New Member From Arizona

[jdunbar]

Good day everyone. I just recently found this pipe community and thought I'd join up and give it a try.

It's pipe smoking weather in Arizona now and I've been enjoying my days outside with a pipe and the usual assortment of OTC tobacco's that are available locally.

I've been smoking a pipe on and off for years but after finding this site and doing some reading around the web I've realized I am missing out and that there is much more out there!
I have been hitting all the local Tobacco stores in the area and have found out that not one sells anything other than the usual over the counter brands and I have to end up explaining what I mean when I say I am looking for a more premium pipe tobacco...they all think I'm referring to the glass pipes and bongs!
Anyway, I would appreciate some advice from some local Arizona members on some dedicated pipe and Tobacco shops in my state and especially the Mesa/phoenix area that might be able to steer me to the type of brick and mortar store I'm looking for and also info on and pipe clubs/groups etc in Arizona.
Looking forward to reading and learning from the experience of the other members here from around the world. THANKS!! ::

 

[daveinlax]

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/which-phoenixscottsdale-bampms-are-worth-visiting 8O

 

[jdunbar]

Thank you sir! I will be visiting Big Sticks today. Thanks for the info.

 

[pipestud]

Welcome to a great forum, jdunbar!

 

[jpmcwjr]

A big welcome! You'll have no trouble drying your tobacco in AZ!

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Welcome, jdunbar! It's always good to see a new member. I'll be looking forward to your posts. It's great you want to support your local B&Ms. But there's also a ridiculous amount of different brands and blends to try if you order from Smokingpipes.com or Pipesandcigars.com.

 

[puffy]

Welcome Aboard

 

[gecko13]

Welcome fellow Arizonian. There aren't as many decent pipe shops as there used to be. One of the better stocked shops is located near 24th st and Camelback Rd: Ye Old Tobacco Shoppe, 4525 N 24th St, Ste 110, Phoenix, AZ 85016 This shop also has a pipe group that meets, I think every Thursday evening.
They have another store located near I-17 and Dunlap Rd, but I haven't been there in a year or two.

 

[cigrmaster]

Welcome to the site. I would suggest grabbing a tin of Escudo and Capstan Blue Flake. Both are premium tobacco's that are widely available. Our sponsors are some of the best online tobacconists in the world.

 

[jndyer]

Welcome aboard. Let us know how your visits to the various B&M's go.

 

[jdunbar]

They say that first impressions are everything and mine was great!! I've been looking for a store all over that stocked a good selection of premium pipe tobacco and have now found one.

I walked through the door and immediate saw what a beutiful place this was, open and very spacious and was immediately asked if I needed any help.

I said I was looking for a place that sold premium pipe tobacco and was shown the pipe section that displayed dozens of imported tins as well as a large rack with jars full of pipe tobacco's.

A great selection of pipes and accessories also grabbed my attention. I ended up buying a tin of Dunhill Durbar tobacco and a brand new Missouri Meerschaum to try it out in.

Very happy! I'll be going back again soon when I have the time to really check the place out but what a great first impression!! Thank you daveinlx for the recommendation!!! :D

 

[gecko13]

Where did you go?

 

[jdunbar]

Oops, sorry about that. I went to big sticks fine cigars.

 

[jdunbar]

Just finished my third bowl of the Dunhill Durbar this evening. My first experience with premium Tobacco... OMG! So Good!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Welcome to the world of (Tad) Tobacco Acquisition Disorders and (PAD) Pipe Acquisition Disorders. You've taken the first step, so now you've got to try them all, muah ha ha!!

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Welcome aboard Jdunbar from great State of Arizona, I'd like to go living in Juma,good weather all year around & low taxes

Now,should you notice in your local drugstore any of Amphoras, brown or red,or Lane Limited RR,then In your place 'd pick a pouch for the variety sake,these offer good constant quality at affordable price.Merry Christmas from Finland-Eu, Paul

 

[jttnk]

Just joined as well. North Phoenix. If you haven't been yet, Ye Olde Pipe and Tobacco and or Stag Tobacconists (same owner-Family). Really nice people, very very well versed in their trade. Ye Olde has a great selection of pipes new and estate. They have helped me start the journey.

 

[indianafrank]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[hawky454]

Welcome to the forums! I was born and raised in AZ and I lived most of my life in Flagstaff. It’s the only place I could ever call home. Sorry can’t help you with any recommendations, all the stores I used to frequent as a kid were put out of business years ago. I have such fond memories of those stores though. Hell, back then there was even a Tinderbox in the Flagstaff Mall. I used to love going in there for the aroma alone, guess I was always destined to become a pipe smoker.

 

[aldecaker]

Hawky, I remember a great tobacco shop in old town Flag, I think it was very close to the Monte V. I wonder if it is still open?