A Tale of Woe

[SteveW]

So I got myself a new meerschaum pipe for Christmas. I felt the case was a bit tight. Four days later this happened.

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Brought it back to the store and they’re going to contact the manufacturer and we’ll see what happens.

It was a fine four days for what it’s worth.

 

[Casual]

Disappointing. I’ve heard many stories of people getting replacements from Turkey for such problems, so I hope you’ll be taken care of.

 

[captainsousie]

Oy, that is pretty terrible. Here's hoping you get it made right.

 

[samuelgawith01]

Hope you get it exchanged. Good luck,and happy smokes.

 

[Grangerous]

That’s horrible Steve. Great lookin Pipe! Love it.

 

[FurCoat]

That's heartbreaking.

 

[Jshogan2]

Oof, very sorry to hear about that. Hoping they make it right for you.

 

[Tommy Boy]

Wow that must have been a stupid tight case indeed. I have never seen anything like that.

 

[highwaycobbery]

Bad luck on that. Save your money and buy a Altinay!

 

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[ssjones]

Ouch. What store?

 

[jhowell]

That is a problem with lattice pipes.

 

[mso489]

Nicely carved detail on that one. Sorry it had this defect. Good luck getting a replacement.

 

[kcghost]

I would expect the distributor of the pipes to make good. That is the usual practice they have.

 

[SteveW]

Thank you for all the kind replies. It was a dark time for me, but the store called yesterday and they’re going to replace my pipe. Huzzah! I’m heading in today to pick it up. Won’t be the same pipe, but he has a selection of meerschaums I can choose from. I think they’re all lattice style, but at least now I know what to try and avoid. I wish I knew how it happened in the first place, so I could avoid it though...

I got it from the smokin cigar in Toronto. Great store and staff.

 

[SteveW]

Just to close the loop. Swapped out for this beauty. Looking forward to many solid years with it. Smokes very nicely.

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[jmill208]

Gotta love a happy ending! Seems like a good swap indeed. Enjoy it in good health.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Here's the old one. Did it crack while closing the case, or after, in the case. Or....

 

[SteveW]

Here's the old one. Did it crack while closing the case, or after, in the case. Or....

From the start it felt like the case was a bit tight and the clasp kept popping loose. I had wrapped a pipe cleaner around the case which somewhat solved the problem, but made putting the case in the pocket of my knit sweater a touch difficult.

On the fourth day the case felt like it closed properly and the clasp fit without a problem. Next time I opened the case I found that disaster.

In my opinion there felt like a slight ridge in the case along where the stem and bowl met.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Damn, that's bad luck. I think you'll love the replacement!

And here's the new one. Good luck!