Forums member shop far and wide and sample many blends. We sometimes forget that most pipe smokers stick with one or only a few blends and usually with over-the-counter brands that they can buy close to home for reasonable prices. So those old familiar names have a steady following online and off. As Russ O. pointed out recently, the majority of pipe smokers don't consider it a hobby or special interest, just something they do because they enjoy it. If Captain Black Copper brings them a pleasing flavor and some contentment, that's what they want. Granger, Half-and-Half, Sir Walter, Carter Hall, Prince Albert, and so on.