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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 21, 2018 16:33:35 GMT -5
I think I might know the answer to this, however...
I haven't started a thread in a while so here's something for discussion.
Some of us are older than others, and some have built up quite a collection of pipes and tobacco.
If you were to start over again from scratch (let's say your cellar and all your pipes got destroyed in a flood or fire), would you do it over again?
And if so, would you do anything different than you did first time you started out (knowing what you know now)?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2018 16:47:11 GMT -5
Honesty, I can not think of anything I would change.....well, other then purchasing more pipes back in the 60’s and 70’s when they were much cheaper with well aged Algerian briar. As far as tobacco’s and choices, I’m good👌👍👍
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Post by AJ on Jul 21, 2018 16:54:38 GMT -5
I would do it again. There would be some changes though. I would only buy Edward’s and corncob pipes. I could have saved many dollars. I wouldn’t have stashed as many Lat. and Lakeland blends, I would have at least twice as many Burley blends. But I wouldn’t want change any of the experiences that has lead to the makng of so many great friends. Pipe smokers are the best.
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Post by Matthew on Jul 21, 2018 17:02:05 GMT -5
If I had known then,I would have cellared more of my favorites when my income was better.But if I were to start over now,I would get seven or eight estate pipes that fit my liking and focus only on a couple blends to fill out my days.I'm an easy smoker,I enjoy just about all of them.So a good sale and I will get a pound.
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Post by puffy on Jul 21, 2018 17:09:00 GMT -5
Over the years I've gone through around 200 pipes to get down to the 30 really good smokers that I now have.Instead buying a lot of basket pipes I would buy fewer but higher quality pipes..
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 21, 2018 17:25:00 GMT -5
As far as pipe purchases go, I'd change nothing as I have acquired a quality level and quantity that is just fine with me. Tobacco wise, having tried as many blends that I have smoked has allowed me to focus on about 3 blends now. I would have "cellar'd" more if had seen what was coming which is the only thing I'd have changed.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2018 17:27:06 GMT -5
I would do it again. There would be some changes though. I would only buy Edward’s and corncob pipes. I could have saved many dollars. I wouldn’t have stashed as many Lat. and Lakeland blends, I would have at least twice as many Burley blends. But I wouldn’t want change any of the experiences that has lead to the makng of so many great friends. Pipe smokers are the best. AJ AJ, This is the perfect format to trade some of your Lat and Lakeland blends for the Burley blends your looking for, just a thought. Happy too also see you on here👌👍👍
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Post by slowroll on Jul 21, 2018 18:14:37 GMT -5
I too wouldn't do anything differently, except cellar more tobacco.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2018 21:09:05 GMT -5
I would have bought a lot more McClelland, especially the Syrian blends. That's about all.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2018 22:07:20 GMT -5
Yes, I would do it all over again and start by not listening to reviewer's of tobacco and choose more on what the blend consists of then by how many happen to think it's good. As far as a pipe collection, I'd try to be more particular as to the brand and not just by esthetics.
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Post by sablebrush52 on Jul 21, 2018 22:22:53 GMT -5
Given how you phrased the question there are two distinct ways to answer it. If I could start over, back in time, I would have started cellaring 15 to 20 years earlier. I would have bought fewer pipes, though I would just as likely bought the same makes as I currently have. If we're talking about disaster strikes and I have to start again in the present. I'd be buying more good quality bulks and stocking up on the blends that I know I like before they disappear off the market. My cellar would be much more modest. As for pipes, I'd be less inclined to buy any collectible or rare historic pipes, just decent mid range burners. I wouldn't be putting the money into my obsession like I did in the past.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 21, 2018 22:30:19 GMT -5
If I started over, I would not buy any inexpensive briars or any meers. Just a few Radices and some high end Petersons, plus a few cobs. I can't wait to get rid of 80% of my pipes.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 21, 2018 22:31:33 GMT -5
The way the question was asked, it seems as if asked in present circumstances... meaning McClelland’s, Strang, Old Balkan Sobranie, etc...are not available.
I would probably cellar strictly burley, Va-bur, Virginia varieties, and lock down what English plugs I could afford. I probably wouldn’t have much in the way of aromatics.
As for pipes, not much would change I really am content with the variety I now have. Well made estate pipes are really where my comfort zone is at in spending.
As with everything one owns, reflecting on this possibility, you should have an fairly accurate inventory to present to a claims adjuster, and have pictures or a video to prove it. I had read once that people tend to underestimate the cost of replacing what took years to accumulate.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 22, 2018 2:23:43 GMT -5
Great responses. Actually they might work out helpful to new hobbiests.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 3:46:09 GMT -5
I would do it again, but a little more selectively on the pipes. Tobacco, more tins of fewer blends.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 4:36:31 GMT -5
If I started over, I would not buy any inexpensive briars or any meers. Just a few Radices and some high end Petersons, plus a few cobs. I can't wait to get rid of 80% of my pipes. +1. I'm working on this one. I've cut my briar collection in half. I'm hoping to be down more by the holidays.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 4:37:38 GMT -5
I would do it again, but a little more selectively on the pipes. Tobacco, more tins of fewer blends. +1 here too. I'd cellar a lot deeper than wider.
