Is it wrong...?

10-29-2009, 09:03 PM

Frankly speaking I am a cigar smoker, who happens to enjoy pipe smoking also. Several months ago I bought this pipe that I thought would be good for me. As it turned out it was not. Since that time I have gotten a few other pipes and have never smoked that paticular one again. Today I gave that pipe to a friend at my work place. Is it wrong? Did I give up on that pipe to early? I really do not feel bad. I also know that my friend just went crazy over the pipe. So there you have it. How did I do for the first time on the pipe thread.

MarkinAZ · 10-29-2009, 09:15 PM

A pipe is a personal kind of object that is hard to get a handle on over the internet. You see a photo on-line and the pipe is or is not visually stimulating to you. Once you purchase the pipe and it arrives at your home, it may be a totally different experience, both visually and once you fire it up.

Sounds like your pipe wasn't a fit for you, but it sure made your buddy' a happy camper

And now your old pipe has found itself a new home (and that's a good thing)...

VirtualSmitty · 10-29-2009, 09:30 PM

No. I've had pipes I liked the looks of that just didn't smoke well and i've either passed them along or sold em.

Mister Moo · 10-30-2009, 05:11 AM

If the bit is wrong in your mouth or the shape is wrong in your hand... pfui. That's it. It's very hard to get to like a pipe that somehow feels or smokes wrong. My only "give it away" prerequisite is to give it a good cleaning before passing it off.

It was nice to pass it along. It could be perfect for the next guy. Besides, well handled, a pipe can last for generations. We are as much owners as we are caretakers for the next generation.

10-30-2009, 06:47 AM

it will be. how can you give a used pipe to your friend . its better to get it back and buy a new one for him. because most of disease spread through saliva .

TheTraveler · 10-30-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ethelred Alim

it will be. how can you give a used pipe to your friend . its better to get it back and buy a new one for him. because most of disease spread through saliva .

I've found quite a few pipes in antique stores and rummage sales that were very nasty and gunked up. A good cleaning (sometimes two cleanings

) was all most of them needed. One of them turned out to be damaged beyond use once I got the gunk removed but under the funk on the other ones lived pipes just waiting for a second chance.

A good cleaning with the right products will leave you with a sanitized pipe.

Mister Moo · 10-30-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ethelred Alim

it will be. how can you give a used pipe to your friend . its better to get it back and buy a new one for him. because most of disease spread through saliva .

Pipes are sanitized with a simple procedure using 91% (preferred over 70% isopropyl for lower water absorbtion by the briar) isopropyl alcohol or Everclear. The procedure for sterilizing and removing "sourness" is described in section 3.2 of the ASP/FAQ and elsewhere throughout pipe literature. To sterilize a bowl (as opposed to removing sourness or excess tar) takes minutes, not the days described in the salt/alcohol procedure.

Swabbing bristle pipe cleaners dipped in alcohol will sterilize a pipe stem; similarly, a clean stem soaked briefly in a dilute chlorine bleach solution (mind not to do this without protecting nomenclature printed on a stem) will be sterilized.

Selling used pipes (or exchanging used pipes between friends) is a common practice. Sterilizing used pipes is a fast, simple process.

Curly Cut · 10-30-2009, 08:48 AM

i hope "ethel" is joking... i think i can read a big kick of sarcasm in his post.
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no, it's not wrong. you did the right thing. i've got a few pipes that i don't smoke anymore, just don't have a hankerin' to reach for them anymore. sometimes i gift them to new smokers, sometimes i'll put 'em up for sale/trade.
basically, what everyone else (except Ethel) has said.

Mister Moo · 10-30-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Curly Cut

i hope "ethel" is joking... i think i can read a big kick of sarcasm in his post.
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no, it's not wrong. you did the right thing. i've got a few pipes that i don't smoke anymore, just don't have a hankerin' to reach for them anymore. sometimes i gift them to new smokers, sometimes i'll put 'em up for sale/trade.
basically, what everyone else (except Ethel) has said.

He's a troll, CC.

