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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 1, 2019 12:46:34 GMT -5
I have a friend who's on holiday in lake Powell in arizona.
He said he'd get some otc pipe tobacco in Walmart when he's there (if you can even get pipe tobacco there).
What otcs are generally available in the likes of Walmart? I'd like to give him a list in order of priority.
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Post by McWiggins on Jul 1, 2019 12:54:31 GMT -5
One will sell one thing while another sells others. But in Walmart, grocery stores, pharmacies and country store's, one can find Carter Hall, Captain Black, Half and Half, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Borkum Riff.
Now which brands and what versions will vary though.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2019 12:56:20 GMT -5
I have a friend who's on holiday in lake Powell in arizona. He said he'd get some otc pipe tobacco in Walmart when he's there (if you can even get pipe tobacco there). What otcs are generally available in the likes of Walmart? I'd like to give him a list in order of priority. Your friend may be able to find Prince Albert, Smokers Pride (or some other bagged tobacco), Captain Black, Carter Hall, or Sir Walter Raleigh/Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic. Any one store will probably have one or two of these OTCs. He should look at Walgreens as well. My Walgreens has some bagged tobacco, and one other name brand OTC, but I don't recall which one. They usually carry a few inexpensive Dr Grabow and/or MM corn cob pipes too. |
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Post by puffy on Jul 1, 2019 13:19:05 GMT -5
Not often but I've seen Half & Half,and I think maybe Granger
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 1, 2019 13:28:25 GMT -5
Cheers guys. I'll let him know.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 1, 2019 13:42:04 GMT -5
I've seen Borkum Riff for sale OTC also.
I haven't seen Sail, Amphora or anything else in years.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 1, 2019 13:45:38 GMT -5
He'll probably have better luck at Walgreen's, CVS, Rite-aid, etc. Drug stores normally have more of a selection and better prices.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2019 13:52:53 GMT -5
Carter Hall, Half & Half, SWR & SWRA, Captain Black and Prince Albert are always nearby OTC. Sometimes Borkum Riff. No more Amphora for years is sold OTC. You have plenty to choose from👌👍👍
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Post by trailboss on Jul 1, 2019 14:53:12 GMT -5
He'll probably have better luck at Walgreen's, CVS, Rite-aid, etc. Drug stores normally have more of a selection and better prices. CVS proudly declared that they are a healthcare provider and clearanced out the stock some years back... you cannot even buy flints there.... that healthcare organization has plenty of booze, sugary snacks, etc, though. If he flies out of Phoenix, and can swing by a tobacco ahop, he will have better luck... the pickins are slim in Page Az. (City near Lake Powell). |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 1, 2019 15:21:04 GMT -5
He'll probably have better luck at Walgreen's, CVS, Rite-aid, etc. Drug stores normally have more of a selection and better prices. CVS proudly declared that they are a healthcare provider and clearanced out the stock some years back... you cannot even buy flints there.... that healthcare organization has plenty of booze, sugary snacks, etc, though. If he flies out of Phoenix, and can swing by a tobacco ahop, he will have better luck... the pickins are slim in Page Az. (City near Lake Powell). cheers for that. If he gets nothing it's no biggie. |
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Post by smellthehatfirst on Jul 1, 2019 15:23:04 GMT -5
Prepare to be disappointed by the American OTCs.
They basically come in two forms:
* mild, but inoffensive
* goopy aromatics
Not much in between.
Some of the "mild, but inoffensive" category is good but it's not going to blow your mind.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2019 15:30:21 GMT -5
Shockingly I was extremely surprised just how well SWRA smokes, I have enough jarred for a number of years. Plenty of taste and definitely a non-goopy aromatic. For me Carter Hall & SWRA are the best OTC’s available today. I was never a cigarette smoker, Prince Alber has the “ aroma “ of smoking a cigarette.......JMHO......YMMV.
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Post by kbareit on Jul 1, 2019 15:45:05 GMT -5
If anything you might end up with some Captain Black Grape.  |
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Post by isett2860 on Jul 1, 2019 16:45:22 GMT -5
Paddy.
In regards to this
How much can someone bring in to Ireland. For personal use (wink wink)
And what if they entered through LHR first?
more important, why aren’t you coming with him?
