Sampler Packs, Hmmm ...

[mso489]

I have never ordered a sampler pack. I get quite focused on particular tobaccos, and I have

on occasion selected and tried three or four, or combined my picks with several others received

as birthday or holiday gifts. I have also ordered CD and other blending tobaccos and used them

to bolster or customize blends, or when using up remains of pouches or tins. But sample packs

have always seemed too boxed in to me (I guess that could be a pun). I mean, if I get four or

five tobaccos, I know there will be one (or two) I just can't use no matter how I mix or age it.

But a number of Forums members have had some good experiences with sampler packs. Which

ones? And what was good about buying in a predetermined array? Does this work best for

new pipe smokers, or do some old hands have an adventure with a group of new blends? I may

never get a sampler, but I'm not closed minded to the idea. Tell me about some experiences,

if you please.

 

[wnghanglow]

The point of samples is to sample, if you don't like a tobacco then you know not to order more and the sample had its use. Also some samplers let you choose from a variety of options such as the hearth and homes sample from pipesandcigars.com. I must admit H&H is my favorite brand.

 

[supdog]

C&D also has a build your own sampler:
We offer a Trial Pack, (5 blends, 2 ounces each, you pick'em, including premium blends - pressed, too, if it's available) for $35.00, or 8 blends for $43.00 plus S&H. The trial pack may include C&D tinned tobaccos, GL Pease tins, Two Friends blends, and Hermit Capt. Earle blends but the sample will be 1 ounce.
Like Carol at P&W you have to call but, like Roth said, they will help you with your selection based on your preferences.
http://www.cornellanddiehl.com/oldindex.html