Buying a Whole Cellar From a Neighbor?

[Ferri Pirri]

Is it OK to buy a whole cellar content? A neighbor tells me they still have pipe tobacco tins from his passed father-in-low from 2015 (2016?).

He supposed to send me photos of the tins today. The only brand he could remember was Dunhill, I still don't know about the rest of the tins or how many are there.

Overall, is it a good idea to buy the whole cellar? I am very new in this field and still learning almost everyday and this buy would be a big expense for me.

I'll share the photos when I get them.

 

[The Benedictine]

If it's at the right price I would. Older tobacco is usually more mellow.

 

[Hutch Piper]

Personally, I’d only purchase tobacco that I’d know I enjoy. But if you are getting a really great deal, then maybe it will be worth it. Perhaps you could sample some of the blends before you purchase them?

 

[ophiuchus]

No offense, but this is either really cool or just bait.

Looking forward to to pictures and/or lists ...

[edit: Apologies for the custionary tone. I just don't see the quantary in considering the complete purchase of a personal inventory.]

 

[ofafeather]

The short answer is definitely yes.

Considerations:

The contents and condition of the cellar
Your budget
Your ability to transport/store the tobacco

Personally, if the contents were in good shape and I was close with the neighbor I would purchase the items I was interested in and offer to help find a buyer for the rest.

If I were less close to the neighbor, I may buy the lot, keep what I want and sell or trade the rest.

This is just kind of the start. There are other options and scenarios.

 

[ophiuchus]

No offense, but this is either really cool or just bait.

Looking forward to to pictures and/or lists ...

[edit: Apologies for the custionary tone. I just don't understand the quantary in considering the complete purchase of a personal inventory.]

 

[Searock Fan]

If you want it definately offer to buy the "whole" thing. If you cherry pick it the seller might all of a sudden decide the ones you want are precious and offer to sell only the others. Don't point out the best ones and give as little info as you can. Good luck.

 

[ofafeather]

@ophiuchus OP is a “beginner” coming back after a 30 year hiatus. This may shed some light on his hesitation. Getting Back in the Groove: Beginner Questions :: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions - https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/getting-back-in-the-groove-beginner-questions.110397/

 

[xrundog]

I’d do it.

 

[ophiuchus]

@ophiuchus OP is a “beginner” coming back after a 30 year hiatus. This may shed some light on his hesitation. Getting Back in the Groove: Beginner Questions :: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions - https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/getting-back-in-the-groove-beginner-questions.110397/

Nope. Been here all along. I just don't post out my ass every day for the sake of posting. More like 40 years, by the way

In the new age of AI, a level of caution is justified. I'm deciding on proactivity when suspicious. But thanks for being the better-minded buddy ..

...

 

[ophiuchus]

Nope. Been here all along. I just don't post out my ass every day for the sake of posting. More like 40 years, by the way

In the new age of AI, a level of caution is justified. I'm deciding on proactivity when suspicious. But thanks for being the better-minded buddy ...

...

 

[ofafeather]

Nope. Been here all along. I just don't post out my ass every day for the sake of posting. More like 40 years, by the way

You misread my post. The OP - Original Poster - has just come back from a 30 hiatus. Not you.

 

[ophiuchus]

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[ophiuchus]

You misread my post. The OP - Original Poster - has just come back from a 30 hiatus. Not you.

Kinda got that. Edits suck.

 

[ofafeather]

In the new age of AI, a level of caution is justified. I'm deciding on proactivity when suspicious.

Always a good plan.

 

[ofafeather]

Kinda got that. Edits suck.

No worries. All good.

 

[ophiuchus]

I don't post often. Thanks for watching my bullshit.

 

[The Benedictine]

No offense, but this is either really cool or just bait.

Looking forward to to pictures and/or lists ...

[edit: Apologies for the custionary tone. I just don't see the quantary in considering the complete purchase of a personal inventory.]

I give people the benefit of the doubt until they give me reason not to.

 

[Questionable Source]

[edit: Apologies for the custionary tone. I just don't see the quantary in considering the complete purchase of a personal inventory.]

I don't think either of those are real words...

Crazier stuff happens:

Make Good Choices - The Countdown Begins - QTY 20 Tins Craigslist Purchase

So I was perusing Craigslist this weekend and decided to search for "Pipe Tobacco", nope nothing in California, I went ahead and broadened my search area and low and behold, 30 - 50g tins for sale, with a photo of some brands I recognize, $100. I went ahead and texted the person to see if they...

pipesmokersdens.com

 

[ofafeather]

I don't think either of those are real words...

With respect, could we please not police each other’s grammar, etc? I gladly own up to my own egregious typos, misspellings and erroneous auto-corrections but if everyone felt the need to point them out, that wouldn’t be so great.

Crazier stuff happens:

Make Good Choices - The Countdown Begins - QTY 20 Tins Craigslist Purchase

So I was perusing Craigslist this weekend and decided to search for "Pipe Tobacco", nope nothing in California, I went ahead and broadened my search area and low and behold, 30 - 50g tins for sale, with a photo of some brands I recognize, $100. I went ahead and texted the person to see if they...

pipesmokersdens.com

Yeah, that was crazy! I followed it to the very happy ending. Happy puffing for sure !!!