Imitation NCs?

[icantbejon]

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

are you looking to make an extra buck Jon?

It seems like there would be something too this. Why is it that we only hear about fake CCs. Most of the premium NCs I know of go for more than I spend on CCs. I know that there are exceptionally expensive CCs (of which I will likely never buy) but I have to assume someone must see potential in selling off knock-off Padron's and Fuente's.

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by icantbejon

It seems like there would be something too this. Why is it that we only hear about fake CCs. Most of the premium NCs I know of go for more than I spend on CCs. I know that there are exceptionally expensive CCs (of which I will likely never buy) but I have to assume someone must see potential in selling off knock-off Padron's and Fuente's.

They do, but there is not as much money in it as selling the "legendary" Cuban cigar. Especially to suckers in the US.

[captain53]

I am of the humble opinion that there are knockoff products on the markets representing anything and everything of value.

[icantbejon]

Originally Posted by captain53

I am of the humble opinion that there are knockoff products on the markets representing anything and everything of value.

That's kinda the assumption I am under. If there is money to be made...someone is making it. I'm just curious if it's a "big" deal or just small fries compared to the CC thing.

[poker]

Originally Posted by captain53

I am of the humble opinion that there are knockoff products on the markets representing anything and everything of value.

So true

[troutbreath]

Originally Posted by captain53

I am of the humble opinion that there are knockoff products on the markets representing anything and everything of value.

This is true. And, I'm not so sure you need to look to the expensive items to find counterfeit goods. Look to the items that sell in high volume. That was the deal with the Swishers -- there are probably thousands of those sold for every Padron 80th. The margins are smaller, but the volume makes up the difference.