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Post by Plainsman on Oct 28, 2020 17:25:06 GMT -5
I want to buy “our stuff” from a specialty shop, not somewhere like Amazon. So far I have experienced only Pipes & Cigars and Tobaccopipes. I feel no allegiance to P&C. No real reason except there seems to be an attitude that I can’t quite define, but don’t much care for. Have had no problems with them, except their shipping seems a bit high and they don’t ship quickly. Tobaccopipes has been getting more of my business. They ship VERY quickly. (Last “it’s shipped”” notice came 40-minutes after I placed the order.) Personable, too, and quick to answer email queries and requests for recommendations. I’m sure there are other places out there and would like to learn where folks here buy and what they think of various vendors. Thanks for any comments & opinions.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 28, 2020 17:28:58 GMT -5
I would normally not do business with P&C as they lie and tell you incorrect information on a regular basis. But they have some house blends that I can't get anywhere else...so...sh** what are you gonna do?
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 28, 2020 19:03:26 GMT -5
I have had no problem with P&C in the past 6 years. Mars Cigars is getting more of my business, but John Brandt at Wilke and Ken Byron are my mainstays these days. Strauss Tobacco is getting my next order at the wife's request.
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Post by sperrytops on Oct 28, 2020 19:21:45 GMT -5
I've avoided P&C for quite a long time but did order something from them recently that was unavailable elsewhere, and they were prompt. No issues. Though I do most of my tobacco buys on Smokingpipes, recently been ordering some of Ken Byron's blends.
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Post by isett2860 on Oct 28, 2020 19:49:59 GMT -5
Take a look at The Pipe Nook. Eddie is a small fish in a big pond. But has done a nice job for me. Not the biggest selection, but worthy of my needs and money. www.thepipenook.com/ |
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 28, 2020 20:14:59 GMT -5
I don't touch P&C. The IPSD 2017 debacle is legendary, not to mention questionable business practices with Seattle Pipe Club. My money goes to SPC, Wilke, Watch City Cigars, and Tobacco Pipes for tobacco, Ebay, Meerschaum Market, and artisans for pipes.
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Post by kxg on Oct 28, 2020 21:50:31 GMT -5
I bought a lot of tobacco and a pipe or two from P&C early on in my return to pipes. I had no problems with P&C other than the USPS mangling a box or two. I buy much less from them now, mostly because of better prices from other vendors and my taste in tobacco has changed. I buy from Smokingpipes, Tobaccopipes, Wilke, Watch City, LJ Peretti, 4 Noggins, & Pipe Nook - I think that's it. If P&C were the only game in town, I would gladly buy from them and may anyway, depending on what I'm smoking.
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Post by lizardonarock on Oct 28, 2020 22:06:23 GMT -5
Smoking pipes .com for me or the little place down the way always has a tin or three that always changes and they have cigars as well as pipes.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Oct 28, 2020 22:41:15 GMT -5
My tobacco vendors have boiled down to Tobacco Pipes, Watch City, Ken Byron, Mars, and maybe some other small stores if they have harder to find stuff. I don't really buy pipes too often, because I make 'em if I want 'em - unless I see something weird and/or demented on eBay, or in a small B&M.
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Post by SCF Dan on Oct 29, 2020 8:02:12 GMT -5
Tobaccopipes has been getting more of my business. They ship VERY quickly. (Last “it’s shipped”” notice came 40-minutes after I placed the order.) Personable, too, and quick to answer email queries and requests for recommendations. If you're happy with the selection, prices, and service from tobaccopipes.com, why would you shop anywhere else? You're setting yourself up for disappointment. |
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Post by addamsruspipe on Oct 29, 2020 8:07:48 GMT -5
I have been quite satisfied with Tobaccopipes and the occasional Smokingpipes orders. After those I tend to support my local B&M. 😀
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Post by calabash on Oct 29, 2020 11:13:44 GMT -5
Looking back at my order history, and it's about even between P&C and Smokingpipes as my go to sources. I've never had an issue with either one.
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Post by bigwoolie on Oct 29, 2020 16:53:42 GMT -5
I cant order any pipe tobacco into Washington state, so all my online orders are cigars. And I use Foxcigar out of Arizona pretty much exclusively these days. I get my orders in 2 days usually, no shipping charges, no taxes, things are packed great and prices are really good. And I personal, hand written notes of thanks in every box.
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Post by SCF Dan on Oct 30, 2020 9:32:47 GMT -5
And I use Foxcigar out of Arizona pretty much exclusively these days. I get my orders in 2 days usually, no shipping charges, no taxes, things are packed great and prices are really good. And I personal, hand written notes of thanks in every box. I'm fortunate that Fox Cigars is close to me. I ordered some cigars from them during an earlier CV19 shutdown and had a similar experience. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Oct 30, 2020 11:56:43 GMT -5
Tobaccopipes is my favorite. Usually I receive my packages in 2 days. Their prices are good, their people are excellent and if there's ever a problem with something, they don't make it seem like your fault. If they carried just a few more things, its the only place I'd use. 5 out of 5 stars
Smokingpipes is my #2. Ive had a few issues, but their customer support is top of the line, and they've always made errors work out in my favor. 4.5 out of 5 stars
Watch City is a favorite of mine as well. Great house blends, but shipping always seems to take forever (not their fault). Tins are a bit higher than other places, but it's a small business, not a large one. 4.5 out of 5 stars
I should give some business to Wilke and KBV, they make great blends, but I'm yet to place an order with either of them.
