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Post by stone on May 12, 2019 19:57:41 GMT -5
I won this from Tim West on Ebay tonight and I can't wait to get it. It's a Vauen Giant 438 Briar Pipe Sitter Bent Calabash.
I think I got a pretty fair deal too! It was $60.15 with tax and shipping.
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Post by pepesdad1 on May 12, 2019 20:07:33 GMT -5
Now THAT is a fine looking pipe! Congratulations on that score!
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Post by Darin on May 12, 2019 20:16:06 GMT -5
Congrats and enjoy!  |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2019 20:24:38 GMT -5
Congratulations Jeff, that’s a real beauty......enjoy👌👍👍. You purchased that pipe from a true gentleman, that pipe will look like new when you receive it.
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Post by stone on May 12, 2019 20:30:21 GMT -5
Congratulations Jeff, that’s a real beauty......enjoy👌👍👍. You purchased that pipe from a true gentleman, that pipe will look like new when you receive it. Thanks! It's true that Tim is a quality individual. I enjoy buying from him |
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Post by puffy on May 12, 2019 21:19:19 GMT -5
Really Pretty Pipe
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Post by Legend Lover on May 13, 2019 4:58:24 GMT -5
That's a real looker right there. Decent price too. I wish you many years of smoking pleasure.
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Post by stone on May 13, 2019 6:21:40 GMT -5
![]() Isn't it funny, the things that capture a person's attention? I love the stadium effect on the rim.
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Post by joeman on May 13, 2019 12:01:09 GMT -5
Yes, the concave rim is the feature that catches me most on this one. Nice shape, and also the contrast between smooth and rustic.
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Post by monbla256 on May 13, 2019 13:30:55 GMT -5
Does Tim know you are a thief 'cause you stole that one !! Damn fine looking pipe, enjoy ! 
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Post by stone on May 13, 2019 15:10:03 GMT -5
Does Tim know you are a thief 'cause you stole that one !! Damn fine looking pipe, enjoy ! It's fun to find out all the pipe makers that I never heard of! When this one caught my eye I did a bit of research and I was happy to get it at that price |
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Post by stone on May 14, 2019 21:07:33 GMT -5
Tim just informed me he thinks this pipe has been smoked two or three times |
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Post by scrooge on May 14, 2019 21:13:01 GMT -5
Nice congrats. Done business with Tim a few times.
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Post by sperrytops on May 15, 2019 11:15:20 GMT -5
Amazing pipe. Well worth the price.
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Post by stone on May 15, 2019 11:48:42 GMT -5
The pipe is even better than expected! It has no sign of having been smoked!
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Post by Spartacus on May 15, 2019 12:02:22 GMT -5
Nice, enjoy it!
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Post by stone on May 16, 2019 5:42:41 GMT -5
This instantly became my favorite pipe! It's big and perfectly shaped to hold with either hand and it barely ever got warm!
The first bowl was Luxury Navy Flake, outstanding!
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Post by chasingembers on May 16, 2019 6:41:46 GMT -5
This instantly became my favorite pipe! It's big and perfectly shaped to hold with either hand and it barely ever got warm! The first bowl was Luxury Navy Flake, outstanding! If that thing got warm with those thick walls you'd have to really be puffing. Love the contrast of the rustication versus the smooth shank. Great grab! |
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Post by oldcajun123 on May 16, 2019 8:49:32 GMT -5
 That really is a work of art, lovely, and it smokes good,
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Post by Scott W on May 16, 2019 9:14:58 GMT -5
She’s a beaut!! Enjoy it!
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2019 18:15:53 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Post by pepesdad1 on May 24, 2019 18:35:38 GMT -5
Tim West is one of the names that have been around since the Ark...he is a gentleman of the first order.
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That really is a work of art, lovely, and it smokes good, 
