I doubt seriously they were fake. Doesn't matter, that sites has psycho prices and flat out lies about the retail prices.

From their site:

Punch Rothschild Cigars - 4"x50,
Box of 50
Retail Price $235.00
Your Price $162.99

Has anyone ever seen these retail for over $150 a box?! There are plenty of better places to buy your cigars. Stay away from these guys!!!