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[jefe1037]

good evening brothers.

my nearest b&m recently had a going out of business sale: i assumed the worst. little did i know that a couple of good guys were taking over the spot and doing it up right. they are cigar guys but are open to a pipe and tobacco selection. i said i would do a little "market research" and would suggest a little line for them to get into. i pose the question to my brothers: what would you want in you local store.

 

[Ocelot55]

I'd have them pick one or two brands that appeal to a lot of pipe smokers. Example: MacBaren, Peterson, & Dunhill for popular tinned blends. Lane and Peter Stokkebye for bulk.

There are more than enough blends in those to keep me interested and content.

 

[monbla256]

A broad sampling of McClelland's tinned Va's and Orientals as well as at least 8 of Dunhill's blends ( tinned) and some of the ubiquitous Lane bulk aro's with "ye olde smoke shoppe" type names :twisted: ought to get 'em started just fine.

 

[somedumbjerk]

A broad sampling of McClelland's tinned Va's and Orientals as well as at least 8 of Dunhill's blends ( tinned) and some of the ubiquitous Lane bulk aro's with "ye olde smoke shoppe" type names :twisted: ought to get 'em started just fine.

this plus GL Pease. get the tobacco sales reps to do their job and earn the business and hold a pipe night with samplings from the high end tobaccos. tell them to negotiate with the distributors as the pipe market is one that leans towards B&ms that support the discerning pipe smoker.

good luck!!

 

[Aristokles]

Call C&D and ask Chris Tarler for advice.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

Call C&D and ask Chris Tarler for advice.

This.

Not being a huge fan of Lane tobacco, I'd see if I could have them get a good distributor that can get them Boswell for bulk aros, and C&D and/or Stokkebye for bulk everything-else... tins? A smattering of Dunhill, SG, McClelland, Mac B and...of course... GLP.

8)

 

[DoverPipes]

Call C&D and ask Chris Tarler for advice.

This.

Not being a huge fan of Lane tobacco, I'd see if I could have them get a good distributor that can get them Boswell for bulk aros, and C&D and/or Stokkebye for bulk everything-else... tins? A smattering of Dunhill, SG, McClelland, Mac B and...of course... GLP.

8)

I thought Boswell's stuff was only available at their shop in PA. :suspect:
Who else sells their stuff?

 

[tech2576]

C&D, Stokkebey and Pease would get a really wide selction right off the bat.

McBarren does some bulk and has a good selection.

As stated before, any of the big name pipe/tobacco companies, Peterson, Dunhill .... will garner attention.

 

[CigarKen]

The only thing I would add to some of the above is to keep some MM Cobs in stock. This would allow for someone wanting to give pipes a try to do so without feeling that they need to spend $50 plus on a pipe.

 

[Anonymous]

Go slow and run with what moves.

:face:

 

[jefe1037]

thanks for the advice. just wanted to make sure i wasnt missing anything. i will get you guys more info if you want it. as a disclaimer i do want it known that i have no association with the business other than wanting a well rounded tobacconists within a five minute drive of my home. i have encouraged the fellows to take advantage of the town crier section at their preference.

 

[BriarBrad]

Call C&D and ask Chris Tarler for advice.

This.

Not being a huge fan of Lane tobacco, I'd see if I could have them get a good distributor that can get them Boswell for bulk aros, and C&D and/or Stokkebye for bulk everything-else... tins? A smattering of Dunhill, SG, McClelland, Mac B and...of course... GLP.

8)

I thought Boswell's stuff was only available at their shop in PA. :suspect:
Who else sells their stuff?

Boswells only, misinformation above. The days of old are long gone when their pipes and blends were distributed.