Gas Pipe
Austin, TX 78701-3729
Phone: (512) 472-4774
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat 10am-12am, Sun 12pm-7pm
Editorial Review for Gas Pipe – by Melanie Haupt
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.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasDon'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 GoThe Gas Pipe sells several other sex toys, right alongside a staggering variety of detoxifiers.
User Reviews for Gas Pipe
03/04/2008 Posted by captaincorndog
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.
Pros: wide variety of local glass and delicious cigars
Cons: none
12/31/2007 Posted by everydaydocho
I always have a great experience when I visit The Gas Pipe Emporium. The employees bend over backwards to help me out whenever I am in need, and they continue to do so as long as I keep it legit. From the years I've been going I've witnessed that they do not tolerate anyone intending to use their products illegally, so as long as you play by the book, they treat you with respect. Make sure you don't bring any minors with you, because if you do, they'll refuse to help anyone with that person. [which is strict, but after working downtown New Orleans for seven years, i can completely relate]. I don't know what this other reviewer is talking about, but I've had no problem exchanging any merchandise as long as I haven't used or broken it. & usually, If they can't help me, they refer me to someone who can. On top of this, they have the biggest selection of glass pipes in the city, most of which is locally made and top notch quality. [plus they have loads of other merchandise including: grow equipment, darts, clothes, novelties, posters & other tobacco products]. Gas Pipe is a wondrously colorful place full of love & personality & i will forever frequent that establishment until the day I kick the bucket. Fin.
Pros: private/free parking behind store [no one has that anymore in austin]
Cons: downtown, so much panhandling
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