Jute Rope or Twine fibers inside my Sun Bear Tupelo?

[proteus]

I thought those fibers are where the grassy flavors came from.

 

[woodsroad]

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Was bummed to open my Sun Bear Tupelo and find a bunch of, what looks like, jute or twine fibers inside. Has anyone run into this before in a tin? Pehaps a section of twine from being bundled? Not sure I want to risk even smoking a clean piece in case it is from rodents nesting. What's the protocol for getting a replacement tin? Contact the seller (4noggins) or C&D directly?

Perchance, did you message @jeremyreeves? He's very responsive and cares a great deal about quality assurance.

 

[georged]

You whippersnappers get worked up by the silliest things.

A bit o' string.

Pfffffffft...

Why, getcha a full coil of rope tobacco and there'll be a gnarly inch-long nail in it.

REAL men just eat 'em.

 

[Sobrbiker]

I wanna be like @georged when I grow up.

 

[swilford]

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Was bummed to open my Sun Bear Tupelo and find a bunch of, what looks like, jute or twine fibers inside. Has anyone run into this before in a tin? Pehaps a section of twine from being bundled? Not sure I want to risk even smoking a clean piece in case it is from rodents nesting. What's the protocol for getting a replacement tin? Contact the seller (4noggins) or C&D directly?

Yes, it's twine. And it shouldn't be there. It was probably stuck to the underside of leaf, then got pressed, then got sliced (which is why’re it looks like that now). Since twine like that is used in various bits of tobacco cultivation, it could have been introduced with any of the tobaccos used. It's not dangerous and not indicative of anything other than what it looks like (a piece of string), but of course you don't want that.

Please do reach out to info@cornellanddiehl.com, or call LDG at (843) 491 4150, and either can get you a replacement tin.

 

[fightnhampster]

Yes, it's twine. And it shouldn't be there. It was probably stuck to the underside of leaf, then got pressed, then got sliced (which is why’re it looks like that now). Since twine like that is used in various bits of tobacco cultivation, it could have been introduced with any of the tobaccos used. It's not dangerous and not indicative of anything other than what it looks like (a piece of string), but of course you don't want that.

Please do reach out to info@cornellanddiehl.com, or call LDG at (843) 491 4150, and either can get you a replacement tin.

Just a hunch, but I think this guy knows what he's talking about.

 

[sardonicus87]

Side-note, if they don't want the tin back and you're wary of smoking it, I'll take it for you, for "proper disposal". Because I like to help how I can.

 

[Ahi Ka]

You guys clearly don’t smoke tambolaka then…

 

[PennyStonks]

You guys clearly don’t smoke tambolaka then…

I miss tambo so much

 

[Ahi Ka]

I miss tambo so much

I’ve got one log left.

 

[EchoPlex]

Just following up - Jeremy made arrangements to get me a new tin, so all is good here. Really nice guy and great customer service.

Happy smokes, everyone.

 

[PennyStonks]

Just following up - Jeremy made arrangements to get me a new tin, so all is good here. Really nice guy and great customer service.

Happy smokes, everyone.

Thank you for providing us with some closure. Too many times issues like this leave us wondering what the final outcome was.

 

[woodsroad]

I’ve got one log left.

That's what I said after my morning cup of coffee.

 

[AJL67]

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Was bummed to open my Sun Bear Tupelo and find a bunch of, what looks like, jute or twine fibers inside. Has anyone run into this before in a tin? Pehaps a section of twine from being bundled? Not sure I want to risk even smoking a clean piece in case it is from rodents nesting. What's the protocol for getting a replacement tin? Contact the seller (4noggins) or C&D directly?

Looks like orange tabby to me, should have asked if one of the barn cats is missing.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Garfield?

 

[renfield]

I thought Va/Per meant Virginia Perique, not Virginia Persian.