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Hello from Vilnius, Lithuania
Welcome from Western Massachusetts! By the way, my grandparents came from your city.- jerry
- Post #24
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Newbie question here, but do Meers retain value?
In my experience, pipes crafted by Baki and Bekler, and maybe Tekin and IMP, as well as very fancy and interesting carvings, hold decent market value. Otherwise, it depends on many factors. Generally, I would not consider most meerschaums as investments.- jerry
- Post #3
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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***What Are You Smoking, Nov. 2024?***
Peretti’s Thanksgiving Day this month.- jerry
- Post #428
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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School Me On Meerschaum
I’ve been smoking and collecting meers since the late 60’s … so what can I add to this thread? Not much 😊 Just that every meer is unique — I’ve had winners and losers in most every category, so like so many things, the meerschaum journey is an experiment and a learning process. Some of my best...- jerry
- Post #27
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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Cracked Meerschaum Bowl: Can I Smoke it?
@Said.ALTINAY -- I am grateful for your expert knowledge!- jerry
- Post #28
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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How Often do you Really Need to Clean your Pipe?
A clean pipe is a happy pipe! That’s my philosophy.- jerry
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Favorite Holiday Blends?
I've been smoking Peretti's Thanksgiving Day for years ... and I will probably continue. Other than that, no special holiday blends, other than the ones sent to me by my Secret Santa!- jerry
- Post #18
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Do You Associate Pipe Smoking with a Sense of Spirituality?
An interesting thread. For me, meditation, which might become a form of spirituality. Occasional contemplation. Often appreciation.- jerry
- Post #61
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Spoiled by Meerschaum
Well, I only smoke meerschaums, and have for years! Works for me!- jerry
- Post #2
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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Another Day Another Brand: M. Cinar Meerschaum
That’s one gorgeous meer!- jerry
- Post #10
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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Meerschaum - Don't Touch?
Some excellent advice here. I usually avoid touching a new meerschaum, holding it by the stem, for the first 20 bowls or so. After that, clean hands, hold any way I want.- jerry
- Post #26
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Fatih Freehand Self-Imposed B'day Meer.
I love the unique shape!- jerry
- Post #6
- Forum: Meerschaum Pipes
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Solitary or Social Smoker?
Solitary, in the pipe room with coffee, iPad, books. When I travel, I don’t smoke.- jerry
- Post #25
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Greetings From the Garden State
Hello from Western Massachusetts! I was born in Newark, childhood and adolescence in Teaneck.- jerry
- Post #24
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Favorite Pipes to Collect
For me, meerschaum only, to collect and to smoke.- jerry
- Post #11
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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New Guy Here Saying Hi From New England
Greetings from Western Massachusetts! I always visit WCC when I’m in your neighborhood.- jerry
- Post #18
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Did the Founding Fathers Smoke Pipes?
I like the image of smoking pipes nonstop 😊- jerry
- Post #3
- Forum: Tobacciana History
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Did the Founding Fathers Smoke Pipes?
On page 28 of A.J. Jacobs “The Year of Living Constitutionally” he writes, “ Historians say the Founding Fathers smoked pipes nonstop …”- jerry
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- Forum: Tobacciana History