NASPC Columbus Pipe Show Just Around the Corner

[pipestud]

I look forward to seeing many of the members here at the show again this year. Just a couple of weeks away!
Show info here - http://www.naspc.org/shownaspc.htm

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

Thanks for the reminder stud. It had completely slipped my mind. I've been a couple of times and may make it in the event I get a wild hair.

 

[briarbuck]

I actually think I can get up to Columbus for this one.

 

[techie]

Being new to all of this, what is one of these shows like? I'm assuming there will be lots of folks selling pipes and tobaccos, but are there good deals, or is it not much different than just buying online. Will there be hard to find blends but overpriced?

 

[bluegrassbrian]

I've been planning on being in attendance again this year, but lately life seems like it has other plans for me.

Money is going to be tight this month so it will probably be a last minute decision either way.

 

[philobeddoe]

Techie, there will be thousands of pipes for sale both new and estate, with many artisan carvers that you’ve most likely never seen before. The prices on new pipes vary, some vendors are priced at retail, but many vendors will have a show discount of 10% - 25%. The estate vendors are usually priced to sell and most will deal with you. There will also be hundreds of pipes you’ve never even seen or heard of before. As for tobacco, yes there will be many hard to find blends for sale, most priced at current market value, but there are deals if you are diligent. There will also be several vendors selling piles of new tins as well. You can also find accessories of every sort, new and used, pouches, pipe racks, reamers, etc.. But the main reason to go to Pipe shows is to meet up with other pipe smokers and make new friends.

 

[scotties22]

See you all soon!

 

[briarbuck]

As for tobacco, yes there will be many hard to find blends for sale, most priced at current market value, but there are deals if you are diligent.

By "diligent", do you mean putting pipestud in a headlock?

 

[tschiraldi]

Can't wait! I'm hoping Jesse Jones finds a way to finish, and bring, my latest commission! I am on a mission to finally meet Regis McCafferty!

 

[daveinlax]

I have a room booked and plan on attending. 8O

 

[delkhouri]

Looking forward to it as always, but it's like a 10 minute drive for me...... I have no excuse.

 

[tschiraldi]

Brian, I sure hope you can make it. I was looking forward to chatting with you again!

 

[weezell]

I was there last year, what an enjoyable time! Will be there Saturday for sure...

 

[philobeddoe]

Show starts tomorrow folks, hope to see you there!

 

[briarbuck]

I'll be there at open. Hoping to meet a few of you knuckleheads.

 

[winton]

Y'all have fun! Be sure to post pictures.

 

[jpmcwjr]

....in the event I get a wild hair.

That happens to me when I sleep on the wrong side of my head.
Have a great show, folks!

 

[coyja]

Dang... I had this penned in my schedule for next week for some reason. I'll be in Cbus next week and was planning on attending!

Oh well, have fun!

 

[mikestanley]

I may very well drive down tomorrow. I haven’t been singe Bill Unger and Charles Franks passed. I used to work a shift at the main table. It’s a good show. Damned indoor smoking law aside.

Mike S.

 

[bostoneo]

Are they going to have a smoking tent or anything this year?