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 1, 2019 17:08:06 GMT -5
Paddy. In regards to this How much can someone bring in to Ireland. For personal use (wink wink) And what if they entered through LHR first? more important, why aren’t you coming with him? I wish I was with him, or at least flew out with him and did a tour of the patch. He is there with his family so it would be a bit weird if I was there too. You're allowed to bring in 250g of tobacco into the UK. He's flying to Belfast, I think, but regardless, it's still the same. If he flew in to London he would declare on arrival there but he wouldn't get checked in Belfast at it's a domestic flight. That said, I wouldn't ask him to bring more than allowed. He's with 2 others, so in total I could have him bring 750g in. However, I don't want to take the proverbial, so I've asked him to bring just the one pouch home. |
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Post by sperrytops on Jul 1, 2019 17:18:57 GMT -5
Paddy. In regards to this How much can someone bring in to Ireland. For personal use (wink wink) And what if they entered through LHR first? more important, why aren’t you coming with him? I wish I was with him, or at least flew out with him and did a tour of the patch. He is there with his family so it would be a bit weird if I was there too. You're allowed to bring in 250g of tobacco into the UK. He's flying to Belfast, I think, but regardless, it's still the same. If he flew in to London he would declare on arrival there but he wouldn't get checked in Belfast at it's a domestic flight. That said, I wouldn't ask him to bring more than allowed. He's with 2 others, so in total I could have him bring 750g in. However, I don't want to take the proverbial, so I've asked him to bring just the one pouch home. I hope he picks a winner for you. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2019 17:32:41 GMT -5
Only one then Carter Hall is your best bet.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 1, 2019 17:36:44 GMT -5
I can ship to his hotel if there is anything you would like Paddy, gladly ship 750 grams to him.
I have jarred pouch blends, but tinned stuff (at least to me) is better.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 1, 2019 17:40:54 GMT -5
Carter Hall and Prince Albert are the best ones out there by a long mile in my opinion.
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 1, 2019 17:42:19 GMT -5
If he goes to Mexico, I've heard their OTC pipe tobacco market is quite interesting. Maybe worth a quick jump over the border. Get some nice Havana cigars down there, too.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 1, 2019 17:49:25 GMT -5
That's right trailboss I forgot all about that. I quit shopping there when that happened. Hasnt even crossed my mind until today. |
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Post by sperrytops on Jul 1, 2019 19:07:38 GMT -5
If he goes to Mexico, I've heard their OTC pipe tobacco market is quite interesting. Maybe worth a quick jump over the border. Get some nice Havana cigars down there, too. Good thought. A box of Havanas to go with that Carter Hall. On the other hand, Paddy can probably get all th Cubans he wants in the UK. |
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Post by username on Jul 1, 2019 19:16:15 GMT -5
Walmart has Prince Albert and Carter hall. And captain black. Haven't seen anything else there.
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Post by Scott W on Jul 1, 2019 20:17:46 GMT -5
He'll probably have better luck at Walgreen's, CVS, Rite-aid, etc. Drug stores normally have more of a selection and better prices. CVS (at least around here) stopped all sales of all tobaccos about 3 years ago. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 1, 2019 20:19:02 GMT -5
He'll probably have better luck at Walgreen's, CVS, Rite-aid, etc. Drug stores normally have more of a selection and better prices. CVS (at least around here) stopped all sales of all tobaccos about 3 years ago. Charlie informed me a few posts up  I forgot about it, and that's the whole reason I quit shopping there years ago |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2019 20:23:15 GMT -5
He'll probably have better luck at Walgreen's, CVS, Rite-aid, etc. Drug stores normally have more of a selection and better prices. CVS (at least around here) stopped all sales of all tobaccos about 3 years ago. From coast to coast. Being that they now own Affinity Health Insurance it’s about the money....not the medical care of their customers.......JMHO |
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Post by Scott W on Jul 1, 2019 20:28:48 GMT -5
CVS (at least around here) stopped all sales of all tobaccos about 3 years ago. From coast to coast. Being that they now own Affinity Health Insurance it’s about the money....not the medical care of their customers.......JMHO We share the same opinion here Ted |
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Post by Scott W on Jul 1, 2019 20:29:01 GMT -5
CVS (at least around here) stopped all sales of all tobaccos about 3 years ago. From coast to coast. Being that they now own Affinity Health Insurance it’s about the money....not the medical care of their customers.......JMHO We share the same opinion here Ted |
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Post by Scott W on Jul 1, 2019 20:30:23 GMT -5
I can ship to his hotel if there is anything you would like Paddy, gladly ship 750 grams to him. I have jarred pouch blends, but tinned stuff (at least to me) is better. Good thinkin. Paddy, I can send a few samples of stuff if you want |
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Post by elric on Jul 2, 2019 0:48:45 GMT -5
Paddy. In regards to this How much can someone bring in to Ireland. For personal use (wink wink) And what if they entered through LHR first? more important, why aren’t you coming with him? I wish I was with him, or at least flew out with him and did a tour of the patch. He is there with his family so it would be a bit weird if I was there too. You're allowed to bring in 250g of tobacco into the UK. He's flying to Belfast, I think, but regardless, it's still the same. If he flew in to London he would declare on arrival there but he wouldn't get checked in Belfast at it's a domestic flight. That said, I wouldn't ask him to bring more than allowed. He's with 2 others, so in total I could have him bring 750g in. However, I don't want to take the proverbial, so I've asked him to bring just the one pouch home. Seriously Paddy, if he's a good friend & is happy to help, have him bring in 750g for you. The U.K. will follow nanny state Australias example sooner or later. We can only now bring in 50g, that's it. 50g is now $85. The U.S. has tinned blends that you & I will never see. Grab every opportunity to stock your cupboard while you're still able. Although there's heaps of blends that I will never get to try, at least I've now got a variety of nice blends from which to choose because I struck while the iron was hot. Go for it. |
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