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Why do Sellers Avoid Pics of the Chamber?
Title edited to broaden subject and add capitals. Please see rule 9. I'm genuinely curious: Why do so many sellers on eBay and other platforms avoid listing a photo of the chamber? I mean, I often see a dozen pics showing the same angles, but not a single illuminated photo of the chamber. It... -
Vegas or Chicago for my first Pipe Show?
Which show would you all recommend for my first Pipe Show? I have some airline credit I need to use up and have narrowed it down between Vegas and Chicago. I can only attend one or the other this year. I don't care about the other city activities, just the quality of the show itself. Thanks!- EchoPlex
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Is "Glasschaum" just another name for meerschaum? (Mystery blue dot pipe)
This oddball was in a large lot of pipes I bought at an antique store. On one side of the shank we have "Sterling BAND" and the other, "Glasschaum BOWL". The tarnished band itself is hallmarked and marked "Sterling". The bowl is lined with what I presume to be pressed meerschaum, but I'm... -
Boer War Pipes
My sister-in-law went to England a few weeks ago and brought me back an interesting gift - A Boer War pipe that she found in an antique shop. I knew nothing about them and was intrigued by their history. The pipe was in pretty rough shape, with a badly oxidized stem, corroded electroplate... -
Jute Rope or Twine fibers inside my Sun Bear Tupelo?
Was bummed to open my Sun Bear Tupelo and find a bunch of, what looks like, jute or twine fibers inside. Has anyone run into this before in a tin? Pehaps a section of twine from being bundled? Not sure I want to risk even smoking a clean piece in case it is from rodents nesting. What's the...- EchoPlex
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Ferrous Tins inside Mylar - A Quick Recipe For Disaster?
After reading numerous recent examples of tin corrosion from tin collectors and smokers on Instagram, seeing the question raised on Reddit, and seeing that @beezer 's informative thread from 2021 is closed for further comment, I believe this is something that really needs to be investigated and...- EchoPlex
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Opening Old Tins - A Photo and Data Thread
I don’t know if this type of thread would be of interest to others, but if there’s anyone else out there, like me, that loves to see older tins being opened, then please post your pics here! Beyond just posting pics, I think there is some useful knowledge that can be gleaned from such a...- EchoPlex
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Opening a ~40 year old tin of Assens' Finest Flake Cut + More Information sought
This weekend I decided to open an old sealed tin of “Assens’ Finest Flake Cut”. There is no information to be found online regarding this blend, so I figured I’d document it here and ask that anyone with any knowledge of it please contribute. It would be nice to eventually get it added to the TR...- EchoPlex
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Esoterica Penzance According to ChatGPT
I thought it would be fun to get AI's take on a popular and elusive blend. ChatGPT did not disappoint: --- Me: Explain why Esoterica's Penzance is so desirable in a way a 5-year-old would understand. ChatGPT: Imagine you have a special treat, like a piece of chocolate cake, that is really...- EchoPlex
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Howdy from Seattle!
Long time lurker and lifetime WA resident... It's weird because I feel like I already know some of you! This forum has been a wealth of knowledge and I can only hope to contribute to that in some small way. Pipes have enhanced my quality of life and smoking is my meditation. I love collecting...- EchoPlex
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- Forum: New Member Introductions