Samuel Gawith Drop is on at SmokingPipes

[JimRoseLV]

To those that missed out on St. James and Cabbie’s, I just came to my senses and cancelled my order. Also, I noticed the Per Jensen blends were available so I stocked up. Not sure when the cancelled tins will be returned to available inventory, but you’re welcome. FYI, when I adjusted my order I was told there is a drop of G&H coming next Tuesday. I’m not sure if this was publicized, or if I just joined the cool kids club.

Now it’s time to crack open my last tin of St. James and bid farewell to ol’ Sammy G.

Did you order more than 77? That’s my place in line.

 

[ak2000]

Yup, much too rich for my blood. Years ago when FVF was set at a reasonable price, I smoked it regularly. That and Best Brown were the only blends of theirs's I smoked. But, don't miss them.

Looking at the price on 8oz boxes, currently priced at what 500g boxes were earlier this year. So doubled in price over 4-6 months. I guess import fees doubled?

 

[irishearl]

Looking at the price on 8oz boxes, currently priced at what 500g boxes were earlier this year. So doubled in price over 4-6 months. I guess import fees doubled?

Many years ago, (10-12). when I smoked the brand I was able to get FVF and Best Brown flake for $26 for half a pound.

 

[Brad H]

Many years ago, (10-12). when I smoked the brand I was able to get FVF and Best Brown flake for $26 for half a pound.

A tin of 50 grams is 16-18$ now

 

[Sobrbiker]

And gas was $2/gal and cigarettes were $40/carton, $500,000 properties were $180,000, etc etc

I’m just glad they’re still making what they make.

 

[BingBong]

A tin of 50 grams is 16-18$ now

UK, it's about $32 now.

 

[JeffNYC]

In 2013 my tins of Best Brown and FVF were $8.06 each, so prices about doubled in 12 years...

 

[jpberg]

In 2013 my tins of Best Brown and FVF were $8.06 each, so prices about doubled in 12 years...

They could be doubled again tomorrow and nothing in this thread would change.

 

[spearheadbill]

“Twice the price and half the sauce”
I read it on instaface

 

[Waning Embers]

Many years ago, (10-12). when I smoked the brand I was able to get FVF and Best Brown flake for $26 for half a pound.

8-9 years ago I was buying it for $28/250g.

 

[spearheadbill]

Back in 1969 I had a mini bike with a little Briggs and Stratton engine. The gas tank held half a gallon and it cost me 6 cents to fill it up. I miss it

 

[Skippy Piper]

Darn! I really wanted to get my hands on a box of Full Virginia Plug but it was gone before I could access the site. Maybe next year I suppose.

 

[JeffNYC]

It’s good we think a bit more about the insidious nature of inflation…no real reason prices should go up if you think about it (especially given typical productivity improvements, prices should drop over time with a steady money supply). Last few years has been a travesty and doesn't look like it's getting to target anytime soon...

 

[ak2000]

In 2013 my tins of Best Brown and FVF were $8.06 each, so prices about doubled in 12 years...

12 years is one thing, 6-7 months is crazy

 

[JeffNYC]

Can’t speak to that. Haven’t smoked pipes in 10 years…and have a lot of that to go through…

P.S. I get the sense everything went up 25% in the last few years. Just thinking about groceries, utilities, taxes…and the M1 money supply.

 

[JimRoseLV]

Ernie at WCC just put up his limited Samuel Gawith haul. I got two tins of Cabbie's in a photo-finish. (Deep breath!) It's gone. He said they sent him barely any.

 

[Tn Steve]

Three kinds of St James still up . Tin, plugs, and burnt.

 

[blametony]

No Bob's

 

[JimRoseLV]

Still some Full Virginia Flake available too for those interested. Limit 5 tins so he must have more of those.

 

[theTomTom]

isnt it nice that gawith has been increasing production for the last year or two??