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I would make a point of getting to know their pipe-expert and go from there.Step into the world of Tinder Box.We are delighted that you, our most valued customer have come to visit our web site. I'd say, don't be discouraged by an overwhelming cigar selection, if my local TB is any indication, they have enough variety and a small, but good selection of blends and pipes that will keep you happy. So, I guess what I'm saying, is that you might be pleasantly surprised by what you find. The also have a $65 La Rocca, which is a beautiful rusticated, bend dublin, and one of the most beautiful pipes I own.


All three of them smoke so well, that I reserved them for my English blends. I own three Carolina Briar's now, one was a drug store $25 pipe, the others were a little higher end, TB pipes, and none of them disapoint. However, on the low end, my local TB has a pipe brand called Carolina Briar, priced at the $50-$70 mark. But I generally find gorgeous Ascorti, Caminetto and a couple of other premium brands I can't remember. Both times he ordered me a 16 ounce bag and I was cheaper than buying it myself and sans shipping & handling.Īs for their pipe selection, he has exquisite taste in pipes, but they are all premium brands, well at least for the most part, and since my pipe purchases rarely exceed $100, their are out of my price range. He's also gotten me some bulk discounts on some of my favorite blends, including Squadron Leader and Haunted Bookshop. It is true that their store is mostly stocked with cigars and cigar paraphernalia, but I have such a good relationship with the pipe manager, that I prefer going there. Yesterday I also purchased some of their other McClelland blends, including their 1927 and Christmas Cheer (Holiday Tobacco). I believe it is lightly aromatic, but it's one of my go-to blends when I want something mild and smooth. I have to be honest that he has not steered me wrong yet, and one of my favorite blends is the TB 1928. I frequent my local TB all the time, and have become good friends with the person who manages their pipes and pipe tobacco area. Sadly, he eventually succumbed to the internet as well as the punitive taxes in WA state. It was a meeting place for all and sundry, and my local herfing group made this a destination for years. And one could smoke anywhere in the store!
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He also had a way great smoking lounge in the back of the store complete with leather chairs and couches, big screen TV, great sound system, smoke extractor, plus food and drink. He also had a great selection of pipe 'baccys, and apart from the TB bulk stuff he was obligated to carry he also offered open tins that one could sample before purchasing. I bought my Wiley and several Petes through him. His operation was the best I've ever seen - while primarily dedicated to cigars, he also had a very large selection of pipes in all cost ranges. The proprietor was a son of a tobacconist and while young, knew more about 'baccy than I've ever forgot! Used to have a first class TB in my area.
