Just Arrived From Ireland

[papipeguy]

5 days from order to delivery here in Pa. James Fox does a great job. This should hold me until Christmas.

 

[davet]

Nice haul, and quick too. Funny, an order from Great Britain can arrive faster than one from this side of the pond.

 

[skraps]

Look at all that pluggy goodness.

 

[ghoststone]

That's awesome!

 

[papipeguy]

P&C is 5 miles from my house and it takes 4 days to get to me. I guess the first 3,260 miles are the easiest.

 

[aldecaker]

Nice load o' loot. BTW, all P&C orders have to be routed through their centralized fulfillment center in Rancho Cucamonga, CA!

 

[jitterbugdude]

You like that Mick McQuaid? I was stocking up on Condor the past year and bought a plug of this to try. I was rather disappointed as it was rather bland tasting. Haven't tried Velvan Plug ... yet

 

[papipeguy]

jitterbugdude, actually my favorite is Revor Plug but I have to get that from England (Mr. Snuff). I'm hoping that War Horse Bar will supplant the others. It's still not cheap buying from abroad.

I think if you're comparing any of these to Condor you're in for a disappointment regarding strength.

The Mick McQuaid has a light almond topping. All of these plugs are slight variations on the same theme but I find them enjoyable and a departure from my usual latakia blends.

 

[derfargin]

Grats on the restock amigo.

 

[pipebuddy]

That looks yummy.

 

[jpmcwjr]

jitterbugdude, actually my favorite is Revor Plug but I have to get that from England (Mr. Snuff). I'm hoping that War Horse Bar will supplant the others. It's still not cheap buying from abroad.

That's the understatement of the month! I was in JJ Fox a few days ago, and to get the smallest sample, 25 grams, the charge was something like 8 Pounds Sterling. I worked it out quickly to about $50 an ounce. My math may be way off, but damn, I don't see how they can last.
Did find a nice bent billiard black blast at Seegar and Snuff in Covent Garden, but bought no tobacco there.
I presume you're getting the VAT back? May I ask what's the gross and what's the net?

 

[deathmetal]

When everything in a society costs more, they raise wages to compensate. That can have other effects, usually invisible to those making the decision.
Those tobaccos sure are pricy, but by reputation, worth the effort. Good haul, I say.

 

[redpanda]

Wow,what are these??

 

[davet]

When everything in a society costs more, they raise wages to compensate

A bit off topic but I've yet to see this happen.

 

[oldreddog]

Sure a bowl of Mick is your only man,and feck the expense

 

[jitterbugdude]

I presume you're getting the VAT back? May I ask what's the gross and what's the net?

True, we don't pay VAT in the States. The Condor I've bought is about (with shipping figured in) $10.00 per plug (something like 6-7 pounds) the Mick McQ (being 50g instead of Condor's 25g) was just shy of $20.00 ( 12 pounds)

 

[papipeguy]

James Fox does not charge VAT on shipments to the USA. Total of 300 grams of plugs with shipping cost came to about $125 US. Not cheap but these are a real treat.

 

[deathmetal]

The Condor I've bought is about (with shipping figured in) $10.00 per plug (something like 6-7 pounds) the Mick McQ (being 50g instead of Condor's 25g) was just shy of $20.00 ( 12 pounds)

Total of 300 grams of plugs with shipping cost came to about $125 US. Not cheap but these are a real treat.

So roughly $20/50g. Pricey but still cheaper than Penzance. There are scalpers outside the stadium selling season tickets for $150 and Penzance tins for $400.

 

[okiescout]

I guess the first 3,260 miles are the easiest. :rofl:
Right on,Papipeguy
And it applies to so many things in addition to baccy that I order.

 

[drwatson]

When I order from there it either takes 5 days a 3 weeks, but thats because it will get stuck in limbo on this side of the pond.