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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 14:35:31 GMT -5
I returned mine; didn't like the stem design. I was going to fit them with forever stems but the stems that come with it are glued into a wooden plug tenon. Do you mind me asking if you had to pay for return shipping? My order's shipping charge to me was pretty high (something like $14 or $15). If you had to pay return shipping as well, that'd really add up. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 14:48:22 GMT -5
I returned mine; didn't like the stem design. I was going to fit them with forever stems but the stems that come with it are glued into a wooden plug tenon. that makes sense as that is not just a flaw but a mistake in engineering. very short sighted of them not to offer a higher grade stem on a premium priced cob. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 14:53:19 GMT -5
I returned mine; didn't like the stem design. I was going to fit them with forever stems but the stems that come with it are glued into a wooden plug tenon. that makes sense as that is not just a flaw but a mistake in engineering. very short sighted of them not to offer a higher grade stem on a premium priced cob. The plastic stem is my one gripe for what is otherwise a very nice pipe. I found it to be an odd decision, especially with the new cobs that appeared recently with Italian acrylic stems. Oh well. Missouri Meerschaum is selling replacement reverse calabash stem for $5. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 14:59:10 GMT -5
yes @captain, that could be a work around. maybe they will rethink it. the first generation Freehand's were notorious for splitting shanks and they eventually corrected that.
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Post by haebar on Feb 27, 2018 17:59:49 GMT -5
I returned mine; didn't like the stem design. I was going to fit them with forever stems but the stems that come with it are glued into a wooden plug tenon. Do you mind me asking if you had to pay for return shipping? My order's shipping charge to me was pretty high (something like $14 or $15). If you had to pay return shipping as well, that'd really add up. Yes, I had to pay for return shipping. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 22:46:28 GMT -5
The stem issue is a small one. About a $00.50 fix for the wooden plug. Then the cost of a stem. And time at the drill press.
When I got my 2015 wasp #205 I had a small problem with a leak at the wooden plug. Simple fix took me a couple of minutes with a small file to reshape the mortice and tendon.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 27, 2018 22:49:56 GMT -5
I would certainly give feedback to Phil Morgan, they like to hear constructive criticism...a good point made, and should have been part of the construction, even if it costed a few more dollars.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2018 18:38:13 GMT -5
Has anyone who bought the new Reverse Calabash chewed up there stem, yet? I am being extra careful with mine, that's for sure.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2018 21:50:39 GMT -5
Has anyone who bought the new Reverse Calabash chewed up there stem, yet? I am being extra careful with mine, that's for sure. might not hurt to send them some feedback re your experience and concerns. Consumer Rep is/was: Marilyn and she was always concerned about customer satisfaction. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2018 14:47:57 GMT -5
Has anyone who bought the new Reverse Calabash chewed up there stem, yet? I am being extra careful with mine, that's for sure. might not hurt to send them some feedback re your experience and concerns. Consumer Rep is/was: Marilyn and she was always concerned about customer satisfaction. I might do just that. However, I've been babying my stem, so all is good for now. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Mar 6, 2018 4:59:30 GMT -5
...good company, great customer service, Marilyn rocks... 50 clams for a cob? ...nah...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2018 12:20:27 GMT -5
...good company, great customer service, Marilyn rocks... 50 clams for a cob? ...nah... It is a very fine cob (and I am a fan), but the price is closer to $63 with shipping. That's a 26% add on with shipping. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2018 17:02:28 GMT -5
And now the 2018 Reverse Calabash is on eBay - opening bid, double retail. |
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Post by peteguy on Mar 11, 2018 17:49:23 GMT -5
And now the 2018 Reverse Calabash is on eBay - opening bid, double retail. Damn these flippers - please nobody pay that price. |
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