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Interesting History and Facts of The Peterson XL90
The 9BC is a classic, if not the ultimate classic. If I’m not mistaken the “s” refers to the saddle stem, like in their bulldog, the 80s. -
Breaking in Period for basic Peterson pipes
Some statistics (not exact science but based on my impressions) Non-dip-stained: just as long as other brands (last one that I did break in was a 120 - sterling silver, after about 10 bowls the taste of briar and bowl coating were gone, 10 bowls further it has become a good smoker, I have broken...- bigbee
- Post #22
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Peterson Trilogy
A late reaction but: a very nice set and maybe the start of a lifetime of collecting... Should you acquire more pipes in that shape, do not hesitate to post more pictures -
Kapp & Peterson Limited Purchases Dunhill & Subsidiaries
Dip-stained Dunhills... sorry I could not resist :twisted:- bigbee
- Post #2
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Has Peterson Quality Really Declined?
A story: The best pete I own is a standard system 303. It has had all the issues that make people fear the brand: - dip-stained: first 50 smokes were not really enjoyable(bitter) and gave ruby red cleaners afterwards (yummy, I got that into my mouth a few minutes ago) - stain has faded during...- bigbee
- Post #160
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Breaking in Period for basic Peterson pipes
broken in 30+ petes of which about 12 basic ones (system standard, aran, kildare...). (more virgin petes are staring at me, convincing me to take them for a first smoke, I try to break in 1 pete every 2 months) My findings: dip-stained bowls take a few smokes more than non-dip-stained bowls, as...- bigbee
- Post #20
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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My First Peterson-Thoughts About The Brand
I'll give the photo essay a thought -
What Are You Smoking Irish Style-March 2017
on request I must correct myself it's a 2006 St-Patrick's day pipe It is the first Pete I ever bought and I'm not really fond of it: It has under-average grain (It was the second pipe I ever bought) The walls are too thin to my liking The mouthpiece is a little bit too thick Before I...- bigbee
- Post #27
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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My First Peterson-Thoughts About The Brand
After all the bashing and trolling some positive mojo for my favorite brand. I love my petes. I have to warn you though, collecting them usually doesn't stop after a seven day set. I started with a set of my favorite shape (03), then I moved on to two sets of the same shape in their higher... -
What Are You Smoking Irish Style-March 2017
University flake in my 2007 St Patrick's day 69- bigbee
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The Psychology Of Cellaring
+1 on cellaring for flavor evolution. People's ingenuity goes a long way, should the tobaccoalypse happen or is happening at this moment, we'll find a way to get a pipefull of tobacco . Grow your own, black market, ... buying second hand cellars of those who quit smoking... I still have to...- bigbee
- Post #48
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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1500 dollar Savinelli 320
Reading this thread while smoking standard mixture mellow in my 320ks Siena(120€), big fan of some spiced up discussion(as long as someone does not take this to the personal level), so keep it coming! My take is that value is in the eye of the customer/seller and if the market finds a match...- bigbee
- Post #86
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Real Talk Request: Peterson Deluxe vs Artisan pipe?
Good luck and great decision. Feel free to provide pictures and feedback once you have broken in your new pipe. What shape have you bought? -
What... Is your Ebay Threshold?
A lot depends on: the rarity of the item, the state, the quality of the pictures, the reputation of the seller... I usually don't buy pipes that can be bought at regular retailers on eBay. There are few bargains to be found (with the exceptional BIN now and then). I've bid up to 120% of the...- bigbee
- Post #27
- Forum: General Discussion
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