Did you know that a large percentage of retailers on the internet are selling fake Cuban cigars? You just might even be a victim, especially if you've never tried a real Cuban.

I mean how can you tell the difference if you never had the real thing right?

You have to be very careful when dealing with these 'snake oil' sales websites on the internet promising you dirt cheap Cuban cigars that are up to 75% less than other legitimate online retailers!

They will ship you Dominican cigars disguised as Cubans and if this is your first time, you'll probably be really happy. It's actually pretty easy to do. You simply replace the 'cigar bands' (logos around the cigars) with the ones of your choice. However, if you ever smoke that 'Fake Cuban cigar' in front of a real Cuban cigar smoker, you just might end up loosing their company. Not to mention the embarrassment that will follow.

When it comes to websites selling Cuban cigars, always remember the following saying "If it is too good to be true, than it probably is!". What I mean is just because the website looks good, doesn't mean its legit.

Deception could be hiding behind the good looks!

Fancy graphics are designed to steer your attention away from using common sense on the internet. If you notice, almost all the Cuban cigar web sites that promise phenomenal deals don't even have a phone number!

How would you know if it is a real 'experienced' organization or some shyster in his basement passing on fake cigars for Cubans? So for starters, confirm that the organization you are dealing with has a physical address and at least a telephone number. Lack of contact information on a website selling Cuban cigars screams 'Fraud'.

This brings me to my second point and that is make sure the Cuban cigar online retailer you are dealing with is authorized by Habanos SA. Habanos SA is the governing company that oversees all Cuban tobacco production and distribution. So if the website isn't authorized by Habanos SA, chances are, they are selling counterfeit Cubans.

To sell Cuban cigars anywhere in the world, you must go through Habanos SA. Habanos SA is actually controlled by the Cuban government and they take their Cuban cigars very seriously. After all, Cubans are considered the finest cigars in the world.

Finally, the last step would be to make sure your online retailer of Cuban cigars actually knows how to get the product to you. Make sure the company has at least 7 years experience with international shipping. Cuban cigars when shipped must be packaged properly and are very sensitive to surrounding temperature.

So next time when you decide to purchase Cuban cigars, make sure you run that online Cuban cigar retailer through the three points I just mentioned above.

In summary:

1. The website must display clear contact information that includes a physical address and a telephone number.

2. The website (Company) is an authorized by Habanos SA.

3. They are well experienced in packaging and shipping Cuban cigars.

Follow the three pointers I just mentioned and you will not only have your Cuban cigars but a trusted Cuban cigar distributor that you can rely on for years to come.