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Amphora
As the Pipedia article says, these pipes were made in the Netherlands by the Royal Dutch Pipe Factory. I’m quite a fan of Big Ben pipes, and I can say that the company is very reliable. Also, at one point in Europe, you could get an Amphora pipe by mailing in a few empty Amphora tobacco pouches... -
What's your favorite painting?
Daughter playing Vermeer.- Alejo R.
- Post #12
- Forum: General Discussion
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Savinelli Autograph with Stars?
What I know about autographs is that they follow no rules. Besides that, what a beautiful pipe it is.- Alejo R.
- Post #3
- Forum: Italian Pipes
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Found a pipe collection at a thrift store!
I consider it a hobby because I do it for enjoyment and personal satisfaction. I’m interested in it and I enjoy it, but it doesn’t define me, so it’s not a lifestyle for me.- Alejo R.
- Post #36
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pipes are Like Cats
“No, cats are ancient demons from the deepest pits of hell.”- Alejo R.
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What Are You Listening To - November 2025
- Alejo R.
- Post #272
- Forum: General Discussion
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Pipe Blend Ponderings by a Grumpy Old Man Who Doesn't Like Anything
It was Voltaire who wrote, “The perfect is the enemy of the good.”- Alejo R.
- Post #17
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Found a pipe collection at a thrift store!
Does what I said imply that this is my opinion?- Alejo R.
- Post #32
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Found a pipe collection at a thrift store!
I think the person who posted this is more of a picker and reseller than a pipe smoker. In some forums, people don’t appreciate it when this type of user asks about things they’ve found. It doesn’t bother me; pipe smoking is my hobby, and I enjoy talking about it with anyone.- Alejo R.
- Post #30
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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So Much Information Everywhere, Yet..
Internet communities often have a small group of opinion leaders and a large majority who simply repeat what they’ve learned—correctly or not—from those leaders, usually with little real-world experience in the subject they’re discussing. Sometimes one of those repeaters ends up becoming an...- Alejo R.
- Post #10
- Forum: General Discussion
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Found a pipe collection at a thrift store!
The Sasieni Four Dot, the Danish Ben Wade, the Larsen, the Caminetto, and the Dunhill are the highlights of the collection. GBD pipes may also be included, but I don’t have that information. The value will depend heavily on their condition and specific models. I recommend checking completed eBay...- Alejo R.
- Post #20
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Found a pipe collection at a thrift store!
“Although we are not experts, we can give an honest answer about how much we would pay for the pipes. It may not be a representative market value, but it is a good starting point.”- Alejo R.
- Post #19
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Found a pipe collection at a thrift store!
If you're the same person who posted on Facebook, I'd say the whole lot is worth a few hundred dollars. It's an attractive, mid-range collection: ideal for enjoying, but not particularly valuable. Some of the brands you mentioned might have some value depending on the specific pipe. Others...- Alejo R.
- Post #7
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Found a pipe collection at a thrift store!
The information he's going to get on Facebook will be fun.- Alejo R.
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Why are some pipes “expensive”?
This is really sad- Alejo R.
- Post #46
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Why are some pipes “expensive”?
We can always choose to skip over topics that don't interest us.- Alejo R.
- Post #42
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Why are some pipes “expensive”?
Because that watch is an unnecessary exercise in haute horlogerie, and its market prestige is based on an aspirational price and celebrity endorsements. Any servicing will have to be done in Switzerland, will cost as much as several luxury watches, will take a year, and besides, it's frankly...- Alejo R.
- Post #34
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion