I did order another one. It will be here soon. I won't mind shiny, I won't mind a true patina.
I swear the first one was neither...
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I swear the first one was neither...
Big PAD day yet again but it will take a while until I restore the pipes. This being said I couldn’t wait and I gotta show off two Petes unrestored.
A Captain Pete and a Peterson military V.P.B.
A Captain Pete and a Peterson military V.P.B.
I’ve seen only two so far, both from the 90s, both 107
I really like that CPT Pete
This one I actually managed to finish on time.
I am starting to like those newgrange Spigots and this being my first Pete in the 68 shape
I am starting to like those newgrange Spigots and this being my first Pete in the 68 shape
This Beautiful Lee made it to its new home in California, after traveling from Deutschland.
Thank to our friend Yordan/Dshift for this beautiful pipe. Your restoration work is impeccable.
Thank to our friend Yordan/Dshift for this beautiful pipe. Your restoration work is impeccable.
This was too good looking to pass up.
I was perusing Peterson PSB’s several days ago, and came across this wicked ring Pub pipe.
So I placed an order, and I received it today.
As usual for Peterson, the drilling was off. The airway is a little high on the back wall of the chamber, but I figured it would smoke reasonably well in spite of the drilling. I grabbed a micro fiber cloth to wipe the pipe down before I put it back in the box. As I was wiping it down I noticed an odd reflection on the silver ring.
There’s a huge ding in the silver. I didn’t see that on the photo initially, and when I went back to look at the photo on the website, I didn’t see any ding.
So apparently between the photo and it being shipped out to me it was dropped or somehow mishandled, returned to the box, and ignored…
I’ve returned a number of Pete’s over the last several years due to defects (I think they like to refer to them as features).
I took a hiatus from buying Pete’s for several years a few years back. Then I gradually started buying them again. As I received pipes that didn’t measure up to what I expected quality wise I’d return them.
This isn’t a Peterson problem, as I mentioned it was not visible in website photo. This was recklessness by SP.
The 10% discount was dropped on Pete’s, and the free shipping was bumped to $125. I guess the fallout of the STG buyout, with TobaccoPipes and a few other vendors being disappeared has left them feeling that they don’t have to provide the same level of customer service they once did.
I’m a bit pissed. I won’t return this one, and haven’t contacted them. I like the blast on it and I guess it’s been “given some “street cred”. Besides I’m tired of having to return stuff.
I’ll just stop buying them.
There are no longer any real pipe shops around here any more, so unless I travel to a Pete dealer where I can actually look at what I’m buying, I’ll just be SOL.
So I placed an order, and I received it today.
As usual for Peterson, the drilling was off. The airway is a little high on the back wall of the chamber, but I figured it would smoke reasonably well in spite of the drilling. I grabbed a micro fiber cloth to wipe the pipe down before I put it back in the box. As I was wiping it down I noticed an odd reflection on the silver ring.
There’s a huge ding in the silver. I didn’t see that on the photo initially, and when I went back to look at the photo on the website, I didn’t see any ding.
So apparently between the photo and it being shipped out to me it was dropped or somehow mishandled, returned to the box, and ignored…
I’ve returned a number of Pete’s over the last several years due to defects (I think they like to refer to them as features).
I took a hiatus from buying Pete’s for several years a few years back. Then I gradually started buying them again. As I received pipes that didn’t measure up to what I expected quality wise I’d return them.
This isn’t a Peterson problem, as I mentioned it was not visible in website photo. This was recklessness by SP.
The 10% discount was dropped on Pete’s, and the free shipping was bumped to $125. I guess the fallout of the STG buyout, with TobaccoPipes and a few other vendors being disappeared has left them feeling that they don’t have to provide the same level of customer service they once did.
I’m a bit pissed. I won’t return this one, and haven’t contacted them. I like the blast on it and I guess it’s been “given some “street cred”. Besides I’m tired of having to return stuff.
I’ll just stop buying them.
There are no longer any real pipe shops around here any more, so unless I travel to a Pete dealer where I can actually look at what I’m buying, I’ll just be SOL.
Gorgeous
fave shapes
yeah, I saw them & was tempted, but I have 3 Pubs - so I passed, but they are wonderful. I earlier in year purchase the Barley n a 301, 313 & 317...PROBABLY
fave shapes
I was perusing Peterson PSB’s several days ago, and came across this wicked ring Pub pipe.
So I placed an order, and I received it today.
As usual for Peterson, the drilling was off. The airway is a little high on the back wall of the chamber, but I figured it would smoke reasonably well in spite of the drilling. I grabbed a micro fiber cloth to wipe the pipe down before I put it back in the box. As I was wiping it down I noticed an odd reflection on the silver ring.
There’s a huge ding in the silver. I didn’t see that on the photo initially, and when I went back to look at the photo on the website, I didn’t see any ding.
So apparently between the photo and it being shipped out to me it was dropped or somehow mishandled, returned to the box, and ignored…
I’ve returned a number of Pete’s over the last several years due to defects (I think they like to refer to them as features).
I took a hiatus from buying Pete’s for several years a few years back. Then I gradually started buying them again. As I received pipes that didn’t measure up to what I expected quality wise I’d return them.
This isn’t a Peterson problem, as I mentioned it was not visible in website photo. This was recklessness by SP.
