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Boy do I get that. Hang in there!
You're going to need those B&M's. If you don't support them they won't be around when you need them.
There aren't anymore where I live. Governor Newsom is running them out of town.
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the loss of stores began long before the current administraion. They were disappearing during the time of the Governator. Pipes just don't pay as well as cigars. There's no shortage of places to buy cigars.There aren't anymore where I live.Governor Newsom is running them out of town.
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Was it the governator that banned Flavored tobacco? I didn't know it was discussed back then. One learns something everyday...
I'm about one hundred miles from the nearest B&M. If I can talk my wife into a visit to Ikea I might get to visit a pipe shop/tobacconist.
That particular B&M is two states away, 5 hours of driving / approximately 310 miles each way, plus the taxes are bloody outrageous compared to my state.
But the shop is great, the owner and people are awesome and their selection is always good. They have what I want in stock and are willing to ship if it isn’t. They know me even though I only get there about every 2-3 months and have even set things aside for me and waited for my next visit.
They know their stuff and are friendly folks.
Totally worth it to me. I’m going to keep supporting them because there’s not many left like them.
I support my local B&M's. Planning on visiting Pipes by George tomorrow when I go into the office.
Used to have a Tinderbox less than 10 min from me. Used to get pipe cleaners and things there. Last time I checked, they were closed. Next closest one is next town, about 30 min drive.
B&Ms went above what I can justify to pay years ago. My favorites are almost always available online and at a fraction of the cost.
Local B&M only keeps pipe tobacco around for novelty- he openly remarks that cigars make him money, pipes and tobacco take up space.
It’s always nice when you score a gem- those are the only times I’ve had Esoterica and a few other blends that are hard to find online.
It’s always nice when you score a gem- those are the only times I’ve had Esoterica and a few other blends that are hard to find online.
If we're talking Eso/Germain, I don't have a viable local B&M (California). One local B&M has Eso in stock continuously, at $100 a bag. No thanks.
So I support out of state B&Ms for unicorns, but like Embers, have had no issues getting stuff online.
I pop into Pipe shops when I'm traveling and will buy something just to be supportive, usually at the tune of around $30 for a tin of standard fare.
Thankfully I've got a cellar brimming with quality stuff, with price increases and availability issues I couldn't afford to buy what I've socked away.
Lots of unicorns available as per telephone calls to B&M in other states that don't ship. You middle America folks have plenty of opportunity!
So I support out of state B&Ms for unicorns, but like Embers, have had no issues getting stuff online.
I pop into Pipe shops when I'm traveling and will buy something just to be supportive, usually at the tune of around $30 for a tin of standard fare.
Thankfully I've got a cellar brimming with quality stuff, with price increases and availability issues I couldn't afford to buy what I've socked away.
Lots of unicorns available as per telephone calls to B&M in other states that don't ship. You middle America folks have plenty of opportunity!
I agree. Even if I have to pay more, I support our local B&M. I am fortunate in that he has a very good selection on-hand.
Support all B n Ms if you can. Those Mom and Pop stores need our business.
If you don’t see good service and selection from a nearby B&M now, if they stay open after some event happens that causes you to “need them”, they still won‘t have good service and selection.
Cellar. I have even been stocking up on pipe cleaners.
Don’t get me wrong anyone I think SPC is great, but I sometimes wonder if their volume of products and pricing, local B&M can’t compete, and it will eventually drive them out of business, not to forget the ease of online shopping too, no more gas, car wear & tear, driving, traffic, etc.
L.J. Peretti was the last great tobacco B&M I stepped into, amazing store, one that everyone should visit some day.
Hmm ?
www.ljperetti.com
L.J. Peretti was the last great tobacco B&M I stepped into, amazing store, one that everyone should visit some day.
Hmm ?
L.J. Peretti / Est. 1870 / Boston, MA
L.J. Peretti, established in 1870 in Boston, carries a wide assortment of cigars, pipes, and imported and custom blended tobacco.
www.ljperetti.com
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Happy supporting the local Cargo Hold and Tinder Box though the pricing is murder
As long as tobacco sales are not required to be "face to face". Once that happens it's B&Ms or nada. As for selection, if your burg's tobacco ship doesn't stock much try asking the proprietor to order some blends for you. Money is money. If a businessman sees more opportunities for profit he'll oblige you.
Yeah, it's going to cost more. Boo hoo.
Cellaring is excellent advice, but not everyone has the funds to buy large amounts at a time.