Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason.

Azaelius · 05-12-2010, 10:03 AM

I have near me a for sale ad showing a very VERY nice Humidor (looks to be about 100 ct) and 12 cigars aged for about a year.

However the cigars have on them a label which reads Punch Habana Manuel Lopez.

I am not sure, but I have read online and found what I think to be the same cigars, nad they are of the illegal persuasion. I'll post a picture later but please, someone tell me these if they know anything about this cigar... I can't pass up this deal... nice humi and 12 cigars, all for $50... it all seems too good to be true.

Thanks for all your help guys.

05-12-2010, 10:06 AM

The real question is weather or not the humi is worth that much to you without the cigars? If they aren't real you can just not smoke them or whatever but you'll still have the humi.

Emjaysmash · 05-12-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Azaelius

I have near me a for sale ad showing a very VERY nice Humidor (looks to be about 100 ct) and 12 cigars aged for about a year.

However the cigars have on them a label which reads Punch Habana Manuel Lopez.

I am not sure, but I have read online and found what I think to be the same cigars, nad they are of the illegal persuasion. I'll post a picture later but please, someone tell me these if they know anything about this cigar... I can't pass up this deal... nice humi and 12 cigars, all for $50... it all seems too good to be true.

Thanks for all your help guys.

Sounds like it's a cuban Punch. And even if it's not real, the humi is worth atleast $50, right?

maninblack · 05-12-2010, 10:07 AM

A picture would def. help.

05-12-2010, 10:12 AM

It is nice looking but not sure if it as big as a 100ct.

weak_link · 05-12-2010, 10:15 AM

Check out my internet-fu:

Azaelius · 05-12-2010, 10:16 AM

Oh what I'm worried about is some sort of police setup or something. Yes. I'm paranoid.

Here's the images from the listing;

Terrible quality I know. But those are all I got. Hope it helps.

Azaelius · 05-12-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by weak_link

Check out my internet-fu:

Damn you're good! Yeah. And I think its only a 75 or 50 ct. Also I already sent him an email telling him my interest. :P

maninblack · 05-12-2010, 10:20 AM

I say buy it. But thats just me.

md4958 · 05-12-2010, 10:22 AM

I would pick that humi up for $50, its beautiful.

but also, those cigars look like punch DCs, their legitimacy is the question.

forgop · 05-12-2010, 10:22 AM

Unless they are advertised as cc's, I wouldn't worry about the police. The police do nothing to enforce habanos because the statute of buying habanos isn't in their jurisdiction.

DropTheE · 05-12-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Azaelius

Oh what I'm worried about is some sort of police setup or something. Yes. I'm paranoid.
Terrible quality I know. But those are all I got. Hope it helps.

I can't say for sure but I think that the police are probably a bit more concerned with other things than setting up a sting with a small humi and a handful of cigars. There is no harm in checking it out, but that is up to you! Nice looking little desktop though.

Azaelius · 05-12-2010, 10:29 AM

Yeah. Thanks so much guys. I think I'm definitely gonna go for it. I'm really just a slightly paranoid dude when it comes to police. Any other further information and opinions is still very appreciated!

JohnE1000 · 05-17-2010, 08:28 AM

Decent deal. Not much can go wrong.

Stinky · 05-17-2010, 09:20 PM

12 cigars cover the bottom of the humidor.

That's one layer.

Looks like you could add 3 more layers to fill it.

Multiply 4 layers times 12 cigars = 48 cigars.

Probably rated as a 50-count box.

As for the Cuban Punch cigars being real. . . need better photo and taste test!

But, I'd bet against it because of the variable wrapper colors and the round (marble) head. (Cuban style is 'flat-head')

As for the Police sting. . . forget-about-it! Offer $40.00 cash!

And, make sure the cigars are not dried out!

sikk50 · 05-18-2010, 12:14 AM

I don't think the 5-o would waste their time with that. THey aren't dumb. That would be a small time thing when they could have bigger if they really cared...which they don't. I say do it! Besides, it doesn't mention anything about legality status in the ad so it couldn't be used as a sting anyway

Azaelius · 05-18-2010, 12:31 AM

lol you guys are awesome.

I tried contacting the seller repeatedly, but to no avail. So, I'm done with it. Someone else in the CA area wants to try, go ahead. Tell me if you have any luck...

md4958 · 05-18-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Stinky

As for the Cuban Punch cigars being real. . . need better photo and taste test!

But, I'd bet against it because of the variable wrapper colors and the round (marble) head. (Cuban style is 'flat-head')

This is not exactly true. In the old days the sign of a master rolled cigar was a "marble" head. The marble head is much more difficult to produce than a flat cap.

