New Meer Defect, Keep or Return?

[Mr.Mike]

Hey guys, just received a new meer in the mail today from SmokingPipes (came super fast). I'm very happy with the pipe except that when the draft hole was drilled, it looks like they nicked the inside chamber wall, taking a very small chunk out of the wall. For 90 dollars, do you find this acceptable? I have never bought a new meer before and am not sure what to expect at this price point. I was on the lookout for a classically shaped smooth meer at this price point and this one finally popped up last week and I jumped on it. I really like the pipe and would like to keep it, but I don't know if this will cause long term structural problems. If it was a briar, I wouldn't care, I would just build cake over it. But being a meer I will not be building cake. What do you guys think?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Doesn't seem to be a big deal, especially not for $90. The main thing is will it bother you? That's the only thing that matters as I don't see this causing any long term functional issues.

 

[jerseysam]

Minor aesthetic ding that would not stop me enjoying a meer at any price point if it was a pipe I liked.

 

[timt]

Looking at the photos on my phone, without my readers, I guess I wouldn’t sweat it. $90 seems like a good deal.

Congrats on the new meer! (assuming you decide to keep it)

 

[mso489]

I wouldn't give that baby up for a cosmetic nick. In fact, it is an aesthetic plus, like imperfections in a Japanese tea service that you'd meditate over in the tea ceremony. I love the shape, perfect. Light that baby up, and consider that you got a little something extra for your ninety bucks. Yes.

 

[Mr.Mike]

Thanks guys. It isn't bothering me cosmetically. The thought that it was going to cause a crack later on down the road was what was bothering me. Sounds like the only think I have to worry about now is what to smoke in it first?

 

[anotherbob]

trust me you won't notice it when smoking the pipe. And if that could mess up a meer in a structural way then meers would be less common and more expensive and would be breaking all the time too. You know not suitable for being made into pipes.

 

[BROBS]

Won’t hurt a thing. Smoke away

 

[Sloopjohnbee]

Smoke and enjoy it - nice pfiefe

 

[verporchting]

As above. Smoke that meer!

 

[Mr.Mike]

Won’t hurt a thing. Smoke away

BROBS! Your alive!

 

[BROBS]

Yes sir!

 

[rmpeeps]

I wouldn’t be concerned about the draft-hole, but they sloped the top backwards !! ??

 

[Chasing Embers]

That can often cause a small air pocket just in front of the compression in the meer and prolonged heating will cause it to expand and shatter the bowl.