Partagas GR Lusitanias - Real or Rebands?

[pbibby]

[quote author=RNaka link=topic=30821.msg130859#msg130859 date=1417101409]
Well??? Real or fugazi?
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This.

You should be able to tell now. Let's hear it.

[ckay]

Why would you smoke one while negotiating a refund?

[kenshiro]

[quote author=RNaka link=topic=30821.msg130859#msg130859 date=1417101409]
Well??? Real or fugazi?[/quote]

[quote author=pbibby link=topic=30821.msg130860#msg130860 date=1417102551]
This.

You should be able to tell now. Let's hear it.
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Took three relights, poor smoke production, muted flavor profile, brittle wrapper. Having smoked the PGR before, the one I had yesterday was not similar to the prior ones. Could be sick, in shock from shipping, or stored poorly prior to arrival. But I've drawn my conclusion, which I think should be clear from still wanting a refund. Saying this, though, probably just cost me any chance at that refund. Oh, well.

[quote author=ckay link=topic=30821.msg130861#msg130861 date=1417103406]
Why would you smoke one while negotiating a refund?
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Because of this:
[quote author=la1994 link=topic=30821.msg130805#msg130805 date=1417034681]
Upon thinking this over and reviewing my options, the transaction is final.  I supplied you pictures when you bought these.  My reputation on this site and others is impeccable.  I have never had any problems in the past.  I do not buy fake cigars, and I do not sell fake cigars.  You received what you paid for. 15 genuine Partagas Gran Reserva.
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[la1994]

[quote author=la1994 link=topic=30821.msg130805#msg130805 date=1417034681]
The following is from my CC account :
Post Date Trans. Date Reference # MCC Code MCC Description Amount
07/07/2014 07/07/2014 74148544188001612052206 0000 Payment Adjustment Fee or Finance Charge -$1200.00
Transaction Type: Payment
Originating Account #: ####-####-####-5603
Expense Category: Miscellaneous

The following is the shipping invoice when I purchased these:


Leo,

Just wanted to let you know your parcel has left via PACK AND TRACK so expect the parcel APPROXIMATELY July 26th.

This is only an approximate time as some packages can arrive as quickly as seven days but others can take up to 22 WORKING DAYS. Postal systems use different routes which can cause delivery delays, we are also finding parcels are taking longer to be delivered due to increased security at your ports and weather conditions which is beyond our control.

Included In Package: 15 x Party Lusi Gran Reserva

Tracking Number: LK908285351AU which can be tracked at [url=http://auspost.com.au/track/track.html]http://auspost.com.au/track/track.html[/url]

Please note that only two boxes can be in transit at one time. I am here to help so please dont hesitate to ask any question regarding your order or the shipping process.

Please email Diana or myself when it arrives safely.

Thanks,

Greg


Upon thinking this over and reviewing my options, the transaction is final. �I supplied you pictures when you bought these. �My reputation on this site and others is impeccable. �I have never had any problems in the past. �I do not buy fake cigars, and I do not sell fake cigars. �You received what you paid for. 15 genuine Partagas Gran Reserva.
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This is my final post on this subject.


Sent by telepathic super powers
-Stogie Boy

[aes8]

I can't wait till Leo reads this.
:popcorn:

Well I guess he did while I was posting.

[kenshiro]

[quote author=la1994 link=topic=30821.msg130863#msg130863 date=1417104154]
This is my final post on this subject. [/quote]
Well shit, might as well get some entertainment value out of it then...

[img]http://i.imgur.com/w7MSIoE.png[/img]

[catfishbluezz]

Whoa...


I have no bone to pick in this.  If I bought those, I'd want my money back, and I'd refund immediately had I sold it.  You sell something here, you own the refund period. 


Threads like this are why I would never buy GR from anywhere but an LCDH. 

[Jsanzone23]

[quote author=catfishbluezz link=topic=30821.msg130872#msg130872 date=1417109457]
Whoa...


I have no bone to pick in this.� If I bought those, I'd want my money back, and I'd refund immediately had I sold it.� You sell something here, you own the refund period.�


Threads like this are why I would never buy GR from anywhere but an LCDH.�
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Ya but it doesn't help when you smoke one of the items u allege are fake and high priced

[kingcohiba]

Yeah, bad idea smoking one while in talks about returning them too.

And I can see why you'd want your money back, they look like shit. These cigars cost as much as they do because they're special! Not because they're run of the mill lusis with an extra band and fancy box.

[catfishbluezz]

[quote author=Jsanzone23 link=topic=30821.msg130873#msg130873 date=1417110825]
Ya but it doesn't help when you smoke one of the items u allege are fake and high priced
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I agree, but the debate looks to have been going on quite some time.  He should have refunded the money immediately, but he spent it.  That's not a good move and reflects very poorly on his rep as a seller regardless of the debate...  As I stated before, only buy GR from LCDH period...  

I would personally not buy from him now regardless of how good his rep is or if these cigars were legit or not.  Those bands look terrible and should have been disclosed prior to the sale with detail.  There are plenty of bones to pick on either side.  Buying and selling GR should be handled with the utmost scrutiny....  I would be pissed if I was the buyer and was refused a refund, especially since the guy admitted he knew the bands looked that way before he sold them and did not disclose it in detail on the sale...  To me, the seller is being shady as hell...and that ain't cool.