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How should I evaluate a new carver's work?
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<blockquote data-quote="wildebriar" data-source="post: 412127" data-attributes="member: 3780"><p>Makis Minetos, sells good briar out of Greece, shipping is expensive, so it's best to order a lot to take advantage of the price. He supplies Briar to some big name pipe makers, so he seemed like a good choice. Vermont Freehand sells a good product also, btw they sell on eBay as well as their own website, so not everything on eBay is junk, you have to pay for good briar, you do get what you pay for. I also have ordered from Pimo and never been let down, they have great customer service as does vermont freehand. If the pipe you are looking at is sourced from one of these three, i'm pretty sure it's fine (material wise). However, I don't know how much money you're talking about spending, let's face it, some cob pipes smoke well so it comes down to paying for the aesthetics to me, many people have outlived their Grabow pipes and other drugstore brands. My advice is, if you like the pipe and can afford it, buy it. The pleasure of getting something you've worked hard to be able to afford for yourself, is a great lift to your spirit and they is good for your well being.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wildebriar, post: 412127, member: 3780"] Makis Minetos, sells good briar out of Greece, shipping is expensive, so it's best to order a lot to take advantage of the price. He supplies Briar to some big name pipe makers, so he seemed like a good choice. Vermont Freehand sells a good product also, btw they sell on eBay as well as their own website, so not everything on eBay is junk, you have to pay for good briar, you do get what you pay for. I also have ordered from Pimo and never been let down, they have great customer service as does vermont freehand. If the pipe you are looking at is sourced from one of these three, i'm pretty sure it's fine (material wise). However, I don't know how much money you're talking about spending, let's face it, some cob pipes smoke well so it comes down to paying for the aesthetics to me, many people have outlived their Grabow pipes and other drugstore brands. My advice is, if you like the pipe and can afford it, buy it. The pleasure of getting something you've worked hard to be able to afford for yourself, is a great lift to your spirit and they is good for your well being. [/QUOTE]
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