Disappointment on Christmas Eve.

DMK · 12-24-2011, 10:13 PM

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...

The first clue...

no seal or hologram.
The second clue...

no factory or date codes.
The third clue....

paperboard sheet instead of cedar...
The sticks good pretty good for obvious fakes,

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.

CigarNut · 12-24-2011, 10:24 PM

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

icehog3 · 12-24-2011, 10:31 PM

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

12-24-2011, 10:38 PM

i need the newsletter

12-24-2011, 10:42 PM

Just say "Thank you", and move on.

pnoon · 12-24-2011, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeespo

i need the newsletter

Bageland2000 · 12-24-2011, 11:14 PM

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

NCRadioMan · 12-24-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeespo

i need the newsletter

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.

12-24-2011, 11:46 PM

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

kelmac07 · 12-25-2011, 07:51 AM

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.

Merry Christmas!!

DMK · 12-25-2011, 08:16 AM

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....

I try to do this with all my good little mules, but they were 'too busy' to sit in on a class.

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.

Taki · 12-25-2011, 08:18 AM

Thought that counts...

DMK · 12-25-2011, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeespo

i need the newsletter

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

Ogre · 12-25-2011, 08:58 AM

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

12-25-2011, 09:10 AM

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.

cmitch · 12-25-2011, 10:32 AM

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.

Blak Smyth · 12-25-2011, 10:57 AM

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.

12-25-2011, 11:46 AM

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.

icehog3 · 12-25-2011, 12:23 PM

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

SpruceBruce · 12-26-2011, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMK

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

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

12-24-2011, 10:13 PM	#1
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	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... The first clue... no seal or hologram. The second clue... no factory or date codes. The third clue.... paperboard sheet instead of cedar... The sticks good pretty good for obvious fakes, 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. __________________ Darryl, SOB...

12-24-2011, 10:24 PM	#2
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. Sorry to hear about this! At least he (BIL) meant well! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

12-24-2011, 10:31 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,267 Trading: (60)	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. It's the thought that counts in this case, Darryl...Merry Christmas. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-24-2011, 10:38 PM	#4
mikeespo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. i need the newsletter

12-24-2011, 10:42 PM	#5
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. Just say "Thank you", and move on.

12-24-2011, 11:14 PM	#7
Bageland2000 On another adventure Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Andrew Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 352 Trading: (2)	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. Oh well, maybe they'll taste delicious and be a Xmas miracle! __________________ Favorites: Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Rosado, Oliva Serie V, CAO La Traviata/Brazilia, Perdomo 10th An. Champagne

12-24-2011, 11:46 PM	#9
mikeespo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. why sigh it says up there under his post does any newbs need the newsletter so i asked if i could get one

12-25-2011, 07:51 AM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. 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. Merry Christmas!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-25-2011, 08:16 AM	#11
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. 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.... I try to do this with all my good little mules, but they were 'too busy' to sit in on a class. 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. __________________ Darryl, SOB...

12-25-2011, 08:18 AM	#12
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. Thought that counts... __________________

12-25-2011, 08:58 AM	#14
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. I agree, they tried. Give one a try, you never know. __________________

12-25-2011, 09:10 AM	#15
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. 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.

12-25-2011, 10:32 AM	#16
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. 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. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

12-25-2011, 10:57 AM	#17
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. 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. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

12-25-2011, 11:46 AM	#18
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. 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.

12-25-2011, 12:23 PM	#19
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,267 Trading: (60)	Re: Disappointment on Christmas Eve. Educating someone to the existence of counterfeit cigars and telling someone you are "unhappy" with a gift are two completely different things. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!