Good people of the BL,
I have been the beneficiary of both good fortune and skillful manipulation of pipe acquisition disorder. As such, I find myself well equipped with fine smoking pieces. However, I still hold dear my first pipes. And now with the pipe rack overflowing, it's time to pass them on to another beginner or someone with a more sanity-driven pipe budget.
I have loved every one of these guys, and they're looking for a new home. Good smokers, all.
If you are a new pipe smoker or have a limited rotation, reply to this thread with the phrase "New Piper PIF June 2014". Only those replies that contain that exact phrase will be included. From those replies containing the PIF phrase, posted before midnight on Friday night (Eastern Time), I will select three recipients using random.org's number generator. Each selected reply will receive one of the following in the order drawn.
UPDATE: Holy crap, I forgot to add that right now I can only do domestic shipping in the USA. Sorry for anybody that replied from my international brothers and/or sisters.
First, there is a Parker "Duke" bent apple. Thick walls and a moderately sized bowl are perfect for someone just starting out - darned near impossible to get this sucker too hot.
Second is a Lane-era Charatan's Make cross-grain billiard with some attractive birdseye. This guy has a replacement stem (the original was a "double comfort" saddle bit), and a previous owner charred the rim a touch, but it's still a Charatan and smokes very nicely. This was the second pipe I ever bought.
And finally, we have a prime example that demonstrates price is not always an indicator of quality, or lack thereof. This is a no-name Canadian with a striated acrylic bit and a surprisingly nice cross-grain. It was originally unfinished, and has darkened to its current walnut hue over the years. I am really sad to let this one go - it's a fantastic smoker, attractive, and a great bargain. This is a pipe that says "I smoke pipes, not collect them".
Good luck and happy PIFing!
I have been the beneficiary of both good fortune and skillful manipulation of pipe acquisition disorder. As such, I find myself well equipped with fine smoking pieces. However, I still hold dear my first pipes. And now with the pipe rack overflowing, it's time to pass them on to another beginner or someone with a more sanity-driven pipe budget.
I have loved every one of these guys, and they're looking for a new home. Good smokers, all.
If you are a new pipe smoker or have a limited rotation, reply to this thread with the phrase "New Piper PIF June 2014". Only those replies that contain that exact phrase will be included. From those replies containing the PIF phrase, posted before midnight on Friday night (Eastern Time), I will select three recipients using random.org's number generator. Each selected reply will receive one of the following in the order drawn.
UPDATE: Holy crap, I forgot to add that right now I can only do domestic shipping in the USA. Sorry for anybody that replied from my international brothers and/or sisters.
First, there is a Parker "Duke" bent apple. Thick walls and a moderately sized bowl are perfect for someone just starting out - darned near impossible to get this sucker too hot.
Second is a Lane-era Charatan's Make cross-grain billiard with some attractive birdseye. This guy has a replacement stem (the original was a "double comfort" saddle bit), and a previous owner charred the rim a touch, but it's still a Charatan and smokes very nicely. This was the second pipe I ever bought.
And finally, we have a prime example that demonstrates price is not always an indicator of quality, or lack thereof. This is a no-name Canadian with a striated acrylic bit and a surprisingly nice cross-grain. It was originally unfinished, and has darkened to its current walnut hue over the years. I am really sad to let this one go - it's a fantastic smoker, attractive, and a great bargain. This is a pipe that says "I smoke pipes, not collect them".
Good luck and happy PIFing!
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