Thanks for the response. I'll check out Buttheads.I'm about an hour from Danbury, but I've been to Butthead's! That's the best pipe shop around. Not much in Hartford these days.
My good friend is a cigar rep with the Hudson Valley as part of his territory. He says Cup o' Joes, A/K/A Queensbury Cigar & Pipe is the best. James & Sons in Saratoga is nice as well although pricing is a little more aimed at tourists.
Are you familiar with the Hudson Valley Pipe Club? I don't know much about them, but I was able to try their Christmas Blend last month and it was fantastic!
I'm not familiar with the HV Pipe Club, but excited to find out more.