Quantity or Quality?

Nick · 11-24-2011, 01:23 PM

For some reason I have no problem paying hundreds or thousands of dollars in a split second on a rifle or pistol that I want but I can't seem to bust out more than 150 bucks on a pipe. The most expensive pipes I have are two radices that smoke incredibly well and I have wanted a Tinsky, Rad Davis, Larrysson, etc. for years. My problem is My stanwells, savinellis, and bjarnes smoke very well also. My best smoking pipe cost me 50 bucks, I have gotten some duds however that never smoke well. So I'm curious as to how many of you are like me and how many of you have no problem smashing your piggy bank to get that 300-500 dollar pipe. I am almost positive that I will be 100% stoked if I bought a Rad Davis but for some reason just can't pull the trigger (pun intended). Let me know what you guys think, am I just being a P***y and a tight wad?

Taki · 11-24-2011, 02:06 PM

If you want it, buy it plain and simple. Took me a while to spend gobs of money on smokes or materials to smoke but I figured what the heck. Go for it Brother!!!

11-24-2011, 02:26 PM

I have this issue as well, but not with guns ;-)
I would say if you're finding great smkers cheaper and dont really need another pipe maybe pick up more ammo? hehehe I mean we all love collecting, but if you don't want to or can't budget for it, as long as you have a few good smokers I wouldn't stress. I mean a pipe's job is to smoke well first and look purdy second, when you get both though, woo baby =D Now it's hard for me to type this as I can be rather impulsive, but I'm trying to be better. Could always look at 2nd hand ones as well. Usually treated well on the mid-upper end pipes and can be picked up at a bit of a discount.

Proviso: This statment was made after a long night of partyin and no coffee. These ramblings may or may not make centz.

Chris

ApexAZ · 11-24-2011, 07:17 PM

If you think you will get much enjoyment from it, buy it

Zanaspus · 11-25-2011, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick

For some reason I have no problem paying hundreds or thousands of dollars in a split second on a rifle or pistol that I want but I can't seem to bust out more than 150 bucks on a pipe. The most expensive pipes I have are two radices that smoke incredibly well and I have wanted a Tinsky, Rad Davis, Larrysson, etc. for years. My problem is My stanwells, savinellis, and bjarnes smoke very well also. My best smoking pipe cost me 50 bucks, I have gotten some duds however that never smoke well. So I'm curious as to how many of you are like me and how many of you have no problem smashing your piggy bank to get that 300-500 dollar pipe. I am almost positive that I will be 100% stoked if I bought a Rad Davis but for some reason just can't pull the trigger (pun intended). Let me know what you guys think, am I just being a P***y and a tight wad?

I'm right there with you. I'm reminded of a wonderful quote by the dearly departed Bob Runowski (Morleysson) about the breaking of pipes. "A pipe is after all a tool. Our tools break. You didn't go spend $750 on a tool did you?"

VirtualSmitty · 11-25-2011, 10:01 AM

I have a few high end pipes that I don't regret buying. They smoke great and I appreciate the artistic touch in the carving.

That being said, the pipe I smoke the most is an old Charaton pot that cost me 30 bucks

MajorCaptSilly · 11-25-2011, 10:34 AM

I used to be all about the quality. I spent $300-$500 on a pipe fairly regularly. I am easing back into occasional pipe smoking and am spending closer to $50-$75 per pipe. I may get a new Tinsky or Rad Davis pipe one day but am not smoking enough to warrant one now. The higher end pipes are geared towards collectors and the higher price does not mean a better smoke, at least not a $400 better smoke.

MCS

Emjaysmash · 11-25-2011, 10:35 AM

Believe it or not, I'm quite satisfied with the few corn cobs I have. They smoke better than most of my briars. That being said, the most expensive pipe in my collection is $80. One day I will splurge and buy a beautiful and well made pipe. I say go for it! You only live once!

Nick · 11-25-2011, 07:05 PM

Hey emjay, how bout tickets to a packers game! Being a packers fan living in ca is torture.

Mister Moo · 11-28-2011, 05:42 AM

Just got a MM General. $8.95. As good a smoker as any I own. Quality is hard to define.

Subvet642 · 11-28-2011, 06:33 AM

I totally understand the hesitation to spend that much money on something made of wood, that is intended to be used with flame. That being said, life is too short to deny yourself something that will bring you a little pleasure.

jkstewart1 · 11-29-2011, 12:32 PM

I too can be seduced by the opportunity to be a pipe's 'first', but often it's the well used ones that can be had at lower prices that seem to do the job the best. There's a reason why they were well used!

Slow Triathlete · 11-30-2011, 10:28 AM

A gun may save your life one day - spend more money on quality

Mister Moo · 11-30-2011, 04:37 PM

A gun in every room could be the difference. Spend more on quantity.

Nick · 11-30-2011, 04:47 PM

Nice! I go both ways on guns.

glassjapan · 12-03-2011, 05:19 PM

$495 will get you an excellent box of Esplendidos. But in time, it'll just be an empty box and some good memories. Or you could get a custom made pipe from Rad Davis that'll outlive you. All depends on how you look at it. Me, I'll take both please.

Nick · 12-03-2011, 06:14 PM

True......everyone always makes great points. I like kind of being in the middle. Not sure I agree with the cigar part though. Never was to interested in the sticks.

