I bought a tin of Robert McConnell "The Original Oriental Pipe Tobacco" through a tobacco retailer at list price.
Interesting tin and contents:
1. No health warning sticker on other side of the tin
2. Possibly older art work (limited by a straight line)
3. Distributor info does contain the zip code
4. The lining paper was stained through on top and a layer of tobacco was 'glued' to the underside.
(a little leaf can adhere to the lining, I know, but it is easily flicked off; see photo)
This last thing is something I've only encountered on 10-20 year old tins that I purchased knowing the age and paid accordingly.
Can any more experienced folks than me (just about everyone here) offer their opinions on the age of this stuff... or am I just blowing smoke.
Thanks.
Interesting tin and contents:
1. No health warning sticker on other side of the tin
2. Possibly older art work (limited by a straight line)
3. Distributor info does contain the zip code
4. The lining paper was stained through on top and a layer of tobacco was 'glued' to the underside.
(a little leaf can adhere to the lining, I know, but it is easily flicked off; see photo)
This last thing is something I've only encountered on 10-20 year old tins that I purchased knowing the age and paid accordingly.
Can any more experienced folks than me (just about everyone here) offer their opinions on the age of this stuff... or am I just blowing smoke.
Thanks.