Drrock: As I mentioned earlier, if you read the reviews, there are several in a row that sort-of mimic each other. It's obvious to me that they probably never even smoked EGR. That's what gets me. These "reviewers" cast a bad light on something for little reason except to perhaps drive up their review count. And in giving unfair reviews, retailers and prospective smokers shy away from a blend they might have otherwise taken a chance on. The retailer I was talking to earlier today believes it's a bad blend because of what he read there. I said I was willing to buy two or three tubs so that I would have it handy for the future. Maybe he'll rethink his position? I don't know. But he'd never heard of the blend until I discussed it with him, and he felt that since nobody's ever asked him for it, it must not be good. Well, sitting in his shoes and seeing it his way, I can understand why he might have a negative opinion. But, would he if he was reading honest reviews? I can't say for sure, but the possible likelihood is that he might have given it a chance. I used to run a retail shop, so I understand the problems on his end. However, he carries many OTCs, including the infamous Mixture 79, and EGR, while it's not a great tobacco blend, is certainly better than some of what is being carried. Based on that, I'd like to see it given a chance.
Why am I making a big deal out of it, besides the obvious reasons? It'd be nice to buy something I like from a businessman I respect, and get a discount at the same time, which is very important in these times. Pipestud only gave it two stars (I gave it three), but he gave honest reasons for his opinion, which we can all respect, whether we agree or disagree with him. Everybody wants to read reviews by someone who gave the tobacco a fair chance, no matter the final opinion. And in this case, that was hampered by people who don't realize or care about the effects of what they do.
