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Article Title: How to tell fake cigars from real cuban cigars
succeed (part 1)
Author: Paul Penafiel
Word Count: 504
Author's Email Address: trafficpods @ gmail.com

How To Tell Fake Cigars From Real Cuban Cigars

Everyone knows that Cuban cigars are the most coveted cigars, renown
worldwide for their smoothness and rich flavors. How do you tell if what you
have is a fake or the real thing? First, make certain that you purchase your
cigars from a legitimate dealer. Buying from your local tobacconist or a
reputable mail order business can protect you from forking your money over
for a box of fake cigars. Indeed, Cuban cigars are so prized that many
illegitimate dealers have been known to sell fake Cubans to unsuspecting
cigar smokers.

If you have an opportunity to purchase a box of purported Cuban cigars, but
have your doubts, take the time to examine the box before purchasing it.
Here are a few tips to help you spot the fakes from the real thing.

The most important thing to examine is the box. On the bottom of the box of
cigars, you should find a heat stamp with the words 'Habanos.' The heat
stamp should be impressed onto the bottom of the box. Fake Cuban cigar boxes
often find other ways to imprint this label, such as using rubber stamps or
paper labels. You should also find a factory code stamp at the bottom that
is stamped in green, blue or black ink. This stamp will tell you when and
where the cigars were rolled.

Authentic Cuban cigars will contain a green and white warranty seal on the
left front side of the box. The seal will contain an insignia that has a
picture of a shield and a hat. On the upper right hand corner of the box,
you should find a white sticker that is placed diagonally with the word
'Habanos' printed on it. Even if the cigars are the real things, their
quality may have suffered in transport. If you are in the market for Cohiba,
Trinidad, or Q'dorsay brand cigars, know that all authentic Cohiba's will
contain the green and white warranty seal on the right hand side of the box.

The overall appearance of the box should be neat and clean. If the box
appears damaged, smudged, frayed, or marked, avoid it. If the color of the
box is dull, don't buy it.

The bands on all the cigars should also be identical, and should be arranged
so that they face the same direction. If allowed, test the cigars out by
pressing down on them. Feel along the entire length of each cigar, checking
for soft or hard spots. The cigars should feel firm yet pliable. If you can
open the box, take the time to smell the tobacco. Cuban cigars will have a
deep, rich aroma, unmistakable to dedicated cigar aficionados. If the smell
is off, or very weak, chances are you do not have a box of authentic Cuban
cigars in your hands. The cigars should be facing the same way, and the top
row may appear slightly flattened. The caps on all the cigars should appear
identical, and the foot of each cigar should be cut clean.

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