Couple of mods for sale

[Scylla]

I think that the COW is one that you've sealed, Vapa - if so, I'd like to buy it if it's still available You could just send me an invoice to the same address as before. If you wish

There is a problem with those tobacco tins (and I will be delighted to be contradicted) in that they do not wear well. I bought some of the lava-lid ones for joke prezzies. They are made from cheaper "tin" and thinner "paint" than the ones you get from the tobacco companies. I have a gorgeous Swan tin, about 9x6.5cm, it's been treated well but the "gold" is wearing off the underpart badly and also a little on the lid

Some chancer thinks he can get £7 + P&P for one in this condition:

uk.ebid.net/for-sale/swan-tin-old-tobacco-tin-58595173.htm?from=googleshop_uk

I'm thinking that these tins may not be suitable for something that costs ££ and is constantly handled and subjected to sweat and grease in varying degrees, depending on the handler

Except... I wonder if the tins could be coated with something protective?

[vapaholic]

yes they are made of cheaper tin but once they are built up and epoxied they are solid enough the only downside I believe with these tins is the picture on the front will wear over time but you would then just buy a new tin and replace the lid.

the golden virginia tin pictured above is an original and the picture will last longer but even those get scratched up over time

Scylla I've pm'd you

[Scylla]

May 28, 2012 21:31:25 GMT vapaholic said:

you would then just buy a new tin and replace the lid.

Good thinking, Chris!

Got your PM, replied