Does anyone know this stick?

mmccartneydc

Hey guys, my dad is in Vietnam and I told him to keep an eye out for any smokes. He sends me these pics and says they are going for $7 ea. What do ya think, should I get him to send some over? Is there any way to tell if they are fakes?

Lee.mcglynn

Easiest way in my book is to look at the construction of the stick,dissect it if you have enough then smoke one. Depending on where he's buying from some people will give you a real one first then the rest fakes so look for consistency

Mephisto

It's impossible to tell from the tube whether it's fake (sometimes fakes are in real tubes), but $7 sounds about right for a Romeo #3. For what it's worth, the 3s are a good smoke. It might be worth taking a chance on a few. Do you know where he can get them--I mean if its a reputable tobacconist there shouldn't be anything to worry about, but if its just a shop on the beach or some kids, might be better to avoid it.

j0z3r

I'd tend to think that's the real deal, the tube looks right to me. Here's a picture to compare it to, not my picture, but from a trusted source or CC info.



That said...I'm not super impressed with RyJ, and by all accounts they haven't really been "on" for several years (with the exception of a few vitolas)...so I wouldn't recommend buying more than a few for that reason and because they can be had for about $2 a stick less.

Ken Light

j0z3r:

I'd tend to think that's the real deal, the tube looks right to me. Here's a picture to compare it to, not my picture, but from a trusted source or CC info.



That said...I'm not super impressed with RyJ, and by all accounts they haven't really been "on" for several years (with the exception of a few vitolas)...so I wouldn't recommend buying more than a few for that reason and because they can be had for about $2 a stick less.

I don't know, maybe it's picture quality, but the red on on OP's picture looks much darker than the red on this one.

scarlin

Now do they come with a band? That is usually a make or break since most have finer details than tubes

Direwolf

looks like a vibrator to me.

The Sniper

Direwolf:

looks like a vibrator to me.

Lets hope it doesnt smoke like one! LOL

j0z3r

Hey Doc, I've got a RyJ Romeo #2 Tubo with your name on it if you'd like to try before you buy. Let me know. If memory serves it's from a mid '09 box.

catfishbluezz

j0z3r:

Hey Doc, I've got a RyJ Romeo #2 Tubo with your name on it if you'd like to try before you buy. Let me know. If memory serves it's from a mid '09 box.

You should see of the bar code matches, you would think they would

mmccartneydc

j0z3r:

Hey Doc, I've got a RyJ Romeo #2 Tubo with your name on it if you'd like to try before you buy. Let me know. If memory serves it's from a mid '09 box.

That would be amazing sir! Thank you very much! I'd be happy to trade you though!

mmccartneydc

Mephisto:

It's impossible to tell from the tube whether it's fake (sometimes fakes are in real tubes), but $7 sounds about right for a Romeo #3. For what it's worth, the 3s are a good smoke. It might be worth taking a chance on a few. Do you know where he can get them--I mean if its a reputable tobacconist there shouldn't be anything to worry about, but if its just a shop on the beach or some kids, might be better to avoid it.

To my understanding, this little shop is the only place to get cigars of any kind in the town that he lives in called Bao Loc. Also, he said that from what he understood, it is not always the same brand. The guy goes in to Saigon once a month or so and gets them there.

mmccartneydc

The Sniper:

Direwolf:

looks like a vibrator to me.

Lets hope it doesnt smoke like one! LOL

might chip a tooth!!!

j0z3r

mmccartneydc:

j0z3r:

Hey Doc, I've got a RyJ Romeo #2 Tubo with your name on it if you'd like to try before you buy. Let me know. If memory serves it's from a mid '09 box.

That would be amazing sir! Thank you very much! I'd be happy to trade you though!

Shoot me a pm with your info. I'm fine with a trade and I'll let you surprise me, just don't go crazy...these are nowhere near high end.

mmccartneydc

j0z3r:

mmccartneydc:

j0z3r:

Hey Doc, I've got a RyJ Romeo #2 Tubo with your name on it if you'd like to try before you buy. Let me know. If memory serves it's from a mid '09 box.

That would be amazing sir! Thank you very much! I'd be happy to trade you though!

Shoot me a pm with your info. I'm fine with a trade and I'll let you surprise me, just don't go crazy...these are nowhere near high end.

