Both MdP and Don Carlos do not have a distributor so their presence and availability is more limited.
MdP used to be distributed by XYZ Imports then acquired by Arango and then stopped distributing their pipes.
Don Carlos used to be distributed by David at R.D. Fields then stopped. Luca at...
Ye Olde Pipe Tobacco has three locations in the PHX area. Great B&M for both pipe and cigars.
They had Eso on the shelf on my last visit and at normal msrp prices.
@Jack Ryan Pipes
Both Pfeifen Huber and Pfeifen Diehl are great pipe shops near Marienplatz to visit in Munich.
Great people at both stores with different selection.
Jason is an excellent carver that knows my preference and I trust without a doubt.
He surprised me with one of his pipes at the CORPS Richmond show and it is an amazing pipe. It was the only pipe I got from the show.
That alone speaks how highly I regard Jason's work and attention to details.
Bruto and Rosaria are wonderful people. Don Carlos enthusiast here.
Sadly they do not have a US distributor so what you see at B&Ms like Iwan Ries are new old stock inventory.
You can always email them directly and see if they can make you exactly what you are looking for. Only downside...
Email Jose directly if you want a pipe. He spends about 4-5 days working on one pipe.
Very meticulous in his detail work which is reflected in his prices. Always great to deal with. Thinking about it, I am overdue for another Rubio.
TP when it was based in FL was a small e-commerce business with a wholesale side.
When Sutliff bought a majority stake in TP, the operations were moved to Richmond, VA. Some staff relocated but the original TP owners are still involved as a minority and are in FL.
Had an opportunity to...