As far as pipes go... I know the man to get ahold of when the itch needs scratched.
P&C has a few blends that I can't get anywhere else. These days, thats the only time I use them. Their customer support is absolute garbage IF you can even get someone on the phone. Dont bother emailing them either. It takes anywhere from 3-14 days to get a reply.
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Post by jack9211 on Dec 17, 2021 2:36:43 GMT -5
Being in Maine I am very limited for online shopping. Not sure I understand why some can ship here and some can't. I buy from WV smoke shop, BnB, and Boswell's for the most part.
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Post by urbino on Dec 17, 2021 19:04:23 GMT -5
Being in Maine I am very limited for online shopping. Not sure I understand why some can ship here and some can't. I buy from WV smoke shop, BnB, and Boswell's for the most part. Somebody else mentioned "BnB" recently. I'm drawing a blank. What is that? |
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Post by Zach on Dec 17, 2021 19:18:32 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 19, 2021 22:03:42 GMT -5
My last order from P&C was placed on Friday and delivered on Monday.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Dec 20, 2021 8:55:15 GMT -5
My last order from P&C was placed on Friday and delivered on Monday. The next Monday? My only problem with P&C is that they refuse to spend the extra $0.013 for a second piece of packing tape across each seam of the shipping box. As a former warehouseperson, it drives me nuts. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 20, 2021 11:11:32 GMT -5
My last order from P&C was placed on Friday and delivered on Monday. The next Monday? My only problem with P&C is that they refuse to spend the extra $0.013 for a second piece of packing tape across each seam of the shipping box. As a former warehouseperson, it drives me nuts. I was surprised too. It usually takes a week or two. I hear you on the box, but I've only had one arrive damaged and missing stuff, and that was at least 5 years ago. |
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Post by henry on Dec 20, 2021 16:25:32 GMT -5
I avoid P&C. My last order they shipped someone else's basket (!) and charged me a restocking fee after correcting this before my receiving the shipment. (was able to get this reversed thru PPal).
As far as purchasing pipes don't forgo estate pipes on ebay. Got two of my pipes this way, easy to clean/restore and both give a good smoke experience.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 20, 2021 16:49:08 GMT -5
As I've said many times before, I've never had a problem with P&C. And I've bought well over a hundred estate pipes from eBay.
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Post by henry on Dec 20, 2021 18:49:46 GMT -5
Likely P&C goes that way for most, though I suspect the larger the vendor the chances for misfire are larger too. Did leave me with a bad taste. The primary lesson--at least for me--is use paypal when you can.
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Post by CrustyCat on Dec 22, 2021 2:31:57 GMT -5
I like tobacco pipes.com, I also buy my cigars from smallbatch, i’ve also got some cigars in tobacco from famoussmoke.com.
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Dec 25, 2021 11:03:36 GMT -5
My first orders were through P&C, but I quit ordering from them when I received some very dry cigars (one cracked), and they wouldn't to even respond to my customer service requests.
If my local B&M's don't have it, I have had good luck from both Smoking pipes and Tobacco pipes.
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Post by urbino on Dec 25, 2021 22:07:38 GMT -5
I buy tobacco or what have you from P&C every now and then, but almost never a pipe, and never a pipe over about $40. They don't take pics of the individual pipes, and they post darn little information about them. You're basically buying a pig in a poke if you buy a pipe from them. No thanks, when others show you exactly what you're actually buying, and tell you its dimensions and weight.
Also, I find their web site less friendly to use.
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Post by noah1 on Jan 4, 2022 12:05:13 GMT -5
I want to buy “our stuff” from a specialty shop, not somewhere like Amazon. So far I have experienced only Pipes & Cigars and Tobaccopipes. I feel no allegiance to P&C. No real reason except there seems to be an attitude that I can’t quite define, but don’t much care for. Have had no problems with them, except their shipping seems a bit high and they don’t ship quickly. Tobaccopipes has been getting more of my business. They ship VERY quickly. (Last “it’s shipped”” notice came 40-minutes after I placed the order.) Personable, too, and quick to answer email queries and requests for recommendations. I’m sure there are other places out there and would like to learn where folks here buy and what they think of various vendors. Thanks for any comments & opinions. |
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Post by noah1 on Jan 4, 2022 12:06:17 GMT -5
Try the Country Squire. The shop is in Jackson, MS. I visited the store three weeks ago. It was a great experience.
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Post by darktater on Jan 4, 2022 12:15:42 GMT -5
I usually order from smokingpipes.com, they are close and I have never had an issue. I have my second order from P&C on the way, because I got a nice discount code. I have ordered from Milan, Boswell, 4noggins and tobaccopipes.com, no issues so far (finds piece of wood to knock on)
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