Rokstar Pipes

[pipesmokingtom]

Was just listening to Olie's podcast with Rokstarpipes. Sounded like an interesting shop so I went to the website and it seems to be defunct.
Did he relocate Rokstar, or close or does anyone know what the deal is? Couldn't find any info with a cursory search.

 

[pylorns]

etsy maybe?
there is also http://rhoxpipes.com/

 

[pipesmokingtom]

I am familiar with Rhox Pipes - this was a different operation. Rokstarpipes.com seemed to stock "unconventional" pipe shapes, lesser known carvers, etc. Olie Sylvester's pipes were available through his site apparently. I don't think the proprietor (Jay Corcoran?) was a carver himself.
The podcast was from 2 years ago, so who knows what happened.

 

[pylorns]

Ah, gotcha.

 

[zack24]

Just saw a post from Jay on Instagram...looks like he's selling his last remaining pipes...don't know any details...

 

[pipesmokingtom]

Ok. I did some social media digging and it looks like he walked away back in May at least for the time being.
Shame - it seemed like his site was a good repository for some progressive and unconventional stuff.
Life's hard in the world of retail.

 

[edgreen]

They have been selling on ebay, also under the name rokstarpipes

 

[clickklick]

Jay decided to walk away after the Chicago show this year. He is in the process of selling off all of his remaining stock.

 

[puffndave]

Oh, and I thought this thread would be about this cool rock n' roller:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0L4kPdMFNc

 

[pagan]

ay decided to walk away after the Chicago show this year. He is in the process of selling off all of his remaining stock.

I heard the same from a friend I smoke with, he has 2 RS pipes and talks em up all the time.

 

[rockvillepete]

I was afraid Rokstar was no more when I couldn't find their site. Always sad to see a B & M or internet pipe retailer close shop. Jay had some very nice pieces, especially one by George Boyadjief that I very much regret not picking up.
If you're looking for a similar site that sells out of the ordinary or pipes by progressive and/or up-and-coming makers, check out True North Briar of Alberta Canada. Cody has a good selection of pipes by some of the same makers that Rokstar handled.
I picked up two fantastic smokers from True North that were made by Martin Paljesek, a maker I wasn't familiar with. Rokstar, True North and a few similar sites led me to discover some outstanding pipemakers who would have otherwise remained unknown to me. For that I'm grateful and sorry to see Rokstar go.