Do we want a 2010 CA pipe?

[GreekGodX]

Another thing I'll probably start a new thread but I'm looking into getting our own blend of baccy

[DrDubzz]

Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Another thing I'll probably start a new thread but I'm looking into getting our own blend of baccy

[Neuromancer]

Originally Posted by JaKaacH

I like this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=370351782780

OR this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/PIPE-MARIO-GRAND...item4839df0f70

Oh yeah my first post in this thread..Count me in if you can get a club pipe in the $75.00 area..

Originally Posted by RX2010

I like these shapes
http://cgi.ebay.com/PIPE-MARIO-GRAND...item563acf86d9

http://cgi.ebay.com/PIPE-MARIO-GRAND...item4839e36041

Originally Posted by boom

I am game on either... Tim out of curiosity... how many options are we looking at? Here are a few some may want...

Color of stain light or dark
Rustication
stem inlay

Here is one I got for $60....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=330407943726

The only problem I can forsee, is that the carver is in Europe which would give us very little control in the way of problems or whatever, and shipping from Europe...also, iirc, I've seen a picture of a Mario Grandi that was done for a club or forum, and I don't think he embosses the name of the organization in the wood of the shank, but paints it on...wouldn't we be better off with an American carver? I'm sure there are several that would work with us...

[DrDubzz]

Originally Posted by Neuromancer

The only problem I can forsee, is that the carver is in Europe which would give us very little control in the way of problems or whatever, and shipping from Europe...also, iirc, I've seen a picture of a Mario Grandi that was done for a club or forum, and I don't think he embosses the name of the organization in the wood of the shank, but paints it on...wouldn't we be better off with an American carver? I'm sure there are several that would work with us...

there are plenty of great carvers in the US, but most can't do a nice sized pipe with good quality for <100 bucks

Personally, I would prefer a tinsky or something along those lines for 150-200 as this will likely be the only pipe I buy this year, but most don't want to pay that much (understandably)

[Neuromancer]

Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Another thing I'll probably start a new thread but I'm looking into getting our own blend of baccy

Anything except a balkan/english...not too fond of massive quantities of latakia, although GLP Odyssey and GLP Raven's Wing are favorites...how about a VA blend or Va/Per?

[MarkinAZ]

I would agree on a 2010 CA pipe as long as we keep the work here in the USA (Boswell's come to mind), and would like to throw in the following idea:

A slightly bend Billiard, 6" length and bowl height around 2.25". Possibly the bowl could be 1/3 rusticated on the sides (for those who enjoy rustication)...

[drob]

This Tanblast was done by Mark Tinsky for me a few months ago. A shade over 6 inches long, 2 inches tall, 1-1/2 inch dia with Amber stem. $185.00,
shipped. Enough of them and you may be able to get them 15 or 20 dollars cheaper.

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by drob

This Tanblast was done by Mark Tinsky for me a few months ago. A shade over 6 inches long, 2 inches tall, 1-1/2 inch dia with Amber stem. $185.00,
shipped. Enough of them and you may be able to get them 15 or 20 dollars cheaper.

I really like that shape but not so much the Tanblast finish. Maybe something in a partially rusticated deep coral? That being said, though, I don't know if I could afford to do one this year, so my opinion shouldn't affect what everyone does.