ewlewis wrote:Welcome aboard. To the cost of pipesmoking I will say I find quite efficient.
Recently i made a $100 order of tobacco. This was a total of 11 tins at 50g each. For me this is nearly a years supply. Even if we double it for a heavier smoker you are still quite a bit cheaper than cigs, which cost my wife (and me by default since she stays home) $80 a month.
I can vouch for this. I quit smoking cigs in December. I was spending $80 of the bi-weekly payday on Marlboro's. I had a pack a day habit, they cost more here in Hawaii. I have been spending abot $50 every couple of weeks on some pipe tobacco, including buying estates off of ebay at the rate of 4 every pay period. Far cheaper not to mention enjoyable. A great hobby, and it keeps me out of trouble!

PS welcome aboard John.
Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.