Aluminum case
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- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by Johnny V on Thursday, 06-Jul-2006
Just did a search on E-bay for Aluminum cigarette cases in North America and found 5 of the original cases manufactured by Park Industries in Murphreesboro, TN. A couple are priced very reasonable and then of course the collectors have their's priced so high that only a collector would be able to afford it. Kind of takes the fun out of rolling your own smokes when the case there being carried around in is worth half a year's worth of rollies...
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JV
- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by Major Havoc on Thursday, 07-Dec-2006
Well, I dunno about that...
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I have a solid Sterling Silver case that I bought off Ebay.
It's an antique. Engraved with "Presented by the Officers of the Market Harboro Fire Brigade", with the date Sept 8, 1904.
At the end of the day, I guess it doesn't matter what you carry your cigs in, but having a 102 year old piece of history in my pocket is kinda cool, IMO. It's unique, it's solid silver, so it's got some style to it, and it makes a pretty nice conversation piece to boot.
And it cost me just under 50 bucks, which is a lot more than the plastic jobs, but only about twice as much as the cheaply built nickel and steel cases you find at smoke shops.
To each his own, I guess, but I figure that if I'm going to go to the effort to MYO using fine tobacco, then I think my case should reflect that I'm not smoking "just another cigarette".
PS - Just a bit of advice... if anyone is considering one of these antique cases, make sure you check the dimensions and which way the interior straps are aligned. They didn't have filtered cigs back then so most of them only fit unfiltered cigs... although it's possible to find one that's long enough to work.
- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by Johnny V on Thursday, 06-Jul-2006
Hi all
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Before I get into comments about this case (which is an impostor). I live in Canada and would like to give you a little background having rolled my own cigarettes for the past 37 years and yes I own 3 burgundy (not red) supermatics (the original CTC's colour with plain, regular, and king size settings) and besides the springs, etc. all 3 tube releases broke in the same place (part # S-29). Anyway the supermatic is the finest there is... Now on to this Chinese made case. It's a copy of the original which was made in Murphreesboro, Tenn. USA. I know because I'm still using the one I bought when I was 17 years old. It works well because it was made by workers who took pride in what they manufactured. The case has held my home made king sized cigarettes safe from getting crushed for many years. My advice is to seek out one of the original cases built in the USA back when quality and value for your dollar meant something. By the way I own an original "V-Master" too. We used "Vogue" papers to roll those giant cigarettes and then a Gillette twin sided razor blade to cut the smokes to size.... Apologies for the long wind... JV
- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by Barbie Jett on Saturday, 11-Feb-2006
I have been buying this cigarette case from Walgreens for over 25 years. Walgreens has discontinued carrying this product in the last year. I love this case and I have been using it with Virginia Slims. I put the flip top box in without the flip top and it works great. I have been probably bought 5-8 cases throughout the years. Can you tell me where I can find this product. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your help.
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Sincerely,
Barbie
- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by Kevin on Saturday, 11-Feb-2006
Sorry to repeat myself BUT I must!
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"Posted by Kevin on Thursday, 17-Jun-2004
JUNK! Bad fit, RIPP OFF- unless you wear a cowboy outfit complete with spurs & turquoise silver mega rings this would be a good place for your store bought pack of red Marbs!
WARNING- sharp edges & real sloppy fit."
Really-the 'smoky' case is the way to go unless the cowboy outfit is your thing!
- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by Jazz on Sunday, 12-Feb-2006
Amen. I've been using Smokey cases for ages. The oldest one I have is nearly 16 months old and still works fine after normal use. I've never had to toss one because it's been broken--I've only had to replace them due to loss or theft.
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- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by Kerry on Sunday, 12-Feb-2006
Although this case is tough and works relatively well for pre-made cigs, it is not very good at all for the SYO/MYO cigs, to which this forum is devoted.
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Good luck in your search!
- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by A Gural on Saturday, 20-Nov-2004
Despite the bad reviews it's what I've been looking for. Any idea where I can buy online?
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- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by Sponnie on Saturday, 20-Nov-2004
You can get them at D&R Tobacco.
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- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by Hey Pocky Way on Saturday, 20-Nov-2004
I've seen these at my local Walgreen's. Also at on-line RYO/MYO stores.
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- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by Dave L on Saturday, 20-Nov-2004
Price varies a lot. There's no longer a picture but I think https://www.lilbrown.com/index.cfm?productid=2977 ($2.05) is this case.
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- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by Kevin on Thursday, 17-Jun-2004
JUNK! Bad fit, RIPP OFF- unless you wear a cowboy outfit complete with spurs & turquoise silver mega rings this would be a good place for your store bought pack of red Marbs!
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WARNING- sharp edges & real sloppy fit.
- Re: Aluminum case
- Posted by Kurt Wall on Friday, 18-Jun-2004
Don't hold back, Kevin. Tell us how you *really* feel. :-)
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