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Post by trailboss on Dec 8, 2018 13:31:32 GMT -5
No, I am not saying that you are uneducated, I was encouraging the new smoker in the thread to educate himself on what to look for and beat the bushes... it takes perseverance, luck coupled with timing, and you have to have the cash on hand... and an ignorant seller.
Regarding ignorant sellers: If I ran across a widow selling off her husbands estate pipes, I would guide her to pipestud if I could not afford a fair price... everyone else, I am going to get them as cheap as possible.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 8, 2018 15:52:21 GMT -5
Are you saying I am uneducated? It is true I overlooked/forgot the word "estate" in the quote, so that was just my stupidity. I was maintaining that you'd be hard pressed to find a new pipe of those "higher quality" marques in that price range, especially the higher quality pipes made by those firms. I don't Think trailboss was implying you were uneducated. I read it like this... that for a new smoker, after a while, when you know what to look for, these bargains can be found on ebay etc. Mac, I agree with your statement. I believe you would be hard pushed to find those pipes (new) at that price less there was a ridiculous discount. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 8, 2018 15:53:31 GMT -5
Should have checked for the second page before posting. Doh... I'm glad I was right about trailboss. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2018 21:32:23 GMT -5
I have been known to pick up a basket pipe now an again. Usually when I packed my tobac and forgot to grab my pipe, I will hit the local B&M. I do exam them when I do buy and make sure the holes align. I have 2 left that smoke just fine. The rest are quality briars. I have never picked up an estate pipe but have been tempted from time to time.
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Post by qmechanics on Dec 9, 2018 17:15:43 GMT -5
Should have checked for the second page before posting. Doh... I'm glad I was right about trailboss. You had doubts? What has the world come to? 😁 |
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Post by mel64us on Jan 13, 2019 21:32:54 GMT -5
I have one no name basket pipe that I purchased from a B&M in Fort Worth, Texas about 20 years ago. It is a great smoker.
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Post by qmechanics on Jan 13, 2019 22:30:55 GMT -5
Before going high end not only would I recommend cobs but briars like Stanwell, Savinelli, Morgan's Bones, Nording, eBay estate pipes (though you will have to clean them), new eBay pipes (There are many brands to chose from. If you find a few you like make another thread and ask for the folks opinions on the pipe(s) and the eBay seller(s).) etc.
PS Though some of the above mentioned brands have very expensive pipes, you should be able to find lower-end/priced models. Going on eBay is an option for all the above. Even so I would still check online pipe stores for pricing, other information and/or to make a pipe purchase.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jan 13, 2019 22:33:23 GMT -5
Basket pipes are usually no name types. I've bought quite a few many years back and always found them to be good smokers...still have a few of them in my rotation. If you are just starting out a basket can be your best friend...cobs are great, too.
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Post by qmechanics on Jan 15, 2019 21:51:10 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 1:23:51 GMT -5
I think I would try a few estates from ebay. You would learn how to properly clean a pipe and restore it to smoking condition. I recommend a full size Nording because they are big and thick walled and very forgiving it will set you back 100 bucks. Don't waste your money on a double handful of cobbs try one like this with hard wood insert corncobpipe.com/country-gentleman-corncob-pipe.html. While some folks love cobbs I for one do not. I wont bash cobbs although I could for about two pages worth instead you get to decide. If you would like to explore the safer side of estate pipes and have a little cash saved up write a email to this gentleman and explain that you are new piper and trust his wisdom or pick out your own www.pulverspriorbriar.com/index.html . There is no finer a man selling estates than Marty I can honestly say I would send the man money and let him choose what to send me. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 4:25:50 GMT -5
Back in the 70’s I purchased two Aldo’s from a B&M back on Long Island that made it to the basket due to minor dings. Both excellent smokers and have since accumulated roughly 20 Aldo’s, not a bad smoker in the bunch.
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 16, 2019 16:36:58 GMT -5
Short answer : I would get a few cob pipes and maybe another basket pipe to figure out what type of pipe I enjoyed before spending the money on a few "higher grade" pipes . Long answer : When I started smoking 10plus years ago I bought several pipes, all I could get my hands on. Now I own a few of those because of sentimental value but sold most of them. The reason is what I thought I liked to smoke pipe wise (shape, size, material) and what I actually prefer to smoke was completely different. I believe it would benefit you to own maybe a couple of basket pipes, and a few Missouri Meerschaum Corn cob pipes. Again not going crazy on quantity. It is a long journey for most to figure out what they like. Not saying the journey is not part of the fun, just saves trouble having pipes that you do not enjoy smoking as you would if a small amount of patience can be practiced. And welcome I would also suggest starting with basket and a cob. Smoke your non aro blends in the basket and your aro's in the cob. |
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