An Internal Dilemma

[tg51]

As a relatively new pipe smoker that had the misfortune to start smoking Dunhill and McClelland blends shortly before their discontinuation I have a few of these said discontinued blends such as Balkan Blue, Durbar and Ye Olde Signe. My dilemma comes when I consider what I want to smoke. Do I smoke these blends and hope I don't like them enough to dump my paycheck on the rare tin that surfaces? Or should I trade and sell these blends off to someone that enjoys them more than I will.

 

[seanv]

Smoke them and enjoy them

 

[ashdigger]

Burn them in a pyre of enjoyment and content. Then move on to new favorites

 

[burleyboy]

At least Ye Olde Signe is not too different from the still available Elizabethan Mixture. Anyways, smoke and enjoy, I’d say.

 

[tg51]

Smoke them and enjoy them

Seems like the reasonable answer. I'll just have to fight my internal compulsions to seek out a $50+ tin.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

You're not going to become a millionaire selling those blends. If you liked them a lot, smoke them. If not, sell or trade them to get something you like better.

 

[tg51]

Burn them in a pyre of enjoyment and content. Then move on to new favorites

a Viking funeral for the deceased blends.

 

[tg51]

At least Ye Olde Signe is not too different from the still available Elizabethan Mixture. Anyways, smoke and enjoy, I’d say.

Fair enough, I just ordered some Elizabethan so I'll have to compare.

 

[tg51]

You're not going to become a millionaire selling those blends. If you liked them a lot, smoke them. If not, sell or trade them to get something you like better.

You're telling me I can't grift my way to my first million?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

You're telling me I can't grift my way to my first million?

Perhaps. Depends upon your skill level. I can assure you won't grift your way to your first million trying to sell me those blends. Cosmic is a sucker for a good sales line though.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Just throw them away and save yourself the grief.

 

[tg51]

Just throw them away and save yourself the grief.

Probably the best answer for all parties

 

[FurCoat]

Smoke them, that's what you got them for.

 

[brut666]

Just throw them away and save yourself the grief.

BOOM!
love this guy ?

 

[trouttimes]

I'll help you out. Just send them to me so you don't have to stress over the decision. I'll send you some Carter Hall And some Smokers Pride. Always happy to help a new piper.

 

[tg51]

I'll help you out. Just send them to me so you don't have to stress over the decision. I'll send you some Carter Hall And some Smokers Pride. Always happy to help a new piper.

Ah a fair bargain finally . I still consider myself new due to the average experience level on this forum, and it would be laughable in that case to call myself anywhere near experienced.

 

[virginialover]

Peterson has taken over some Dunhill mixtures and they're supposed to be the same. McClelland will never be replaced so try to find other Virginias that you like and stick to them. Your tins of McClelland should be aged 5 years and more and then enjoyed for what they are, on special occasions. As for spending more money to acquire them, that's a personal choice mostly dictated by one's bank account.

 

[PipeIT]

Balkan Blue, Durbar and Ye Olde Signe won’t cost you a fortune to buy, if these are what you want to continue smoking.

Newer BB I’ve seen around $35-$50 on average, and newer Durbar $25-$30.

I’ve seen B&M shops online still selling Ye Olde Signe, $15-$25.

 

[olkofri]

Just smoke them. You're not guaranteed to-morrow.

 

[fightnhampster]

Smoke them and enjoy them

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