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Notice to Master Card Credit Card holders:
On October 18, 2010 we were notified that MasterCard will process tobacco purchases using a Master Card only if we pay a $1,000.00 per year fee. We have chosen not to succumb to this ridiculous policy and can no longer accept a Master Card in payment of our products.

My eMail to www.OutwestTobacco.com customers about this:

This eMail has some specific information for our customers who have previously used MasterCard for purchases from www.OutwestTobacco.com.

I also feel that all of our customers should be aware of what is going on, so bear with me and read on.

To our customers who have been using MasterCard to purchase tobacco products from us:

I feel this is excessive, that it is extortion and I have chosen not to meet their demand.

The following are actual replies to my eMail to Outwest Tobacco customers. The names have been removed to protect the innocent!.........

"Just wanted you to know that I whole heartily support your decision, and in the future will use my Visa Card. In fact I may review my use of MasterCard entirely.

Pipa Croci Italian Briar Pipes just added to the web site

Great Gift Ideas!
Zippo Ball Point Pens - Quality Pens starting at $15.95
Zippo Pipe Lighters at Bargain Prices

To Select one for you or a friend see our selctions on the Accessories Page

Cornell & Diehl Mississippi Mud McClelland Frog Morton Original

We ship US Priority Mail, you pay actual postage cost.
The minimum postage is $4.80 and the maximum is $13.50 per package.
The shipping amount added to your shopping cart is an estimate only and will be adjusted to
the actual postage which is determined by the weight of the package when the order is
filled and distance.

Your credit card will not be charged until your order is ready to ship.

NOTE: A Handling Fee of $1.75 per order will be added when your order is packaged.

Try a 1 oz Sample. Most 1 oz samples are $3.50, some are more, plus shipping and handling. Go to a page of Bulk Tobacco and select the 1 oz sample in the drop down menu. Try several, and come back and buy the one you like!

Mission Statement and Philosophy:
Plain and simple, Outwest Tobacco strives to offer its internet customers a wide selection of fine Briar Pipes and Pipe Tobaccos at a reasonable cost, with fair shipping fees, and prompt, courteous service. We strongly believe that the purchase of Fine Pipe Tobacco, and the Pipes to smoke them in, should be a pleasant and mutually beneficial experience for both the buyer and the seller, and we aim to see that it is. Opinions and information on Briar and Meerschaum Pipes and Tobaccos, both solicited and unsolicited, are happily, freely and, at times, impertinently given.

The Outwest Tobacco Story: or What’s a nice guy like me doing in cyberspace like this?

Long story, short version: OutwestTobacco.com, the internet incarnation of my brick and mortar store - Main Street Tobacco, in Pocatello, Idaho - was launched in the spring of 2003 by me, Gene A. Crawford.

Now at Outwest Tobacco :
Wake up and Smell the Coffee! Aaahh, the aroma and taste of freshly brewed coffee and a pipe of good tobacco.

A delicious and large selection of Gourmet Coffees from the far corners of the world are NOW AVAILABLE here at Outwest Tobacco. Especially selected for your enjoyment are flavorful blends from Ethiopia to Indonesia --if it's Gourmet coffee that you like--or simply a daily coffee you "survive on"--we have it!! Your choice of pre-ground or Whole bean with a selection of decaffeinated. Discover the merits and rewards of a superior smoke with a great cup of Coffee!

While you're ordering your special tobacco or a fine briar pipe, order some coffee, it's a great gift for your wife.

Farmer Brothers - Gourmet Ground Coffee in a sealed can.

Treasure Valley Coffee - A wide variety of Coffee Beans, Ground Coffee and Decaffeinated Coffee from around the world.

How to Get a Cool, Dry Smoke from Your Pipe, by Eric Whitaker:

Here are a few simple tips, techniques and a wee bit of knowledge to help you get the BEST smoke from your pipes and tobacco. Some people give up the potential pleasures of their pipes and tobaccos, so I asked myself “Why?”, and here are a few facts found from my own research: Most new pipe smokers experience “tongue bite” from their pipes or tobacco because of the following reasons, by category:
Entire article - How to Get a Cool, Dry Smoke from Your Pipe

OUR PLEDGE TO YOU:
1. Our aim is your complete satisfaction and to make your on-line shopping quick and easy.
2. Your privacy is important to us. We will not release to any third party any information you provide to us when you order. More information on Our Policy.

Here's a good link for those interested in the history, grades and aging and storage of pipe tobacco - www.pipesmoking tobacco.com

From the book "The Ultimate Pipe Book " by Richard Carleton Hacker...........
"...These pipe smoking contests are billed as "the slowest race in the world" and are held throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan. The world's first pipe smoking contest was held in the 18th century in the Oxford Theater in London. The winner received 12 shillings for first prize, but there is no record of his actual time. Today, pipe smoking contests are especially popular in Europe, where World Cup championships are held annually in various countries and hosted by local pipe clubs.Unlike many pipe smoking contests in the U.S., where cube cut Burley is often mandated, these annual European contests usually use a commercially blended tobacco of the hosting country or a sponsoring company. Thus, some rather spectacular times are possible. Yet using only Burley, the best U.S. time is 2 hours, 6 minutes and 39 seconds, established in 1975 by William Vargo of Swartz Creek, Michigan."

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