Ok, this was an impulse buy. I mean, I don't even like to smoke churchwardens, so what was I thinking?
Halloween confuses your senses.
Halloween confuses your senses.
Talbert Goblin Churchwarden
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peck, I was just looking at that pipe thinking how cool it was. I resisted my impulse to grab it mostly because I don't smoke Churchwardens either. I think the green color and that shape is awesome, definitely a huge stretch from my normal buying but it did call to me. I can't wait to hear how it smokes, you need to fire that baby up when you get it. Congrats on your new pipe.
Looks like a fox head more than a goblin to me. I can see why you couldn't resist. And, it may be the only green pipe I'd be willing to own.
Yowza! I just got Trever's email, an I was in the garage breaking my piggy bank open to count my pennies ... and, Bam! Just like that - the pipe was gone. Congrats.
After seeing your pipe, I had to see if he had a website, and I found this insanely beautiful pipe. No... I didn't buy it. Well out of my price range right now. But this thing is stunning. http://www.talbertpipes.pair.com/talbert-catalog/1303t.shtml
Trever's pipes are indeed in demand. ( See recent eBay action on past Halloween pipes which go for well over a grand, used). But if you get on his email list you can have first dibs on a Talbert pipe. His LB (Lign Breton) (sp?) line is very affordable at around $135 or so, and is of very high quality. I have a few of those and they are really great smokers.
I guess that "worth" is determined by the market. As you said, he has no trouble selling them. Personally, I don't think the price is all that bad given all the hours that go into making a pipe, let along the cost of the briar and the vulcanite or acrylic. Moreover, I wonder how many pipes are started and have to be "chucked" because something goes wrong or a major flaw is found. $400-$500 is a good dinner for two at a gourmet restaurant (with wine, granted), and if you spend it on a pipe, at least you own something when its over (though I grant you, buying a pipe doesn't increase your chances of getting laid like a good dinner can!).
Interesting pipe Peck! It's not my thing, but I do admire the artistry. The blast, matched with the green finish is stunning! Congrats!
Roth,
I don't think that's totally fair. You don't need to make in the 7 figures to buy a pipe in that range. I do make an above average income, but I ain't rolling in it. Just saying - things are pricey these days, and people have to pick and choose what they spend their disposable income on, however much that may be.
And I also don't think there are too many artisan pipemakers driving Rolls Royces, even if they can sell pipes in that price range. They clearly have a great deal of overhead and costs. I think it's a tough business they are in, for the most part.
I don't think that's totally fair. You don't need to make in the 7 figures to buy a pipe in that range. I do make an above average income, but I ain't rolling in it. Just saying - things are pricey these days, and people have to pick and choose what they spend their disposable income on, however much that may be.
And I also don't think there are too many artisan pipemakers driving Rolls Royces, even if they can sell pipes in that price range. They clearly have a great deal of overhead and costs. I think it's a tough business they are in, for the most part.
Not my cup of green tea..but there's no denying the craftsmanship on that one, blast and stem. I have never smoked a Churchwarden but if you are jumping in that pool, go deep with a Talbert!
Btw, I always get his email notifcation about 12 hours after he sends it. Yep, just ghostly remains are all that is left.
Btw, I always get his email notifcation about 12 hours after he sends it. Yep, just ghostly remains are all that is left.
I'll Tell what you were thinking. You were thinking Damn thats the coolest thing ive ever seen. and i agree it is absolutely, undoubtedly a very cool looking pipe.
And besides you need a pipe for ever season, holiday, occasion , event etc.
Thanks guys.
I know what you mean on this. Every time I get one of Talbert's e-mails, I go immediately to his site and everything is sold! Maybe mine are coming way late as well - I never thought about it or checked when the e-mails were sent. This time I was quite surprised when I went to his site to see both Goblins available. I waxed and waned and chose this one. Truth be told, I don't expect I will smoke this one all that often, but I think it will look really cool sitting on my magnetic pipe stand in my office.
You never know Peck, my Stanwell churchwarden is one of my favourite smokers and I smoke it way more often then I thought I would. It's a smoke in a deep chair in the man cave kinda smoke but you may really enjoy it. Very cool looking pipe.
It is an incredible looking pipe but I would guess the size and weight of the bowl will make it a little awkward to smoke.
Talbert pipes are expensive but they do hold up well on the resale market. I hope to be able to get one someday.
Talbert pipes are expensive but they do hold up well on the resale market. I hope to be able to get one someday.
Absolutely beautiful pipe! Perfect to enjoy with port after a nice dinner of elk tenderloin at Geronimo in Santa Fé.
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