Seattle Area Smoke Shops?

[Idahojoe]

I have to go to the seattle area (Sammamish) for a relative's funeral. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good pipe oriented smoke shop in that area? I see from Google there is one close to Pike's Market. I will doubtless go there at some point unless one of you knowledgeable folks gives contrary advice.
Thanks.

 

[morgansteele]

Yes, there's a cool shop in Pike's Place. But, be forewarned, WA state pipe tobacco prices are high due to taxes. And, FK Kirsten has some cool pipes for sale.

 

[Idahojoe]

Yes, there's a cool shop in Pike's Place. But, be forewarned, WA state pipe tobacco prices are high due to taxes. And, FK Kirsten has some cool pipes for sale.

Thanks morgansteele. My wife will undoubtedly drag me to Pike's Market. I will graciously walk through and seemingly be attentive to her interests so I might more easily secure a visit to the pipe shop.

 

[kanaia]

That tax is 95% of wholesale.

 

[Idahojoe]

That tax is 95% of wholesale.

Holy crap!! I was planning to buy a couple of tins, but that's quite prohibitive.

 

[morgansteele]

Holy crap!! I was planning to buy a couple of tins, but that's quite prohibitive.

Yep, I bought 1 tin to support the shop. But, I made sure it was a tin from the Seattle Pipe Club line.

 

[lraisch]

Just so you don't sound like a tourist, it's called Pike Place Market.

 

[tokerpipes]

I live in Washington about 1 1/2 hour from Seattle. Pikes place shop is ok. They target the tourist big time . There is a Tender Box in Tacoma, that I like to frequent. Don’t bother looking at the tobacco shops that are everywhere, they don’t have much of a selection if any of pipe tobacco. Just discount cigs and paraphernalia for the legal waccy tobaccy. And yes the taxes are very high. Tins can go from $45-50 and way in up to $80 at some places. Your best bet is bulk usually $3-8 an oz.