In about A week, I will be going to Portland Oregon.
Does anyone know of a good pipe shop up there?
I'll be staying in the pearl district if that helps.
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I live about 30 minutes north of Portland and can give you limited advice. First off, you'll be right next to a Rich's Cigar Store in the Pearl. Here's a map of the three locations they have. "B" on the map is the one in the Pearl. I've only been to the one on Alder Street and I hear that it's the best and biggest of the three. Second, which is where you should really try to make it, is Steven Books' House of Calabash in Oregon City. To be honest, I've never been there myself, (although I'm taking an opportunity to go there this afternoon while down that way on some separate business) but if you have ever heard talk of this guys talents you really need to try and make it there. Here's directions from Rich's in the Pearl to House of Calabash in Oregon City.
Anyways, hope that's of some help and have a fun time!Edit:oops, looks like the directions link isn't working. Here's the location of House of Calabash
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The best one that will be close is Rich's located at 820 SW Alder St. That is a nice shop with an old established pipe customer base. Rich's also has a shop on NW 23rd Avenue if you get up in the that area. The Alder shop is the main shop. FYI, they usually have some very good sales after the first of the year.
If you happen to smoke cigars there are a few cigar bars where you can enjoy a smoke. In Oregon the smoking of pipes is not allowed in a cigar bar, and you'll be asked to put it out if you light a pipe.
Just another Oregon tuna fisherman.Posted 4 months ago # -
There's a really nice bookstore in Portland that covers a whole block but I can't remember the name of it. But it's definetly worth looking into.
A man without a pipe is a man unpreparedPosted 4 months ago # -
I'll second the House of Calabash. That is where I bought my big calabash. They usually have a good variety of estate pipes and new pipes. They will take the time to talk tobacco, and they took the time to run me through their tobacco assortments so I could smell the differences. Although their tobacco is expensive it is a treat to have someplace that will take the time to educate you on blending and pipes in general. I'd say the trip to Oregon City is well worth it just for that shop.
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logandow - You are probably thinking of Powell's Books. Surely worth dropping in there too! It's not too far from Rich's Alder St. store.
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The bookstore is Powell's, and is located at NW 10th and W. Burnside. Burnside is the N/S divider so simply count the hundred blocks to estimate the walking distance, 10 blocks West of the Willamette River and on Burnside, 100 block NW. PS - bring an umbrella.
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You trying to set him up nobail? Hahaha
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+1 on the Alder st store. Forget the 23rd street one. You can take the light rail if you do not want to walk. The Pearl is a great place in general.
+100 on The House of Calabash. Talking to Steven is a treat but they did not have a lot of stock compared to Rich's when I was there.
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Wallace is really right, wear the Columbia Coat with a Pendleton felt hat and fit in with the rest of the pipe smokers. It is much more utilitarian. And don't leave ANYTHING visible in a rental car.
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Here is a prior post with some information on Rich's blends:
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Yeah that's the one! Thanks Wallace and nobail.
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Rich's is ok but not a great selection of tobaccos beyond their own blends. the best spot in my opinion is 82nd ave tobacco. They are at 82nd and Se burnside. http://www.82ave.com/
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- John SteinbeckPosted 4 months ago # -
Also at 82nd ave you can smoke in the shop and on the enclosed porch but as others said NOT in the cigar lounge.
They are also very kind with free samples of open tobacco if you bring a pipe.Posted 4 months ago # -
I was in portland all day today! Going to hang out in vancover tomorrow......I hear the fred myer is pretty happening.
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I live in Vancouver, just across the riover from Portland, and I give a thumbs up to Riches. PS: you can smoke in the store so take a pipe along to try the samples.
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When I was at the Seattle Pipe Club meeting last Weds, someone (I think was either Gary Schrier or Matt Guss) said there was one of the best pipe stores in the USA right in Potland. I don't know which one it was. Does anyone know? The only real pipe store I've visited is Edwards in Denver which was off the hook. Boswells is now on my bucket list too.
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P.S. You have to stop at Powells but plan for a 1/2 day minimum. Probably more if you're a book nerd like I am.
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Rich's Cigar store is expensive so just be aware of that. You can find better prices else where. I prefer 82nd AVE Tobacco and A Pipe. They have a smoking lounge as well. Great selection of cigars and good selection of pipe tobacco and accessories. I've heard Cascade is an awesome shop but I've never been there.
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Yeah Rich's blends are insanely expensive. For example I have two blends here I think "Balkan supreme" and "sweet oriental" that cost about 11 and 13 dollars respectively for just two ounces.
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This was a great thread as I didn't realize there were others from the Portland Metro area on the forum. Looks like there are a few of us in Vancouver, WA area as well. Very cool!
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Yeah Rich's blends are insanely expensive. For example I have two blends here I think "Balkan supreme" and "sweet oriental" that cost about 11 and 13 dollars respectively for just two ounces.
Could be worse...that almost as much as a pouch (1.5oz) of CBW goes for up here (BC, Canada...you know, where the real Vancouver is
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I can't wait to do some tobacco tourism...but for any major purchase, it looks like online even after international shipping, is the only way to go for me.
Mike.
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Rookie, but learning.Posted 4 months ago # -
Could be worse...that almost as much as a pouch (1.5oz) of CBW goes for up here (BC, Canada...you know, where the real Vancouver is ).
I can't wait to do some tobacco tourism...but for any major purchase, it looks like online even after international shipping, is the only way to go for me.
Just for your information; Vancouver, WA was incorporated in 1857 and Vancouver BC was incorporated 1886, so who has the "real" Vancouver now.
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I was just giving you guys a hard time. Interesting facts though. Teasing aside, my reasoning was that the one that had hosted a world's exposition and the olympics might have just slightly higher name recognition. Growing up in Vancouver, BC I always wondered what Vancouver, WA was like. Admittedly I have not visited yet though...bucket list material I guess. Either way you look at it, you guys are some of my closest neighbours (yeah that's how a canuck spells it).
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Let me tell you, its now where near as exciting as Vancouver, BC. It just your typical mid size city. If you're into history a visit to Fort Vancouver is pretty good, but other than that it's pretty boring.
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I'm guessing you don't work for your local tourism office?
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You'd have to be one creative individual to spin something that would excite people to come to the "Couve". I'm not that creative.
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Haha my friend that lives there is always talking about how great their library is!
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What's so great about the Library? Given I haven't been there since I was in college, but it was nothing special back then, and I can't imagine its changed to much. It's big I'll give you that, but great... it's a library! How great can it be, its full of boring books.
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