Old Bolivar coronas

[cigarmo]

Anyone seen bolivars boxed and wrapped like this I think they are old but not sure?

[JoeyGunz]

Got the barcode or box stamp? Is the box wrapped in tissue paper?

[cigarmo]

I have not got them yet, yes the box is wrapped in tissue paper

[searsa1]

I can't remember the boxes having a side seal on them. What does the heat stamp on the bottom say? If it has a Cubatobacco logo on it that would put it form '86 to '94. If it says "MADE IN HAVANA-CUBA" in English that would put it before 1960.

[Stevieboy]

I've seen tissue a few times but I thought it was vendors who repackaged them?! I had a box of RASCC from the late 50s and there was a UK vendor's sticker UNDER the tissue so I assumed it was a vendor thing..... But what do I know lol

Regardless, they look pretty old. Can you get a pic of the bottom?

[cigarmo]

I don't have the boxes in my possession yet, I have a couple more pics but not of the bottom. More a detective game at the moment.
i have found the following info but could be totally wrong.
bolivar corona discontinued in 2006
the green sticker was used till 1999

[cigarmo]

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More pics got a box of RyJ coronas too

[searsa1]

There is no Habanos seal in the top corner. They started using that about 1994. That type of warranty seal started in about '62. At worst it is pre '94. I can't find any images of a Bolivar box with an extra side seal.

[Stevieboy]

I like you're saying 'yet' Mo.... Very exciting stuff!!

[cigarmo]

All being well should have them by Friday !!!!!

[smokin_e2011]

The recent Bolivar Libertadores, have the side seal, quite cool looking too...

[cigarmo]

Well I didn't win these was too much of a gamble at the price for unknown condition cigars. On the upside I am putting an online order in for some cigars!!

[JoeyGunz]

How much did they go for if you don't mind me asking?

[cigarmo]

How much did they go for if you don't mind me asking?

?420 +20% +3% not sure how they add the commission. I would have paid more if they gave some indication of the condition.

[Wid3y]

Here's a little comparison. Boli corona from 98, code FPG NISU.