First briar...help

[fisherclive]

I'm going to buy my 1st briar pipe.
I'm looking on Ebay at used/estate/old stock pipes.
What should I look for or be aware of?
Should I look at pipes made from pear wood?
Any particular sellers I need to avoid?
I'm not sure I want to try and restore one yet, I just don't want to shell out a chunk of $ in case I mess it up.
I'd appreciate any suggestions and advice you have.
Thanks

 

[Bostoneo]

Curious what your price range may be, you can get plenty of new pipes for a decent price Maybe i'll just send you a starter pipe... who knows! oh ya, you'll be at HBH, noted

 

[fisherclive]

I don't really have a set budget, just don't want to drop $ and then screw up the pipe.
I scorched my first cob

 

[Bostoneo]

14% off code at www.pipesandcigars.com get yourself a Peterson

 

[Bostoneo]

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[Yakcraz]

@fisherclive I’ve just started into briars & am slowly phasing out my cobs with a briar rotation. They smoke so much better!!!

 

[Yakcraz]

I’ve got a Peterson and it’s a great pipe!!!

 

[ak2000]

Big sale on Savinellis at smokingpipes.com as well. As far as estate pipes, you really need to know what you're getting, a lot of eBay listings indicate great condition while it looks like shit. For a first pipe, I would recommend a darker color in rusticated or sandblast so you don't see the rim darkening as much. Peterson also makes a good pipe for under $100 as mentioned above.

Check eBay seller kcmopipes, it's @Jsnake. I assume if you see one of his listings that you like he'll give you a discount.

 

[Yakcraz]

You tried your two new ones out yet @fisherclive ?