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  1. coys

    Tinbids Experiences?

    Have any of you bought or sold on TinBids? What have your experiences been like? Never bought or sold anything there. I'm curious about both buying and selling at that venue, no reason to trust or distrust it specifically but looking for reviews. Anyone had good luck or issues there?
  2. coys

    Bulk Tobacco Aging

    We spend a lot of time here talking about what tobaccos are best for cellaring and aging, and many of us have numerous tins in our closets maturing. But one comment I see frequently here and elsewhere is that when you break the seal on a tin the aging process ends. Usually it's said that this...
  3. coys

    Smoking outdoors and the effect of weather conditions

    I now live in a climate where we get some cooler temps outdoors, and it's been down to the 30s and 40s some evenings recently. Winter typically is in the 20s and 30s, and relatively dry in terms of humidity. I have found some interesting phenomena recently where some tobaccos seem unaffected...
  4. coys

    In Praise of the Humble No. 400

    As a Virginia guy, I have tried a lot of straight VAs in my tour of the pipe world thus far, and I can’t help but come back to this one. Newminster No. 400 Superior Navy Flake is very nice. It has a very pleasant aroma both in pouch and in the room, for me. It’s dependable, and has quite a nice...
  5. coys

    Arango Balkan Supreme

    I am a rookie in English blends and would like some help understanding this one and any comps that might be out there. I see Arango Balkan Supreme listed in many places on people's Best English rankings, and it's a top seller on several websites. But I'm uncertain about the naming and style...
  6. coys

    Where, oh Where, is the St. James Flake?

    I have not seen this stuff for sale or in stock on any US website in some time. An eagle-eyed observer can find most SG tobaccos in stock with enough patience. I’ve got enough Full Virginia Flake on hand to last me until I next see it in stock. I’ve seen Best Brown Flake in stock as well...
  7. coys

    Is this mold?

    I opened a new pouch of St. Bruno tonight, the ready rubbed version that comes in the OTC pouch. I've never had St. Bruno before, but I noticed right away that some of the tobacco has a whitish coating on the outside of it. See the photos: Since I've never had this blend before I don't know if...
  8. coys

    Pipe Tobacco Hall of Fame?

    I've seen some discussion on product descriptions and old reviews that there was something called the "Pipe Tobacco Hall of Fame", which I can't find any information on. Does anyone know what it is or was? Anyone have a list of those tobaccos which are inductees?
  9. coys

    Pipe Bag and Tray

    Can anyone recommend a good pipe bag that’s stood the test of time? I look for one but a lot seem to be low quality. It doesn’t have to be leather but something durable would be good. I spend some time in Canada in the wilderness each year and I want a bag that will carry two pipes and all my...
  10. coys

    Dedicating Pipes to Certain Types.

    I see that some of you here restrict your pipes to smoking similar blends in each - a pipe for Virginias, or English, or Aromatics, without mixing them. I also read here that some blends can “ghost” a pipe, which I presume means that blend’s taste will haunt the pipe on later smokes. So, is it...
  11. coys

    Gold Block

    I was recently looking for some Gold Block, as I mentioned in another thread. I'd like to try it even though it seems not to be especially well regarded in its current form. I know it was one of the most popular blends in England at one time and some famous pipe smokers enjoyed it. After...
  12. coys

    Packing a Pipe Well

    I’ve seen a few videos about how to load my pipe, but I’m still having some issues getting a nice smooth burn or a decent amount of smoke. Often, to this point, I end up with only a little smoke and needing many many relights. I am doing the method where you load it about 2/3 full and tamp...
  13. coys

    The Strongest Blend You’ve Tried

    The question is in the thread title - I am wondering what the strongest tobacco blend you’ve ever sampled is , and perhaps what was the strongest one that you actually enjoyed? I know this raises the question of what we mean by strength, if that is the same thing as fullness of flavor and many...
  14. coys

    How Many Bowls In a Tin?

    Title edited. Please read Rule 9. Just wondering, obviously there will be much variation. I tend to only load them halfway at this point because if they’re packed to a medium level they last long enough; any more than this and I weary of the pipe before it’s done. At my rate of half bowls...
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    Greetings from a New Member

    Hello and greetings. I am a new member in the midwestern United States. I’ve recently had my start with pipery and I’m here to learn more as well as converse with some other members. On some good advice I got a Missouri Meerschaum cob pipe begin with and I also have a Peterson to play around...
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