Gas Pipe
(512) 472-4774
701 E Fifth St
Austin,
TX
78701
30.2651
-97.7363
Neighborhood: Downtown
Last updated 4.01.09
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In Short
When a store plays "Bad to the Bone," you know you're in a venerable retail establishment run by people who've been around the block and know what they're doing. Also, the wall of Frisbees (for disc golf) and the extensive dart (and dart accessories) selection might tip you off that the target Gas Pipe customer isn't your typical 20-year-old teahead. The "water pipe" selection here is impressive, including the Baroque hand-blown beauties by Jerome Baker.
User Reviews
scoleman1
July 07, 2008
i've been to a lot of smoke shops and i do not consider the gas pipe to be a favorite, or even a good one. the customer service is below par... sure, they will sell you something if they know you are going to buy it but the workers are not friendly people who strive to encourage repeat customer visits by any means. the selection of glass is large but most of the pieces are pretty weak... there are some good 'water pipes' but that's about it. the majority of the pipes appear to be mass produced and ordered from catalogs, so that really narrows down the wide selection if you are interested in quality artwork. also, the shop carries all sorts of other paraphernalia/posters/sex toys, etc., so it attracts a crowd interested in that sort of stuff as opposed to just a regular smoke shop. overall, i just don't feel like i'm ever interacting with very honest people at the gas pipe, and that drives me away (and encourages me to discourage others) more than anything else. i would recommend looking at a more local, less corporate shop for your smoking needs... they generally tend to have much higher-quality glass on hand and more quality people around both as employees and as customers.
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captaincorndog
March 04, 2008
GasPipe has earned the right to refuse the exchange of any merchandise for any reason, the place has been open for decades and I have come to the conclusion that these people know exactly what they are doing.Hence staying open for over decades and thriving.They CAN refuse you or anyone trying to return a broken or defective piece.It's unfortunate that some one spent$300(+/-)on a water-pipe,used it,probably broke it after using,and tried to return it.Of course they didn't want to help,no company in their right mind with a business sense would accept that.What is the point of the slander?Whomever tried to return whatever it was they are crying about above, probably busted though the door,cussing and making scene,probably made some unreasonableDEMANDS.Throwing a tantrum b/c the pieceYOU CHOSEwas not to your liking an hour later does not give anyone the right to sanderize this company. Whether or not it is damaged or just plain ugly, the staff and management uses their best judgement in helping you..and yes, they will take into consideration how nice you are about trying to return something.If you choose to make a scene and threaten slander from the get go, they will certainly not want to help you in any way shape or form.It is that simple.Patience and courtesy go a very long way at any store,being corporate or not truly has nothing to do with the fact that the Gas Pipe is superior to most of the other smoke/gift shops in the Austin area.The shop managers here in Austin are extremely well conditioned when it comes to choosing merchandise for their stores.They take it upon themselves to hand pick pieces from local glassblowers&artists so that the selection is personalized as well as supporting local vendors unlike OatWillies/PlanetK who order out of catalogs full of junk made in china by children who earn pennies a day maufacturing cheap products instead of attending school. Learn some facts before choosing to slanderize a company who tries to support our local artisans.
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Anonymous
February 07, 2008
As far as head shops in Austin goes, The Gaspipe downtown is the best. Right next to 6th street and a huge selection of all kinds of stuff including disc golf, clothes, posters, plant growing equipment, and my favorite, smoking accessories. I have bought at least 4 pipes from here and if you are in the market for a new pipe be sure to ask the knowledgeable staff about the peter pipes, made in Austin and the best for you money no doubt.
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The Extras:
Don't miss the Gas Pipe's healthy selection of cigars and imported cigarettes, as well as a wide variety of smoking accessories like screens, baggies and papers.
Know Before You Go:
The Gas Pipe sells several other sex toys, right alongside a staggering variety of detoxifiers.
Category:
Cigarettes & Tobacco, Gift Shops, Clothing Accessories, Stationery Stores
