Spud31
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One advantage that pipe smoking has over other fine indulgences such as cigars or wine is the collectability factor: once you smoke a cigar, its gone, and I've never heard wine enthusiasts rave about a particular vintage goblet. Pipes have that wonderful "Collect and trade with your friends" factor that appeals to the boy that still lives in all of us, and the appeal of different styles and briar grains is irresistible.
Every pipe has a story, whether its the pedigree it comes from, or personal sentimental value in our lives: I now have four pipes, none of which will break the bank, but still love my trusty very first Dr. Grabow Grand Duke that I bought for fifteen bucks at a Walgreens 25 years ago.
So how do you all use your collection??
Do you keep certain pipes for certain blends: i.e., one dedicated to Balkan Blends and another for just Aromatics. Or are you a daily smoker who rotates? Or do you simply pick the one that strikes your fancy at that particular moment??
Every pipe has a story, whether its the pedigree it comes from, or personal sentimental value in our lives: I now have four pipes, none of which will break the bank, but still love my trusty very first Dr. Grabow Grand Duke that I bought for fifteen bucks at a Walgreens 25 years ago.
So how do you all use your collection??
Do you keep certain pipes for certain blends: i.e., one dedicated to Balkan Blends and another for just Aromatics. Or are you a daily smoker who rotates? Or do you simply pick the one that strikes your fancy at that particular moment??