I don't think wholesale prices have risen.
This last batch I got lucky with Mars Cigars, they are the best no doubt, they even sell 2oz samples from the 8oz bags, too cool --- and they remain $22.95 per 8oz
I did miss the Stonehaven boat there though, but found some at Payless, ten days ago it was selling @ $27.95 when I picked a bag up, now they're up to $29.99, btw, for anyone interested, they have Pembroke, Tilbury, Peacehaven and St. Ives in stock at the moment...
http://www.paylesspipes.com/items.php?deptid=4&styleid=458;
Tobacco Supermarket goes @ $38.00
they seem to have some in stock too, it's best to email first with them to verify though, Joyce White runs it, she's very knowledgeable and very cool too...
http://www.tobaccomkt.com/x/home.php?cat=65
I've been wanting to try Woodbridge for a while, and found a place with some, @ $34.95, still flip-flopping, I need to go ahead and get it, I like Hastings and it's supposed to be like that only slightly stouter...
...anybody around here smoke Woodbridge? Any info or opinions most appreciated.
I reckon the prices are just about all over the map,
P&C still charges the most though, $49.99 is the highest retail price I've ever seen it go for.
The up-charging may be a trend though?
If so, will it actually help ward off the scalpers?