Brick and mortar pipe stores are becoming more rare, and when we do see them, cigars tend to take center stage. I enjoy a good cigar as much as the next guy, but I reach for a pipe far more.
My first reaction when walking into a local tobacco shop is, where’s the pipes? I can’t be the only person who wishes more quality pipe shops existed. But why? Why does it matter? Why would I want to visit a physical store when I can order most anything I want online and have it shipped to my door?
I’m sure the opinions on this topic are legion, but here are a few of my own answers to this question…
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