RevSmoke · 12-03-2011, 08:46 PM

I have a couple Castellos (personally my favorite smoking brand), Radice, Ascorti, vonErck, Don Carlos, Stanwell, no name, a few cobs, and a Savinelli. I smoke them all, but I will say that the Castellos and the vonErck smoke better than the others.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

11-24-2011, 01:23 PM	#1
Nick Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: That's confidential Location: Cali Posts: 623 Trading: (4)	Quantity or Quality? For some reason I have no problem paying hundreds or thousands of dollars in a split second on a rifle or pistol that I want but I can't seem to bust out more than 150 bucks on a pipe. The most expensive pipes I have are two radices that smoke incredibly well and I have wanted a Tinsky, Rad Davis, Larrysson, etc. for years. My problem is My stanwells, savinellis, and bjarnes smoke very well also. My best smoking pipe cost me 50 bucks, I have gotten some duds however that never smoke well. So I'm curious as to how many of you are like me and how many of you have no problem smashing your piggy bank to get that 300-500 dollar pipe. I am almost positive that I will be 100% stoked if I bought a Rad Davis but for some reason just can't pull the trigger (pun intended). Let me know what you guys think, am I just being a P***y and a tight wad? __________________ "Kid Pipe" -Thanks Moo "A wise woman never separates a man from his pipe", Laurette Taylor

11-24-2011, 02:06 PM	#2
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: Quantity or Quality? If you want it, buy it plain and simple. Took me a while to spend gobs of money on smokes or materials to smoke but I figured what the heck. Go for it Brother!!! __________________

11-24-2011, 02:26 PM	#3
Benwoo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Quantity or Quality? I have this issue as well, but not with guns ;-) I would say if you're finding great smkers cheaper and dont really need another pipe maybe pick up more ammo? hehehe I mean we all love collecting, but if you don't want to or can't budget for it, as long as you have a few good smokers I wouldn't stress. I mean a pipe's job is to smoke well first and look purdy second, when you get both though, woo baby =D Now it's hard for me to type this as I can be rather impulsive, but I'm trying to be better. Could always look at 2nd hand ones as well. Usually treated well on the mid-upper end pipes and can be picked up at a bit of a discount. Proviso: This statment was made after a long night of partyin and no coffee. These ramblings may or may not make centz. Chris

11-24-2011, 07:17 PM	#4
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Quantity or Quality? If you think you will get much enjoyment from it, buy it

11-25-2011, 10:01 AM	#6
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Quantity or Quality? I have a few high end pipes that I don't regret buying. They smoke great and I appreciate the artistic touch in the carving. That being said, the pipe I smoke the most is an old Charaton pot that cost me 30 bucks

11-25-2011, 10:34 AM	#7
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Quantity or Quality? I used to be all about the quality. I spent $300-$500 on a pipe fairly regularly. I am easing back into occasional pipe smoking and am spending closer to $50-$75 per pipe. I may get a new Tinsky or Rad Davis pipe one day but am not smoking enough to warrant one now. The higher end pipes are geared towards collectors and the higher price does not mean a better smoke, at least not a $400 better smoke. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

11-25-2011, 10:35 AM	#8
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Quantity or Quality? Believe it or not, I'm quite satisfied with the few corn cobs I have. They smoke better than most of my briars. That being said, the most expensive pipe in my collection is $80. One day I will splurge and buy a beautiful and well made pipe. I say go for it! You only live once! __________________

11-25-2011, 07:05 PM	#9
Nick Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: That's confidential Location: Cali Posts: 623 Trading: (4)	Re: Quantity or Quality? Hey emjay, how bout tickets to a packers game! Being a packers fan living in ca is torture. __________________ "Kid Pipe" -Thanks Moo "A wise woman never separates a man from his pipe", Laurette Taylor

11-28-2011, 05:42 AM	#10
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Quantity or Quality? Just got a MM General. $8.95. As good a smoker as any I own. Quality is hard to define. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

11-28-2011, 06:33 AM	#11
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Quantity or Quality? I totally understand the hesitation to spend that much money on something made of wood, that is intended to be used with flame. That being said, life is too short to deny yourself something that will bring you a little pleasure. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

11-29-2011, 12:32 PM	#12
jkstewart1 Time to change the Avatar Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: John Location: Amish Country, Illinois Posts: 153 Trading: (7)	Re: Quantity or Quality? I too can be seduced by the opportunity to be a pipe's 'first', but often it's the well used ones that can be had at lower prices that seem to do the job the best. There's a reason why they were well used!

11-30-2011, 10:28 AM	#13
Slow Triathlete I Need A Beer!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 369 Trading: (11)	Re: Quantity or Quality? A gun may save your life one day - spend more money on quality __________________ The police never think it is as funny as you do!

11-30-2011, 04:37 PM	#14
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Quantity or Quality? A gun in every room could be the difference. Spend more on quantity. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

11-30-2011, 04:47 PM	#15
Nick Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: That's confidential Location: Cali Posts: 623 Trading: (4)	Re: Quantity or Quality? Nice! I go both ways on guns. __________________ "Kid Pipe" -Thanks Moo "A wise woman never separates a man from his pipe", Laurette Taylor

12-03-2011, 05:19 PM	#16
glassjapan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 78 Trading: (11)	Re: Quantity or Quality? $495 will get you an excellent box of Esplendidos. But in time, it'll just be an empty box and some good memories. Or you could get a custom made pipe from Rad Davis that'll outlive you. All depends on how you look at it. Me, I'll take both please.

12-03-2011, 06:14 PM	#17
Nick Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: That's confidential Location: Cali Posts: 623 Trading: (4)	Re: Quantity or Quality? True......everyone always makes great points. I like kind of being in the middle. Not sure I agree with the cigar part though. Never was to interested in the sticks. __________________ "Kid Pipe" -Thanks Moo "A wise woman never separates a man from his pipe", Laurette Taylor

12-03-2011, 08:46 PM	#18
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,806 Trading: (51)	Re: Quantity or Quality? I have a couple Castellos (personally my favorite smoking brand), Radice, Ascorti, vonErck, Don Carlos, Stanwell, no name, a few cobs, and a Savinelli. I smoke them all, but I will say that the Castellos and the vonErck smoke better than the others. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"