Dr. Grabow Pipes

ozark southpaw · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:45 am Post subject:

You're good!! Very good!!

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LokoMac8 · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:18 am Post subject:

Irishlefty · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:39 am Post subject:

I would agree that it is partially the association as a 'Drugstore' pipe and partially plain old snobbery that is the basis for the lack of proper respect for Dr. Grabow's.

In my working years I never bought an 'expensive' pipe. Petersen's was the most expensive brand I ever paid retail for and that only because the brand was the pride and joy of my fraternal Grandmother and Uncles. I could afford to spend a hundred or two for a pipe but wouldn't consider the idea.

Once I retired and started restoring and selling pipes on e-bay, I got to clean up and smoke Dunhill, Castello's, BC's, Sasieni's, Stanwell's and many other big name brands and I can tell you flat out, not one ever provided a 'better' smoke then my Dr. Grabow's!!

In my opinion the most underrated pipes today are DG's and Sasieni's.

Rev. Avery · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:56 pm Post subject:

Another great set of responses. I appreciate the honesty about all of this. I'm no expert, but my Omega does a fine job. Of course, I like my cobs too Smile

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Flycruiser · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:22 pm Post subject:

I sold my Dunhill and bought Grabows. 'Nough said. I want a great smoking pipe that performs reliably, is affordable and most of all not something I have to baby. Dr. Grabow does what I need it to (and very well) for a price that I agree with.

I agree with y'all though. Seems like most folks want the brand name. Kills me when some Dunhill smokers will specify which year of pipes they'll only smoke.

drbridges · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:26 am Post subject:

I only will smoke DG pipes made after 1931.

Flycruiser · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:29 am Post subject:

Rev. Avery · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:58 am Post subject:

"I sold my Dunhill and bought Grabows. 'Nough said."

I hope this doesn't sound weird but ... that made me feel good. Razz

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steverino · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:04 am Post subject:

I'm one of those "year snobs". I favor Grabows made from the 50s through the 70s.

BWThomas · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:17 am Post subject:

Well, I guess I'm one of those classless lowlifes. I like smokin' em brand new right out of the blister pack

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