PM sent!

rwheelwright

You know, it is ironic that this cigar was posted. Just today I say my DPM (Deputy Project Manager and he gave me one of these. He was just in Canada for work this week and got some of these. How strange.A

beatnic

Here is a pic of the one I tasted last night. They had 4 vitolas, cool red and white boxes, but I didn't see any tubos.

j0z3r

You didn't see the tubos because the picture posted is of a Cuban RyJ...naturally you wouldn't have found those at your b&m.

beatnic

LMAO. Man, I missed that one.

j0z3r

How is the Romeo? I tried one of the newer blends from RyJ, Havoc I think it's called?, and wasn't sure what to think about it. Interesting flavor going in, but something about it seemed odd to me.

beatnic

It wasn't bad. I'm no expert. I posted a few words in ratings section

jliu

j0z3r:

How is the Romeo? I tried one of the newer blends from RyJ, Havoc I think it's called?, and wasn't sure what to think about it. Interesting flavor going in, but something about it seemed odd to me.

joe joe. want to try some? I have some left

j0z3r

jliu:

j0z3r:

How is the Romeo? I tried one of the newer blends from RyJ, Havoc I think it's called?, and wasn't sure what to think about it. Interesting flavor going in, but something about it seemed odd to me.

joe joe. want to try some? I have some left

Thanks for the offer, but RyJ really isn't my cup of tea, and I'd hate for you to send something I probably won't enjoy. I'm always curious when these big brands get a new blend if they decided to break the mold and do something different, or continue on with the same old style...I'm usually disappointed in that regard.

jliu

j0z3r:

jliu:

j0z3r:

How is the Romeo? I tried one of the newer blends from RyJ, Havoc I think it's called?, and wasn't sure what to think about it. Interesting flavor going in, but something about it seemed odd to me.

joe joe. want to try some? I have some left

Thanks for the offer, but RyJ really isn't my cup of tea, and I'd hate for you to send something I probably won't enjoy. I'm always curious when these big brands get a new blend if they decided to break the mold and do something different, or continue on with the same old style...I'm usually disappointed in that regard.

You just... You just... Denied me... Denied me?... Denied me!?

Direwolf

I had Romeo and it wasn't too bad at all.

j0z3r

jliu:

j0z3r:

jliu:

j0z3r:

How is the Romeo? I tried one of the newer blends from RyJ, Havoc I think it's called?, and wasn't sure what to think about it. Interesting flavor going in, but something about it seemed odd to me.

joe joe. want to try some? I have some left

Thanks for the offer, but RyJ really isn't my cup of tea, and I'd hate for you to send something I probably won't enjoy. I'm always curious when these big brands get a new blend if they decided to break the mold and do something different, or continue on with the same old style...I'm usually disappointed in that regard.

You just... You just... Denied me... Denied me?... Denied me!?

taythegibs

Bazinga! Lol

ive been interested in these, but since im not too big of a fan of the R&J's ive had i think ill wait for more consumer feedback...

Lasabar

I have some Tubos No. 2 Romeos as well. My thought would be that they are real for these aren't the most expensive smokes, and the tubo would be an extra cost in counterfeiting, but that's just me thinking out loud and I know that they make fakes for everything!

j0z3r

Lasabar:

I have some Tubos No. 2 Romeos as well. My thought would be that they are real for these aren't the most expensive smokes, and the tubo would be an extra cost in counterfeiting, but that's just me thinking out loud and I know that they make fakes for everything!

The reasoning is pretty solid, there's not much point in counterfeiting a $5 cigar. That's why you most often see Cohiba fakes, they're pricey and always in demand...two criteria RyJ Romeo #1,2,3 tubos don't meet.

jliu

j0z3r:

jliu:

j0z3r:

jliu:

j0z3r:

How is the Romeo? I tried one of the newer blends from RyJ, Havoc I think it's called?, and wasn't sure what to think about it. Interesting flavor going in, but something about it seemed odd to me.

joe joe. want to try some? I have some left

Thanks for the offer, but RyJ really isn't my cup of tea, and I'd hate for you to send something I probably won't enjoy. I'm always curious when these big brands get a new blend if they decided to break the mold and do something different, or continue on with the same old style...I'm usually disappointed in that regard.

You just... You just... Denied me... Denied me?... Denied me!?

ouchie wowchie. Someday Joe. You will not deny me. Someday. I look forward to that day (***)

pelirrojo

Funny you should ask. Some friends of my rolled through town last night and gave me this.



I believe they had been in the general proximity of Canada and someone gave it to them. I opened the tube and the cigar looks legit. However, it had been riding around in thier car for a while, so hopefully a little time(read a lot of time) in the humidor will do it some good.