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woodrow

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Planning a trip soon and I know nothing about the shops in that area. I visit a sister from time to time. I’m probably going to pick up some house blends and not too much tinned.
Any recommendations? ill probably call once I have a name. Thanks
~ Bill
 

Manawydan

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Apr 24, 2024
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Planning a trip soon and I know nothing about the shops in that area. I visit a sister from time to time. I’m probably going to pick up some house blends and not too much tinned.
Any recommendations? ill probably call once I have a name. Thanks
~ Bill
The only shop I am aware of with any real selection of pipe tobacco and pipes is Tinder Box in Palm Springs. The house blends are affordable but they mark up tins quite a bit.
 
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telescopes

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It is true. Since the sad retirement of the owner of Palm Desert Pipes and Tobacco, we are a one dog town in terms of pipe shops. But NOT Cigar shops. Golfers love cigars. There seems to be nothing more satisfying to a man- especially in Palm Springs- then wrapping one’s hands around a stick. And giving it a good wack and rub, sucking up all the wondrous delights…. Eh, wait… that wasn’t what you were expecting? LOL.

Yes, Palm Springs Tinderbox is worth a stop. And if you are up for it, no Palm Springs pun intended, there are a few pipe smokers here you may wish to visit.
 

warren99

Lifer
Aug 16, 2010
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It is true. Since the sad retirement of the owner of Palm Desert Pipes and Tobacco, we are a one dog town in terms of pipe shops. But NOT Cigar shops. Golfers love cigars. There seems to be nothing more satisfying to a man- especially in Palm Springs- then wrapping one’s hands around a stick. And giving it a good wack and rub, sucking up all the wondrous delights…. Eh, wait… that wasn’t what you were expecting? LOL.

Yes, Palm Springs Tinderbox is worth a stop. And if you are up for it, no Palm Springs pun intended, there are a few pipe smokers here you may wish to visit.
The last time I was in the desert, Tinder Box was gone as was Palm Desert Pipes and Tobaccos. When and where did Tinder Box reopen?
 

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The last time I was in the desert, Tinder Box was gone as was Palm Desert Pipes and Tobaccos. When and where did Tinder Box reopen?
They’ve been going strong since I’ve lived here. When were you last in the desert?

 
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warren99

Lifer
Aug 16, 2010
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They’ve been going strong since I’ve lived here. When were you last in the desert?

Thanks. Although I’ve been to Palm Springs within the last three or four years, it’s been awhile since I looked for a tobacconist. The last time I went to the Tinder Box, it was in the mall on Palm Canyon, probably 15 years ago or more. The last time I passed by that location, the mall was gone. Glad to hear it’s back in business; although Tinder Boxes are few and far between these days. Even the original one in Santa Monica is gone.
 

warren99

Lifer
Aug 16, 2010
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California
Thanks. Although I’ve been to Palm Springs within the last three or four years, it’s been awhile since I looked for a tobacconist. The last time I went to the Tinder Box, it was in the mall on Palm Canyon, probably 15 years ago or more. The last time I passed by that location, the mall was gone. Glad to hear it’s back in business; although Tinder Boxes are few and far between these days. Even the original one in Santa Monica is gone.
 

telescopes

Pipe Dreamer and Star Gazer
Thanks. Although I’ve been to Palm Springs within the last three or four years, it’s been awhile since I looked for a tobacconist. The last time I went to the Tinder Box, it was in the mall on Palm Canyon, probably 15 years ago or more. The last time I passed by that location, the mall was gone. Glad to hear it’s back in business; although Tinder Boxes are few and far between these days. Even the original one in Santa Monica is gone.
I think it must have been longer than 15 years, lol. Time flies. Yes, at least we still have the Tinder Box. Palm Desert Pipes and Tobacco was a gift. But everyone eventually retires and the owner wasn’t interested in selling the business.
 
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Brig

Starting to Get Obsessed
Jun 23, 2024
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I was in Palm Springs last month and hit the Tinder Box, got a couple of the different house blends. The locals weren't too fond of my trying one out on the main drag, despite it being allowed, but the blends were pretty good.

Will be out that way next week, as well, might have to swing in for a couple ounces.