Peterson Churchwarden. Keep Or Return?

spartan

Lifer

Aug 14, 2011

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Today is the third year that I have been together with my grilfriend. She's practically my wife so lets just call her that because it's shorter. So she got me this Peterson Churchwarden that I've been drooling over, and upon a closer look at the pipe there seems to be some slight rim damage and a crater on the inside of the bowl.
Even though this pipe is only $100 I expected a new perfect pipe. I'm slowly thinking about sending it back and hoping they have another green Peterson churchwarden, but the chance of that is slim.
What do you think? Keep it or return it?

 

jharvard

Starting to Get Obsessed

Dec 2, 2011

198

0

• Aug 1, 2012

• #2

If you think there is something wrong with it you should contact the seller and show him your pictures and get a replacement regardless of the cost of the pipe. I am sure wherever you purchased it will more than likely satisfy your wishes. I like the look of your pipe btw. Very sharp. :puffpipe:

 

kabong30

Can't Leave

Jun 2, 2012

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2

• Aug 1, 2012

• #3

That's an airpocket (it looks like) send it back.

 

bentmike

Lifer

Jan 25, 2012

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• Aug 1, 2012

• #4

Spartan, Nice work with the camera!
I'm curious what everyone else thinks. I'd just smoke it a bunch without touching the bowl and build up just enough cake to naturally pack that little void and call it good. I wish my wife would buy me a pipe.

 

nsfisher

Lifer

Nov 26, 2011

3,566

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Nova Scotia, Canada

• Aug 1, 2012

• #5

The rim part wouldn't bother me a lick, but the pocket in the bowl definitly would cause me to send it back for replacement.

 

shaintiques

Lifer

Jul 13, 2011

3,615

228

Georgia

• Aug 1, 2012

• #6

I Have one of those, love it, but would have sent it back with those issues

 

cigrmaster

Lifer

May 26, 2012

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Sarasota Florida

• Aug 1, 2012

• #7

I would not keep it. Way too big a chance for a burnout.

 

spartan

Lifer

Aug 14, 2011

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Thanks for the feedback gents.
After me and the wife come back from dinner I'll shoot the seller an e-mail and pray they have another in better condition.
It's kind of a big thing to miss. I hate to think they saw this and still sent it out to me... :crazy:

 

mluyckx

Lifer

Dec 5, 2011

1,958

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Texas

• Aug 1, 2012

• #9

Ditto.. that pocket could mean big problems down the road. Good luck

 

hawk60ce

Lifer

Jun 11, 2012

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• #10

Send it to me?

 

gwtwdbss

Lifer

Jun 13, 2012

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• #11

Yep, I'd send it back. Else you'll always worry about that little crater.

 

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wnghanglow

Part of the Furniture Now

Mar 25, 2012

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Here's my opinion, if the pipe isn't smokable then no point keeping it, return it and wait for another pipe. With that being said if your wife will be upset your returning the pipe she bought you keep it as decoration, a 100 bucks is a small price to pay for a happy girlfriend. Rerun it or not contact the seller, they need to be aware of the mistake to prevent future ones.

 

martiniman

Part of the Furniture Now

Apr 6, 2012

885

2

• Aug 1, 2012

• #13

Let us know how you make out........

 

shaintiques

Lifer

Jul 13, 2011

3,615

228

Georgia

• Aug 1, 2012

• #14

I bought that same style pipe from p&c

 

taerin

Lifer

May 22, 2012

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• #15

I've had to send 3 Peterson Standard System pipes back before I got one in decient shape, they seem to have lots of manufacturing problems.

 

deleon

Part of the Furniture Now

Nov 7, 2011

663

218

Texas

• Aug 1, 2012

• #16

I would return it, cause if you don't you'll keep thinking about that crack the whole time you're smoking it or you'll be telling everyone about that one flaw.

 

dochudson

Lifer

May 11, 2012

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Here's my opinion, if the pipe isn't smokable then no point keeping it, return it and wait for another pipe. With that being said if your wife will be upset your returning the pipe she bought you keep it as decoration, a 100 bucks is a small price to pay for a happy girlfriend. Rerun it or not contact the seller, they need to be aware of the mistake to prevent future ones.

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I see no problem if he returns it for a replacement.

 

spartan

Lifer

Aug 14, 2011

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• Aug 7, 2012

• #18

Finally got a reply today, looks like they were all out partying at a pipe show lol.
Hi Grant,

I've been at a trade show for the past 5 days, but while I was there I spoke with Tom from Peterson. He wants you to send the pipe directly to him in Ireland for a replacement, which would be fastest, but I don't feel right telling you to send it to him, since we sold it to you. You can send it to me at the address below. I have another one here, which I have inspected, and am holding for you. Thanks,
Eric
www.Cupojoes.com
Cupojoes, LLC
959 State Route 9 Suite T
Queensbury NY 12804
Good peeps. I'll post more pics of the "inspected" pipe. Muahahahaha. :twisted:

 

taerin

Lifer

May 22, 2012

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• Aug 7, 2012

• #19

I have never known a bad pipe seller, it's like finding a good stockbroker.

 

mrenglish

Lifer

Dec 25, 2010

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Columbus, Ohio

• Aug 7, 2012

• #20

Nice! I am glad that was settled easily.
I wish Peterson would get their act together and make sure stuff like that does not leave the factory.