So while vacationing in a resort town in Wyoming last week, I decided to stop by the local B&M because their internet add stated that they sold Castello Pipes.
I entered the store to a warm greeting from the proprietor and he engaged me with the normal conversation for tourist. I quickly realized that this was predominately a cigar store but noticed a few tins on a shelf and a few house blends. I continued my conversation with the gentleman and felt obliged to purchase a tin of Sixpence and a tin of Haddos Delight. Both had about 2 years age according to a dated sticker on the bottom. I thought “Wow! Great deal!” I returned to the vehicle and left for the mountains for a hike. Upon removing the plastic lids, both tins had been opened and the Haddo’s had clearly been smoked from. My wife encouraged me to return for a refund but I have the Irish temper and a week later am still mad. Moral: I guess we have to check our tins well now before leaving. There are serious consequences where I am from for this type of shenanigan. Oh, not the first Castello pipe in the shop.
I entered the store to a warm greeting from the proprietor and he engaged me with the normal conversation for tourist. I quickly realized that this was predominately a cigar store but noticed a few tins on a shelf and a few house blends. I continued my conversation with the gentleman and felt obliged to purchase a tin of Sixpence and a tin of Haddos Delight. Both had about 2 years age according to a dated sticker on the bottom. I thought “Wow! Great deal!” I returned to the vehicle and left for the mountains for a hike. Upon removing the plastic lids, both tins had been opened and the Haddo’s had clearly been smoked from. My wife encouraged me to return for a refund but I have the Irish temper and a week later am still mad. Moral: I guess we have to check our tins well now before leaving. There are serious consequences where I am from for this type of shenanigan. Oh, not the first Castello pipe in the shop.