Frustrated attempt at B&M - noob journey into pipes

So I lost out on the starter kit in the auction. I was MIA during the last portion. And I decided to give pipes a try.

I got good advice in getting a MM corn cob. I browsed online but wanted to see if I could find something locally.

On my way home, I stopped by two tobacco shops in Jersey City, NJ. The first was primarily a cigar shop. They had a display of pipes but only had briar pipes. The cheapest one going for $37+tax. I should have checked their pipe tobacco selection but forgot to do so. I left a little bummed. So I walked a few more blocks and visited the other shop. This shop specialized in a little bit of everything but it was more focused on the younger crowd since I saw tons of wrapper paper, glass pipes, hookah, vaps. Their pipe selection was very small where the cheapest briar is $30 and an unbranded corn cob was $12. I asked the guy if he had any pipe tobacco. He points me to the loose tobacco for hand rolled cigarettes. I smacked my head. Later he finds the pipe tobacco but the smallest bag he had was 6 oz of a brand I haven't seen in the forums for $12. I quietly left and lit a cigarette instead and felt a little bummed. Was hoping to smoke a pipe on the walk home on a chilly fall night.

So since I work in NYC, I should have looked up places. I am sure there is a Pasteur's Pharmacy equivalent somewhere. LOL so where is this mecca guys?

I work at Brookfield Place in downtown. They recently opened a Davidoff Cigar shop. I should stop by to see if they carry any of their pipe tobacco in the B&M.

So now after all of this, I think an order from PC is gonna happen.

I am thinking MM corn cob - model suggestions are welcome. I would prefer a smoke that lasts 10-30 min. Don't need a long session.

Beginner tobacco - Carter Hall???

Cleaning pipes.

I got my trusty BIC for now before I invest in something nicer.

If you want to downsize your collection and get rid of stuff, I would more than happy to take it off your hands. I only have shave items for trade though LOL

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Frustrated attempt at B&M - noob journey into pipes