Is It OK Posting For Feedback On Perspective Pipe Purchases?

[cosgringo]

I know I have posted about 5 times regarding pipes I have considered to buy.
Is that a no-no?
Frankly it's a practice I may continue until I get a healthy stock of pipes or my PAD gets under control- or of course wifey notices we now are eating rice and beans suddenly.

Thanks for the previous help and just don't want to be an annoyance.

 

[diamondback]

I can’t speak for everyone but as far as I’m concerned, ask away! ?

 

[mikestanley]

I believe that posting a link to an eBay auction (that is active) is a no-no. So, I wouldn't do that but a question about a particular pipe or even a call for experiences with a vendor? I believe that's ok. Just, whatever you do, watch that capitalization and punctuation! lol
Mike S.

 

[cosgringo]

I believe that posting a link to an eBay auction (that is active) is a no-no. So, I wouldn't do that but a question about a particular pipe or even a call for experiences with a vendor? I believe that's ok. Just, whatever you do, watch that capitalization and punctuation! lol
Mike S.

I thought we had to use all caps for the 1st letter of our post titles? - when I did not they were changed.

So no link to active ebay because 1) it looks like I am selling something (I would never but that's me) or 2) someone else may snag it now? (not too cool for this group) --- or both? haha

Thanks

 

[jpmcwjr]

Posting re: an active eBay auction is a no-no? It may draw in unwanted competition, but other wise I don't think it is a bad thing. Unless it's your own auction, then, not o.k. at all.

 

[python]

I believe that posting a link to an eBay auction (that is active) is a no-no.

It is only against the rules if it is a link to the posters sale.

 

[sablebrush52]

I don't have an issue with it. But you do run the risk of alerting your competition. Mostly, people asking advice of me contact me with a private message. I do find these kinds of threads interesting for the varied perspective offered in some of the responses.

 

[python]

I thought we had to use all caps for the 1st letter of our post titles? - when I did not they were changed.

This is correct.

He is talking about capitalization and punctuation within the posts themselves.

 

[cosgringo]

This is correct.

He is talking about capitalization and punctuation within the posts themselves.

OK thought so. I did not realize I was doing a lot of capitalization. I do often use hyphens and such but that is stuck in me from when I wrote a column. I have a punctuation publication nazi for an editor.

 

[timelord]

Nothing wrong with eating rice and beans; it's the staple diet in this part of the world (well, accompanied by meat of course)

 

[hauntedmyst]

Yes, unless it's about Dunhill. Then you can still post but be prepared for a veritable shit tsunami of epic proportions the likes of which has never been see in the pipe world. You'll hear stories of how over priced they are that they actually not only sent some people into bankruptcy, they actually triggered the Great Depression and the 2008 Great Recession. You'll hear about because someone's grandpa bought a Dunhill, little Timmy couldn't get the polo vaccine he needed. You'll hear stories of quality control so horrible, just smoking a Dunhill actually killed one of their relatives because the pipe exploded and took their head clear off. You'll hear about how old Alfred was the leader of the luminatti and wants to bring the world into bondage. You'll hear about if you say Dunhill three times in a mirror, dead Alfred will arise from he'll and kill you! But go ahead and ask away about any other brand but when it comes to Dunhill, shhhh. That's the brand that must not be named.

 

[mso489]

I think it is most interesting when members briefly explain what they're are looking for in the proposed pipe purchase, and maybe mention, also briefly, two or three contending pipes, and pro and con on each. Just enough info to launch a discussion. Rather than -- I want to buy a Castello, to which everyone says, yes, that would be great.

 

[brunot]

Yes, unless it's about Dunhill. Then you can still post but be prepared for a veritable shit tsunami of epic proportions the likes...

I laughed, I cried.

@OP: If you really want to get the pipe and it's not a general question, but a specific listing, I'd just look through the posts to see who's knowledgeable about what and shoot them a PM. Your query might be somebody elses hot tip.

I do love a good informational thread though, there's always a lot to learn.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I have found that forums focused on what now would be considered esoteric pursuits such as pipe smoking that members are generally eager to discuss and give feedback to most inquires even if they might seem redundant.

 

[bullet08]

It's been known that doing it and saying sorry is lot easier than getting permission. Also, if you don't get caught, you haven't done anything wrong. Grew up in wrong end of the town.

 

[cosgringo]

Well pipe smokers are a generous bunch (well some anyways).
Someone I've been dealing with and trying to help with research which is something I was great at when I was in IT-
well he just sent me $20 to help get a pipe. I felt bad taking it but he was insistant.
I've helped out plenty of folks at times like $ for their kids going back to school, charities, etc.- just surprised I got help to buy a pipe which I never asked for I assure you.

Cheers to pipe smokers I say!

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Well pipe smokers are a generous bunch (well some anyways).
Someone I've been dealing with and trying to help with research which is something I was great at when I was in IT-
well he just sent me $20 to help get a pipe. I felt bad taking it but he was insistant.
I've helped out plenty of folks at times like $ for their kids going back to school, charities, etc.- just surprised I got help to buy a pipe which I never asked for I assure you.

Cheers to pipe smokers I say!

On the snuff forum a really generous member who I sent some snuff to (really a minuscule amount) when they were in a snuffless position sent me two unopened tins of SG when I told them I was getting into pipes. I’m not sure where else on the internet I would encounter such kindness.

 

[cosgringo]

On the snuff forum a really generous member who I sent some snuff to (really a minuscule amount) when they were in a snuffless position sent me two unopened tins of SG when I told them I was getting into pipes. I’m not sure where else on the internet I would encounter such kindness.

I have not tried snuff since I was a teen. I am sure I knew nothing when I was buying/doing that. That sounds interesting- a forum on that one? Not that I am looking to do that- I have horrific sinuses.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I have not tried snuff since I was a teen. I am sure I knew nothing when I was buying/doing that. That sounds interesting- a forum on that one? Not that I am looking to do that- I have horrific sinuses.

Snuffhouse, it’s a very low tech and friendly places. Some of the snuffs are awful on my sinuses, indulge a lot less and not so enamored with it since I got my pipe. Not sure if you’re in the US and only tried American snuffs but if so I’ve found them generally intolerable: English and Germany are where it’s at for me although many love Indian ones.

 

[hauntedmyst]

I have not tried snuff since I was a teen. I am sure I knew nothing when I was buying/doing that. That sounds interesting- a forum on that one? Not that I am looking to do that- I have horrific sinuses.

I tried snuff a few times because we sold it at the pipe shop I worked at but I never understood using something that contributed to giving you boogers.