Authenticity opinions...

[planetary]

Hey folks. Here are a few boxes I'd like your opinions on. They've been ordered at a site that is fairly well-known and is considered reputable, as far as I can tell. Thank you very much in advance for the assist!

The first is a box of Bolivar Petit Coronas:

 

[planetary]

Next is a box of Partagas - Serie D No.4:

 

[planetary]

Finally, some Cohiba Siglo VI A/T:

 

[samb]

Knowing and trusting your vendor goes a long way.

 

[planetary]

Agreed. But unfortunately, I'm just starting out and seeking to establish relationships. Any opinions, based on these photos?

 

[tadpole]

from what little i know about cubans, these look legit to me.

again.. i know very little about cubans.

 

[Deadman's Point]

I don't see anything that would raise red flags for me. I'm assuming you did your due diligence before ordering.

I've never seen a fake BPC, the serial on the PSD4 checks out, and grey market Cohibas more than not have their serial # removed. Is there a specific concern you have?

 

[SurpriseMVP]

Your good. I can tell by the codes where you ordered from.
That being said lay them down for 3 years so your not disappointed.

 

[planetary]

Thank you both. No specific concerns -- having done research before acquiring, I was reasonably confident (by "Internet research" standards, anyway). I'm just trying to do some diligence on this end, having received the product. I see a couple of the PSD are not in pristine condition, but I'm not terribly worried overall. And I'm looking forward to the smokes in however many years. Maybe I'll try one each in a month's rest time, just to set a baseline.

 

[ChefBoyRG54]

Your good. I can tell by the codes where you ordered from.
That being said lay them down for 3 years so your not disappointed.

Yeah, the codes I was recently reviewing thus morning on a sheet

Good buys, good choices

 

[samb]

Those cohibas certainly look nice though.

 

[Mr. McSquirelly]

If in doubt, get a magnifying glass and find the micro-printed serial numbers in the government seal. Also purchase a black-light flashlight at hardware store and look for florescent water-seal. But box dates and triple caps suggest to me they're real.

 

[Sydgar]

Looks real from the Photos. Anyhow, you'll validate it when you smoke one.

 

[sofc]

I'm not sure as others are more experienced but why buy so many boxes if you are not sure of the authenticity?

 

[bdc30]

I personally think they're fake. Luckily for you though, the mods here have started a confidential fakes-disposal program. Send them to 123 Botl Avenue, MyStreet Canada for immediate destruction. No questions asked.

 

[planetary]

I'm not sure as others are more experienced but why buy so many boxes if you are not sure of the authenticity?

It's only a few boxes. I also wanted a breadth of brands to validate, especially Cohiba.

 

[Mossome]

123 Botl Avenue, MyStreet Canada

I'm pretty sure this is fake.

 

[bdc30]

bah, way to foil my plan

 

[knw247]

I concur, these are obviously a fraud... Send them to Redlands and I will be sure they are "disposed of" properly.....
j/k

They look beyond reproach.

 

[jimjim99]

looks good to me, if in doubt just smoke one your palate will verify their authenticity.