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03-16-2006, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Need Advice on Purchasing a Pipe
I would like to get a second pipe and there are two that I am considering. One of them is an eagle claw Meerschaum, the other is a Sabbiato sandblasted pipe.
http://secure.thompsoncigar.com/defa...9&page=product http://secure.thompsoncigar.com/defa...0&page=product Are these decent pipes in your opinion? How about the prices, are they reasonable for the product? Being that I have only smoked a pipe for about six months or so and that this will be my second pipe, I don't know which one to get. I have read that Meerschaums are a lot of work to properly care for. But they look really neat I think. I might end up getting them both, but if I had to get just one, which do you think I should get? Thanks for your input |
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03-16-2006, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Lebanon, TN
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Dude, the meerschaum WO/eagle claw look pretty good. I think the price can be beat. Maybe another BOTL could provide some sites to view. The Meerschaum provides a great smoke in that it adds nothing to the bacci and will not get contaminated by bad bacci. JMHO..samiam2
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03-16-2006, 12:06 PM
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Herf Meister
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Trinity
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Avoid Thompsons if at all possible
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03-16-2006, 12:49 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Mishawaka IN
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if you want a good starter pipe check out boswells
www.boswellpipes.com they have a good reputation and very nice ppl. I own 14 pipe from them and they all smoke great! i too would avoid tompsons for anything pipe wise.
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03-16-2006, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Along the Oregon Trail
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I would not trust Thompsons - stick with vendors that specialize in pipes:
For meerschaum pipes ... http://www.meerschaum.com/ For briar pipes ... http://www.thebriary.com http://www.cupojoes.com http://www.iwanries.net http://www.affordablepipes.com http://www.pipesandcigars.com http://www.premierpipes.com Lots of choice out there. |
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03-16-2006, 01:20 PM
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Herf God
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Indiana
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I thought I read somewhere that the "Meers" from Thompson's were actually plastic and not meant to be smoked at all, merely display pieces.
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03-16-2006, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Do yourself a favor and get a Boswell...
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03-16-2006, 06:24 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Willowick, OH
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