Newb Here, from DFW, TX.

[JHud71]

Greetings all. Very recently moved from the occasional cigar to the pipe. My Dad smoked a pipe and I've always been charmed with it. I'm nearing 50yo and decided there's no time like the present to explore the hobby.

I'm about a week in and thus far I'm finding my way in the dark with a MM cob. .....However. I expect I might find a Peterson Kerry under the tree in a few days, compliments of my better half, if I've played my cards right.

My first question for you gents is what is your preferred online tobacco shop? Price, breadth of assortment, quality of service, etc. Where do you shop?

 

[mso489]

All the sponsor online retailers on the left of Forums are experienced and well regarded. For shear size of inventory, customer service, and individual photos of all the pipes, smokingpipes.com seems to get regular praise. I have been a customer for years and recommend them. Referencing your pipes, I enjoy my dozen or so Petes, and a similar number of Missouri Meerschaum cobs. I like the Petes with fishtail stems, and the MM cobs special editions with the acrylic stems. Welcome aboard.

 

[haparnold]

Welcome aboard! I agree with Tom (MSO) that you can't beat site sponsor smokingpipes.com for selection, price, and quality of service. Highly, highly recommended.

 

[stokesdale]

Greetings all. Very recently moved from the occasional cigar to the pipe. My Dad smoked a pipe and I've always been charmed with it. I'm nearing 50yo and decided there's no time like the present to explore the hobby.

I'm about a week in and thus far I'm finding my way in the dark with a MM cob. .....However. I expect I might find a Peterson Kerry under the tree in a few days, compliments of my better half, if I've played my cards right.

My first question for you gents is what is your preferred online tobacco shop? Price, breadth of assortment, quality of service, etc. Where do you shop?

Smoking Pipes...the best for customer service and a huge selection of pipes and tobacco (not much on cigars yet though). They are my go to (until they export their customer service overseas that is).

 

[STP]

Welcome

 

[jpmcwjr]

I trade with all our sponsors,

Welcome from the Central Coast of California!

 

[Old School 3319]

Welcome sir

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Welcome from NC!

 

[stokesdale]

Welcome from NC!

C&B, where in NC are you?

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

C&B, where in NC are you?

Wilmington, Hurricane capital of NC

 

[stokesdale]

Wilmington, Hurricane capital of NC

LOL, I go fishing on the beach at Fort Fisher a lot...an easy long weekend get away. Worse than the hurricanes though is the idiots that don't know how to drive on the beach down there, lol...lousy tourists!

 

[Sloopjohnbee]

Greetings all. Very recently moved from the occasional cigar to the pipe. My Dad smoked a pipe and I've always been charmed with it. I'm nearing 50yo and decided there's no time like the present to explore the hobby.

I'm about a week in and thus far I'm finding my way in the dark with a MM cob. .....However. I expect I might find a Peterson Kerry under the tree in a few days, compliments of my better half, if I've played my cards right.

My first question for you gents is what is your preferred online tobacco shop? Price, breadth of assortment, quality of service, etc. Where do you shop?

You'll quickly find and learn that depending on what you want/need you'll use several sources - You'll also be inundated with bad experiences with P&C Welcome to the club.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

LOL, I go fishing on the beach at Fort Fisher a lot...an easy long weekend get away. Worse than the hurricanes though is the idiots that don't know how to drive on the beach down there, lol...lousy tourists!

Or drive in general for that matter... You local? If so maybe we can meet up after the holidays for a smoke.

 

[JHud71]

All the sponsor online retailers on the left of Forums are experienced and well regarded. For shear size of inventory, customer service, and individual photos of all the pipes, smokingpipes.com seems to get regular praise. I have been a customer for years and recommend them. Referencing your pipes, I enjoy my dozen or so Petes, and a similar number of Missouri Meerschaum cobs. I like the Petes with fishtail stems, and the MM cobs special editions with the acrylic stems. Welcome aboard.

Thanks very much for the feedback!

 

[stokesdale]

Or drive in general for that matter... You local? If so maybe we can meet up after the holidays for a smoke.

I don't want to steal this very nice gentleman's thread from Texas! I'll message you privately.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

I spent a summer with my Aunt and Uncle in Plano. They moved up to Lucas about 20 years ago. I really enjoyed the area and the food!

 

[kcghost]

Welcome from KC!! All the sponsors on this site are reputable.

 

[brut666]

Welcome from the UK ??

 

[anotherbob]

my main places I get tobacco are MarsCigars and Smoking Pipes. Mars is my semi local being a few towns over and I get stuff from them in 2 days average. Both I've ordered enough from to have an order or so go sideways in some way and both places have been great about fixing the issues (which will happen to any store, but it's how they fix it that makes a difference).

 

[lelik]

Welcome !