Cuban cigars are very coveted. The demand outweighs the supply and this causes fake Cuban cigars to find their way onto the market. Many times a retailer does not even realize they are selling fake Cuban cigars. In addition, lately a number of cigar fans have been fooled by lure of the discount cigars found on the internet. This is why it is extremely important for a person to understand how to tell a real Cuban cigar from a fake. There are certain trademarks that are always present in genuine Cuban cigars. The cigars in a box should all be of a similar color, if they vary in color they should be placed in order from darker to lighter, the cigars should all be of the same size, they should be finely made, the cigar wrapper should not have large veins, the rings should have solid color and be well printed, the end of the cigars should be cut evenly and cleanly and the cap should be folded precisely. With these precious nuggets of knowledge you should be able to recognize a good Cuban cigar if you were in Miami, New York, Cuba or the moon. So now go out there lean back, light up and enjoy your new life as a Cuban Cigar connoisseur.