What does it mean?

[tedp]

When you see this on a box?

 

[Mossome]

I believe I read somewhere that to avoid getting into trouble vendors will sometimes scratch the serial numbers off of a box headed to the US so that it can't be traced back to them.

 

[Mr. McSquirelly]

It usually means that vendor is protecting its distribution rights by removing serial number. Habanos S.A. can revoke distribution rights from vendor if they're selling product outside their licensed region. There might also be micro-printed serial numbers on government seal, but you'll need a magnifying glass to find them.

http://www.cigaranalysis.com/authentic-cuban-cigars/#prettyPhoto

 

[tedp]

Thank you!

 

[jasonsbeer]

Since there are micro-printed serial numbers elsewhere on the label, I find it odd that someone would think removing only the barcode would help.

Their store, their rules, I guess.

 

[StogieNinja]

Photos end up online; micro- print doesn't show up in those, but a full serial number does.

 

[DimeWideNickelHigh]

I know I'm kinda bringing this thread back from the dead, but I just got two boxes and the vendor even scratched off the micro print. Taking this shit real serious nowadays lol

 

[Mr. McSquirelly]

Don't worry. That means they're more likely legitimate.

 

[CVAC085]

Interesting and good to know....

 

[Mr. McSquirelly]

Interesting and good to know....

I'm by no means an expert, but would counterfeiters make the extra effort? Who knows. LOL!

 

[CVAC085]

I'm by no means an expert, but would counterfeiters make the extra effort? Who knows. LOL!

I have no idea either. My CC game is terrible. But I'd assume they too would try to do the same to cover themselves.

 

[Nacho Daddy]

IF counterfeiters ever figure it out a lot of folks will be in trouble.
stick with honest vendors and relax................