Ballsy Move

[rushx9]

from P&C and EGB(STG?)


IP Schmeipee?

 

[danimalia]

I certainly do recognize the classic shapes

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Why is it a ballsy move?

 

[weezell]

...

 

[ophiuchus]

Yuck.

 

[rushx9]

Why is it a ballsy move?

A step or two beyond "inspired by" into full blown "Wish version" knock-off territory.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

A step or two beyond "inspired by" into full blown "Wish version" knock-off territory.
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Okay, maybe a dumb move then.

 

[ChuckMijo]

I absolutely don’t see it.

 

[rushx9]

I absolutely don’t see it.

Nothin'?

 

[ChuckMijo]

Nope . ?

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

For all we know they're using the same stummels.
Most brands these days are little more than a Stain and Resell shop.
Most of the companies that actually make what they sell are Italian.

 

[ashdigger]

Hard pass.

 

[canucklehead]

A step or two beyond "inspired by" into full blown "Wish version" knock-off territory.
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I assumed that these were made by Peterson, like Irish seconds and turds. If these are not even Irish turds, but cheap Italian crap, that is somewhat disingenuous at best.

 

[ofafeather]

Most of the companies that actually make what they sell are Italian.

The listing shows Italy as the source.

 

[ssjones]

Post a link to those pipes. I have a hard time believing SmokingPipes would list knock-off Petersons?

 

[ofafeather]

Post a link to those pipes. I have a hard time believing SmokingPipes would list knock-off Petersons?

I think they were in the latest catalog too. Link

 

[ssjones]

Yikes, I would call that ballsy! Glad they are not on Smoking Pipes (that made no sense).
Hard pass.

 

[Casual]

Well, if they don’t have stain in the bowls, then they’re not full copies. ?

But seriously, this is the sort of thing that has frustrated all sorts of manufacturers. It led fashion brands such as Gucci to plaster their bags with their trademark because while it is not a crime to reproduce a design, it is a crime to reproduce a trademark.

But I am glad that earlier manufacturers copied shapes. I’d hate to have only one brand to get a billiard from.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I suspect it is the cartel that was recently busted by a member here for counterfeiting Czech tools.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Well, if they don’t have stain in the bowls, then they’re not full copies. ?

I'd like to check out the drilling. Maybe someone improved the design.
"Great shapes, but I wonder if I can make one that actually smokes well?"