Out of Stock on the rise

[sounds7]

Cigars, Pipes, Pipe Tobacco, and Smoking Accessories at PipesandCigars.com informed me that Bjane tobacco is no longer in production and once the current stock is gone it is gone forever. I Guess since the passing of the great Bjarne Nielsen they discontinued his company. Sad loss. I will miss Flake De Luxe for sure.

[uvacom]

I think the situation in Washington state is putting a damper on things right now. It seems that WA has a lot of pipe smokers (relatively) so there is a lot of cellaring going on right now. But in a broader sense, I think this is just the new state of affairs for pipe tobacco though. If you have a blend, and you like it, grab as much as you can when you can, because it will probably go out of stock quickly - especially if it is a popular blend.

[QWKDTSN]

I'm starting to get a bit scared, I live in WA and only picked up pipe smoking, it is tough to commit to spending a few hundred bucks on tobaccos when I've only kind of gotten into it. But I'm here for another year and I don't want to have a hard time getting baccy if I do end up smoking a pipe often.

Plus I don't really know what I like right now, so it's kind of tough putting together a big Internet order of items that I can't smell or try.

[skittles]

I can't find Sg FVF no where, of course now that I really like it.

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by skittles

I can't find Sg FVF no where, of course now that I really like it.

4noggins had it this morning. SG often has hiccups in their production, their machinery is from the 17 century or thereabouts, when the oxen get tired of turning the machine, there is a shortage.

[Stumptown]

Originally Posted by QWKDTSN

I'm starting to get a bit scared, I live in WA and only picked up pipe smoking, it is tough to commit to spending a few hundred bucks on tobaccos when I've only kind of gotten into it. But I'm here for another year and I don't want to have a hard time getting baccy if I do end up smoking a pipe often.

Plus I don't really know what I like right now, so it's kind of tough putting together a big Internet order of items that I can't smell or try.

I know what you mean, as this is my exact situation. I'm not TOO concerned, however, considering I have some pretty cool local shops not too far from me, but my suggestion would be to check some of the higher reviews on the tobbaccoreviews.com (is this right?) site and just give them a try. that way when you do manage to get in a B&M you wont be totally clueless.. or at least that's the idea

[Old_Salt]

Originally Posted by skittles

I can't find Sg FVF no where, of course now that I really like it.

You might want to try GLP'S Union Square.
To my uneducated palate it's about a 90% match to FVF, and is readily available in 8 oz. tins direct from C & D.

I recently brought in 2 1/2 pounds to age while I smoke my remaining 13 tins of FVF

[ghe]

Originally Posted by QWKDTSN

I'm starting to get a bit scared, I live in WA and only picked up pipe smoking, it is tough to commit to spending a few hundred bucks on tobaccos when I've only kind of gotten into it. But I'm here for another year and I don't want to have a hard time getting baccy if I do end up smoking a pipe often.

Plus I don't really know what I like right now, so it's kind of tough putting together a big Internet order of items that I can't smell or try.

I realize you're a ways from Seattle, but you should get in touch with the Seattle Pipe Club (Seattle Pipe Club). I'm sure they could provide you with some tips and assistance.

[DSturg369]

Those of you in WA state can always make the trek to Lil' Brown Smoke Shack in Yakima.