The only pipes I found in Izmir were the cheap chinese ones of indeterminate wood. The bazars in Istanbul had a couple of places selling meers though...
Generally, if I find a tin I don't like, I'll let it sit. Then, for some strange reason, a few weeks later I find myself craving it.
Examples are Nightcap, Royal Yacht & Irish Oak...
All of which I now consider as my "special treat" tobaccos.