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Re: The latest on VRAT

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 5:46 pm
by mbflash80
not to mention CORO being one of the most inconsistent cigars in the Habanos portfolio IMO...have had amazing examples and terrible ones through the years

Re: The latest on VRAT

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:08 pm
by NeedaBehike
[quote author=mbflash80 link=topic=55303.msg215349#msg215349 date=1675359975]
not to mention CORO being one of the most inconsistent cigars in the Habanos portfolio IMO...have had amazing examples and terrible ones through the years
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Yeah I read both yours and Mastershakes replies and it could be entirely true which is why I said I am not sure if they're fakes or not. I just figured given the overwhelming evidence of him selling fakes, that's just the first thing that came to my mind. But yes you are right I have definitely had hitters and missers over the years but this was definitely the worst.

Here is the box code and how much I paid:

Cohiba Robusto - MOB FEB 14 - $350

Re: The latest on VRAT - updated

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:58 pm
by TheGiver
Folks,

I have been lightly following this. Honestly just have not had the time to dive into it.

I have suspended Jasons ability to use the TSBC. He can see everything else.

Jason, lets hear it.....

Re: The latest on VRAT

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:16 am
by tstoner86
Prudent as always Mr Giver


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Re: The latest on VRAT - updated

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:21 pm
by VRATJV07
[quote author=TheGiver link=topic=55303.msg215362#msg215362 date=1675382314]
Folks,

I have been lightly following this. Honestly just have not had the time to dive into it.

I have suspended Jasons ability to use the TSBC. He can see everything else.

Jason, lets hear it.....
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The box that was listed here for 90 minutes was purchased from an LCDH in Mexico.  I took the posting down to investigate and talk to the LCDH regarding the box.  It has all the correct government issued health stickers etc and I still have photos that I can share.  They claim the box is from their distributor in Mexico City and is 100% legit.  I am skeptical because the tax stamp is sketchy even though the box serial number is correct for a 25ct box of Siglo VI.  After I contacted them many others did as well. A lot of Mexican regionals have been purchased from them and sold here and on Facebook with no issues. He called me and was not happy about this.  I have since sent the box back and he is in the process of refunding me or sending me equal value of other cigars.  My intention was not to defraud anyone.  As I mentioned in the shoutbox, an admin of another Facebook group purchased Siglo 6 from this same vendor and actually sold them to someone.  He was forced to issue a refund and actually removed from that group.  Hope this helps clear up the situation.

Re: The latest on VRAT - updated

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:47 pm
by UBB
or did you take the post down because it got called out on Facebook and your post deleted by the Admin? One can't help but wonder the outcome had you just posted the box for sale here. If the tax stamp is "Sketchy" why did you list the box in the first place?

[quote author=VRATJV07 link=topic=55303.msg215377#msg215377 date=1675448487]
The box that was listed here for 90 minutes was purchased from an LCDH in Mexico.  I took the posting down to investigate and talk to the LCDH regarding the box.  It has all the correct government issued health stickers etc and I still have photos that I can share.  They claim the box is from their distributor in Mexico City and is 100% legit.  I am skeptical because the tax stamp is sketchy even though the box serial number is correct for a 25ct box of Siglo VI.  After I contacted them many others did as well. A lot of Mexican regionals have been purchased from them and sold here and on Facebook with no issues. He called me and was not happy about this.  I have since sent the box back and he is in the process of refunding me or sending me equal value of other cigars.  My intention was not to defraud anyone.  As I mentioned in the shoutbox, an admin of another Facebook group purchased Siglo 6 from this same vendor and actually sold them to someone.  He was forced to issue a refund and actually removed from that group.  Hope this helps clear up the situation.
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Re: The latest on VRAT

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:37 pm
by VRATJV07
The Admin contacted me and said he was taking it down so we could talk about it.  I have a great relationship with Dan.  So I took it down here too.  I had to tear off the health stickers, use my black light and take pictures.  We deemed that it was inconclusive (which he also posted on FB).  1 person on FB actually wanted to purchase the box from me but I said I couldn't because it may not be legit.  I have proof of that too.

Re: The latest on VRAT

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:31 am
by alwayslit
[quote author=moose77 link=topic=55303.msg215329#msg215329 date=1675314125]
^^^^ about the 25th person to complain about this dude VRAT. However, always see him peddling his cigars. Travis, how the hell is VRAT not banned from OLH???

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Word of mouth will have to shut this guy down.

Re: The latest on VRAT

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 5:16 pm
by JL Miller
....my god, this is still going.  Its like an STD you can't get rid of.

Move on folks, tons of OLH folks that you don't have to read posts about....

Re: The latest on VRAT

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 5:29 pm
by UBB
[quote author=JL Miller link=topic=55303.msg215422#msg215422 date=1675617416]
....my god, this is still going.  Its like an STD you can't get rid of.

Move on folks, tons of OLH folks that you don't have to read posts about....
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Tons of OLH folks aren't pedaling fakes on a regular basis either but I digress