Opinions Needed Again On Candidate For My First 2016 Pipe

[bigpond]

When I first saw that Parks I thought it had Bradley's name written all over it! Anyway, you were wise to write SPC. Thanks for offering, I'll be glad to grab it if you decide against it.
As luck would have it, I read on another board that I was on the other side of this same scenario with a meer about 6 weeks back. The poor gent posted that he dithered over night and meant to buy in the morning. I guess I got up earlier that morning! So you can say this is a karmic comeback. lol
Stay classy piper.

 

[iamn8]

I have a difficult time imaging a pipe based on dimensions so I asked smokingpipes if they could take a photo to better depict scale. Here's what they sent. I think I love this pipe.

 

[stanlaurel]

It's very pretty. This is the fourth one of these I've seen. I will be curious to know if it really turns out to be 5.1" and only 45g.
All the others were much heavier.

 

[bigpond]

Horrible!!! Terrible!! WORST PIPE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!
Tiny little pipes reflect poorly on your manhood. Or rather, they reflect your own tininess. As a single man, you have to ask yourself if you're ready to admit to the world that you are hung like a garden gnome.
That pipe is so effete they probably replaced the pipe sock with a beret and a paste on mustache.
PS: I hope that guy didn't rub his warts all over that pipe but I can't see anyway he wouldn't have... 8O

 

[cigrmaster]

I just offered sp 10 bucks more for that pipe and they sold it out from under you..... you snooze you lose.

 

[elpfeife]

That's the Harris we know and lo..... tolerate.

 

[iamn8]

Harris, I told Chip I'd give him a $150 if he'd cut the pipe up into tiny cubes and send them to you. Turns out he could really use the cash
BP, if I had a dollar for every time somebody spoke of rubbing a pipe I wanted on their junk... shockingly, I'd actually have two bucks. Anyways, it's been my experience that guys who smoke large pipes are trying to compensate their tiny... dreams.

 

[jackswilling]

Congratulations, that is a fantastic start to 2016. Good for you.

 

[tbradsim1]

. Becker Mortas! I have a Duca Morta and while small it is a good smoke.

 

[iamn8]

Nice pipes Brad! Can't wait to finally hold a Morta and smoke it. Becker always does really nice pipes!
Thanks guys!! VERY much appreciate helping me out! The REALLY good news is that this will be the first sub $300 pipe I've ever bought and ironically, I have a feeling it just might be my favorite. Love when that happens!

 

[jackswilling]

"... this will be the first sub $300 pipe I've ever bought..."
You are slumming. Welcome to the pipe gutter.

 

[iamn8]

Thanks brother!! Is there a dress code?
If there isn't already, there should be a pipe shop with that name!

 

[jackswilling]

I needed a good laugh. Here it is a beard and bib-overalls, and a little inbreeding helps. Seriously, that is one of the best $200 pipes ever.

 

[stanlaurel]

I, on the other hand, only have one pipe above $300. So far.

 

[andrew]

On the other hand, I haven't spent more than 65$ on a brand new peterson that's worth 250$, and the bulk of my pipes I've only spent 15$ on. If I'd gotten them on ebay I'm sure most of them would of gone in the 50$+ range. I'm sure a few of them are over 200$ new, but this is why I chase estates, and I'm for the most part done.

 

[iamn8]

If anyone's looking for another VERY cool Il Duca Morta this one is for sale at smokingpipes... I'd buy it had I the cash.


http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/duca/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=186776

 

[iamn8]

It arrived! It's lighter than I imagine, but a beautiful pipe!!

 

[tarheel1]

Congrats on your pipe Nate. Enjoy and smoke it often.

 

[okiescout]

That is one beautiful pipe, Nate. Congrats.