Tobacco laws?

If their reffering to the 'Deeming Laws'. In short, the FDA back in 2009 (I think) approved regulations stating that blends produced after Feb 14th 2014 requiered testing and approval by the FDA. The assumption by the FDA is that consumers need to know exactly what's in the blends. Tobacco companies have estimated costs of up to 100k per blend (highest estimate I've read) to go through the approval process and consequently suggested that rather than seek approval, they'd stop producing these blends. These regulations were meant to take effect in February 2018 but the FDA has apparently pushed enforcement of the regulations until 2021 (what I read, maybe someone knows more) even if they haven't withdrawn them. Many distributors are weary of holding blends that they may not be able to sell prior to the new regulations coming into effect (theoretically that could be tomorrow as they are still in place even if enforcement was placed on hold).

The Tinderbox is actually in Memphis, Tenn. not in Arkansas. I live very close to the state line but my closest store in the state is in Little Rock and it is about 3 hours away from me.

Only time will tell. I personally am not going to assume anything. I am going to keep trying blends and the ones that really trip my trigger I am going to put on the cellar list and when I have funds I will buy what I can. There is nothing worse than knowing that a certain blend or certain blender will no longer be available so you go spend some money and then end up hating it. Try all the blends you can and again, if you really like a certain blend then start stocking. This way you won't lose out if your favorite blend goes away. McClelland made it clear that the new methods of picking crops reduced the quality of their leafs especially red Virginia. We, none of us, honestly know what is going to happen with the FDA because 3 years is a long way away and things could change for the better. Doubtful but you never know.

However, if the OP is interested in C&D stuff, Smokingpipes.com has plenty in stock, so Tinderbox is not the benchmark.

I suppose the best is all we can hope for.

Word on the street indicates that SmokingPipes may have another follow-up shipment arriving soon that the OP may be interested in keeping tabs on.  SP has cleared their McC page and only has listed a few that includes Balkan Blue, some FM stuff, etc.  So, an email alert may be in order for your "wish list."  Just saying!

I don't follow facebook but I can imagine that a lot of people just find "laws" explanation enough whether it's the whole story or not. I mean, whilst Dunhill pipe tobacco is a big seller in the pipe world it's worth very little in in comparison to the lifeystle brand or even Dunhill cigarettes. It's not far-fetched that the owner wants to focus the Dunhill name on selling shoes, cologne, and hats that he sees as a better profit centre. It's equally not far-fetched to think that a couple wants to retire after 40 years of labour intensive work and mentally exhausting quality control. In my opinion the big issue facing the industry isn't so much the FDA regulations but the end of government subsidies for tobacco farmers in the US and host of other countries.