Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread - Page 2

03-12-2009, 09:05 AM

I would join in for a pipe under $130 (a little lower if possible).
Being from Europe, I would need to know about payment options, but as my wife's parents live in the US I can easily find a way. The pipe would be sent to them and they would then make it come to me. During August I'll be in the US, also.

Zeman and Senatorov seem great. I can go for any type of pipe, except for a full-bent. A poker would be nice.

Savvy · 03-12-2009, 02:05 PM

Poker sounds like a good shape, but I like just about everything. Like a 1/4 bent poker though, that'd be great.

Hopefully we can pull this off somewhere, cause that'd be awesome.

RevSmoke · 03-11-2009, 09:20 PM

I might be interested, depending on the finances when the time comes, a little less or near to $130 sounds decent.

Jan Zeman does some nice work and is willing to come in with a solid pipe near the price range a club is looking for.

Here's a link. http://www.zemanpipes.com/index.php

Genetic Defect · 03-11-2009, 09:23 PM

DrDubzz · 03-11-2009, 09:25 PM

I really like something along these lines
http://www.zemanpipes.com/pipe.php?pipe_id=69

not outrageous, but not boring, nice lines.. etc

Nabinger16 · 03-11-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Jan Zeman does some nice work and is willing to come in with a solid pipe near the price range a club is looking for.

Here's a link. http://www.zemanpipes.com/index.php

Zeman has some really good looking pipes!

Savor the Stick · 03-11-2009, 11:47 PM

I'm going to step out and and say max $130 for a custom pipe is what I would be willing to spend.

So I will start putting some money away, from the odd jobs I've doing.

I really want to be a part of 1st year Asylum Club Pipe.

STS

Emjaysmash · 03-12-2009, 12:11 AM

I dont have any money for this, but I just wanted to add that this is an awesome idea. Props to everyone!

Nick · 03-12-2009, 12:20 AM

I would throw Jurt Huhn into the mix of potential makers. He has a couple lines of pipes that are in or around our price range. It would be hard for most custom carvers to fulfill our requests at our price but if Kurt is willing I think it would be an easy transaction for us to make. His country man line of pipes run from 1000125 dollars. It would also be nice find an American carver for ease and accessibility. Here is his website.

http://www.pipecrafter.com/

DrDubzz · 03-12-2009, 12:39 AM

those aren't a bad idea, I've course I find myself liking the 500 buck variety better

03-12-2009, 01:57 AM

i like a pipe with some curve in it so its sitting well below my eye level when i'm puffing, but thats just me.

Dukeuni · 03-12-2009, 02:50 PM

I have not smoked pipes before, but I think a custom made CA pipe, 1st year of CA, first edition, etc. added special aspects would make me get one. Yes, if less then $130, I think I would have to do it.

Savor the Stick · 03-12-2009, 11:23 PM

Ok I don't know what a "poker" looks like, maybe someone can enlighten me.

But I was looking through Zeman web site and these look pretty nice. they are in his club pipe section.

Thanks

DrDubzz · 03-12-2009, 11:39 PM

this is a basic poker shape

Savvy · 03-13-2009, 04:26 AM

And a 1/4 bent poker

03-13-2009, 09:48 AM

I have his poker called the Fiery Cross, seen here. Wonderful smoker. Although, I'm not partial to smokers for this club pipe thing.

At some point one of us should start to contact these pipemakers to see if they can even fit this into their schedule.

I'm excited, though. Would be nice to have a club pipe.

WWhermit

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03-14-2009, 03:56 PM

I'm down for a club pipe. Preferably under a hundred, but can go over.

I like the idea of a quarter bent poker. Partially rusticated with a smooth rim.

03-14-2009, 09:26 PM

I would like to be part of a group buy on this.I could go as high as $150.It seems like a good idea to me.

SSatVT · 03-14-2009, 09:36 PM

I would like to get in on a club pipe, just as long as the price is less than $130. I would prefer to have a rusticated pipe with some kind of bend.

Seth

Sawyer · 03-14-2009, 09:50 PM

I am not interested in any pipe group buys anymore, but I do have a few pieces of advice for you guys.

First, make sure that the carver that you choose has done group pipes before. Dealing with someone that has never done it before or has little experience dealing with a group's expectations is very frustrating. Especially if the pipes don't meet the group's expectations in quality or appearance once completed.

Next, if you are going to pick a shape before an artisan, make sure that the artisan is comfortable with the shape that you picked and has made it before. It is probably safer to choose the maker and then pick a shape that they make pretty often with possibly some tweaks. It may not be as special or unique, but everyone ends up happy with the quality, appearance and construction.

Lastly, picking a new or up and coming pipe maker can seem attractive due to price or other considerations, but going with one of the more established pipe makers is always a better choice. Even if they may be a bit more expensive, it is worth it to know you are going to get a quality product and if you aren't happy they will make it right. A couple good ones that I can think of off the top of my head would be Tinsky and Boswell.

Good luck to you guys.

03-12-2009, 09:05 AM	#1
Requiem Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread I would join in for a pipe under $130 (a little lower if possible). Being from Europe, I would need to know about payment options, but as my wife's parents live in the US I can easily find a way. The pipe would be sent to them and they would then make it come to me. During August I'll be in the US, also. Zeman and Senatorov seem great. I can go for any type of pipe, except for a full-bent. A poker would be nice.

