If you want, I have a couple Grabows I'd be more than happy to sell you at $300.For some reason, I just have a hard time buying a pipe for under $300. I'm not a fan of saving money, because, what the hell do I do with all of it then?
I've never been a big fan of the whole Henry Ford, make a bunch, so that you can sell for less. I am more of a luxury goods type of guy.
But, I am glad that you guys all dig these. Maybe they will come up with a more expensive line, and I can give them a try.
For some reason, I just have a hard time buying a pipe for under $300. I'm not a fan of saving money, because, what the hell do I do with all of it then?
Agree 100%!! Enjoy what you enjoy!!!As far as I can tell the whole point of a hobby is to give you something enjoyable to spend your extra money and extra time on, so if you've got enough extra money for $300+ pipes and enjoy them then there's nothing wrong with that. I just have a little less extra money and tend to gravitate towards pipes that I won't worry about getting scratched or dinged because they didn't cost a whole lot.
I still take good care of all my pipes and treat them kindly, because even the cheapest cob is still something that talented craftsmen spent time turning and shaping by hand on a lathe to make a nice smoking tool for your relaxation and enjoyment. I appreciate the beauty in all my pipes and want them to last a good long time, even if they cost me very little. That's the nice thing about pipe smoking though, that there's good smoking pipes and a wide variety of quality tobacco blends available for every budget. Whether you're a billionaire or a pauper, there's something for everyone.
I like the direction it's taking, hope it keeps rolling a bit. I didn't over think the title but the concept of a "sleeper" seems like it means a cheap pipe that over performs. Not necessarily though, you hear about people having a disappointing first few smokes out of a piece they put a lot of money into and being disgusted with it only to find in a year or two that it's suddenly amazing.
Generally speaking, I'm with you. I am by no means well to do, but I'm a bachelor, and not a very frugal one at that. If I like something I will probably get it eventually. I just haven't got there with pipes yet. Could be that it's been a lean year, which it has, but also -always end up with a firearms analogy, they seem comparable- if I was rich I think I'd just buy more Rugers y'know, I'd drive restored 80s pickups. So regarding cost, those tools would still probably be on the lower end of luxury. Anyway, there's a point there, but who cares. Guaranteed if I won the lotto today I'd never spend less than 500 on a pipe haha.For some reason, I just have a hard time buying a pipe for under $300. I'm not a fan of saving money, because, what the hell do I do with all of it then?
I've never been a big fan of the whole Henry Ford, make a bunch, so that you can sell for less. I am more of a luxury goods type of guy.
But, I am glad that you guys all dig these. Maybe they will come up with a more expensive line, and I can give them a try.
A sleeper is just something that took you by happy surprise, a Cinderella story. You "sleep" on something based on your prejudices. For example, for a long time I slept on Lakeland blends. The comments about grandmother's purse and public restroom soaps and the fact I'm not a big aromatics smoker had me ignoring, looking past, or sleeping on many good blends. I've never doubted the quality of GH tobaccos, just my enjoyment of them. After my third flake (the first one I managed to get and keep lit), I was blown away by how good it is. I was sleeping on them, but now I get it.
I didn’t want to hijack the thread right away, but wondered if this concept also included “beaters.” So, not just cobs and basket pipes and entry-level name brands, but perhaps once-fancy pipes with non-fatal cracks, lava eruptions, heavy gouging, you name it. Sort of like that beater acoustic guitar that isn’t your nicest but gets all the playing time because you’re not afraid to take it camping or whatever.
Sounds like a good fit!I didn’t want to hijack the thread right away, but wondered if this concept also included “beaters.” So, not just cobs and basket pipes and entry-level name brands, but perhaps once-fancy pipes with non-fatal cracks, lava eruptions, heavy gouging, you name it. Sort of like that beater acoustic guitar that isn’t your nicest but gets all the playing time because you’re not afraid to take it camping or whatever.
I couldn't have said it better myself.As far as I can tell the whole point of a hobby is to give you something enjoyable to spend your extra money and extra time on, so if you've got enough extra money for $300+ pipes and enjoy them then there's nothing wrong with that. I just have a little less extra money and tend to gravitate towards pipes that I won't worry about getting scratched or dinged because they didn't cost a whole lot.
I still take good care of all my pipes and treat them kindly, because even the cheapest cob is still something that talented craftsmen spent time turning and shaping by hand on a lathe to make a nice smoking tool for your relaxation and enjoyment. I appreciate the beauty in all my pipes and want them to last a good long time, even if they cost me very little. That's the nice thing about pipe smoking though, that there's good smoking pipes and a wide variety of quality tobacco blends available for every budget. Whether you're a billionaire or a pauper, there's something for everyone.
