BeardedPipeSr
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Posts: 55
First Name: Micheal
Favorite Pipe: 60s Era SC Pipes Bent Billiard, Peterson rusticated Bulldog
Favorite Tobacco: Amphora OB, Cult Blood Red Moon, and of course Frog’s Cellar
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Post by BeardedPipeSr on Jul 4, 2018 0:30:32 GMT -5
I went back to Mack’s shop today. This would be the same place I took Jr. for his killer haul of Frog Morton. Mack wants his shelf space back! I went in and there were still 3 100 gram tins of Rattray’s Red Raparee, Hal O’ the Wind, and Marlin Flake, 2 oz tin of C&D Junkyard Dog, 2 oz Drew Estate Grand Central, and finally a 1.75 of Dunhill Flake Virginia. Now Mac’s retail point was a little higher than an online store, but he gave it to me 50% off and I still got em cheaper than I could have anywhere else. $52 for all of it.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 4, 2018 1:00:45 GMT -5
Thats an amazing price for all of that great tobacco.
I know that my local tobacco shop (I won't say who) is a TINY bit overpriced but I just like helping the local dude out. He's sincerely a nice person and has always been there for me for all of my tobacco needs.
His pipes are actually very competitively priced though.... He's got a lot of great meerschaums at very good prices. May need to buy myself a Christmas present (or two..)
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 4, 2018 1:21:25 GMT -5
Thanks soothe superb score. Looks like you're taking to this hobby well now.
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BeardedPipeSr
New Member
Posts: 55
First Name: Micheal
Favorite Pipe: 60s Era SC Pipes Bent Billiard, Peterson rusticated Bulldog
Favorite Tobacco: Amphora OB, Cult Blood Red Moon, and of course Frog’s Cellar
Location:
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Post by BeardedPipeSr on Jul 4, 2018 1:35:38 GMT -5
Thats an amazing price for all of that great tobacco. I know that my local tobacco shop (I won't say who) is a TINY bit overpriced but I just like helping the local dude out. He's sincerely a nice person and has always been there for me for all of my tobacco needs. His pipes are actually very competitively priced though.... He's got a lot of great meerschaums at very good prices. May need to buy myself a Christmas present (or two..) My guy says he can’t make money on pipes anymore. He just wants to get rid of the few things he had. Oh by the way each tin is 5 to 7 years old already. |
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BeardedPipeSr
New Member
Posts: 55
First Name: Micheal
Favorite Pipe: 60s Era SC Pipes Bent Billiard, Peterson rusticated Bulldog
Favorite Tobacco: Amphora OB, Cult Blood Red Moon, and of course Frog’s Cellar
Location:
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Post by BeardedPipeSr on Jul 4, 2018 1:41:08 GMT -5
Thanks soothe superb score. Looks like you're taking to this hobby well now. Any suggestions as to what I should open immediately? |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 4, 2018 1:56:11 GMT -5
ALL OF THEM!
Seriously, I don't know. We get none of those brands over in the UK except for the Dunhill, and that blend is one I've never tried, so I'm not the one to recommend. But you can't go wrong whichever you choose. I'd just pick one and see where the wind takes you.
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Post by haebar on Jul 4, 2018 3:13:16 GMT -5
$52! Man, what a deal!
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BeardedPipeSr
New Member
Posts: 55
First Name: Micheal
Favorite Pipe: 60s Era SC Pipes Bent Billiard, Peterson rusticated Bulldog
Favorite Tobacco: Amphora OB, Cult Blood Red Moon, and of course Frog’s Cellar
Location:
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Post by BeardedPipeSr on Jul 4, 2018 3:20:10 GMT -5
Well, actually it was $56 I looked at my receipt again. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 4, 2018 7:52:36 GMT -5
Well, actually it was $56 I looked at my receipt again. In that case you were robbed!  |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 4, 2018 8:13:28 GMT -5
Looks like you got a great score. If you don't think 1 or more many not be what you want, you can always trade them for something you do want. Good price too!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 8:19:22 GMT -5
I went back to Mack’s shop today. This would be the same place I took Jr. for his killer haul of Frog Morton. Mack wants his shelf space back! I went in and there were still 3 100 gram tins of Rattray’s Red Raparee, Hal O’ the Wind, and Marlin Flake, 2 oz tin of C&D Junkyard Dog, 2 oz Drew Estate Grand Central, and finally a 1.75 of Dunhill Flake Virginia. Now Mac’s retail point was a little higher than an online store, but he gave it to me 50% off and I still got em cheaper than I could have anywhere else. $52 for all of it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 8:51:43 GMT -5
Sorry, I forgot too mention: personally when I smoke ANY of the Drew Estate blends I open the tin and let it breathe. Repeat every 2 or 3 days...a much more complex enjoyable smoke after 3 weeks.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jul 4, 2018 18:09:36 GMT -5
I went back to Mack’s shop today. This would be the same place I took Jr. for his killer haul of Frog Morton. Mack wants his shelf space back! I went in and there were still 3 100 gram tins of Rattray’s Red Raparee, Hal O’ the Wind, and Marlin Flake, 2 oz tin of C&D Junkyard Dog, 2 oz Drew Estate Grand Central, and finally a 1.75 of Dunhill Flake Virginia. Now Mac’s retail point was a little higher than an online store, but he gave it to me 50% off and I still got em cheaper than I could have anywhere else. $52 for all of it. I don't have this kind of luck, I must have FNG stamped on my forehead |
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Post by trailboss on Jul 4, 2018 18:14:10 GMT -5
I think that by any measure, you did very well!
