DR Monte #2 Knock-Offs

Catfish · 02-09-2009, 09:50 AM

So, a driver of mine just came back from a trip to the DR. Hands me, among other boxes. a box of Monte #2's labeled as if they came from west of Guantanamo. Anyone had any of these? They worth keeping or are they dog-rockets at best?

Inquiring n00b minds want to know...

02-09-2009, 09:51 AM

Smoke one and find out.

floydpink · 02-09-2009, 09:56 AM

Been to the DR a dozen times and can't imagine a place with MORE fake Cuban cigars, especially Cohibas.

Only real Cubans I ever saw were on Boca Chica beach, near Santo Domingo at Darren's restaurant.

last I heard, he split up with is Dominican wife whose father is a Colonel in the DR and he hasn't been seen since. Fish food would be my guess.

Nice thing about the fakes are they are at least Dominican tobacco and when mixed with a few rum drinks, aren't that bad if there's nothing else to smoke.

SmoknTaz · 02-09-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Smoke one and find out.

+1 , any pics?

Catfish · 02-09-2009, 11:59 AM

I'll post some asap. Too damb busy at work right now.

karmaz00 · 02-09-2009, 01:43 PM

fire one up

acarr · 02-09-2009, 01:45 PM

Fire that Cohibo up and imagine it is a Cohiba and it might be real good

Catfish · 02-09-2009, 04:34 PM

Behold the tragedy. Told ya I didn't trust this guy...

02-09-2009, 04:46 PM

those are fakes, the bands are a dead give away.

pnoon · 02-09-2009, 04:50 PM

Those aren't cigars. They're flutes.

02-09-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Those aren't cigars. They're flutes.

Stop being a *****, they look legit.

bobarian · 02-09-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Stop being a *****, they look legit.

I think you should smoke one just to be sure!

Prospector · 02-09-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by barbourjay

those are fakes, the bands are a dead give away.

I'm still pretty ignorant on this subject. What exactly is it about the bands that gives them away as being fakes?

02-09-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

I think you should smoke one just to be sure!

If they are that chewed up, they MUST be good.

02-09-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Prospector

I'm still pretty ignorant on this subject. What exactly is it about the bands that gives them away as being fakes?

They are printed off center and look like they were torn into shape.

Savor the Stick · 02-09-2009, 05:13 PM

I hate to see any cigars looking like that. Are any salvageable?

Prospector · 02-09-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fuubar

They are printed off center and look like they were torn into shape.

So basically they're just shabbily made. Anything about the color or imprint? They also appear to be carelessly applied.

MedicCook · 02-09-2009, 05:16 PM

I would be scared to even put them in my humi.

bobarian · 02-09-2009, 05:20 PM

Just a touch of pectin and I bet they are good to go!

02-09-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Prospector

So basically they're just shabbily made. Anything about the color or imprint? They also appear to be carelessly applied.

I've actually never tried a cuban before (I need a security clearance for work and figure that having customs seize my stogies would be a double hit) but That is what I see wrong with the bands they may be printed incorrectly too but I don't know enough to judge that.

02-09-2009, 09:50 AM	#1
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	DR Monte #2 Knock-Offs So, a driver of mine just came back from a trip to the DR. Hands me, among other boxes. a box of Monte #2's labeled as if they came from west of Guantanamo. Anyone had any of these? They worth keeping or are they dog-rockets at best? Inquiring n00b minds want to know... __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

02-09-2009, 09:56 AM	#3
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: DR Monte #2 Knock-Offs Been to the DR a dozen times and can't imagine a place with MORE fake Cuban cigars, especially Cohibas. Only real Cubans I ever saw were on Boca Chica beach, near Santo Domingo at Darren's restaurant. last I heard, he split up with is Dominican wife whose father is a Colonel in the DR and he hasn't been seen since. Fish food would be my guess. Nice thing about the fakes are they are at least Dominican tobacco and when mixed with a few rum drinks, aren't that bad if there's nothing else to smoke. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

02-09-2009, 11:59 AM	#5
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: DR Monte #2 Knock-Offs I'll post some asap. Too damb busy at work right now. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

02-09-2009, 01:43 PM	#6
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: DR Monte #2 Knock-Offs fire one up __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

02-09-2009, 01:45 PM	#7
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: DR Monte #2 Knock-Offs Fire that Cohibo up and imagine it is a Cohiba and it might be real good

02-09-2009, 09:51 AM	#2
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DR Monte #2 Knock-Offs Smoke one and find out.

02-09-2009, 04:34 PM	#8
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	OMFG Y'all Are Not Gonna Believe These Pics!! Behold the tragedy. Told ya I didn't trust this guy... __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

02-09-2009, 04:46 PM	#9
barbourjay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DR Monte #2 Knock-Offs those are fakes, the bands are a dead give away.

02-09-2009, 04:50 PM	#10
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: DR Monte #2 Knock-Offs Those aren't cigars. They're flutes. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

02-09-2009, 05:13 PM	#16
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: DR Monte #2 Knock-Offs I hate to see any cigars looking like that. Are any salvageable? __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

02-09-2009, 05:16 PM	#18
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: DR Monte #2 Knock-Offs I would be scared to even put them in my humi.

02-09-2009, 05:20 PM	#19
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: DR Monte #2 Knock-Offs Just a touch of pectin and I bet they are good to go!