WTF Tat Black????

[pnoon]

Why would you find it hard to believe there are fake Tats?
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[BryanB]

I think they did 2 runs this time. Or they should say that. The first ones looked like the other Tat Blacks. The 2nd batch I got were a good amount darker. I tried to take a pic of the two different ones I have but it's not as noticeable as it really is.

[icantbejon]

Originally Posted by BryanB

I think they did 2 runs this time. Or they should say that. The first ones looked like the other Tat Blacks. The 2nd batch I got were a good amount darker. I tried to take a pic of the two different ones I have but it's not as noticeable as it really is.

These photos are almost identical to what I saw last night when we lit them up.

[icantbejon]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Why would you find it hard to believe there are fake Tats?
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I suppose its not that hard to believe...just doesn't seem likely to me. The value of the cigar doesn't seem worth it. Obviously, I could be wrong but I guess I would be surprised.
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Originally Posted by icantbejon

I suppose its not that hard to believe...just doesn't seem likely to me. The value of the cigar doesn't seem worth it. Obviously, I could be wrong but I guess I would be surprised.
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Think about the value, most CCs that are faked are worth far less than these with an MSRP of $14.

[neoflex]

I haven't bought any Pepin stuff other than Tats in the last year so I can't answer this question but is anyone seeing these problems with the Pepin lines? I know a year ago or so IMHO the quality of the blue and the flavor profile of the Blue changed a bit so I am wondering if it is an issue at the factory or in the fields. One of the noticeable differences for me withe the Blues seemed to be an inferior looking wrapper that was also darker than some of my older stock. Just sayin', since Pete's stuff is getting manufactured in the same factory as Pepins..

[icantbejon]

Originally Posted by neoflex

I haven't bought any Pepin stuff other than Tats in the last year so I can't answer this question but is anyone seeing these problems with the Pepin lines? I know a year ago or so IMHO the quality of the blue and the flavor profile of the Blue changed a bit so I am wondering if it is an issue at the factory or in the fields. One of the noticeable differences for me withe the Blues seemed to be an inferior looking wrapper that was also darker than some of my older stock. Just sayin', since Pete's stuff is getting manufactured in the same factory as Pepins..

I actually noticed a change in the Blue myself around the same timeline you're talking about...interesting. No one commented on it, that I saw, so I figured it was just me.

[neoflex]

Originally Posted by icantbejon

I actually noticed a change in the Blue myself around the same timeline you're talking about...interesting. No one commented on it, that I saw, so I figured it was just me.

I know of a handful of people who felt the same way so we are not alone. I have also brought it up to some others and they just looked at me like I was nuts but they are super die hard Pepin Hoes so they may just been in denial and biased.