Bulk or Tin?

BigFrank · 12-21-2008, 04:25 PM

Which do you prefer?
Buy in bulk or by the tin?

RevSmoke · 12-21-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigFrank

Which do you prefer?
Buy in bulk or by the tin?

You need to add a third option... BOTH!

I buy some things in bulk and other things in tins. And sometimes the same blend in both formats.

I do like bulk as cheaper.

mugwump · 12-21-2008, 08:23 PM

Anything I'm aging or trying for the first time I get in a tin. I think the original tins age better and I like having the artwork for a first-time blend. If it winds up becoming a regular smoke then I'll also get some in bulk if available for day to day smoking.

Pat1075 · 12-21-2008, 10:58 PM

I like tins because well rattrays and Ashton don't make bulk. But bulk certainly has it's merits price being one of them and I love Stokebies English Luxury.

Mister Moo · 12-22-2008, 09:44 AM

Both.

RGD. · 12-22-2008, 10:08 AM

Both.

Ron

schnell987 · 12-22-2008, 11:09 AM

Tins, only because I'm just starting pipes and need to try many things to see what I like. After I've settled in on a few, then bulk makes more sense.

RevSmoke · 12-22-2008, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat1075

I like tins because well rattrays and Ashton don't make bulk. But bulk certainly has it's merits price being one of them and I love Stokebies English Luxury.

Hmmm, seems I must be confused then.

Here's a Merry Christmas gift to you - Rattrays in bulk is available here... http://www.marscigars.com/rattrays-1.aspx You save about $10 for 500 grams in bulk -vs- five 100g tins.

Cannot do the same for Ashton, sorry.

Of course, you can go to JR Cigars and get 100g tins of Rattrays fo $9.50 a tin. I am not sure how that works out with the revamped shipping charges, but I think it would be about $65.

And, there might be others that do Rattray in bulk, but I am simply not aware of it.

For what that is all worth.

Slow Triathlete · 12-22-2008, 01:28 PM

Both but only tin for a few things that aren't available in bulk. Specifically Escudo, Scottish Cake, and Embarcadero.

All of my Gawith Blends (Best Brown, FVF, and St. James Flake) are all bought in 1lb bulk.

Slow Triathlete · 12-29-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Hmmm, seems I must be confused then.

Here's a Merry Christmas gift to you - Rattrays in bulk is available here... http://www.marscigars.com/rattrays-1.aspx You save about $10 for 500 grams in bulk -vs- five 100g tins.

Cannot do the same for Ashton, sorry.

Of course, you can go to JR Cigars and get 100g tins of Rattrays fo $9.50 a tin. I am not sure how that works out with the revamped shipping charges, but I think it would be about $65.

And, there might be others that do Rattray in bulk, but I am simply not aware of it.

For what that is all worth.

Rattray's is cheaper here:

http://store.pipesandcigars.com/ratbultob.html

As far as the JRs equation goes, if you have a store near you or you come across one when travelling, buying the tins is cheaper than buying it in bulk but only if you don't have to pay shipping on them.

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12-21-2008, 04:25 PM	#1
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Bulk or Tin? Which do you prefer? Buy in bulk or by the tin?

12-21-2008, 08:23 PM	#3
mugwump Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 133 Trading: (0)	Re: Bulk or Tin? Anything I'm aging or trying for the first time I get in a tin. I think the original tins age better and I like having the artwork for a first-time blend. If it winds up becoming a regular smoke then I'll also get some in bulk if available for day to day smoking. __________________ Meandering Smoke

12-21-2008, 10:58 PM	#4
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: Bulk or Tin? I like tins because well rattrays and Ashton don't make bulk. But bulk certainly has it's merits price being one of them and I love Stokebies English Luxury.

12-22-2008, 09:44 AM	#5
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Bulk or Tin? Both. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

12-22-2008, 10:08 AM	#6
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Bulk or Tin? Both. Ron

12-22-2008, 11:09 AM	#7
schnell987 Grateful to the 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: Atlanta Posts: 154 Trading: (2)	Re: Bulk or Tin? Tins, only because I'm just starting pipes and need to try many things to see what I like. After I've settled in on a few, then bulk makes more sense. __________________

12-22-2008, 01:28 PM	#9
Slow Triathlete I Need A Beer!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 369 Trading: (11)	Re: Bulk or Tin? Both but only tin for a few things that aren't available in bulk. Specifically Escudo, Scottish Cake, and Embarcadero. All of my Gawith Blends (Best Brown, FVF, and St. James Flake) are all bought in 1lb bulk.