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$300 for my dream Meerschaum...which carver or where do I look?
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You can't go wrong with a Lee Van Cleef. Well done. Now, on to the next one! 
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The difference in the two pipes is very tiny. The shape is essentially the same but the given measurements are slightly different with the LVC being smaller by a tiny bit for each measurement.
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Ah gotcha. Knew there had to be a difference.
This is awesome advice Price. This is why I made my first Meer a pre-stained LVC by Strambach. I'm fairly new at this pipe smoking thing and as of right now, only smoke 1-2 bowls a week on average. So I get to enjoy the look now, while it will still get darker and while I learn to take care of a Meer. If I do something stupid like cracking it or breaking it, I'm only out $99 bucks.
If I eventually grow into a more serious pipe aficionado as many here, I will be quite ready and more committed into upgrading and caring for one of 'the big kahuna's in meerschaum pipes.
I hope I can still participate with my cheap LVC in March Meer Madness with you guys? Been looking forward to it and have purchased a few tins of new flavors in preparation.
My $35 Kiko will be making an appearance.
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It better make an appearance. I don't think I've seen a picture of your LVC.
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I posted a pic of it in your thread back when you were sick?
Well dang...I must be getting feeble minded lol because not only did you post a photo of it but I commented on said photo hahahaha
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After 3 poor quality pipes from Altinok, I decided to just pay up for assured quality and bought a Baki. Well, great pipe but still not flawless. It seems to me that they all have poor engineering when it comes to the drilling and tenon/mortise.
I would advise not buying a Meershaum till you can handle it and inspect it before money changes hands.
I would advise not buying a Meershaum till you can handle it and inspect it before money changes hands.
That's disappointing if its true. I was just beginning to convince myself to take the plunge on a Baki. I don't think I have anywhere I can look at high quality meers in person around here.
For what it is worth, I love my Baki, not a single thing wrong with it. I would def buy another. Of course, everyone's expectations are different, so YMMV.
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Same here
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Looks a lot like my Baki.
The only critique I have of it is that I wish the bit was a little flatter, and I wish the button was a little taller. Because the bit is a bit domed, it's a touch slippery in my teeth. A minor gripe really.
But the drilling and overall engineering of the pipe is perfect.
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The only critique I have of it is that I wish the bit was a little flatter, and I wish the button was a little taller. Because the bit is a bit domed, it's a touch slippery in my teeth. A minor gripe really.
But the drilling and overall engineering of the pipe is perfect.
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Looks a lot like my Baki.
The only critique I have of it is that I wish the bit was a little flatter, and I wish the button was a little taller. Because the bit is a bit domed, it's a touch slippery in my teeth. A minor gripe really.
But the drilling and overall engineering of the pipe is perfect.
That pipe looks awfully white. Tell me that's not a recent picture!
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Lol! No, it's from when it was new. I've only had it a month or two though so not a lot of color yet. It is starting to color though.
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Oh, there's a Baki in my future...will be my next purchase. I just got hooked on the LVC from Altinok and decided to go for it.
I love the LVC look, if I don't end up with one somehow, I will end up with something very similar.
My number one concern with getting a meerschaum is having the greatest chance of having a well-functioning pipe.
I am going to buy one in a few days, i'm sure of it...but with the above concern...I'm not sure if it matters if I get an Atlinok classic pipe for ~ $200 or a Baki for $250-$300. Both have designs that I like, so the only consideration I really have is for the construction of the pipe and quality of the meerschaum. Any thoughts? (Hope you don't mind be piggy-backing on your thread, Bryant.)
I am going to buy one in a few days, i'm sure of it...but with the above concern...I'm not sure if it matters if I get an Atlinok classic pipe for ~ $200 or a Baki for $250-$300. Both have designs that I like, so the only consideration I really have is for the construction of the pipe and quality of the meerschaum. Any thoughts? (Hope you don't mind be piggy-backing on your thread, Bryant.)
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I don't mind at all...I covet any and all information I can gather, doesn't matter if I ask the question or not! I will certainly share my opinion of the Altinok when it arrives (scheduled for tomorrow!!!) and share photos but all I have to compare it to is my Strambach...
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