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 4, 2018 18:28:25 GMT -5
Sorry, I forgot too mention: personally when I smoke ANY of the Drew Estate blends I open the tin and let it breathe. Repeat every 2 or 3 days...a much more complex enjoyable smoke after 3 weeks. I've been noticing that the tinned Dunhill big 3 blends are shipping in more moist than they used to. I don't know if this is because Lane is adding propylene glycol or what the deal is. I let them air out for a bit. |
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BeardedPipeSr
New Member
Posts: 55
First Name: Micheal
Favorite Pipe: 60s Era SC Pipes Bent Billiard, Peterson rusticated Bulldog
Favorite Tobacco: Amphora OB, Cult Blood Red Moon, and of course Frog’s Cellar
Location:
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Post by BeardedPipeSr on Jul 5, 2018 18:49:44 GMT -5
I went back to Mack’s shop today. This would be the same place I took Jr. for his killer haul of Frog Morton. Mack wants his shelf space back! I went in and there were still 3 100 gram tins of Rattray’s Red Raparee, Hal O’ the Wind, and Marlin Flake, 2 oz tin of C&D Junkyard Dog, 2 oz Drew Estate Grand Central, and finally a 1.75 of Dunhill Flake Virginia. Now Mac’s retail point was a little higher than an online store, but he gave it to me 50% off and I still got em cheaper than I could have anywhere else. $52 for all of it. I’ve been enjoying the Red Rapparee. That is a fine blend. We’ll balanced I can see myself always keeping some around. |
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BeardedPipeSr
New Member
Posts: 55
First Name: Micheal
Favorite Pipe: 60s Era SC Pipes Bent Billiard, Peterson rusticated Bulldog
Favorite Tobacco: Amphora OB, Cult Blood Red Moon, and of course Frog’s Cellar
Location:
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Post by BeardedPipeSr on Jul 5, 2018 18:52:07 GMT -5
Sorry, I forgot too mention: personally when I smoke ANY of the Drew Estate blends I open the tin and let it breathe. Repeat every 2 or 3 days...a much more complex enjoyable smoke after 3 weeks. I had wondered it’s very damp and has a sharp bite to it. It smells like heaven almost like a butterscotch or caramel. Thank you for the advice. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2018 19:06:14 GMT -5
Sorry, I forgot too mention: personally when I smoke ANY of the Drew Estate blends I open the tin and let it breathe. Repeat every 2 or 3 days...a much more complex enjoyable smoke after 3 weeks. I had wondered it’s very damp and has a sharp bite to it. It smells like heaven almost like a butterscotch or caramel. Thank you for the advice. You’ll really enjoy this blend in roughly 3 weeks. Just burp the tin every other day if possible. ENJOY👍 |
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BeardedPipeSr
New Member
Posts: 55
First Name: Micheal
Favorite Pipe: 60s Era SC Pipes Bent Billiard, Peterson rusticated Bulldog
Favorite Tobacco: Amphora OB, Cult Blood Red Moon, and of course Frog’s Cellar
Location:
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Post by BeardedPipeSr on Jul 5, 2018 19:06:35 GMT -5
I went back to Mack’s shop today. This would be the same place I took Jr. for his killer haul of Frog Morton. Mack wants his shelf space back! I went in and there were still 3 100 gram tins of Rattray’s Red Raparee, Hal O’ the Wind, and Marlin Flake, 2 oz tin of C&D Junkyard Dog, 2 oz Drew Estate Grand Central, and finally a 1.75 of Dunhill Flake Virginia. Now Mac’s retail point was a little higher than an online store, but he gave it to me 50% off and I still got em cheaper than I could have anywhere else. $52 for all of it. I don't have this kind of luck, I must have FNG stamped on my forehead I just got lucky I have the same stamp. |
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 5, 2018 20:23:48 GMT -5
THAT’s a WOW if I ever saw one!!! I’d try any one of the 3 Rattray’s blends first. I’m a BIG fan of Rattray’s tobacco’s 👌👍👌👍. Enjoy, especially with aged tobacco’s @ that price.....HIGHWAY ROBBERY....lol I’ve been enjoying the Red Rapparee. That is a fine blend. We’ll balanced I can see myself always keeping some around. Having smoked Rattrays blends back in the early '70s when they were still blended by them in Scotland I have to say that today's versions are nowhere near the flavor or smoking qualities that they had back then. They are still good tobaccos just not what they were. JMHO !  |
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BeardedPipeSr
New Member
Posts: 55
First Name: Micheal
Favorite Pipe: 60s Era SC Pipes Bent Billiard, Peterson rusticated Bulldog
Favorite Tobacco: Amphora OB, Cult Blood Red Moon, and of course Frog’s Cellar
Location:
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Post by BeardedPipeSr on Jul 6, 2018 11:39:31 GMT -5
I’ve been enjoying the Red Rapparee. That is a fine blend. We’ll balanced I can see myself always keeping some around. Having smoked Rattrays blends back in the early '70s when they were still blended by them in Scotland I have to say that today's versions are nowhere near the flavor or smoking qualities that they had back then. They are still good tobaccos just not what they were. JMHO ! Nothing is as good as it was back in the 70s, Except me I’m aging to perfection. I imagine any tobacco company that moved past small batch has suffered similarly. |
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