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Value Of Estate Pipes, Generally
How do you value an estate pipe or previously used pipe for a current model? How much value is lost when a pipe has normal wear and has been reamed down to the wood? I know that a pipe is worth whatever anyone will pay but there has to be general guidelines for pipes not in the "collector"... -
SPC Galloping Gertie And SPC Pricing
Yes, we are, mostly. But, that said, I have paid that much before on other blends. Just not for SPC blends. It is more that I am not used to seeing these prices for what heretofore was a cheaper purchase.- aquadoc
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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SPC Galloping Gertie And SPC Pricing
I have not bought into the limited edition runs, mostly. But this SPC offering looks great, whether limited or not. What shocks me is how much a 2 ounce tin of SPC tobacco is running these days. When did SPC blends begin selling for $8/ounce? And why?- aquadoc
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Searching for Sweet
I just bought a large bag (500g) at a good price. I am waiting for its arrival. Smoke slowly is the only way to smoke this one...and the reward is worth it.- aquadoc
- Post #24
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What Kind Of Whisky To Ease This Pain
Like you, I may have a dram or 2 during the week, at most. Maybe 1 while writing in my journal. Hence, I splurge on good whiskey/whisky for thsee times because, why not enjoy the best if you are not going to drink it off in a week or sitting. Also, C19 has shown us, if nothing else, that our...- aquadoc
- Post #26
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What Kind Of Whisky To Ease This Pain
Obviously a boilermaker of sorts...MD2020 in Schlitz Malt Liquor Bull....we called them MadBullDawgs in high school....back about 4 decades.- aquadoc
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Another Dunhill Nomenclature Question
Are 60's Dunhills considered good quality compared to newer pipes? What do you think is a good approx value for this pipe in good++ condition? I am considering buying one. -
Another Dunhill Nomenclature Question
I am clueless with this stuff. How to interpret this : From left to right - 53 F/T Dunhill over Root Briar Made in over England with 9 over 0 at end of England 3 in a circle R -
Chemical Burn From Chatham Manor
I agree with Brobs! Try drinking something acidic with your next bowl...sweet iced tea is my go-to for blends that do not agree with my pH. Hot tea works as well but I prefer cold drinks with my pipes.- aquadoc
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Searching Is Frustrating
Is there any fix for this coming? Casual's suggestion is great but what about an internal fix?- aquadoc
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- Forum: PipesMagazine.com
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Pierre Morel Estate Pipe
Since reading more, I have learned that he and his son have produced some gorgeous pipes. I am going to look for one of his Dunhill LC shaped pipes. http://www.pipephil.eu/logos/en/infos/dunhillLCmorel-en.html -
Favorite Bulk Aromatics?
Scotty's Trout Stream was the first Aromatic that I could taste. SG Grousemoor and Rattray's Exotic Orange are my favorites. Newminster Blackberry Brandy is awesome too.- aquadoc
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Pierre Morel Estate Pipe
Yes, I am kind shocked after looking at the prices of his son's work. I may have gotten quite a steal. I thought it was just another Noname carver that was under-appreciated. -
Sun Bleached Briar
I wish I could but it will make me more nuts than I already am... My OCD is already triggered.- aquadoc
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Pierre Morel Estate Pipe
I have read a little bit about Morel pipes and decided to grab this one of of Ebay. The blast and compressed shape pulled me in. Anyone know how they smoke? $44 shipped. -
Sun Bleached Briar
It covers about 1/5th of the bowl. It almost looks like someone decided to try a different dye.- aquadoc
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Sun Bleached Briar
I have a pipe that looks to have sat with one side to the sun, which is lighter than the rest of the pipe. Noticeably so. Is it worth trying to darken this areas or should I strip and refinish?- aquadoc
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Why Does Pipe Tobacco Suck So Much Compared to Cigars? Seriously?
Uh, what? So let's see....eccentric weirdos, accepted ignorance, cheerleading, angry...dude, go join a cigar only group if this one is full of people you feel superior too and for which you hold so much disdain!- aquadoc
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- Forum: Cigar Discussion