Box Codes?

[Larry]

Alright, I understand the why's, but does anyone know where one can find a up-to-date box code list?

Is it generally good practice to verify box codes that come from a vendor to ensure that the product that you are getting is genuine? But isn't this easily forged?

I got a vendor who posts box codes for his wares and I guess I should verify, but is there a point?

Just being paranoid is all I guess. Any thoughts?

 

[cvm4]

It's pretty much useless with anything past '03, IIRC. Cuba varies their factory codes about every other month and no one has been able to tell which code belongs to which factory. Just know your vendor and you'll have no problems.

 

[caudio51]

Does anyone know why the factories do that?

 

[ATCDub]

Does anyone know why the factories do that?

Probably just to screw with the Gringos (sp?).

 

[caudio51]

Lmao!

 

[indyrob]

2000 - 2003 Factory Codes

LOC - Carlos Balino - Rey Del Mundo

EOG, EAR - La Corona

ECA - H.Upmann

RPO - H. Del Moncada

OSU - Partagas

PEL - Briones ( Romeo Juliet)

LOME (2000), LQME (2001) - CLE (2003) - EL Laguito - Cohiba

ARA - J. Cano

LRL, SLA - Pinar Del Rio

PUL, URE, UPA, IESC - Holguin

URL, LES, SUA, CPV, RSE, PUC - Villa Clara

VCR, DUO, REC, PAS, USP, APE, LUL, CLO, SRA, OVU - S. Espiritus

CAV, ALV, SSU, VEL, SOL, PAR, SCO, LPE - La Habana

EOP, LAC, SEL, PUV - Cienfuergos

ACS, PLO - Granma

OLA - S de Cuba



In May 2003 Habanos S.A. changed factory codes again. Here's some known codes:-

GKI - Francisco Pérez Germán - Partagás

LLN - José Martí - H. Upmann

KMM - Briones Montoto - Romeo y Julieta

MKO - El Laguito - Cohiba

FRH - Miguel Fernandez Roig - La Corona

 

[Larry]

Well, I got a link for a source from a well known website (under its "where to buy" section).

I know, I know, its a sponsor of the site and not necessarily a reputable vendor. But I am inclined to believe that the website vets who they put under their "where to buy" section. Right?

Too many questions.

 

[Texas Cop]

Hey Larry have you been to Doha yet? There is a great shop there with pretty reasonable prices...PM and I can get you more specific details...


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