I think the near certainty of tax increases is the most compelling reason to stock up. As pipe smokers, we've been lucky that our tobacco is not taxed as heavily as cigarette tobacco, but that won't last. I've never been one to buy bulk tobacco and cellar it, almost all my tobacco is in tins. But with the noises coming out of the various state legislatures around the country, I'm giving serious thought to laying a few pounds of my favorites aside and stocking up on tubs of Carter Hall.