Because you only want 2 oz.
Seems like one of those question asking threads where any answer other than the originally stated “thesis” isn’t allowed, lol.
When I buy a tin or tins it’s because I want to.
Why Buy Tins?
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Seems like one of those question asking threads where any answer other than the originally stated “thesis” isn’t allowed, lol.
When I buy a tin or tins it’s because I want to.
I've bought pipes just to look at but have no intention of selling.
Oz never did give nothing to the tin man that he didn't, didn't already have.
I like all tabaco so tin or bulk and sounds good im buying it!
I actually liked this one enough I grabbed a couple extra tins. Of course palates do change and that was maybe 4 years ago? But I'm optimistic I'll enjoy it again in the future. I do lots of variety and I think that helps keep my palate from totally fatiguing...
Never heard of that one before. I put one in the cart for my next order.
Yeah my dude most blends I like only come in tins.
tell the manufacturer to make it in bulk for me ok?
For tobaccos that are offered in both bulk and tin versions, they are essentially the same in nature. However, there’s one variable after production and before it reaches you: storage. Compared to tins, bulk clearly lacks the protection of a container during transportation and on the shelves. That said, for blends with more volatile and less stable toppings, It could potentially lead to some moisture and flavor loss. that's all the things you might miss out on with bulk. But again, they are essentially the same so, for me someone who focuses more on the essence and doesn't pay much attention to the finer details, I don't mind choosing bulk between the two.
Besides that, as others have mentioned, there are also many unique and beautiful blends that are only available in tins.
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Most of the tobacco I buy is in tins, and I rarely buy bulk tobacco. The reason... most of the tobacco I enjoy comes in tins and doesn't come in bulk. Plus it's easier to store. There are only a handful of my tobacco's in my rotation that are bulk blends.
Sure I could explore a variety of C&D blends, Sutliff blends, etc. but I'd spend more money buying all those blends just trying to find something I enjoy; when I can just buy the tobacco in tins that I already enjoy. From time to time there are some bulk blends that I will try, but I mostly stick to the tins.
Sure I could explore a variety of C&D blends, Sutliff blends, etc. but I'd spend more money buying all those blends just trying to find something I enjoy; when I can just buy the tobacco in tins that I already enjoy. From time to time there are some bulk blends that I will try, but I mostly stick to the tins.
I generally take it whatever way it is offered, bulk, tin, or pouch, I don't really have any preference. I buy the majority of my tobacco in-store, and being a newer pipe smoker I look for recommendations while I'm there. If what is recommended or offered is a tin that's what I'll buy. I've never asked if there's a bulk option/alternative, but as I learn what I like it might make sense to buy some blends in bulk in the future. For as little as I consume, I wouldn't be saving much anyway. I will say I do enjoy the presentation and tin art of some blends, and it can add some enjoyment to my experience in prepping for a smoke session.
Context matters too, as a Canadian 70% of the price is tax/tariffs, so no real savings on bulk anymore, and if you did order too much they’d actually punish you more…. So bulk is actually more risky.
And yes lots of stuff is not available in bulk. However, if I was American I’d probably order 50/50 bulk/tins. Lots of good Gawith and Hoggarth available in bulk, C/D, Sutliff for now.
Also, the amount you smoke, and budget are factors too. At around 1/2lb a year these days, I’m not too concerned about price.
And yes lots of stuff is not available in bulk. However, if I was American I’d probably order 50/50 bulk/tins. Lots of good Gawith and Hoggarth available in bulk, C/D, Sutliff for now.
Also, the amount you smoke, and budget are factors too. At around 1/2lb a year these days, I’m not too concerned about price.
For one who doesn't get to smoke very often, small quantity bulk allows me to sample different blends more easily and economically. I have 2, 3 or 4 such blends now that I bought in 1 oz increments. That may be inappropriate but it works for me, for now.
I don't think there's anything inappropriate about that! Don't listen to anyone who says otherwise.
Interesting when i buy bulks they seem to be very moist so far!
The closest analogy I can think of is buying a six pack of Heinz ketchup at Costco. My wife and I might use two of them in a year. I’m not sure how much we really saved buying in bulk, if we don’t use it all. I prefer she just buy a bottle of Heinz ketchup as we need it. Therefore, I usually buy tins of pipe tobacco.