Soliciting Advice on My Next Pipe Purchase

[saltedplug]

For Radice, SP in the US and Al Pascia in the UK.
Savinelli Autograph is a great value.
Remember that as an estate for $400 or $500 you can get an awesome pipe.

 

[OzPiper]

Just a heads up -
If you're open to estate pipes, Pipesmagazine sponsor Dave Neeb of Mkelaw Pipes has just listed a few billiards (in the "new listings" section) in your price range.
I've bought from Dave, and his description of the pipes are honest and spot-on. His prices are fair and, most importantly, the pipes arrive in a very clean condition. (Despite that, I still do an alcohol clean of the airways on all estate pipes on arrival these days).

And @simong has posted 4 straight and 1 bent billiard in the "Pipes for Sale" section for Stg150 (the lot) which is in your price range

 

[SmokeClouds]

I would look for Radice or Posella pipes. Have several of them and they smoke outstanding. Estate Cavicchi or Tonino would be in your price range as well.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Where is the best place to shop for these?

Where do you live??


Please put your location in your Profile as people are forgetful.
Why:
That will save questions in the future as to where you live when you later mention local stores, weather, tobacco prices, availability, regulations, location of photos, wildfires, air quality, etc. In many instances that saves time for those who read your posts.
How:
Under your avatar, (top right, left most of three symbols) you choose "Account Details", which brings up "My Account". "My Location" is halfway down. Whatever you're comfortable with- town, city, county, state. Just country if you must.

 

[STP]

Another vote for Savinelli. They have a large selection in a wide price range to meet the needs of most. I have several, and they all smoke as good as they look ?

 

[beezer]

Thanks for all the recommendations guys! I very much appreciate it.

 

[telescopes]

In the category of”And now for something completely different “ look at the WVsmokeshop Kaywoodie freehands. Big bowls, great smokers and at your price range.

 

[mso489]

I always enjoy my Ser Jacopo. I got one of their more traditional shapes, a Dublin, but with a rather unique square serpentine shank and stem. I got it on an incredible discount on sale from SP. I like their more traditional shapes. I'm smoking a bowl of Spilman Mixture in it right now.

 

[kcghost]

Did you look into getting it repaired? For this you one of the 3-4 guys who truly have a gift for which this type of damage. Ask @georged who he'd recommend for this job. He could do it but he is semi-retired and usually only handles high end pipes.

 

[kschatey]

Did you look into getting it repaired? For this you one of the 3-4 guys who truly have a gift for which this type of damage. Ask @georged who he'd recommend for this job. He could do it but he is semi-retired and usually only handles high end pipes.

I would inquire with Boswell directly and send it back for repair.

 

[kcghost]

This is a specialized repair. Boswell might take it on but making a pipe is a hell of a lot harder than that. Well, assuming you wanted a seamless repair.

 

[bullet08]

Peterson 106 in spigot model. Well below $250.. I forgot. But smokes like a charm.

 

[PipeIT]

I'm looking for something under $250 and prefer a large bowl in a straight classic billiard shape.

What are some good smokers in this price range and category?

Well to start out, everyone is going to have their favorites, and it is probably safe to say, sticking with the popular names out there is a pretty safe bet.

But expensive pipes can be not so great smokers, and inexpensive pipes great smokers.

I’ve personally been starting out with the Italians. All these are great dealers in Italy, I have personally bought from all of them.

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Since you are asking, for me personally my lowest cost Italian pipe that was amazing was made my Vitaliano Posella.

https://www.lepipe.it/en/Pipes-Posella

You know Mimmo? Mimmo spoke to me once in good regards of Posella.

If you don’t find online a Posella shape you like, try starting out with a lower priced Radice. I don’t believe anyone is going to say anything bad about Radice! LOL ?

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I have a Radice Rind Straight, $165 USD, an amazing pipe.

You can also score Castello’s for $250 and under, I just bought one at Pipeonline, arrived last week still haven’t opened, and another one on hold.

Pipeonline that I posted a link too, sells Castellos at really low prices. Fabio the owner is great, they’re the 5th Dealer of Castillo’s!

So you could say I have a heart for the Italians! Let’s not forget the Danes! LOL ?