Also hit up antique and junk/thrift shops if you have any around... Most pipes are junky there, but there are certainly diamonds in the rough at great prices. And even a cheap unattractive pipe, can still smoke well to start off.
Buying First Pipes, A Few Suggestions
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I know lots of folks will recommend a cob as a first try. And I think for very good reasons not least price. But they are just so easy to get along with and usually easy to find local.
I have several and enjoy them they really are a great choice for most of us.
I don't think I have ever smoked a bad cob, I wish I could say that about every pipe I have.
That is another reason why they are a good first pipe, you have something to compare with. If you decide to try something different you have some kind of bench mark. IMO it takes a pretty good pipe to smoke better than a cob.
Some people won't be seen smoking one, that's fine. We all like what we like.
I have several and enjoy them they really are a great choice for most of us.
I don't think I have ever smoked a bad cob, I wish I could say that about every pipe I have.
That is another reason why they are a good first pipe, you have something to compare with. If you decide to try something different you have some kind of bench mark. IMO it takes a pretty good pipe to smoke better than a cob.
Some people won't be seen smoking one, that's fine. We all like what we like.
Everyone can find their own Stanwell type brand. Dependable. Dr. Grabow, Kaywoodie, Savinelli, and a list of French pipes (and many other brands). But Stanwell can stand as the illustration. I also like Nording, Johs, Ser Jacopo, and Ferndown and others.
What am I missing here? LOL 
Danish made Stanwell Unsmoked taken from the competition for the Danish Pipe club, for the Danish/International Pipe Competition.
What’s not to love here, a pipe with history from several things, and only $74 USD ahhhhh....
Ok now that I let the cat out of the bag, don’t everyone go buy one, you better save me one! LOL
www.danishpipeshop.com
I better run while I still got a chance! ?
Danish made Stanwell Unsmoked taken from the competition for the Danish Pipe club, for the Danish/International Pipe Competition.
What’s not to love here, a pipe with history from several things, and only $74 USD ahhhhh....
Ok now that I let the cat out of the bag, don’t everyone go buy one, you better save me one! LOL
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I better run while I still got a chance! ?
I'm certainly not gonna take advice from Thatcher alive or dead.
Thank goodness for that. I heard she hated pipe smoking anyway
Thank goodness for that. I heard she hated pipe smoking anyway
What did she like?!
Well not children, workers or the common person so not sure.
Edited to suggest Chilean dictators...
Too much kibitzing is distraction, but I'd be inclined to recommend a pipe made without a filter for starters, to simplify the experience, although a Dr. Grabow smoked without the filter might do as well. Starting out, it helps to know how things taste in their unfiltered state, sticking with mild blends if necessary.
An aside: Maybe Maggie smoked Churchill sized cigars in privacy.
An aside: Maybe Maggie smoked Churchill sized cigars in privacy.
When you close your eyes and think pipe there is a pipe that shows up. Try and find that pipe.
I would also recommend a new Molina. You can find one for around $50, even on Amazon, although I avoid such purchases there. The one I have I bought early on and find it to be a pipe which I will continue to smoke.
Decent selection here:
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If you are looking to get into pipes, and you have no brick and mortar stores near you, I will give you a free briar courtesy of the Chicago Pipe Collectors Club. The pipe will be an estate pipe and will be far from perfect, but it may help you decide if this pastime is for you.