getting started

[finsup21]

I just joined and I'm looking to get started. With no good/any pipe shops on Long Island I've been searching the internet but I'm still confused about what a good starter pipe would be (probably $20 to $50 say) and the best place to pick one up. Any input is much appreciated.

 

[ejames]

Welcome to BOB! If you haven't already you might check some of these sites. also you might pick up a cob or two until you find others.
http://www.marscigars.com/
http://www.wvsmokeshop.com/stokkebye24nougat.aspx
http://www.pipetobaccotls.com/index.html
http://www.boswellpipes.com/index.html
http://www.smokingpipes.com/
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/

There are many good brands to start with. Peterson,Savinelli,Stanwell,Mr. Brog.Dr. Grabow, Kaywoodie and many more.

 

[George Kaplan]

Hey, finsup. Welcome aboard.
I see the advice flood has already started. Browse these forums a bit and you'll find several similar threads. There seem to be a lot of new guys taking the pipe lately, and I think that's great. I'm sure you'll get more suggestions than you know what to do with. Keep two things in mind. One: there's nothing wrong with cobs. (Think MacArthur, not Popeye.) Two: your 20-50 dollar price range will be a lot closer to the $50 end of the scale for a decent briar, unless you want to buy estate. (used) Also, nothing wrong with that.
Good luck and have fun.
-G

 

[flytyer]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[mike_68]

Good advice already given...the name Missouri Meerschaum should be in your new vocabulary already!

Welcome to BoB and read, read, read!!

 

[Hermit]

Welcome to BoB.

 

[DrT999]

Welcome to the forums; I hope you enjoy your new pipes!

"T"

 

[PipeLeisure]

Welcome to the board, lots of great people here to share your hobby with.

 

[Boulder]

Hello and Welcome to the BoB forum.

 

[puros_bran]

Sharks to the left of me.
Sharks to the right of me.

 

[Harlock999]

Welcome!

 

[jefe1037]

Sharks to the left of me.
Sharks to the right of me.

I'm the only bait in town!

 

[kieveryuu]

Welcome to BoB, this is a great place to hangout.

 

[s.ireland]

Welcome to the forum! It's great to have you here. Like others have said, cobs are a great way to get started. I think trying quality tobaccos holds priority over trying "quality" pipes...

 

[Hermit]

Welcome to the forum! It's great to have you here. Like others have said, cobs are a great way to get started. I think trying quality tobaccos holds priority over trying "quality" pipes...

Dat's for true.
Good tobacco in a modest pipe is always
better than crappy tobacco in a work of art.

 

[smokinbriar]

Welcome.

 

[finsup21]

thanks for the insight. bought a mo meerschaum today. now for the rain to stop so i can enjoy.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

thanks for the insight. bought a mo meerschaum today. now for the rain to stop so i can enjoy.

Good choice, and welcome. The "what pipe" part is relatively simple, compared to "what tobacco," and "how to smoke it." The rest of that is a matter of personal choice, stemming from a handful of helpful hints. 8)

You found the right place.