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My biggest disappointment was also a Peterson P-lip. I am just recently back into pipes, not having smoked them since the 1980s. I wanted to try a Peterson System pipe and not having the patience to shop around for a good deal, I bought one from a local B&M shop. Got home and fired it up only to...

On another forum, a poster provided this way to tell if it is a block meer: "One way to tell the difference between block and pressed meerschaum is to wet a finger and rub it inside the bowl...block will quickly absorb the moisture. Another way you tell is to lightly mark the bottom of the bowl...

OK, that makes sense. I'm thinking that one reason there were no bids on this meer is that the auction ended about 7 AM Eastern time on a weekday morning. That plus the fact that meerschaum was misspelled. I'm looking forward to giving it a test smoke in a few days.

Thanks for your response. Even though I not really into figurals, I couldn't resist the chance to get if for @20.

Yeah, not much of a gamble at $20. By the way, I asked the question about how to tell if a meer is block meerschaum on another forum and got this helpful response: "One way to tell the difference between block and pressed meerschaum is to wet a finger and rub it inside the bowl...block will...

I favor traditional shapes as well. I just couldn't resist pulling the trigger on what might be a vintage block meer for $20. :)

I would like to hear some opinions on meerschaums, in particular, your preference for a smooth finish vs. a lattice finish. Which do you like and why. Thanks in advance for your input. BTW, I just bought a cheapy on eBay that I am HOPING is a block meerschaum. The only reason I can figure that...

I was about to pull the trigger on this one and just saw that it was sold 15 minutes ago. :cry: :cry: I think someone got a good deal!

I recently bought an estate Peterson meerschaum on eBay and have thoroughly enjoyed smoking it over the past few days. I love how light it is. So I have been looking around on eBay for another estate meerschaum and found this unsmoked pipe: eBay meerschaum Does anyone have an opinion about the...

It isn't much to look at but it smokes great and weighs only 30 grams. Here's a link: Peterson meerschaum

Thanks for the information! The coloring of the pipe was not a concern for me, but the weight does matter. I love the lightness of my one "good" meerschaum ($35 eBay estate Peterson). After reading the replies to my original post, I have decided to quit even looking at the cheapo meerschaums and...

Can someone explain to me to downside of cheap meerschaums that are NOT made from block meerschaum?

I will try to remember to post about my success or failure with this kit. I just recently used the salt/alcohol method for the first time. One pipe was remarkably improved and went from a poor smoker to a good one overnight. The other pipe was somewhat improved and might profit from a second...

Thank you very much! I tried several different searches on eBay, but never found this. I just pulled the trigger and bought this item. It seems like it will do a great job and the price is very good. And free shipping. By the way, I like your avatar, but if that's a pic of you, I can't say that...

Anyone know where I can buy a retort kit for cleaning estate pipes? I have looked around on eBay and many other places and have not found where I can buy one. I know you can make one yourself, but it would be handy to buy a kit. Thanks in advance for any help on this one. I just noticed that...