Commission Prices
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I think it depends on the reputation of the carver, the materials, and the business plan, in the sense that some carvers
are retirees and not trying to make the mortgage and light bill by selling pipes. I have never commissioned a pipe, but
I feel sure that I could do so, with a good carver, for as little as around $150. After that, you can go up incrementally
into the thousands, easily. I think most carvers who regularly do commissions expect to start talking around $400
or up.
are retirees and not trying to make the mortgage and light bill by selling pipes. I have never commissioned a pipe, but
I feel sure that I could do so, with a good carver, for as little as around $150. After that, you can go up incrementally
into the thousands, easily. I think most carvers who regularly do commissions expect to start talking around $400
or up.
Deniz is having Baki carve something to my likings @ $495 + shipping
Riccardo Santia made a cob to my specs for $150 shipped, and is currently making another for $200+shipping.
Riccardo Santia made a cob to my specs for $150 shipped, and is currently making another for $200+shipping.
"Unlike some members here who continue to carry huge pom-poms for this artisan carver or that one, I don't play that game."
I don't know if I've ever carried pom-poms (at least not for pipe makers), but many of us have had good experiences with certain carvers and are willing to pass on our opinions in case anyone else is interested.
But of course, neither Roth nor anyone else is required to "play that game".
I don't know if I've ever carried pom-poms (at least not for pipe makers), but many of us have had good experiences with certain carvers and are willing to pass on our opinions in case anyone else is interested.
But of course, neither Roth nor anyone else is required to "play that game".
There are lists created by other forum members listing many of the pipe carvers.
You could then research those names and contact the carvers directly with any questions you might have.
You can then discuss the price range with the carver. Expect less than $400 for a blasted pipe.
If you want a smooth pipe the range would be greater than $400.
I hope you can get a pipe made that you will enjoy for many years.
You could then research those names and contact the carvers directly with any questions you might have.
You can then discuss the price range with the carver. Expect less than $400 for a blasted pipe.
If you want a smooth pipe the range would be greater than $400.
I hope you can get a pipe made that you will enjoy for many years.
I think Askwith advertises basic commissions starting at $250.
Until recently, Ryan Alden (Lonestar) was taking commissions for under $200. The pipe Ryan made for me cost a little over that, but it is one of my favorites and a great smoker. A nice guy and a pleasure to deal with.
Rad Davis pipes start around $350. I don't own one (yet), but he has a lot of loyal repeat customers.
All in all, expect to pay around $200 for pipes from some of the newer pipe makers, although prices can go up quickly from there. You can still get an amazing pipe from most makers that will cost you less than a Dunhill, say. Apples and oranges and all, but it's worth pointing out -- handmade commissioned pipes are an amazing value.
Until recently, Ryan Alden (Lonestar) was taking commissions for under $200. The pipe Ryan made for me cost a little over that, but it is one of my favorites and a great smoker. A nice guy and a pleasure to deal with.
Rad Davis pipes start around $350. I don't own one (yet), but he has a lot of loyal repeat customers.
All in all, expect to pay around $200 for pipes from some of the newer pipe makers, although prices can go up quickly from there. You can still get an amazing pipe from most makers that will cost you less than a Dunhill, say. Apples and oranges and all, but it's worth pointing out -- handmade commissioned pipes are an amazing value.
Wow. I need some hip waders for all this pissing going on.
@ Rmason
Bigvan started a great thread that was made a sticky a while back. It is a sticky in the "Pipe Talk" sub-forum. The link to that thread is below. There are many links and useful opinions and experiences that different people here have had. Personally I have only bough a pipe from Mark Tinsky. I didn't have it commissioned but due to the quality of the pipe and my experience with him, I will have one commissioned once I am ready for that. Hope this helps. Price will vary greatly from artisan to artisan. I think the best advice that has been given to me regarding artisan pipes...is to not settle / compromise for what you want. The other side to that is be ready to pay for it. Figure out what you want and go for it. If you can't afford it yet, wait.
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/north-american-pipe-makers
@ Rmason
Bigvan started a great thread that was made a sticky a while back. It is a sticky in the "Pipe Talk" sub-forum. The link to that thread is below. There are many links and useful opinions and experiences that different people here have had. Personally I have only bough a pipe from Mark Tinsky. I didn't have it commissioned but due to the quality of the pipe and my experience with him, I will have one commissioned once I am ready for that. Hope this helps. Price will vary greatly from artisan to artisan. I think the best advice that has been given to me regarding artisan pipes...is to not settle / compromise for what you want. The other side to that is be ready to pay for it. Figure out what you want and go for it. If you can't afford it yet, wait.
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/north-american-pipe-makers
I suggest that you approach a pipemaker whose work you like. I've commissioned two pipes from Tony Fillenwarth. But before doing that I had tried a couple of his pipes and really enjoyed smoking them. Since his pipes are engineered to offer a enjoyably open draw I knew what to expect and was not disappointed.
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