sablebrush52
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Post by sablebrush52 on Feb 19, 2018 10:33:37 GMT -5
Yeah, I noticed the sudden increase of people selling off their Esoterica holdings on forums for a modest profit, rather than gouging on eBay. No issue with either activity since no one is forced to pay those prices. I've never had to buy the stuff at more than retail as I've found a few reliable B&M's with no Internet presence who are happy to sell to me. I'm stocked with all I'm going to need, so the only time I order is for someone else. And before anyone asks for those sources, don't. All of them have asked me not to give out their numbers as they're not interested in cherry pickers. I buy a variety of blends from them, not just Esoterica, so they're happy to have me as a customer. Selling Esoterica on eBay is a risky business - first, I'm pretty sure it's against eBay's policies (oft ignored) to sell tobacco products, and second, scammers abound. When scammed, it's been my experience that eBay almost always sides with the buyer in disputes. Unfortunately, this leaves the seller out in the cold. I think people are selling Esoterica on the forums (to trusted or known buyers) at a marginal profit to reduce exposure to eBay scammers. You are right on all counts. But there is a catch. eBay operates 32 marketplaces worldwide and selling tobacco is not illegal in all of those marketplaces. So Paypal and eBay will honor sellers in disputes where the listing is allowed by eBay. Otherwise you are SOL if a buyer claims foul and rips you off. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2018 16:07:26 GMT -5
My B&M doesn't gouge on Esoterica prices. I was able to buy 1/2 lb bags of Penzance for $37.95 the last two times they had it. I share mine with a few friends, and get about a year out of 8ozs. Ditto, but then again, we shop at the same place.  If you're lucky enough to have one, support your local B&M! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2018 16:21:42 GMT -5
... Penzance, Pembroke, and Margate on the other hand....  Yes, yes, and yes; and I don't care what the hype is, these are just great (and yes, premium) blends. That said, I'll never pay scalper prices for them, but I won't knock others that do either. The Esoterica blend that I think is overly praised is Stonehaven. I like it, but there are C&D burley blends that I prefer and that are always readily available to boot. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2018 16:32:55 GMT -5
I do as I please:  Very nice stash. |
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