03-12-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
Savvy Bull Goose Loony Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Wherever the AF takes me Posts: 381 Trading: (11)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread Poker sounds like a good shape, but I like just about everything. Like a 1/4 bent poker though, that'd be great. Hopefully we can pull this off somewhere, cause that'd be awesome.

03-11-2009, 09:20 PM	#3
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,881 Trading: (51)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread I might be interested, depending on the finances when the time comes, a little less or near to $130 sounds decent. Jan Zeman does some nice work and is willing to come in with a solid pipe near the price range a club is looking for. Here's a link. http://www.zemanpipes.com/index.php __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-11-2009, 09:23 PM	#4
Genetic Defect difetosso Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Perry Location: An elevator Posts: 5,204 Trading: (5)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread __________________ I'm an outcast riding into town alone I got wanderlust branded deeper than the bone

03-11-2009, 09:25 PM	#5
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: England Posts: 2,203 Trading: (34)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread I really like something along these lines http://www.zemanpipes.com/pipe.php?pipe_id=69 not outrageous, but not boring, nice lines.. etc

03-11-2009, 11:47 PM	#7
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread I'm going to step out and and say max $130 for a custom pipe is what I would be willing to spend. So I will start putting some money away, from the odd jobs I've doing. I really want to be a part of 1st year Asylum Club Pipe. STS __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

03-12-2009, 12:11 AM	#8
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread I dont have any money for this, but I just wanted to add that this is an awesome idea. Props to everyone! __________________

03-12-2009, 12:20 AM	#9
Nick Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: That's confidential Location: Cali Posts: 623 Trading: (4)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread I would throw Jurt Huhn into the mix of potential makers. He has a couple lines of pipes that are in or around our price range. It would be hard for most custom carvers to fulfill our requests at our price but if Kurt is willing I think it would be an easy transaction for us to make. His country man line of pipes run from 1000125 dollars. It would also be nice find an American carver for ease and accessibility. Here is his website. http://www.pipecrafter.com/ __________________ "Kid Pipe" -Thanks Moo "A wise woman never separates a man from his pipe", Laurette Taylor

03-12-2009, 12:39 AM	#10
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: England Posts: 2,203 Trading: (34)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread those aren't a bad idea, I've course I find myself liking the 500 buck variety better

03-12-2009, 01:57 AM	#11
SixPackSunday Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread i like a pipe with some curve in it so its sitting well below my eye level when i'm puffing, but thats just me.

03-12-2009, 02:50 PM	#12
Dukeuni RIP CS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fields of rolling wheat Posts: 509 Trading: (32)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread I have not smoked pipes before, but I think a custom made CA pipe, 1st year of CA, first edition, etc. added special aspects would make me get one. Yes, if less then $130, I think I would have to do it. Last edited by Dukeuni; 03-12-2009 at 02:57 PM.

03-12-2009, 11:23 PM	#13
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread Ok I don't know what a "poker" looks like, maybe someone can enlighten me. But I was looking through Zeman web site and these look pretty nice. they are in his club pipe section. Thanks __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

03-12-2009, 11:39 PM	#14
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: England Posts: 2,203 Trading: (34)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread this is a basic poker shape

03-13-2009, 04:26 AM	#15
Savvy Bull Goose Loony Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Wherever the AF takes me Posts: 381 Trading: (11)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread And a 1/4 bent poker

03-13-2009, 09:48 AM	#16
WWhermit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread I have his poker called the Fiery Cross, seen here. Wonderful smoker. Although, I'm not partial to smokers for this club pipe thing. At some point one of us should start to contact these pipemakers to see if they can even fit this into their schedule. I'm excited, though. Would be nice to have a club pipe. WWhermit :

03-14-2009, 03:56 PM	#17
TheJ Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread I'm down for a club pipe. Preferably under a hundred, but can go over. I like the idea of a quarter bent poker. Partially rusticated with a smooth rim.

03-14-2009, 09:26 PM	#18
RottenZombie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread I would like to be part of a group buy on this.I could go as high as $150.It seems like a good idea to me.

03-14-2009, 09:36 PM	#19
SSatVT Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: Triad, NC Posts: 102 Trading: (2)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread I would like to get in on a club pipe, just as long as the price is less than $130. I would prefer to have a rusticated pipe with some kind of bend. Seth __________________

03-14-2009, 09:50 PM	#20
Sawyer Primitive Screwhead Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Atlanta Posts: 290 Trading: (5)	Re: Asylum edition/club pipe interest thread I am not interested in any pipe group buys anymore, but I do have a few pieces of advice for you guys. First, make sure that the carver that you choose has done group pipes before. Dealing with someone that has never done it before or has little experience dealing with a group's expectations is very frustrating. Especially if the pipes don't meet the group's expectations in quality or appearance once completed. Next, if you are going to pick a shape before an artisan, make sure that the artisan is comfortable with the shape that you picked and has made it before. It is probably safer to choose the maker and then pick a shape that they make pretty often with possibly some tweaks. It may not be as special or unique, but everyone ends up happy with the quality, appearance and construction. Lastly, picking a new or up and coming pipe maker can seem attractive due to price or other considerations, but going with one of the more established pipe makers is always a better choice. Even if they may be a bit more expensive, it is worth it to know you are going to get a quality product and if you aren't happy they will make it right. A couple good ones that I can think of off the top of my head would be Tinsky and Boswell. Good luck to you guys.