Or just want to make sure you don't in the future? You might try these two resources to find out how to better spot counterfeit cigars next time you are offered up a deal that is too good to be true!

The Stogy Guys have a great article in this May 11, 2006 blog posting. They dissect not only a Cuban Cohiba counterfeit but also provide some other valuable tips.

Cigar Aficionado meanwhile has a Counterfeit Gallery set up where you can see for yourself examples of the real deal and examples of good, ok and awful attempts at counterfeiting cigars from around the world. They show examples for Cohiba (Cuban and Dominican), Davidoff, Fuente Fuente OpusX, Cuban H. Upmann's, La Gloria Cubana's, Partagas and many more!

Bottom line, if you aren't buying from a reputable dealer (like Tobacco Barn) you could be buying much less than you expect for that "great deal" they are offering!