Pipe suggestion

Blak Smyth · 12-08-2011, 03:25 PM

I am looking for a decent pipe to purchase within the next few weeks.
I ran across this pipe:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smoking-Pipe...item45ff0f1a13
All of the other pipes made by the same guy (David Jones) are about $100 more currently, so I was wondering your thoughts on this one.
I really like it but know nothing about pipes, my opinion is completely cosmetic.

deadrise · 12-08-2011, 03:48 PM

I hear ya Shane I need a good pipe but I must be too cheap and I have no idea what to look for.
My buddy gave me a Dr. Grabow Royal Duke I guess it smokes ok but have no idea what to compare it to.

Blak Smyth · 12-08-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadrise

I hear ya Shane I need a good pipe but I must be too cheap and I have no idea what to look for.
My buddy gave me a Dr. Grabow Royal Duke I guess it smokes ok but have no idea what to compare it to.

I think this pipe is beautiful but am worried it is to good to be true!

Commander Quan · 12-08-2011, 04:33 PM

Everything I've read about them is positive.

RevSmoke · 12-08-2011, 06:27 PM

Don't know anything about the man, but he's got his own web page, and I have heard the name before.

A good pipe is worth a couple bills.

MajorCaptSilly · 12-08-2011, 07:07 PM

I got a David Jones pipe last year. I've only smoked it a handful of times but it smokes very well and looks better than the picture. I would say they are worth every penny.

MCS

MajorCaptSilly · 12-08-2011, 07:08 PM

I just checked out his auctions. They are going for a lot more than they were last year. It seems he's been discovered! I got mine for under $100.

MCS

12-08-2011, 07:10 PM

Personally I prefer a good meerschaum pipe. They cost a bit more for a good one but if you treat it right you'll have a pipe that you can pass down as a heirloom. I got one from my grandfather and have since bought a few more. Sometimes you can find one for a decently low price on ebay.

GreekGodX · 12-08-2011, 07:13 PM

FWIW it looks good. For $100 I would put the money towards a nice Italian briar. It will cost you a lot more but you know what you are getting.

Ranger_B · 12-08-2011, 08:13 PM

Nice looking pipe. I have not smoked any of his pipes before but would be interested to hear what you think if you wind up getting it.

CoreyD · 12-08-2011, 10:39 PM

not in any way do I know this guy nor have I bought from him but I have watched this site for awhile since they were nice pipes for nice $$
http://www.pipelist.com/The_Pipe_Lis...ish_Pipes.html

Zanaspus · 12-09-2011, 07:49 AM

The red flag I see is that it is dip-stained. Look at the pictures where you can see into the bowl; same staining as on the outside. To me, this is an indication of a pipe maker who's less than an artist, but YMMV. Why buy a pipe that at best you'll want to modify by sanding the inside of the bowl? Trust me, stain doesn't taste good.

Of course, if the pipe speaks to you ignore me.

Blak Smyth · 12-09-2011, 07:56 AM

Well the price is slowly climbing and I emagine it will be over priced (fro my budget) before the auction ends. I am drawn to it though, it is exactly the look I am into.
I want to find a nice English pipe that I can eventually hand down to a nephew or something. English is my heritage and it would be kinda cool to follow that!
Interesting fact: My mom immigrated to the US on the Queen Mary!

Thanks for all of your input it has helped a lot!

ApexAZ · 12-09-2011, 09:23 AM

I was wondering about the stain inside the bowl too. You look at www.smokingpipes.com? They have lots of pipes for < $100? I've been eyeballing some petersons for a while. I really like my corn cobs too.

Blak Smyth · 12-09-2011, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

I was wondering about the stain inside the bowl too. You look at www.smokingpipes.com? They have lots of pipes for < $100? I've been eyeballing some petersons for a while. I really like my corn cobs too.

Sorry I am blocked from that site at work.
Sounds like some affordable stuff though, thanks!

Savor the Stick · 12-09-2011, 11:39 AM

Shane check this place out--Estate pipes un-smoked, some English manufacturing also.

Premier Pipes

Then you have to scroll down to the "back to main page" link; to see the Estate pipes

Blak Smyth · 12-09-2011, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savor the Stick

Shane check this place out--Estate pipes un-smoked, some English manufacturing also.

Premier Pipes

Then you have to scroll down to the "back to main page" link; to see the Estate pipes

Argh, blocked. I will have to refer back here from home when I am ready to buy. Thanks everybody.

