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  1. cosgringo

    Unnamed Briar Pipe FULL Restore ; Good Seller So Should I

    So I don't need another pipe but I am upset the Nording I just got has a pipe whistle for a stem that I have need replaced or- well let's see what they do via Amazon/Tobacco Pipes. I am set but this person has sold me my 2nd best pipe and it's in great shape and I converse with him. Good guy...
  2. cosgringo

    Pipe Tobacco For A Cigarette Smoker - Not For Me

    Hey- so I detest cigarettes honestly but I have an old high school pal that I am sure will never kick or change. Is there a certain type of pipe tobacco that makes for a decent cigarette smoker similar to the junk he smokes such as those generic Indian Tobac's I think they are called? Just...
  3. cosgringo

    Favorite Large Bowl Cool Smoking Bent Pipe New Approx $200

    So any suggestions? I was got a gift card so sadly I have to use Amazon but I have rewards also. So I have heard the Sav Miele Honey's are wonderful but I also feel drawn to Peterson Holmes types. I have a handful of estates right now. I may like the estate Nording handmade older well restored...
  4. cosgringo

    Finally Got A Deal Nording

    So my collection (bare at a handful GBD, Sav, Rossi, etc.) got a boost on a "Buy Now" on Ebay. Not sure if I can mention the seller but he came through IMHO. It's not a Dunhill and all that but it's colossal compared to my others which the bowl on my Sav 320 was the largest I had. He really...
  5. cosgringo

    Ben Wade Free-Hand Denmark Thoughts

    So I know it's a disturbing history on Ben Wade though I believe there was a time when they were quite worth having. Not going to upload all the pics but I will put one beside the branding below that one. Any thoughts if you were interested in this pipe a ballpark value? Any thoughts on this...
  6. cosgringo

    Is It OK Posting For Feedback On Perspective Pipe Purchases?

    I know I have posted about 5 times regarding pipes I have considered to buy. Is that a no-no? Frankly it's a practice I may continue until I get a healthy stock of pipes or my PAD gets under control- or of course wifey notices we now are eating rice and beans suddenly. Thanks for the previous...
  7. cosgringo

    Any Thoughts On This Pipe And The Buy Now Price? I Like This Sort Of Design. Looks Good.

    Soren Freehand Estate Smoking Pipe Hand Carved Made In Denmark I had a pipe break and I am really low on decent pipes to use. Falling back onto cobs which I end up with too fast of a cadence for me. It's a free hand, Soren Denmark, Lost fairly good condition. I am thinking that's an ok $ though...
  8. cosgringo

    OK To Vacuum Seal Bulk Aromatic Tobacco?

    I ask as I bought a bunch of bulk Sutliff vanilla custard/cream- my wife likes the room notes. It allows me to smoke in her vicinity without the games of putting a blanket over her face or dirty looks. Else- off to the man cave. So I can get more jars but I my thinking is that this sort of...
  9. cosgringo

    Estate Viking Classic "HANDMADE" - Need Thoughts Quickly Perhaps?

    Hi All- Any thoughts on this pipe? I am a bit on the fence as I realize Viking Classic are usually machine made (handmade is a misnomer I am told for these), won't clean easily with a pipe cleaner, and well seems too good looking to be a $39 pipe. So- your thoughts? If this is a REAL WINNER as...
  10. cosgringo

    Bad Idea To Strip Finish On A Cheaper Pipe And Leave It That Way

    So curious- got a cheaper pipe that is briar. It had so much finish it bugged me. I took it off and frankly it seems friendlier to my eye that with the lacquer/varnish/lord knows. So is this OTC type pipe ok if it smokes ok w/o the heavy finish? I don't have hi end stuff and oddly to me- it...
  11. cosgringo

    Ebay Estate Pipes Prices Seemed To Have Jumped

    Anyone else notice or agree that prices on Ebay on estate pipes have recently jumped up? Admittedly I find the bids can go skyhigh anyways but I've been watching most days at prices seem to be high for starters anymore. Getting tougher to increase a collection to me. The last second sniping is...
  12. cosgringo

    Are Golden Gate Pipes Junk? They May Supposedly Be Closing Their Company

    They are selling their stock as they say- dirt cheap. Some look fine that I have just seen. I have not looked to much yet. If they are decent and stay around $10- why not? They appear to be make in the Ukraine and probably could use some help out there these days- I'll leave that alone ha. Still...
  13. cosgringo

    OK, Nothing Fancy But I Like it More Than My Zippos.

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization and Shortened Title (See Rule 9) - Bob I have nothing to gain but somehow came across this and I like non butane lighters especially at the altitude I live at. I kind of like it. Had it for a couple weeks and it is easier to refill (to me) and is kind of slick. Sure...
  14. cosgringo

    Anyone Know What the Heck This Pipe Is?

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in (and shortened) Title (See Rule 9) - Bob I've had this pipe for a bit that I got on an auction for CHEAP. It's been thru a lot and felt perhaps I would refurb it and get lucky on a decent deal. It says "ROSSI"- know that one. Actually have one I quite like I use...
  15. cosgringo

    What Tools May I Need to Restore a Decent Pipe Condition

    Not the most handy person but I can do some woodwork. Pathetically my hands lock when working with small objects- spine/cervical- u tell me as my docs cannot. Anyways- what may I need to restore a pipe that needs some work but not pointless? I have a Dremel that I am sure needs more toys to make...
  16. cosgringo

    Should I Bid On These And Please I Beg Dont Bid Against If I Should LOL?

    So wth do I know. I need more pipes simply put for rotation. IMHO. I have a high cadence and I really want to build on the 2 that are worth mentioning (yes I have corns and lord knows what else). So I get posting this puts me in a place where I can end up bidded against but I suspect this batch...
  17. cosgringo

    Do You Keep Your Tobac Tins?

    I ask as I see people selling old - yes of course old, tins on Craigslist for $10 and such. I am guessing people that like ornaments buy 'em but seems silly. Hey- what do I know. Something is worth what someone is worth paying for it. Like antiques I guess. I got room somewhere in my mancave...
  18. cosgringo

    Bizarre News Story Of Your Day

    Ok, so perhaps this is a touch insensitive. Watching local news here and there's a 1 hour special coming up next. "Asian Spas- Hidden in Plain Sight". Ummm, just wow. If our local police did not frequent them so often perhaps they'd go elsewhere.
  19. cosgringo

    This Is What I Want For Xmas For Those That Use A Cane And Smoke A Bowl

    Ok so I use a cane already and was thinking how great it would be to have a convertible walking cane that can be a tobacco pipe when you are travelling and have the right place. I think this is a tobacco pipe anyways? Just wow though I am still trying to wrap my arms around it- Walking Cane...
  20. cosgringo

    Will I Hate The Tobaccos I Bought - Latakia Is In Them

    So I found out I either detest or need to grow up to smoke English blends perhaps. I did not do well with Boswell's Countryside. It tasted like a stick out of my campfire. I just bought a few blends like Pete's Beard, Quiet Nights, Hearth & Home Larry's Blend- and more! WTH was I thinking? I did...