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Ordering vintage snuffs from auction sites (ebay)

M

So Im back here responding to people who said they are willing to send me / sell me Scotch snuff… which is otherwise so hard to find online and from outside USA. And in case no one answers to my PMs Im having a look at vintage scotch snuffs at eBay. I heard thats a way of aquiring scotch snuff. But what kind of quality can I expect from a snuff which has been sealed in its tin for decades? Anyone with any experience in regards to this?

B

If they are in glass jars or bottles with the tax stamp intact they may be usable . It’s a gamble; if it was stored in a musty basement or a greasy garage that what it will smell like, also rust is a factor. You do see some in the newer plastic tins grab those.

B

This one looks OK http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bruton-Snuff-Tin-Nashville-Tennessee-4-65-OUNCE-full-/141554853282?pt=LH\\_DefaultDomain\\_0&hash=item20f553a5a2

M

Great, got it! Thanks a lot!

C

I have never purchased any, but have looked at snuff boxes for a while and unopened snuff always shows up in the listings. Some times there are very good deals. I can not say if it was good snuff. A lot of time it is $5 per tin on average for 20+ year old snuff. You may also try contacting Swisher. They sell it by the case. Not sure where you are but good luck!