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Post by peteguy on Mar 2, 2018 16:28:25 GMT -5
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Post by Wolfman on Mar 2, 2018 22:52:17 GMT -5
Thank you. I'm pre-ordered.
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Post by cappadoc on Mar 2, 2018 22:53:36 GMT -5
Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2018 23:42:15 GMT -5
Thanks. I thought they were a casualty. Steep price hike, though - $18 per 2oz tin is stretching it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2018 1:12:01 GMT -5
....which didn't stop from snagging three tins each of OBB, In-Between, and Cognac which I've never tried....  I skipped Exotique because I already have a few. |
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Post by zambini on Mar 3, 2018 1:37:17 GMT -5
Thanks. I thought they were a casualty. Steep price hike, though - $18 per 2oz tin is stretching it. How much was it last time? |
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Post by cappadoc on Mar 3, 2018 8:36:54 GMT -5
I remember $12 last time I bought Our Best Blend 2 or 3 years ago.
I bought a total of 10 tins.
I have to think this might be a last chance.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2018 12:31:13 GMT -5
I found one of my old receipts from 2015. The price per tin back then was $13.50.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2018 13:03:47 GMT -5
I found one of my old receipts from 2015. The price per tin back then was $13.50. That's what I remembered. So almost $5 increase.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2018 13:14:10 GMT -5
I was surprised to see that there was no order limit. I guess the price is intended to ensure people don't go too crazy.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2018 13:41:40 GMT -5
I was surprised to see that there was no order limit. I guess the price is intended to ensure people don't go too crazy. well that' lookin' at the glass half full.  $5.00 increase seems steep to me. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2018 13:57:42 GMT -5
I was surprised to see that there was no order limit. I guess the price is intended to ensure people don't go too crazy. well that' lookin' at the glass half full. $5.00 increase seems steep to me. It really is, and $18 is more than I've ever spent on a 2oz tin. Still, better than $40-50 on ebay, and at the rate I smoke I won't have to buy them again. |
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Post by zambini on Mar 3, 2018 14:21:45 GMT -5
well that' lookin' at the glass half full. $5.00 increase seems steep to me. It really is, and $18 is more than I've ever spent on a 2oz tin. Still, better than $40-50 on ebay, and at the rate I smoke I won't have to buy them again. Do ya'll think they would have sold on pre-order at USD 25 or USD 30? |
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Post by peteguy on Mar 3, 2018 14:29:10 GMT -5
Probably zambini. This tobacco "flipping" racket is out of control. I am also going to take a guess and say that 3/4 of the pre-orders will be refunded. I bet they are swimming in money right now and it isn't like Esoterica blends have ever flooded the market.
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Post by zambini on Mar 3, 2018 14:39:10 GMT -5
peteguy -sigh- I may have to find someone coming over from the US in May to do me a favor. The manufacturer's distribution set-up is killing me.
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Post by That Falls Guy on Mar 3, 2018 17:24:59 GMT -5
IMHO, they can shove them where the sun don't shine! Such a shame!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2018 17:33:32 GMT -5
IMHO, they can shove them where the sun don't shine! Such a shame! I am afraid I would like it too much and not be able to have it regularly. Feel the same on Penzance, which I have never tried. Scarlet Pimpernel said, "Nothing is so bad as something that is not so bad." I say, "Nothing is that good when people cry how good it is." |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Mar 3, 2018 18:20:20 GMT -5
Well said, David!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2018 0:41:48 GMT -5
On the bright side, if I don't care for any of these blends I can flog 3 or 4 'em on ebay and pay for the whole lot. I'm pretty sure I'll like Cognac because Pembroke is one of my favorites and this is supposed to be like a heavier version. Pipestud thinks In-Between is Penzance in ribbon cut, so I'm sure I'll like that. And OBB is compared to Exotique and Margate, so.... well, I'm pretty sure I'm going to like them all and have just re-justified spending all that damn money! But probably never again (unless Krumble Kake ever re-appears). peteguy I bet you're right about refunds. They still show available for preorder and I'd be surprised if they really are getting enough stock to fill demand. zambini, yeah, I'd also bet they'd sell out at $25-30. I would not have bought any for that, though. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Mar 4, 2018 2:59:08 GMT -5
...where's the damn Krumble Kake?
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Post by That Falls Guy on Mar 4, 2018 7:21:33 GMT -5
Krumble Kake shows Out of Stock!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2018 11:25:34 GMT -5
I've heard - rumors and talk - there's a chance that Krumble Kake will reappear this year. I'm not holding my breath, though.
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Post by mwps70 on Mar 4, 2018 11:33:23 GMT -5
I ordered 2 each of three different blends. We will see if it really pans out. I have never tried any of these blends so worth a shot I guess.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2018 14:32:45 GMT -5
Krumble Kake shows Out of Stock! It wasn't offered for pre-order, just OBB, Exotique, In-Between, and Cognac. |
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Post by cigrmaster on Mar 4, 2018 15:27:26 GMT -5
You would think that a tobacconist would give his loyal walk in customers first shot at this stuff. From all the talk on different boards, he will have no trouble selling it all, so why the pre order? Maybe he needs the money from the pre orders to pay for it when it comes in?
I don't know the tobacco business but some businesses use a 10% net 30 if paid within 30 days and then 60 and 90 days after? Maybe he needs the pre orders to be able to pay within 30 so he can get his extra 10% off the price. Maybe he is holding the Krumble Kake for his walk ins? I do enjoy speculating on how certain businesses work.
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Post by herbinedave on Mar 4, 2018 15:42:53 GMT -5
Premal no longer has a storefront. If KrumbleKake was ever made again it would surpass much of what is going on with the secondary market at the moment. Stuff is near mythical.
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Post by cigrmaster on Mar 4, 2018 18:32:16 GMT -5
Dave, How long ago did they close the shop? I have noticed their inventory of artisan pipes is pretty non existent. Are they going out of business?
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Post by herbinedave on Mar 4, 2018 19:33:23 GMT -5
Dave, How long ago did they close the shop? I have noticed their inventory of artisan pipes is pretty non existent. Are they going out of business? He is a pipe maker and takes on many apprentices. I believe, but could be wrong, that he does his estate pipes and whatever retail tobacco business out of old shop. Just doesn't have a turnkey business. He also goes to all the shows. At the KC show last September he had tons of Premal Cheda and Buckeye pipes. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Mar 4, 2018 20:26:55 GMT -5
My poor wallet can't seem to catch it's breath...
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Post by PhantomWolf on Mar 4, 2018 21:20:14 GMT -5
Sometimes this hobby can be rage-inducing. Had 3 cans of each and by the time I made it through Pay-Pal, the Best Blend had sold out. Whoever you are- Choke On It! haha
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$5.00 increase seems steep to me.
