacco dust. But folks fall for it everyday.

ujponds · 07-31-2010, 04:41 PM

Yeah, that's kind of what I figured. It's not bad, pretty straight forward, but I'm in the wrong forum for reviews.

RHNewfie · 07-31-2010, 04:58 PM

I thought I recalled a brand called "Pre-Embargo". I may be wrong though.

dwoodward · 07-31-2010, 05:55 PM

Your Pre-Embargo Cuban = an unbanded name brand 2nd most likely.

ujponds · 07-31-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Your Pre-Embargo Cuban = an unbanded name brand 2nd most likely.

You may be right, it did have a band @ the foot that said"1959" which was my first flag.

Bax · 07-31-2010, 06:22 PM

Was it any good?

ujponds · 07-31-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bax

Was it any good?

Meh...

Chingas · 07-31-2010, 08:10 PM

I vaguely remember a company too. Called, wait for it...Pre-Embargo Cubans!

If you like it, smoke it, dosnt matter what it is or what it isn't but I can almost, without reservation, say it was definitly not a PEC.

ujponds · 07-31-2010, 08:40 PM

If you like it, smoke it, dosnt matter what it is or what it isn't [/quote]

I agree, but it wasn't anything to write home about. I didn't expect much but if there was a chance how could I pass it up.

SmokeyJoe · 07-31-2010, 08:43 PM

Did it look like this?

http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?pa...RFEIT%20CUBANS

Chingas · 07-31-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

Did it look like this?

http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?pa...RFEIT%20CUBANS

Just had a band on the foot.

ujponds · 07-31-2010, 09:10 PM

I WANT MY $7.50 BACK!!!

jonumberone · 08-01-2010, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chingas

Just had a band on the foot.

1959 Band on the foot 7.50 a stick. I think I know exactly what your talking about
I've seen them at my b&m. If I swing by I'll pick one up to post pics.

ujponds · 07-31-2010, 09:06 PM

haha! Said 1959 and the band was on the foot, but pretty much.

ujponds · 08-01-2010, 11:06 AM

It's not the usual place I go to, it's a chain place that advertises cheap cigs. They have a pretty nice walk in with very good selection and as always before I buy I check the Hygrometer. The girl working the counter was about 16, so i didn't think she would be a good source of info.

I don't feel scammed, I saw the label and the price and said what the hell. I was kind of hoping for a decent smoke for $7.50. I kind of assumed it was not the real deal.

thebayratt · 08-01-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ujponds

It's not the usual place I go to, it's a chain place that advertises cheap cigs. They have a pretty nice walk in with very good selection and as always before I buy I check the Hygrometer. The girl working the counter was about 16, so i didn't think she would be a good source of info.

I don't feel scammed, I saw the label and the price and said what the hell. I was kind of hoping for a decent smoke for $7.50. I kind of assumed it was not the real deal.

WOW
A 16yo sellling tabacco that she can't even smoke????
Like a 17yo selling Jack Daniels! I think there is laws against that... owell

I have a PE Camacho 1962.... I didn't drop the $25 they want on CI. But I will try it, doubt its any better than a regular 1962.

07-31-2010, 04:16 PM	#1
ujponds Homer Joe Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Mark Location: New York Posts: 238 Trading: (2)	Pre Embargo Cuban? I'm smoking one right now? One of the local B&Ms has a box full of "Pre Embargo Cubans", there is no band to identify what brand, just one at the foot that said 1959. I figured at $7.50 what the hell it would be cool to say I smoked a 50 year old cigar. . . . What do you think the odds that this is the real deal? I have some serious doubts.

07-31-2010, 04:24 PM	#2
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? Sounds too good to be true. But how was it, what did you think? __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

07-31-2010, 04:31 PM	#4
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? They sell Pinar 2000 or 3000s that are "full of pre-embargo tabacco" and go for about $10-15......... im thinking its more like a smidge or a crumb of pre-embargo.. If you had a 51 year old cigar that was authentic full blown pre-embargo would you sell it for $7.50??? Maybe $75 or $750.

07-31-2010, 04:41 PM	#6
ujponds Homer Joe Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Mark Location: New York Posts: 238 Trading: (2)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? Yeah, that's kind of what I figured. It's not bad, pretty straight forward, but I'm in the wrong forum for reviews.

07-31-2010, 04:58 PM	#7
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? I thought I recalled a brand called "Pre-Embargo". I may be wrong though. __________________ σπένδομαι

07-31-2010, 05:55 PM	#8
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? Your Pre-Embargo Cuban = an unbanded name brand 2nd most likely.

07-31-2010, 06:22 PM	#10
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? Was it any good? __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

07-31-2010, 08:10 PM	#12
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? I vaguely remember a company too. Called, wait for it...Pre-Embargo Cubans! If you like it, smoke it, dosnt matter what it is or what it isn't but I can almost, without reservation, say it was definitly not a PEC. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

07-31-2010, 08:40 PM	#13
ujponds Homer Joe Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Mark Location: New York Posts: 238 Trading: (2)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? If you like it, smoke it, dosnt matter what it is or what it isn't [/quote] I agree, but it wasn't anything to write home about. I didn't expect much but if there was a chance how could I pass it up.

07-31-2010, 08:43 PM	#14
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? Did it look like this? http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?pa...RFEIT%20CUBANS __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

07-31-2010, 09:10 PM	#16
ujponds Homer Joe Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Mark Location: New York Posts: 238 Trading: (2)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? I WANT MY $7.50 BACK!!!

07-31-2010, 09:06 PM	#18
ujponds Homer Joe Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Mark Location: New York Posts: 238 Trading: (2)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? haha! Said 1959 and the band was on the foot, but pretty much.

08-01-2010, 11:06 AM	#19
ujponds Homer Joe Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Mark Location: New York Posts: 238 Trading: (2)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? It's not the usual place I go to, it's a chain place that advertises cheap cigs. They have a pretty nice walk in with very good selection and as always before I buy I check the Hygrometer. The girl working the counter was about 16, so i didn't think she would be a good source of info. I don't feel scammed, I saw the label and the price and said what the hell. I was kind of hoping for a decent smoke for $7.50. I kind of assumed it was not the real deal.