Pre Embargo Cuban? - Page 2

thebiglebowski · 08-01-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Did the guy sell it to you saying it was Pre-Embargo Cuban? Like did he lead you on? Or did you just assume? lol

what he said. and further - is the b&m seriously portraying these cigars as the real deal? if so, and i think we can all agree they are not, i'd question whether i'd continue patronizing them. just my two cents.

ujponds · 08-01-2010, 12:06 PM

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, 01:57 PM

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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.

ujponds · 08-01-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thebayratt

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.

Good point, she must have been at least 18.

Brooks W · 08-01-2010, 03:20 PM

A true PreEmbargo Cuban (not a Clear Havana mind you) is very hard to come by...those that have them usually don't want to give them up...and when they do, they are NOT cheap (think over $100 each)...

I just did a review on one from the 1920's here, fwiw:

http://tinyurl.com/288ncfe

If it is a true Cuban rolled with cuban tobacco, they can still be quite good, despite the age...

As for the cigars that have "Pre Embargo Cuban Leaf" in them...I would not believe it, unless I had proof otherwise

Hope that helps!

~brooks

jonumberone · 08-01-2010, 03:53 PM

I ran out to my B&M, Are these what you smoked?
They were on the shelf in a black box with no markings.
big enough to hold 100 or more. I'm assuming these are bundle sticks.
Oh and only $6.50 here. Jersey Rocks

ujponds · 08-01-2010, 04:17 PM

That is the exact one. Let me know what you think.

Chingas · 08-01-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebayratt

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.

Believe it or not Brother, in my opinion, worse. I thought the regular Camacho 1962's were much better than their PE counterpart.

jonumberone · 08-02-2010, 07:26 AM

Brought the one I picked up yesterday to work.
I will torch it and review to the best of my abilities.

ujponds · 08-03-2010, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Brought the one I picked up yesterday to work.
I will torch it and review to the best of my abilities.

What did you think?

jonumberone · 08-03-2010, 06:41 AM

Never got to it. Going down today.

jonumberone · 08-03-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Never got to it. Going down today.

Not gonna get to it today either. I'm really dropping the ball on this but work has been to busy to smoke and concentrate. It's at work and the first one going down, as soon as I can.

kgoings · 08-03-2010, 02:35 PM

The Four Seasons in Phoenix has a desert item, a 1950's partagas pre-embargo, and some high dollar scotch or whiskey (can't remember) for $500. I wouldnt drop the kind of cash on a cigar, but it was interesting.

ujponds · 08-03-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Not gonna get to it today either. I'm really dropping the ball on this but work has been to busy to smoke and concentrate. It's at work and the first one going down, as soon as I can.

Don't worry you're not missing much

bobarian · 08-03-2010, 06:12 PM

FWIW, the three on the left are Pre Embargo Cubans. On the right is a "Clear Havanas", rolled in a bonded US factory with Cuban tobacco(1950's)

Chingas · 08-03-2010, 06:45 PM

Those are in really good shape! You are definitely doing something right!

markem · 08-03-2010, 06:50 PM

I tell everyone that all my cubans are "pre regime change"

it's gotta happen some time

LasciviousXXX · 08-03-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

I tell everyone that all my cubans are "pre regime change"

it's gotta happen some time

Lol, I like that. I'm totally using that

acruce · 08-03-2010, 07:00 PM

local b&m in my area had some for sell but the 100.00 a pop.

nayslayer · 08-03-2010, 08:45 PM

ujponds, was the the smokes for less in poughkeepsie?

08-01-2010, 12:06 PM	#22
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.

08-01-2010, 03:20 PM	#25
Brooks W Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 833 Trading: (70)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? A true PreEmbargo Cuban (not a Clear Havana mind you) is very hard to come by...those that have them usually don't want to give them up...and when they do, they are NOT cheap (think over $100 each)... I just did a review on one from the 1920's here, fwiw: http://tinyurl.com/288ncfe If it is a true Cuban rolled with cuban tobacco, they can still be quite good, despite the age... As for the cigars that have "Pre Embargo Cuban Leaf" in them...I would not believe it, unless I had proof otherwise Hope that helps! ~brooks

08-01-2010, 03:53 PM	#26
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? I ran out to my B&M, Are these what you smoked? They were on the shelf in a black box with no markings. big enough to hold 100 or more. I'm assuming these are bundle sticks. Oh and only $6.50 here. Jersey Rocks __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

08-01-2010, 04:17 PM	#27
ujponds Homer Joe Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Mark Location: New York Posts: 238 Trading: (2)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? That is the exact one. Let me know what you think.

08-02-2010, 07:26 AM	#29
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? Brought the one I picked up yesterday to work. I will torch it and review to the best of my abilities. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

08-03-2010, 06:41 AM	#31
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? Never got to it. Going down today. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

08-03-2010, 02:35 PM	#33
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? The Four Seasons in Phoenix has a desert item, a 1950's partagas pre-embargo, and some high dollar scotch or whiskey (can't remember) for $500. I wouldnt drop the kind of cash on a cigar, but it was interesting. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

08-03-2010, 06:12 PM	#35
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? FWIW, the three on the left are Pre Embargo Cubans. On the right is a "Clear Havanas", rolled in a bonded US factory with Cuban tobacco(1950's)

08-03-2010, 06:45 PM	#36
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? Those are in really good shape! You are definitely doing something right! __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

08-03-2010, 06:50 PM	#37
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? I tell everyone that all my cubans are "pre regime change" it's gotta happen some time __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

08-03-2010, 07:00 PM	#39
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? local b&m in my area had some for sell but the 100.00 a pop. __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

08-03-2010, 08:45 PM	#40
nayslayer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 166 Trading: (0)	Re: Pre Embargo Cuban? ujponds, was the the smokes for less in poughkeepsie?