Quote Originally Posted by berserkbishop View Post
I have always loved the smell of a good tobacco burning in a pipe and have yearned to try it but as a broke college student, its just another habit that i cant afford. I do smoke cigars on special occasions. Last time I had a cigar was when we started up my bosses dragster for the first time. Hmmm, I'm hankering for a swisher right now. (I know, I'm cheap). Any good entry-level pipes you all recommend? I have been told to pick up a Peterson second but that is still more than I can justify spending.

Bishop
Other than corncobs, which are great but the stems can have a short lifespan, I'd reccommend a Grabow "Duke". It'll probably run you less than $30, and it's a one time purchase. I ended up with a small pipe collection even when I was a broke undergrad, one here and there as I could afford it, but all you need for an occassional smoke is one or two.

After the initial expense of the pipe and perhaps a pipe tamper you'll find you probably spend less on tobacco. I was running around $16 a year.

Another good place to look for pipes is eBay. Both my calabashes were $40, and they are usually over $100. You can get a lot of good deals on estate pipes, or inexpensive unused pipes, too. Plus it's just fun to browse

Cheers,
Nick