Commander Quan · 12-09-2011, 01:21 PM

Marty Pulvers' has some English made estate pipes in the $45-$80 range if that is something that interests you. pulversbriar.com

NCRadioMan · 12-09-2011, 02:26 PM

McCranie's just got alot of really nice, unsmoked 60's and 70's estate pipes and they are all around or under $60. Check 'em out! http://www.mccranies.com/store/index...ded076dc3c1596

fatdog · 12-19-2011, 08:46 PM

for right around a hundred dollars you can't go wrong with a Peterson, Stanwell or Savinelli. They are Irish, Danish, and Italien companies respectively. If you can swing a little more check out pipes2smoke.com and look at ferndowns. Better quality and great smokers.
Peace
Marc

12-08-2011, 03:25 PM	#1
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Pipe suggestion I am looking for a decent pipe to purchase within the next few weeks. I ran across this pipe: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Smoking-Pipe...item45ff0f1a13 All of the other pipes made by the same guy (David Jones) are about $100 more currently, so I was wondering your thoughts on this one. I really like it but know nothing about pipes, my opinion is completely cosmetic. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Last edited by Blak Smyth; 12-08-2011 at 03:34 PM.

12-08-2011, 03:48 PM	#2
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: Pipe suggestion I hear ya Shane I need a good pipe but I must be too cheap and I have no idea what to look for. My buddy gave me a Dr. Grabow Royal Duke I guess it smokes ok but have no idea what to compare it to. __________________

12-08-2011, 04:33 PM	#4
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Pipe suggestion Everything I've read about them is positive.

12-08-2011, 06:27 PM	#5
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,844 Trading: (51)	Re: Pipe suggestion Don't know anything about the man, but he's got his own web page, and I have heard the name before. A good pipe is worth a couple bills. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

12-08-2011, 07:07 PM	#6
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Pipe suggestion I got a David Jones pipe last year. I've only smoked it a handful of times but it smokes very well and looks better than the picture. I would say they are worth every penny. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

12-08-2011, 07:08 PM	#7
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Pipe suggestion I just checked out his auctions. They are going for a lot more than they were last year. It seems he's been discovered! I got mine for under $100. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

12-08-2011, 07:10 PM	#8
goomer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pipe suggestion Personally I prefer a good meerschaum pipe. They cost a bit more for a good one but if you treat it right you'll have a pipe that you can pass down as a heirloom. I got one from my grandfather and have since bought a few more. Sometimes you can find one for a decently low price on ebay.

12-08-2011, 07:13 PM	#9
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Pipe suggestion FWIW it looks good. For $100 I would put the money towards a nice Italian briar. It will cost you a lot more but you know what you are getting. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

12-08-2011, 08:13 PM	#10
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Pipe suggestion Nice looking pipe. I have not smoked any of his pipes before but would be interested to hear what you think if you wind up getting it. __________________ http://www.cigarrights.org/

12-08-2011, 10:39 PM	#11
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Pipe suggestion not in any way do I know this guy nor have I bought from him but I have watched this site for awhile since they were nice pipes for nice $$ http://www.pipelist.com/The_Pipe_Lis...ish_Pipes.html __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

12-09-2011, 07:49 AM	#12
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Pipe suggestion The red flag I see is that it is dip-stained. Look at the pictures where you can see into the bowl; same staining as on the outside. To me, this is an indication of a pipe maker who's less than an artist, but YMMV. Why buy a pipe that at best you'll want to modify by sanding the inside of the bowl? Trust me, stain doesn't taste good. Of course, if the pipe speaks to you ignore me. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

12-09-2011, 07:56 AM	#13
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Pipe suggestion Well the price is slowly climbing and I emagine it will be over priced (fro my budget) before the auction ends. I am drawn to it though, it is exactly the look I am into. I want to find a nice English pipe that I can eventually hand down to a nephew or something. English is my heritage and it would be kinda cool to follow that! Interesting fact: My mom immigrated to the US on the Queen Mary! Thanks for all of your input it has helped a lot! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

12-09-2011, 09:23 AM	#14
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Pipe suggestion I was wondering about the stain inside the bowl too. You look at www.smokingpipes.com? They have lots of pipes for < $100? I've been eyeballing some petersons for a while. I really like my corn cobs too.

12-09-2011, 11:39 AM	#16
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: Pipe suggestion Shane check this place out--Estate pipes un-smoked, some English manufacturing also. Premier Pipes Then you have to scroll down to the "back to main page" link; to see the Estate pipes __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops Last edited by Savor the Stick; 12-09-2011 at 11:45 AM.

12-09-2011, 01:21 PM	#18
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Pipe suggestion Marty Pulvers' has some English made estate pipes in the $45-$80 range if that is something that interests you. pulversbriar.com

12-09-2011, 02:26 PM	#19
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Pipe suggestion McCranie's just got alot of really nice, unsmoked 60's and 70's estate pipes and they are all around or under $60. Check 'em out! http://www.mccranies.com/store/index...ded076dc3c1596 __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

12-19-2011, 08:46 PM	#20
fatdog Just in from the Storm Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Marc Location: Tennessee Posts: 13 Trading: (0)	Re: Pipe suggestion for right around a hundred dollars you can't go wrong with a Peterson, Stanwell or Savinelli. They are Irish, Danish, and Italien companies respectively. If you can swing a little more check out pipes2smoke.com and look at ferndowns. Better quality and great smokers. Peace Marc