Golden Gate Pipes

[scpipes]

I might be posting this in the wrong sub-forum, please move if i have! But here we go.
I've come across Golden Gate pipes on ebay, they are priced at around $60-$80 Canadian. Has anyone every tried one? I'm looking to upgrade to a better briar pipe but if its not a good smoking pipe, then ill just grab an extra bit of cash and buy a Peterson or Rattray's.
This is the link to one:

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Custom-BRIAR-Smoking-Pipe-tobacco-smoking-pipe-POKER-gold-BRIAR-smoking-pipe/151472098265?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
I've also come across this forum post on Brothers Of Briar:

http://www.brothersofbriar.com/t25000-golden-gate-pipes

 

[ben88]

From what I hear, GG quality is a hit and a miss. I would say spend a little more and order a custom made pipe from shikano53. Chris makes a great pipe and does not charge arm and a leg for it. He is in Alberta.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Second that notion! Good idea.

 

[pipesmokingtom]

As mentioned, if I had $80 for a pipe GG would be pretty far down my list. Estate pipes of consistent quality can be had from many reputable online retailers.

 

[winton]

I have two GG pipes, that rarely get smoked. They are not bad, just I have many more pipes now. I think they were in the $20 range. If you are just starting to smoke a pipe, then these will help you expand your pipe collection. If you already have a collection, there are better pipes.

 

[scpipes]

I like Christopher's pipes. I may be indulging myself to one.
Are there any other craftsmen who are in the sub-100 dollar category you would suggest?

 

[agnosticpipe]

I have bought two GG pipes in the past. One was briar and the other pear wood. I found them to be very well made and smoked excellent. I sold the briar as the bowl was smaller than I liked, but kept the pear wood pipe because I can put just about anything in it and it will smoke great. That being said, I also have two of Christopher's pipes and they are better than the GG pipes, so I would encourage you to buy one of his if you find one you like. Good luck, and have fun!

 

[prairiedruid]

I bought Orley's small GG pipe. It's a nice little pipe for a short smoke, well drilled and smokes well.

 

[mso489]

Take a look online at Paul's Pipe Shop in Flint Michigan (almost Canada). Nice range of prices beginning pretty low, and all oil cured. I'm referring to their house-made pipes, Cayuga.

 

[scpipes]

mso489, i'm in B.C. so Paul's Pipe Shop might be a tad to far for me to venture to. Maybe one day when i'm in Toronto i'll swing down.

 

[jurgen]

Hello, friends!

GG good pipes for its price.

For the price of up to $ 50, I don’t know their alternative.

I know a lot about them.

I can answer the questions.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Jurgen- please read the info at the top where you sign in. There are conditions.

 

[ben88]

For the price of up to $ 50, I don’t know their alternative.

$50 will get you unused Rossi, Ropp and some other French pipes. In estates - Savinelli Punto Oro can be easily found fir under $60. So are Stanwells, Petersons and Vauen.

Anything mass produced from former Union - no, thank you. Custom made - different story.

 

[crashthegrey]

I am a huge fan of my new Kaywoodie pipes. After collecting the old for years, the new push tenon and no stinger pipes are made by a fourth generation pipe maker and President of the company. $50 gets a Super Grain, but Standards and others are less. Or for the $100 range you can get some really cool pieces. Check out the Virgin Grain pipes at that price range! I just snagged two of those.

 

[davet]

Check out Blatter & Blatter in Montreal
http://www.blatterpipes.com/cat.htm
Small pipes starting at $65 Cdn. Standard start at $85 You will have to contact them via email if you wish to purchase one though. I can't say enough about how nice these guys are to deal with in person or email.