Buying a Whole Cellar From a Neighbor?

[Egg Shen]

I’d probably buy it and live cheaper in other ways to offset it. If you’re newish, this is a good way to jump right in. You’d probably be helping the guy free up some space where he could store more-useful items. Maybe try to barter a bit but don’t throw out a lowball number that will offend either. Also, is it really a big expense, or just an untimely but manageable one? I guess if it’s a huge collection it could be a large enough expense to deter me but otherwise I’d go for it.

 

[dottlejockey]

Depends on the contents of the cellar, but it's a potential opportunity to find some decent aged products of interest. I'd certainly be having a look. Good luck with it!

 

[Piping Abe]

If you believe in Crop Circles, i’d take the gamble.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

When an entire cellar is sold: the seller is looking for convenience and the buyer, I suppose, is looking for value.

If it's the right price, go for it.

Having some Dunhill blends is probably a green flag for the quality of the cellar. 2015 also a great vintage.

 

[andrew]

I would buy it. Especially if it's all tins. You'll probably quadruple your money after you've kept all the tins you want. Me, I'd probably keep it all. Ethics wise? You might want to pay more than your neighbour asks, as they see it as old tobacco that's worthless, so it may cause friction in the future if you get it for a ridiculously cheap amount then they find out after tobacco is like wine or scotch. It gets better with age. If it's a ridiculous amount of tobacco and it's cheap, offer 500 more than asking. I would say 8-9$ a 50 gram tin is fair for buying them all. If you want to sell them you'll be getting 20 each in a flash. You could get 35-50 each for dunhill from 2014, it's all up to you

 

[Sobrbiker]

Great way to get a variety to sample if you’re newish.
If the price is right, I’d buy it for sure, but only you can know if the price is right.

 

[elvishrunes]

I bought a bunch of aged jars this winter at a fair price, I’m quite happy with, I inspected the contents and knew the blends. It’s a good way to get lots of good tobacco.

Usually the seller is a non-smoker or quit smoking , so just wants to unload the lot at a fair price. But inspect the tins for rust, a little is fine, google the titles, know a bit before. Make an offer is if you feel the price is too high.

 

[Ferri Pirri]

After reading the comments here I'm still not sure if I really want to buy all these tobacco, it takes years for me to smoke all these tobacco.
His photos are below.
He had asked for $400 but later said is OK with $350.

 

[prairiedruid]

Holy Crap!!!!

 

[Ferri Pirri]

I searched a little. It seems that a few of these blends are already discontinued. I can not find them to see their price.

 

[ofafeather]

Do it. No question.

 

[The Benedictine]

I searched a little. It seems that a few of these blends are already discontinued. I can not find them to see their price.

Do it. Whatever you don't like you can sell. Once you get 100 posts here you can sell on here. I know a lot of members would purchase some.

 

[ofafeather]

It’s literally worth several times that on the very low end.

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

After reading the comments here I'm still not sure if I really want to buy all these tobacco, it takes years for me to smoke all these tobacco.
His photos are below.
He had asked for $400 but later said is OK with $350.
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If you don’t have the cash, sell something to get it!

 

[Ferri Pirri]

What is the average price for the discontinued blends?

What about those 2 big boxes and those stonhaven and peneance bags?

Is there any website which shows the discontinued tins prices?

How long it takes for one beginner to smoke all these? I mean for how long I don't need to buy new blends?

Appreciate any help here! Thanks

 

[The Benedictine]

What is the average price for the discontinued blends?

What about those 2 big boxes and those stonhaven and peneance bags?

Is there any website which shows the discontinued tins prices?

How long it takes for one beginner to smoke all these? I mean for how long I don't need to buy new blends?

Appreciate any help here! Thanks

You're looking at a conservative $1500 dollars. You'll be smoking that for a long time.

 

[ofafeather]

Look at tinbids.com and pipestud.com

 

[WVOldFart]

If you have the money, do it. There are tobaccos there that you will enjoy, or you won't have any trouble selling. Discontinued tobaccos can go for a pretty penny.

 

[xrundog]

I’d pay that plus shipping.

 

[ofafeather]

Stonehaven and Penzance are especially sought after and can fetch very high prices. If you don’t want to deal with actual resale you can consign to to Pipestud. He’s great to work with.