I thought I’d share my obsession with accumulating good estate pipes for the sake of any lurkers and beginners.
First, buy brand new cheap pipes to start out. See if you like pipe smoking. Buying used pipes means sometimes you’ll get disappointed.
But when you want to add to your stash of pipes then it’s time to go eBay shopping.
First, don’t buy a brand name. Buy good briar. Don’t buy pretty. Buy good construction.
If a pipe was made of Algerian briar in France they’ll tell you that.
If it’s well constructed, you can see it.
And don’t buy new old stock or worn out clunkers. Buy fresh ones.
$14.65 tax and shipping this morning. Medium Pot Lovat, Mastercraft import from France.
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When it comes I’ll write up how to clean it.
Good pipes don’t have to cost any more than a good breakfast at a cafe.
First, buy brand new cheap pipes to start out. See if you like pipe smoking. Buying used pipes means sometimes you’ll get disappointed.
But when you want to add to your stash of pipes then it’s time to go eBay shopping.
First, don’t buy a brand name. Buy good briar. Don’t buy pretty. Buy good construction.
If a pipe was made of Algerian briar in France they’ll tell you that.
If it’s well constructed, you can see it.
And don’t buy new old stock or worn out clunkers. Buy fresh ones.
$14.65 tax and shipping this morning. Medium Pot Lovat, Mastercraft import from France.
![IMG_6799.jpeg IMG_6799.jpeg](https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/data/attachments/280/280298-dac93da6cb4d64549ece486742f38f47.jpg)
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When it comes I’ll write up how to clean it.
Good pipes don’t have to cost any more than a good breakfast at a cafe.