Been thinking over the years about getting into pipes but when I found out how much was involved in seasoning them and building the cake up, etc. I stopped. Then someone suggested that I pick up a clean, used pipe that's already conditioned. They told me that from that point on, it's mostly a matter of keeping it clean. Might take the plunge in Mid-Sept when my paychecks start coming in from my new job. Can anyone give me advice on how much I should pay. Not looking for anything elaborate, just enough to get me started. Any advice?
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Thinking about pipes again....
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I second giving a cob a go first.
cgraunke
BoM March '14
Yes. Cob. And newbie trade.
Also, if there's a CVS in your area, stop in now. They're dropping all tobacco products and clearing out at 75% off. Got me some MM cobs under $2/ea, and some drugstore baccy at pennies on the dollar!
Also, if there's a CVS in your area, stop in now. They're dropping all tobacco products and clearing out at 75% off. Got me some MM cobs under $2/ea, and some drugstore baccy at pennies on the dollar!
lol... just went to the CVS website to see what I could find...
used their search window.. and typed in "ronson"....
butt plugs, vibrating bullets, and a cock ring showed up..... too funny....
I guess they dont sell tobacco products or lighters through their website lol....
used their search window.. and typed in "ronson"....
butt plugs, vibrating bullets, and a cock ring showed up..... too funny....
I guess they dont sell tobacco products or lighters through their website lol....
Smoqman
BoM Aug. 2014
cgraunke
BoM March '14
Yup, lighters too.
Didn't see the Ronsons at mine though, but I did get a bottle of zippo type lighter fluid. The yellow bottle... Rosinol or something like that.
Didn't see the Ronsons at mine though, but I did get a bottle of zippo type lighter fluid. The yellow bottle... Rosinol or something like that.
Or Dr. Grabow - they're usually around the $30 mark. Granted, I only have one and, although it smoke quite nicely*, I don't know if that can be made as a general, across-the-board statement.
(* I am still a newb myself, so the fact the *I* think it smokes well plus $2.50 will get you a cup of coffee.)
I have a CVS right down the road from me less than a mile away... I will be heading there right after work!
herfdog
I am no rocket surgeon
Crap!
I paid that locally for ONE!
Don't over think it bro. Cobs are a great start and don't really require the same break in as a briar. It's about enjoyment. If it becomes a chore you are doing something wrong.
I understand what u went thru. To make a short story long, I bought a new peterson. I tried and tried to break it in properly. Major fail. I never enjoyed a single bowl out of it. Still dont. Asked an old timer how to break in a pipe. He snarled with a Nording stuck in his mouth, "pack it and smoke it." Since then I don't even bother with breaking in pipes. I pack and smoke. A pipe is a vessel in which to smoke tobacco. I don't get caught up in this pipe or that or building cake or breaking in. My fav pipes these days are pipes that I paid next to nothing for used.
Cobs are the best way to start. Cheap and easy to use.