beginner pipe kit

[narativesoul]

were can i find a cheap beginners pipe kit. mainly just pipe,bag tool. and maybe even some tobacco.

[Commander Quan]

If you want to go cheap, go to Walgreen, CVS, ect. Get a corn cob, some Prince Albert or Carter Hall and some pipe cleaners. You'll need a golf tee or a roofing nail to tamp with and you'll be all set. Out the door less than $10. You can always expand from there but if you are just interested in trying it out this is the best way to get started.

[narativesoul]

well i have smoked cigs and cigars for years and have smoked a pipe for a wile to. so i was hoping to get a decent looking pipe and stuff from a member or a site. for like under 20$ if possible

[Commander Quan]

$20 is not going to get you very far for a pipe unless you want to pick up an estate off ebay or some place else, but buying an estate like that can be hit or miss.

Thursdays around 4 PM SmokingPipes.com does they're big estate pipe update for the week, and they usually have estates that are around $35 these will probably be your best bet because they are decent pipes and already cleaned up, and you can buy your tobacco and any tools you will need there as well.

Dr. Grabows are available pretty much anywhere and are good looking, and fine smoking mass produced pipes. A lot of pipe look down at them, but all of mine have smoked just as well as any of my name brand premiums.

[jwhite]

Estates are your best bet for a briar under $20. In addition to Smoking Pipes there's The Smoker, but you have to call to order. All his Pipes are half off the web listing and may need a little additional clean and polish, so you ought to find something decent for around that price. If you shop carefully you can get some estates from the 'bay in that price as well, and clean them up yourself. New briar will start at around $25-$30 for a decent basket or store branded pipe. But they should be bought in person to check for fit and finish. The only online store brand I feel good about recommending is Irwin Ries the pipes are good and they stand behind what they sell, excellent customer service. Czech tools are cheep and effective tampers at a couple of bucks. Your not going to find a kit like you're talking about for $20 unless you find the components on eBay or a flee market. I've seen some for around $30 but I wouldn't spend my money on 'em. I know some nice sets for sale but they start at $65 and that's a pretty good deal.

If you need to keep it right around $20 for everything, I would get a cob, a Czech tool, and spend the rest on decent bulk tobacco made by C&D, G&H, or McClelland. I don't really recommend Drug Store blends to start, good tobacco will make a world of difference, especially to a cigarette or cigar smoker. For a little more you can get a decent estate and the the above to go with it.

[Telecaster52]

Your best bet would be a local B&M that deals a decent amount with pipes, I'm lucky to have one close to home, their prices seem a bit high on the pipes themselves, but as posted above corncobs are ~$5 at walgreens/cvs/riteid

I've also had luck finding $5-10 estate pipes in decent shape at antique shops

[Deltaboy]

Prince Albert is all my Grandpa put in his pipe except he had some European Cherry that he smoked on Sat evenings and Sunday afternoon.

[Boriasm]

If you're really looking for a one-stop-shop gift set type deal check this out:

http://www.smokingpipes.com/accessor...oduct_id=72356

I can not attest to the pipe, tobacco, or anything in this gift set whatsoever, but it sounds like what you want and its $32 before shipping.

But I second the previously stated suggestions of starting with a corncob and some good tobacco to ease you in. I was fortunate to get to go to Barclay-Rex in the city and got a great basket pipe, czech tool, cleaners, and 2 ounces of one of their aromatics out the door for $53 ($55 if you count the mason jar I bought to keep the tobacco in). While this may be more than buying stuff online I was willing to pay any extra to be able to pick out and handle my prospective starter pipe and first tobacco. Good luck with whatever route you end up taking!

[narativesoul]

well i got a pipe for 4$ and a some apple tobacco. and then also picked up a acid blondie

[jwhite]

Prince Albert is all my Grandpa put in his pipe except he had some European Cherry that he smoked on Sat evenings and Sunday afternoon.

Sadly Prince Albert isn't what it once was, It's pretty heavily laden with PG and artificial flavors and can bite pretty hard if your not careful. Still one of the best of the drug store blends, but the quality isn't there as it once was.

[narativesoul]

i was told to get some captain black royal. is this anygood

[igloo]

Many people like CBR at you earliest convenience try to get by a Brick and Morter tobacco shop and you will be a lot happier . Lil Browns has free shipping this month and would be a good choice for samples .

[jwhite]

i was told to get some captain black royal. is this anygood

The flavor and strength is going to be mild, as a cigarette smoker you need to know that the draw will be much lighter and not to pull hard when smoking. All CB varieties have a considerable amount of PG to keep it moist for a long shelf life as well as preservatives to prevent mold in that moist environment. The PG will keep it from drying out later and that moisture will translate to steam when smoking, so if you don't smoke gently the steam can scald your mouth. Many of us prefer to avoid tobaccos that contain PG for just that reason and we want beneficial microorganisms that allow good tobacco to age. That being said there are Drug Store blends that are perfectly smokable and CB does have a following. I think it makes things unnecessarily difficult for the novice, and its way to mild for me, with my history of cigs and cigars.

[narativesoul]

what would be a good tobacco to start out with. not to worried about strength. i hear good things about peterson.

[jwhite]

what would be a good tobacco to start out with. not to worried about strength. i hear good things about peterson.

I really like Peterson's Irish Oak, reasonably easy to load and keep lit, a solid medium in terms of strength, good natural flavor with a subtle sweetness and a pleasant room note.

If you're looking for a sweeter aromatic smoke look at C&D Autumn Evening, Its a red verginia with a maple topping that tastes and smells very nice, not overdone IMHO.

Haven't tried the Pete aroes.

[narativesoul]

any one know were i can get free samples or really small amounts to try like a pipe or two full. dont want to buy alot if i may not like them

[jwhite]

any one know were i can get free samples or really small amounts to try like a pipe or two full. dont want to buy alot if i may not like them

Go to a brick and mortar shop that has a decent pipe section. Most of those guys are happy to help you sample a tobacco and put together some stuff to try. The assumption is you'll leave buying something. They can also help with loading and smoking technique. If you're near Albany check out Pipes and Cigars storefront. I've only dealt with them over the phone and through email but they have always been helpful. Online they have huge bulk selection and a good in house blender, so they'll have some good stuff to try. Make an afternoon of it if you can.

[mtsgsd]

Since no one has mentioned this, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that corncob pipe you found in the drugstore. As long as it is Missouri Meerschaum, it's a real pipe. I bought my first one at Walgreens for 5.99 (not knowing I could have ordered it for about 3). It looks like a toy, but smokes great, and doesn't add any of it's own flavor to the tobacco.

I only have two cob pipes, but I know people on other smoking forums who smoke nothing else, and the price can't be beat.

[jwhite]

Since no one has mentioned this, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that corncob pipe you found in the drugstore. As long as it is Missouri Meerschaum, it's a real pipe. I bought my first one at Walgreens for 5.99 (not knowing I could have ordered it for about 3). It looks like a toy, but smokes great, and doesn't add any of it's own flavor to the tobacco.

I only have two cob pipes, but I know people on other smoking forums who smoke nothing else, and the price can't be beat.

Uhmmm, I think just about every response regarding inexpensive pipes has included cobs.

[narativesoul]

thats the kind i got works great so far