Curly Cut · 10-30-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

He's a troll, CC.

i was gathering that from his 4 posts.

MarkinAZ · 10-30-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

He's a troll, CC.

RevSmoke · 10-30-2009, 01:56 PM

Estate pipes are great.

If you weren't getting out of that pipe what you expected, and your friend loves it, the world is good.

As someone else stated, so have I sold and/or gifted pipes which no longer found themselves as a part of my regular rotation.

10-31-2009, 02:55 PM

I think you did fine Troy. If a pipe just isn't enjoyable then it's usually going to get shelved. I think you'll get more pleasure watching your friend enjoy it then watching it gather dust bunnies.
I have heard talk of pipes turning around, smoke-ability wise, after some use, never ran into it being I'm new and slow goin, but if it's a style/fitment thing then there's no realy changing that

Great job helping out your bud, now ya guys can share some more good times.

Chris

10-29-2009, 09:03 PM	#1
troy d. Guest Posts: n/a	Is it wrong...? Frankly speaking I am a cigar smoker, who happens to enjoy pipe smoking also. Several months ago I bought this pipe that I thought would be good for me. As it turned out it was not. Since that time I have gotten a few other pipes and have never smoked that paticular one again. Today I gave that pipe to a friend at my work place. Is it wrong? Did I give up on that pipe to early? I really do not feel bad. I also know that my friend just went crazy over the pipe. So there you have it. How did I do for the first time on the pipe thread.

10-29-2009, 09:15 PM	#2
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Is it wrong...? A pipe is a personal kind of object that is hard to get a handle on over the internet. You see a photo on-line and the pipe is or is not visually stimulating to you. Once you purchase the pipe and it arrives at your home, it may be a totally different experience, both visually and once you fire it up. Sounds like your pipe wasn't a fit for you, but it sure made your buddy' a happy camper And now your old pipe has found itself a new home (and that's a good thing)... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

10-29-2009, 09:30 PM	#3
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Is it wrong...? No. I've had pipes I liked the looks of that just didn't smoke well and i've either passed them along or sold em. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

10-30-2009, 05:11 AM	#4
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Is it wrong...? If the bit is wrong in your mouth or the shape is wrong in your hand... pfui. That's it. It's very hard to get to like a pipe that somehow feels or smokes wrong. My only "give it away" prerequisite is to give it a good cleaning before passing it off. It was nice to pass it along. It could be perfect for the next guy. Besides, well handled, a pipe can last for generations. We are as much owners as we are caretakers for the next generation. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

10-30-2009, 06:47 AM	#5
Ethelred Alim Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is it wrong...? it will be. how can you give a used pipe to your friend . its better to get it back and buy a new one for him. because most of disease spread through saliva .

10-30-2009, 08:48 AM	#8
Curly Cut Not Scary Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 669 Trading: (9)	Re: Is it wrong...? i hope "ethel" is joking... i think i can read a big kick of sarcasm in his post. --- no, it's not wrong. you did the right thing. i've got a few pipes that i don't smoke anymore, just don't have a hankerin' to reach for them anymore. sometimes i gift them to new smokers, sometimes i'll put 'em up for sale/trade. basically, what everyone else (except Ethel) has said. __________________ *To be 2nd guessed, You have to be the 1st guesser.*

10-30-2009, 01:56 PM	#12
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,875 Trading: (51)	Re: Is it wrong...? Estate pipes are great. If you weren't getting out of that pipe what you expected, and your friend loves it, the world is good. As someone else stated, so have I sold and/or gifted pipes which no longer found themselves as a part of my regular rotation. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

10-31-2009, 02:55 PM	#13
Benwoo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is it wrong...? I think you did fine Troy. If a pipe just isn't enjoyable then it's usually going to get shelved. I think you'll get more pleasure watching your friend enjoy it then watching it gather dust bunnies. I have heard talk of pipes turning around, smoke-ability wise, after some use, never ran into it being I'm new and slow goin, but if it's a style/fitment thing then there's no realy changing that Great job helping out your bud, now ya guys can share some more good times. Chris