Imitation NCs?

JJG · 09-11-2009, 12:40 PM

I have seen pictures of fake Padrons Anis before but with so many reputable vendors out there, its unlikely you would ever run into something like that. As far outside the U.S.? hell if I know!

It's an interesting topic though. As you mentioned, premium NCs are often more expensive than Cubans. but I think the reason you mostly see Cuban fakes is because everyone, even non-smokers, are familiar with names like Montecristo and Cohiba.

Fakes are targeted more towards that demographic anyway; non-smokers or people who don't smoke often, and people like that may not be as familiar with brands such as Padron or Fuente.

09-11-2009, 12:40 PM	#1
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Imitation NCs? I have seen pictures of fake Padrons Anis before but with so many reputable vendors out there, its unlikely you would ever run into something like that. As far outside the U.S.? hell if I know! It's an interesting topic though. As you mentioned, premium NCs are often more expensive than Cubans. but I think the reason you mostly see Cuban fakes is because everyone, even non-smokers, are familiar with names like Montecristo and Cohiba. Fakes are targeted more towards that demographic anyway; non-smokers or people who don't smoke often, and people like that may not be as familiar with brands such as Padron or Fuente.