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    Parklane Closing? (NY)

    He had a few tables at the Richmond show in September and was unloading a load of pipes, mainly Castellos.
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    Christmas Cheer 2005 In 2025

    I cracked open a tin of 2016 Christmas Cheer last week and am now enjoying it. Amazing blend. Merry Christmas to all.
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    Little-Known Pipe Makers

    Walt Hettinger, M.D. He is a retired emergency/urgent care physician practicing in Baltimore ( think about that life) and makes terrific pieces. I bought my first from him at the Columbus show in 2018, and now have six of his pipes. I have owned about 200 pipes over 50 years, most of them...
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    Minimal Happiness Requirements?

    I’m going minimalist. English: Dunhill London Mixture VaPer: Esoterica Dunbar Aromatic: Autumn Evening Straight Virginia: Wessex Red Virginia Wild Card: C+D Anthology
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    USPS Screwed This One Up

    Looks like it got run over by the truck.
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    Rattray's

    Jock’s Mixture is an English blend. Latakia and Dark Cavendish, but no perique. It is still very good if you’re interested expanding your search.
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    Which no longer produced tobacco blend do you or will you miss the most?

    The STG remake of John Cotton’s Number 1 and Number 1and 2. Almost as much as Dunhill London Mixture.
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    Why are estate pipes ok?

    Thank you, My Friend. Looking forward to next year’s show and seeing you again. But please tell me there your real name. I am sure I will remember you.
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    Vapers? Hmm.. Yes!

    Nothing better than Esoterica Dunbar if you can find it. Fortunately I still have six tins.
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    Borkum Riff

    I can offer only two comments: de gustibus non est disputandum. And in English, to each his own. Just enjoy your pipe.
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    Why are estate pipes ok?

    I kept all his mailers including photos from his first issuance until his untimely death. I gave them to the Chicago Pipe Collectors Club for the silent auction in 2018, and they sold at a decent price. It was interesting to see the prices of his pipes.
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    Why are estate pipes ok?

    I bought my first estate pipe from Barry Levin in the early 90s. I’ve bought many more since. I’m still in decent shape for a seasoned citizen (73 yrs.).
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    Why are estate pipes ok?

    Maybe a recent college graduate?
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    Inveterate pipe smoker, new to this peanut gallery…

    Welcome! Anyone who likes pipes and firearms is a real mensch in my book.
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    Why are some pipes “expensive”?

    These are all reasonable responses. But as many have commented, it’s all supply and demand. It’s called a MARKET where the buyer and seller agree on a price, and what anyone “believes” a price should be is irrelevant.
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