Long time collector. I used to buy from TopCubans in Switzerland. Free Trade Zone so prices were quite fair and quality was good. Then the credit card companies started cracking down trying to prevent the sale of those special cigars. I also purchased from Gerards in Switzerland but his prices have gone crazy high but quality was best I ever got from Switzerland.
A very good friend introduced me to Ravi from COH (Cigars of Habanos) about 8 years ago and I gave them a try. Great service and great prices and quality was pretty good. He wasnt always able to get me my preferred smoke the H Upmann Sir Winston, but Ravi had most of the mainstream smokes.
I can highly recommend Ravi as I never received any counterfeit cigars. He doesnt have many "aged" smokes, but if you can age them yourself, he cant be beat. Plus, Ravi guarantees you will receive your smokes. If they are confiscated, he will replace the shipment. No risk...great service.
I did try buying from another Hong Kong seller once, but my first box was half authentic and half crap.
I also have purchased from PuroExpress. Great seller and fair prices. Inventory can be limited depending on your preferences.
Here is a website for those looking for online sellers of Fidel's finest. There are alot of sellers listed, so read the reviews carefully. It all depends on what country you live in, and what type of cigar you like. For those in the USA, look through this list carefully and you will find what you are looking for.
http://www.cigargroup.com/weblist/ret.htm
If anyone has questions on any of the "international" sellers, send me a PM and I would happily share my experience. Some of the Sellers listed on the website link are excellent, and some are to be avoided at all costs....do your research and read the customer reviews but pay attention to shills and trolls reviews....
Keep them lit and enjoy!!