"I read this when it was first posted and found I had a strong dislike for many of these..."
New pipe-makers just entering the business, have to make a living. They work long and hard hours at their craft and for the hours worked, they need to be compensated. If they are however new to the business, how should they approach their compensation right at the beginning of their careers, in order to maximize [...]
Is there a pipe-maker having more fun today than Cornelius Manz? (also spelled Maenz) How can he not be having fun? His pipes are sold out within a few hours of being posted. His re-orders from retailers are occurring at a non-stop steady stream. In terms of business, it seems like Cornelius is doing well. [...]
Much has been said of late concerning the “hoarding” of popular, hard to come by, brands of tobacco. It seems to have come to somewhat of a crescendo with the significant price increase of Samual Gawith bulk tobacco by some e-tailors. It may be a result of an increase in the wholesale cost or e-tailors [...]
The Al Pascia boys, Leo & Cosimo, are once again upon their yearly search for the best briar’s coming out of the shops from the most talented German & Danish artisan pipe makers. The pipes they hand-select over the next few weeks will be the same pipes that find a home on our pipe racks [...]
Reactions to pipe smoking in public are always fun and rather unique outpourings of expression. There are two specific types of reactions however that are fairly consistent. These are # 1 – The expressed disgust the non-smoker shows when having to smell English blends and # 2 – The absolute joy the same non-smoker experiences [...]
NASPC was founded in 1993. Since then we have grown to over 1,000 members who live in nearly every state in the U.S. and in Canada and Europe.
NASPC produces a major swap/sell pipe show at the end of August in Columbus, OH.
Our major effort however, is The Pipe Collector, our bi-monthly (6x a year) newsletter, which is available in printed form or in a PDF email version. All Pipe Collector copy is written by the members, who write articles covering any and all aspects of pipe smoking and pipe collecting. Recent member articles have been written by the likes of Fred Hanna, Rick Newcombe, Marty Pulvers, Regis McCafferty, Richard Esserman and many more. In addition, each issue of The Pipe Collector contains a list of pipe shops and businesses that offer discounts to NASPC members.
NASPC yearly dues are $18 for US members, $22 for Canadian members and $37 for overseas members. If you would rather read The Pipe Collector on your computer, we offer the same 6 issues a year in PDF format for only $10. Paypal (bill@naspc.org) is accepted for quick sign-up convenience, but you must add $1 for PayPal fees.
Please visit our website at www.naspc.org to learn how to order and also learn about the many other NASPC member advantages. We thank you for your support.
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