The 10% discount was dropped on Pete’s, and the free shipping was bumped to $125. I guess the fallout of the STG buyout, with TobaccoPipes and a few other vendors being disappeared has left them feeling that they don’t have to provide the same level of customer service they once did.
I’m a bit pissed. I won’t return this one, and haven’t contacted them. I like the blast on it and I guess it’s been “given some “street cred”. Besides I’m tired of having to return stuff.
I’ll just stop buying them.
There are no longer any real pipe shops around here any more, so unless I travel to a Pete dealer where I can actually look at what I’m buying, I’ll just be SOL.
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INCREDIBLE BLAST.... sad about the 'ding"... 
The Pubs seem to carry great blasts, here is mine....
Gorgeous blast. Sucks about that ding.I was perusing Peterson PSB’s several days ago, and came across this wicked ring Pub pipe.
So I placed an order, and I received it today.
As usual for Peterson, the drilling was off. The airway is a little high on the back wall of the chamber, but I figured it would smoke reasonably well in spite of the drilling. I grabbed a micro fiber cloth to wipe the pipe down before I put it back in the box. As I was wiping it down I noticed an odd reflection on the silver ring.
There’s a huge ding in the silver. I didn’t see that on the photo initially, and when I went back to look at the photo on the website, I didn’t see any ding.
So apparently between the photo and it being shipped out to me it was dropped or somehow mishandled, returned to the box, and ignored…
I’ve returned a number of Pete’s over the last several years due to defects (I think they like to refer to them as features).
I took a hiatus from buying Pete’s for several years a few years back. Then I gradually started buying them again. As I received pipes that didn’t measure up to what I expected quality wise I’d return them.
This isn’t a Peterson problem, as I mentioned it was not visible in website photo. This was recklessness by SP.
The 10% discount was dropped on Pete’s, and the free shipping was bumped to $125. I guess the fallout of the STG buyout, with TobaccoPipes and a few other vendors being disappeared has left them feeling that they don’t have to provide the same level of customer service they once did.
I’m a bit pissed. I won’t return this one, and haven’t contacted them. I like the blast on it and I guess it’s been “given some “street cred”. Besides I’m tired of having to return stuff.
I’ll just stop buying them.
There are no longer any real pipe shops around here any more, so unless I travel to a Pete dealer where I can actually look at what I’m buying, I’ll just be SOL.
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Fresh out of the oven a Red Spigot 03s
Decked out my Pete with a new fall coloured 9mm filtered acrylic stem. Only downside of this stem set up with the system pipe (minus the stock stem) is that the draw is almost too wide open even with a 9mm ac filter in place. Being a filtered smoker, really not used to it. Zero resistance at all. Gotta really change my cadence and draw strength. Like being a newbie again.
When I draw in, it’s almost like getting a big breath of fresh air!
I gave up on trying to find a stock 9mm stem for it to replace my broken one. Tried these tapered acrylic stems on the advice of a member here. Not too bad. Plus they come in multiple colours. I got a standard black, an orange for fall/Halloween and a green one for Christmas/St. Patty’s day. They’re cheap too.
When I draw in, it’s almost like getting a big breath of fresh air!
I gave up on trying to find a stock 9mm stem for it to replace my broken one. Tried these tapered acrylic stems on the advice of a member here. Not too bad. Plus they come in multiple colours. I got a standard black, an orange for fall/Halloween and a green one for Christmas/St. Patty’s day. They’re cheap too.
That’s a real beaut!
So sweet. I’d love one.I feel as if I’ve arrived.
2024 PPN POY 309 SSB-P
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I had literally just been looking at the PPN blog on the ‘24 POY release for about the thirtieth time, then perused the ‘bay for 309’s before I clicked on the forum and saw it’s ad here-four days to cross the pond and clear to here.
I told ya my next Pete would be two favorite colors: black and chrome
Grateful every day.
Love all the ones posted here. When I grow up and have the cash (ie. after all 3 kids are done rep. Sports and university etc
), I’ve got a bucket list:-9mm Peterson Sherlock Holmes pipe
- Vauen Auenland Churchwarden.
-Finding a decently sourced and affordable tub of Carter Hall in Canada.
Funny how your material focussed bucket lists change. Ever since I was a kid, I’d say that I’d know I’ve made it when I have a dishwasher, pool, and a fridge with a built in ice dispenser. I think Winona Ryder also factored in there somewhere also. Lol.
Now, looking at my pool, with a glass of ice water after being told to start the dishwasher by my beautiful wife (not Winona, but definitely had similarities once upon a time). Dreams do come true.
Now I just need those two pipes and a 1987 Monte Carlo SS to be complete.
PS. If any of you can help me with my Carter Hall wish, you could actually make one of my dreams happen. I’m looking at you fellow Canadians with a cellar!
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That looks great! Where do you get these stems from?Decked out my Pete with a new fall coloured 9mm filtered acrylic stem. Only downside of this stem set up with the system pipe (minus the stock stem) is that the draw is almost too wide open even with a 9mm ac filter in place. Being a filtered smoker, really not used to it. Zero resistance at all. Gotta really change my cadence and draw strength. Like being a newbie again.
When I draw in, it’s almost like getting a big breath of fresh air!
I gave up on trying to find a stock 9mm stem for it to replace my broken one. Tried these tapered acrylic stems on the advice of a member here. Not too bad. Plus they come in multiple colours. I got a standard black, an orange for fall/Halloween and a green one for Christmas/St. Patty’s day. They’re cheap too.
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