Description:
„Rodeo Lights – a classic cigarette pack made „Tutunski Kombinat Prilep (ТКП) tobacco factory in North Macedonia. The pack is white, with a blue central field, in which the „Rodeo Lights“ logo is highlighted. The top shows a coat of arms with two lions, a crown and a shield, symbolizing the factory emblem. On top is a pink excise control stamp with the Cyrillic inscription „Контролна марка“, typical of Macedonian production. The bottom part indicates „Low Nicotine“ and „20 Filter Cigarettes“, emphasizing the light nature of this variant. The design is subtle, with Western European influences, but maintaining a clear Balkan visual style.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium-High. Rodeo Lights is a rarer Macedonian production release that was intended for the domestic market and export to neighboring countries. Collectors value it for its authentic Tutunski Kombinat Prilep marking and excellent condition of preservation.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, with original cellophane and intact excise stamp, very good condition.
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Historical data and popularity: „Tutunski Kombinat Prilep was one of the most famous tobacco factories in the Balkans, actively producing export series in the 1980s and 1990s. The Rodeo line was one of those aimed at creating a competitive image in the light cigarette segment. Currently, such packs are extremely rare, so the surviving original copies have an increased collector's value.
