Primer: Avoiding fake Cubans with label inspection

[2manycigars]

Tips everyone should know to avoid fakes:

1.  Verify visible serial number (SN) with Habanos SA at [url=http://verificacion.habanos.com/.]http://verificacion.habanos.com/.[/url] Description should match box. Mine did.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/vVVMpwk.jpg[/img]

2.  Examine label 'hidden SN' located in two places.  Always should match the visible SN.  I used cellphone camera on macro.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/yVyeGUV.jpg[/img]

3.  Most drastic is checking for the hidden embedded 2nd seal under the label.  Only visible by blacklight.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/r7Xb3zu.jpg[/img]

One of the best out there for 'fakes' is SwissCubanCigars.  While the cigars are well made and leave you wondering about the provenance, the hidden label SN is always the same and doesn't match the visible code. It's always 0000300704011.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/raV8Bv3.jpg[/img]

[JL Miller]

Cool post, always nice to see useful posts instead of the other cr@p.....

Well done!