Take a read of Wayne's thoughts on the matter:http://www.internationalcigarclub.co...ht=marble+head

Wayne is "employed" by Min Ron NEE. If the name sounds familiar its because he is the author of this book:

pnoon · 05-18-2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

This is not exactly true.

DocLogic77 · 05-18-2010, 09:24 AM

Do local police do cuban cigar stings? lol. Yes, you are being a bit paranoid. I know a few police officers who enjoy a good cuban cigar and have never heard of anything like that.

And it's hard to say about the cigars but I didn't see anything that looked off.

05-12-2010, 10:03 AM	#1
Azaelius The Right Hand of Doom. Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ian Location: Lakeside Posts: 202 Trading: (1)	Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. I have near me a for sale ad showing a very VERY nice Humidor (looks to be about 100 ct) and 12 cigars aged for about a year. However the cigars have on them a label which reads Punch Habana Manuel Lopez. I am not sure, but I have read online and found what I think to be the same cigars, nad they are of the illegal persuasion. I'll post a picture later but please, someone tell me these if they know anything about this cigar... I can't pass up this deal... nice humi and 12 cigars, all for $50... it all seems too good to be true. Thanks for all your help guys. __________________ Oh crap.

05-12-2010, 10:06 AM	#2
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. The real question is weather or not the humi is worth that much to you without the cigars? If they aren't real you can just not smoke them or whatever but you'll still have the humi.

05-12-2010, 10:07 AM	#4
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. A picture would def. help. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

05-12-2010, 10:12 AM	#5
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. It is nice looking but not sure if it as big as a 100ct.

05-12-2010, 10:15 AM	#6
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. Check out my internet-fu:

05-12-2010, 10:16 AM	#7
Azaelius The Right Hand of Doom. Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ian Location: Lakeside Posts: 202 Trading: (1)	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. Oh what I'm worried about is some sort of police setup or something. Yes. I'm paranoid. Here's the images from the listing; Terrible quality I know. But those are all I got. Hope it helps. __________________ Oh crap.

05-12-2010, 10:20 AM	#9
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. I say buy it. But thats just me. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

05-12-2010, 10:22 AM	#10
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. I would pick that humi up for $50, its beautiful. but also, those cigars look like punch DCs, their legitimacy is the question. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

05-12-2010, 10:22 AM	#11
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. Unless they are advertised as cc's, I wouldn't worry about the police. The police do nothing to enforce habanos because the statute of buying habanos isn't in their jurisdiction.

05-12-2010, 10:29 AM	#13
Azaelius The Right Hand of Doom. Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ian Location: Lakeside Posts: 202 Trading: (1)	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. Yeah. Thanks so much guys. I think I'm definitely gonna go for it. I'm really just a slightly paranoid dude when it comes to police. Any other further information and opinions is still very appreciated! __________________ Oh crap.

05-17-2010, 08:28 AM	#14
JohnE1000 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 393 Trading: (39)	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. Decent deal. Not much can go wrong.

05-17-2010, 09:20 PM	#15
Stinky Join CigarRights.org NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Stinky Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 229 Trading: (1)	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. 12 cigars cover the bottom of the humidor. That's one layer. Looks like you could add 3 more layers to fill it. Multiply 4 layers times 12 cigars = 48 cigars. Probably rated as a 50-count box. As for the Cuban Punch cigars being real. . . need better photo and taste test! But, I'd bet against it because of the variable wrapper colors and the round (marble) head. (Cuban style is 'flat-head') As for the Police sting. . . forget-about-it! Offer $40.00 cash! And, make sure the cigars are not dried out! __________________ Promoting the Enjoyment of Fine Cigars!

05-18-2010, 12:14 AM	#16
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. I don't think the 5-o would waste their time with that. THey aren't dumb. That would be a small time thing when they could have bigger if they really cared...which they don't. I say do it! Besides, it doesn't mention anything about legality status in the ad so it couldn't be used as a sting anyway __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

05-18-2010, 12:31 AM	#17
Azaelius The Right Hand of Doom. Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Ian Location: Lakeside Posts: 202 Trading: (1)	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. lol you guys are awesome. I tried contacting the seller repeatedly, but to no avail. So, I'm done with it. Someone else in the CA area wants to try, go ahead. Tell me if you have any luck... __________________ Oh crap.

05-18-2010, 09:24 AM	#20
DocLogic77 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Shawn Location: Deliverance Country Posts: 504 Trading: (1)	Re: Suspicious For Sale Ad... for an odd reason. Do local police do cuban cigar stings? lol. Yes, you are being a bit paranoid. I know a few police officers who enjoy a good cuban cigar and have never heard of anything like that. And it's hard to say about the cigars but I didn't see anything that looked off. __________________ Talent wins games...heart wins championships. Go Steelers!