Fake Cohiba Robusto 5 pack

[JNT]

My neighbour went to Punta Cana, and stayed on a dreams resort there. Im pretty sure there are a few in the Punta Cana area. I told him just to buy some local cigars and enjoy them, and stay away from the name brands. He didnt listen.

He was all proud to show me the 'Cuban' cigar purchases he made. I almost didnt have the heart to tell him.

I felt bad, and 'traded' him a few real Cohiba Robusto's, for a fake one, and the box so I could share it with you folks. So many things wrong here, I wont bother to waste time to list.

Smells just like some local cigars I picked up in the DR when I was last there. Not that great Cuban smell.

The big thing here is, he was told by everyone to only buy from the cigar stores on resort. Seeing as Dreams is a very trusted name in resorts, he thought he would be ok, but that means nothing. He paid $50 for the box. He also got taken on a pack of Cohiba Pantanellas, which is worse then the Robustos... I'll post later.

 

[Fitze55]

Wow, what a shame.

I have to hand it to you! Your a real upstanding guy for not saying anything and trading the real deal too.

A WOOD Cohiba robo five pack?!?!?!?! At least it does not have a glass top.

 

[GoingPostal]

man that sucks but good for being a stand up guy and making it right. although he may figure it out when he sees the real deal.

 

[JNT]

Just to clarify, I did end up telling him they were fakes, and told him I would trade him a few real ones for a fake and the box. He was very appreciative. Made him get the rest of the fakes out of his humidor, and place store them separate in case of tobacco bugs.

 

[AlohaStyle]

Good for you brother... way to trade him the real thing. I just don't understand the philosophy of people not wanting to tell the truth to their friends. I can understand not wanting to mess with a total stranger who has some fakes, but if it's a real friend, why not tell them the truth to help educate them so it doesn't happen in the future??

And wow, a 5-count wood box!?! LOL

 

[maverickdrinker]

way to go james. good for you to share with him the real deal.

 

[smokinpeace]

A friend of mines wife gave him a box of "esplendidos" as a wedding present. She worked with a Cuban woman who sold them to her for $200 for a 25 count box. Usually I would tell the person but in my mind a wedding gift from a friends wife is better left alone.

 

[Le Buzz]

Hey atleast you got a cool little box... wish the real ones came like that.

 

[thatjohnguy]

what and investigator good catch james...

 

[JNT]

what and investigator good catch james...

Yea, were moving in on the counterfeit cigar scene.

 

[LCM 860]

I always feel a bit bad for friends who come back from vacations with their great "cuban" cigar finds. Good catch.

 

[thatjohnguy]

Yea, were moving in on the counterfeit cigar scene.

we all know you two have enough time...

 

[Cornrow_Wallis]

Good for you brother... way to trade him the real thing. I just don't understand the philosophy of people not wanting to tell the truth to their friends. I can understand not wanting to mess with a total stranger who has some fakes, but if it's a real friend, why not tell them the truth to help educate them so it doesn't happen in the future??

And wow, a 5-count wood box!?! LOL

Because some people will take the anger they feel because they bought fakes and direct it at you for pointing out the truth. Kind of the whole "shoot the messenger" thing. For whatever reason, they feel that they have to be pissed at someone, and for pointing their mistake out you become the scape goat. I've never understand that either, but some people are like that.

JNT,
That is a class act man, really really cool of you to do that for your friend. Way to go. :thumbsup:

 

[Jfire]

Ask him if the guy looked like this!

Good for you for sharing the share btw. Once he gets the taste of the real Coros he wont make the mistake again!

 

[JNT]

Ask him if the guy looked like this!

LOL... he actually bought them in the resort cigar shop, and not on the beach. That's what made me feel so bad for him. He though he could trust an actual establishment in a reputable resort like Dreams.