Frenchy. He's a great guy if you're lookin' for pipes. Carries both new and estate pipes. There's also the list at the top of the this sub-forum that has numerous internet vendors that carry both pipes and baccy.
As for the baccy, each tobacco type has a particular taste/influence. Hence you see people talking about Va's (Virginias), VaPers (Virginias mixed with Perique), Orientals, etc. A great resource for someone starting out that lists that various blends and ones to try here:
Touchstones
There was/is an excellent starting thread on the "other" forums which is still accessible and has a lot of info in there. Best way is to wander into a B&M and ask the resident pipe person questions and see if something piques your interest.
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Tobacco Reviews, they are similar to Top 25 or the ilk for cigars where it's all community based ratings of various pipe blends. Definitely check it out to get a feeling for each blend/type.