Description: Best International is a little-known cigarette brand produced during the Tekel state tobacco monopoly. The pack is distinguished by its striking visual design: a dark blue stripe with the inscription "BEST", colored (red, yellow, black) horizontal elements at the bottom, symbolizing a Western (German or international) image. The TAPDK excise stamp with the marking "2000" is visible on the top, and the Tekel brand stripe stands out on the edges of the pack. This is a pack from the period before Tekel's privatization, which was characterized by a very wide range of local brands.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Average. As this was not a widely exported or well-known mark, but is part of Tekel's history, it is attractive to collectors who collect Turkish or state-made packages.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, with TAPDK excise stamp, but visible micro stains due to age - good condition.
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Historical data and popularity: Best International was produced for the local Turkish market. Packages from this period are becoming increasingly rare, especially well-preserved examples.