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Post by 5star on Jul 22, 2018 4:46:53 GMT -5
Like so many others have stated, I would've bought fewer production pipes. That same dollar total could have been put into a few high quality custom pipes. I would have also used that money to accumulate more tobacco.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jul 22, 2018 7:33:07 GMT -5
I'm so new to this that the only answer I can give is, I would liked to have to sample a little more instead of jumping in and buying. Yes I know most places sell you a sample but I had no idea and for of looking foolish I didn't ask.
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Post by Winton on Jul 22, 2018 8:40:19 GMT -5
Assuming I had a total loss, and funds to replace, I would buy several mid range pipes in the various shapes that I enjoy. I would buy several aromatics that really work for me. Then I would buy a variety of Virginia blends.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 14:27:24 GMT -5
If I started over, I would not buy any inexpensive briars or any meers. Just a few Radices and some high end Petersons, plus a few cobs. I can't wait to get rid of 80% of my pipes. I'm sure we'd all be happy to help you out with that.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 14:31:06 GMT -5
If your Aunt had 'em, she'd be your Uncle . . . . just sayin'
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 14:48:22 GMT -5
If your Aunt had 'em, she'd be your Uncle . . . . just sayin' Depending on what State you live in.....LMAO!
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 22, 2018 21:03:16 GMT -5
If I started over, I would not buy any inexpensive briars or any meers. Just a few Radices and some high end Petersons, plus a few cobs. I can't wait to get rid of 80% of my pipes. I'm sure we'd all be happy to help you out with that. I'm sure I will be giving some of them away. But they are probably not anything you would want.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 22:44:15 GMT -5
I don't think that I'd do anything differently. My pipe collection doesn't have any rhyme or reason - just a mix of pipes that appealed to me at the moment. Sometimes I think I should thin the herd, but have a hard time picking any to sell. I've thought of selling off my "homely" pipes, but they actually smoke very well - maybe better than the more attractive ones.
How are pipes selling on eBay these days? I haven't looked or bought any for quite a while now.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 22:50:09 GMT -5
I MUST add....I’d definitely have at least 20 more pounds of Stonehaven and Motzek Strang blends cellared. Really my only misfortune with tobacco’s. I’ll get over it👍
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 23:56:08 GMT -5
I MUST add....I’d definitely have at least 20 more pounds of Stonehaven and Motzek Strang blends cellared.👍 I wish I had heard of Strang before it was discontinued.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 23, 2018 14:01:48 GMT -5
I'm still new but this has been the most enjoyable few months of my life. Things have seemed to come together and slow down, which is exactly what I needed to happen. I give credit to the pipe because it gives me time to sit and think. The only thing I would change is I would have tried more tobaccos before I fell in love with latakia and English blends. They're my "go to" and what I look forward to after I get off work. Lately I've really enjoyed the free pouches of Drexel VIII from my P&C orders. So now I'm on the hunt for a "better" VaPer flake. Broadening my next order to include some different things. I want to get a better understanding of each "flavor" I'm tasting. Now to figure out where to start... If I would have did this in the beginning, I'm sure things would have been different. On the other hand, I have a pretty nice stash saved up already.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jul 23, 2018 23:24:32 GMT -5
Given how you phrased the question there are two distinct ways to answer it. If I could start over, back in time, I would have started cellaring 15 to 20 years earlier. I would have bought fewer pipes, though I would just as likely bought the same makes as I currently have. If we're talking about disaster strikes and I have to start again in the present. I'd be buying more good quality bulks and stocking up on the blends that I know I like before they disappear off the market. My cellar would be much more modest. As for pipes, I'd be less inclined to buy any collectible or rare historic pipes, just decent mid range burners. I wouldn't be putting the money into my obsession like I did in the past. Being a very new pipe smoker, what you said in the second half of your post spoke to me. Thank you so very much. It all makes sense now!
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 23, 2018 23:33:47 GMT -5
Aside from my good, sturdy, Peterson system desk pipes I wouldn't have bothered with bent stems at all. The ease of use and the clean smoking experience of a good, straight stem just can't be beat.
Other than that, I am not really a collector, I am an accumulator. Same with my tobaccos. As long as I have 5-6 good blends on hand, that's all I need. I know some guys have a virtual tobacco shop in their cellars, but I have never been one of those guys. I am always envious when a company goes kaput and I an jonesing for an old tobacco, however.
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