Quote Originally Posted by NeverBend View Post
1 - The quality of leaf available for pipe tobaccos has been in decline for many years. Traditional sources have evaporated. Fewer acres dedicated to growing leaf suitable for pipe tobacco. Blenders are dong wonderful things but there will be a point when they can't make a purse out of a sow's ear.

2 - Taxation is already here and will only go up. It's not about saving you, or kids, it's about trying to balance budgets, period.

3 - Price increases are inevitable, even if taxes don't increase.

4 - Some states have already created legislation against shipping tobacco into the state. It's probable that this legislation will spread and doubtful that it will be repealed.

5 - There is a growing market for older tobacco.

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6 - That smirk you get on your face whenever you look at your stash.