The Secondary Market = Comic Relief

[krizzose]

 

[Sloopjohnbee]

Don't laugh- it may be funny to you and me but there are a lot of die hards out there - some are on this very website - I kind of wish I laid out a few grand back in 2015 to work on some decent points today - I'm not in the Tobacco business -

 

[leonidas]

?

 

[krizzose]

I recognize that I'm privileged to have been around long enough to have identified and bought a decent supply of the 4 or 5 McClelland blends that I really like when they were available at retail prices; enough to last me a couple of decades if I'm careful. That also means I've smoked enough of it to know that, while they are some of my favorites, I'd never consider paying $285 for a 100g tin.

However, for the seller's sake I hope PT Barnum was correct.

 

[ofafeather]

I think Dark Star is one of the hardest to find. Worth $285? Maybe to somebody.

 

[Sloopjohnbee]

I recognize that I'm privileged to have been around long enough to have identified and bought a decent supply of the 4 or 5 McClelland blends that I really like when they were available at retail prices; enough to last me a couple of decades if I'm careful. That also means I've smoked enough of it to know that, while they are some of my favorites, I'd never consider paying $285 for a 100g tin.

However, for the seller's sake I hope PT Barnum was correct.

Me neither - I wouldn't touch those prices within a football field for 1 container of tobacco
I'll be honest - I've never purchased nor smoked a branded McClelland blend and I've had plenty of chances
Call me snooty - or a novice - or both - I wasn't a VA guy until recently
if I did smoke Mc Leaf it was in other blends as components

 

[krizzose]

Of course, it could be argued that my decision to keep and smoke the tins that I have instead of selling them at this price means that I value them at an even higher effective $$ amount. I'm a hypocrite

 

[Chasing Embers]

I think Dark Star is one of the hardest to find.

And one of the most ridiculed for its ability to resist burning.

 

[ofafeather]

And one of the most ridiculed for its ability to resist burning.

Dark Star Asbestos blend.

 

[Casual]

That’s a little over $7 a bowl for me. Bit pricey.

 

[shikano53]

I've had Dark Star in the past and also deeply regret not having the foresight to stock up on it. I never thought that some of the tobacco I bought a few tins of would ever disappear forever.

 

[captainsousie]

I've seen tobaccos sell for crazy high prices to a contact of mine who supplies to wealthy clients in other countries. He's happy, they're happy and when I've sold to him, I'm happy.

 

[paulfg]

If you wish to pay ripoff prices then it up to you
me no there are many blends I like but not one I would pay that much for.
Being in Europe i have never smoked a Mc Clelland blend so maybe I dont know what I have missed but I am happy with my Gawith Hoggarth lakelands

 

[mingc]

Rats. I just paid $325 for a tin. Wish I saw this earlier.

 

[musicman]

I think anyone who pays attention to the secondary market knows exactly what retailer this is, and they have a pretty mixed reputation if you look around a bit. I dunno who is paying those prices, maybe new money from Asia?

 

[lelik]

In 5-7 years, it will be $350-400, easy. Collectibles always in demand.

 

[pantsBoots]

This is silly. When you're ready for depression, check the secondary for bourbon.

 

[boston]

That’s a little over $7 a bowl for me. Bit pricey.

You're not wrong! However, it occurred to me that most of the cigars I buy are over $7 each...so...well, dark star is kind a good tobacco for those who figure out how to burn it (I did). But, $285 is alot of money for a tin that sold for under $20.

 

[autumnfog]

The usual supply and demand. And hype.

 

[troutface]

Dark Star Asbestos blend.

Calling it asbestos is being kind. It's like petrified wood.