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Subject: Beginning pipe smoker needs advice

I wish to begin smoking a pipe but am unsure of many things.  First, what
type of pipe should I buy as my first pipe.  I posed this question to my
local Tinder Box employee who immediatly told me to buy a cheap one to make
sure I was going to enjoy smoking a pipe.

He recommended a $4 "corn cob"  pipe.  He said they actually provide a
relatively good smoke because they are so porous.  He said the reason they
are so cheap is because they "burn out" so fast.  He advised that some people
actually use these cheap pipes as thier pipe of choice.

What do you think?

Any advice as to what type of tobacco to start with?

Is there any publication, book, etc that tells the ins and outs of pipe
smoking on a "how to" level?

Any other suggestions about the excessories of the pipe smoker?

Thak you for your assistance.


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