TAD Acquisitions 2024

[Sandblast]

Well, today .... Wed, Jan 10th .... I just called in an order --- almost all coins (spun cut).
Tins:
1) Mac Baren Royal Twist
1) Charatan Rolls
1) Davidoff Flake Medallions
2) Savinelli Doblone d'Oro
These will join other tins of coins peacefully resting in the cellar. Did I "NEED" these tins?
Hmm, guess I'm not sure of the exact definition of "NEED" (???).
Also added some Sutliff Bulks:
4oz 507-S Stoved VA
2oz TS-20 Louisiana Perique (since I'm planning on trying more "Homemade Vapers").

Comment for Bbailey324:
Your pic of LBF is totally awesome (!!!). I considered adding some to my (above) TAD, but already have some jarred, now with 11 years age. Still ....

 

[BCF]

Well, today .... Wed, Jan 10th .... I just called in an order --- almost all coins (spun cut).
Tins:
1) Mac Baren Royal Twist
1) Charatan Rolls
1) Davidoff Flake Medallions
2) Savinelli Doblone d'Oro
These will join other tins of coins peacefully resting in the cellar. Did I "NEED" these tins?
Hmm, guess I'm not sure of the exact definition of "NEED" (???).
Also added some Sutliff Bulks:
4oz 507-S Stoved VA
2oz TS-20 Louisiana Perique (since I'm planning on trying more "Homemade Vapers").

Comment for Bbailey324:
Your pic of LBF is totally awesome (!!!). I considered adding some to my (above) TAD, but already have some jarred, now with 11 years age. Still ....

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Really like the Sutliff stoved Virginia! Nice haul of goodies!!

 

[PaulRVA]

1 Tin MacBaren Scottish
5 Tins Peterson Nightcap
5 Tins Presbyterian
5 Tins SG Squadron Leader
5 Tins SG Navy Flake
2 Tins SG Perfection
2 Tins SG Skiff Mixture
4 OZ C&D Exclusive Bulk
4 OZ Kramers Father Dempsey
4 OZ Local House English Blend
5 Montecristo Classic Robustos
5 Cohiba Blue Label Robustos

 

[Peter Turbo]

Last day in Japan first purchase of 2024

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Ferndown Yellow & Brown, marked 6/03, but looks potentially a bit older.

I didn't do my due diligence before buying this tin - seems it has a measure of latakia. Bit of a bummer for me, but I'll try a bowl.
Trade, anyone?

 

[DesertDan]

Got in on the 15% off sale at SP.
1 tin each of Capstan Blue and Yellow ready rubbed.

 

[Leomania]

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@Peter Turbo Nice purchases! Did you buy any kiseru while in Japan? And what was your favorite tobacco shop while there?

I’ve only ever been to Kikusui in Ginza.

 

[Peter Turbo]

@Peter Turbo Nice purchases! Did you buy any kiseru while in Japan? And what was your favorite tobacco shop while there?

I’ve only ever been to Kikusui in Ginza.

Only had time to visit one shop which was Nomura in Tokyo. Totally forgot to get a kiseru pipe, Ill get that next time.

 

[LeafErikson]

Rattray’s Marlin Flake - 4 100g tins
Rattray’s Old Gowrie - 4 50g tins (never had it)
Match Elizabethan - 2 oz (never had it)

I don’t normally buy tobaccos I’ve never tried at this point (especially pricier ones) but I love Marlin Flake and Old Gowrie can be harder to find so I plunged. The 2 oz of Match Elizabethan wasn’t a huge commitment price-wise.

I’ll be loading the boat whenever there’s another c&d bulk sale as I’m down to under 1 lb of Pegasus which is downright terrifying.

 

[Skink]

Just received my Burnt Ends, now I feel the need to crank up the smoker and make some.

 

[Sidehatch]

Went into Edwards looking for one thing . . .ended buying a crap ton of other stuff. The McConnell buy was sold as Cuban tobacco sent to the UK and then able to be imported to US because it came from UK. I don’t know. I suck at saying no to buying stuff.

 

[FurCoat]

Went into Edwards looking for one thing . . .ended buying a crap ton of other stuff. The McConnell buy was sold as Cuban tobacco sent to the UK and then able to be imported to US because it came from UK. I don’t know. I suck at saying no to buying stuff.View attachment 279468

Gold Brick is one of my favorites.

 

[PennyStonks]

I didn’t take a picture but the mailman delivered some goodies
1x Curly Block
1x Gold Brick
2x Anthology 2023
2oz Hunting Creek

 

[Tbaggins]

Loading up on Latakia.

 

[Sigmund]

Its auto inspection time in France for me. I think the mechanic will end up with my TAD and PAD Fund

 

[Sidehatch]

Gold Brick is one of my favorites.

I’ve never tried it but look forward to it. Not sure if it’s hard to find or not, but they had a nice stash. I figured the cellar won’t mind a few more friends to age with.

 

[bent1]

Went into Edwards looking for one thing . . .ended buying a crap ton of other stuff. The McConnell buy was sold as Cuban tobacco sent to the UK and then able to be imported to US because it came from UK. I don’t know. I suck at saying no to buying stuff.

That haul would be tough to resist. I too suffer from that condition.

Back when JR Cigar Factory Store was in Statesville, I’d stop in for a tin or two of Blackwoods flake. Unsuccessfully trying to find a picture of the old walk-in humidor. Guessing, it was 30 ft x 100ft. The first 1/4 of the store was dedicated to pipes, mostly tobacco. All that to say, resistance was futile.

Then there was McCranies in Charlotte.…

 

[bent1]

This is a pic of one side of the store

 

[Sidehatch]

This is a pic of one side of the store

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That place looks like a paycheck waiting to disappear

 

[bent1]

That place looks like a paycheck waiting to disappear