Q: CAN I SIGN UP FOR MBSD IN-STOCK NOTIFICATIONS?

If the tobacco, smoking pipe, or accessory you are looking for is unavailable, subscribe to our once-off alerts to be notified when it returns to stock. You must be logged into your MBSDpipes account to use this service. To create an account only takes a few minutes. Once signed in, navigate to the product page of the tobacco you're looking for, and click the "Email Me" link to be notified when the product returns in stock. When the product is made available, we will inform customers via email in the order that they signed up for the alerts. Recall that this is a one-time warning. You must repeat the above steps to subscribe for future notifications once the product is back in stock.

Q: DOES MBSD SELL FILTERED PIPES?

Yes, we sell a combination of both 6mm and 9mm filtered pipes. You can also filter (no pun intended) your search results by selecting either "6mm" or "9mm."

Q: WHICH PAYMENT METHODS CAN I USE FOR MY MBSD PIPES ORDER?

At MBSD PIPES, we have several different payment methods available. The simplest is to use the secure shopping cart and use your American Express, Discover, VISA, or MasterCard credit/debit card at the checkout screen. MBSD PIPES also has a PayPal option at the checkout screen. However, if you do not feel comfortable giving out your billing information online, you can checkout using the "offline payment" option and mail in a check or call in with your credit card number. Please be aware that checks or other instruments will delay shipment as we will wait for your check to clear. Any check that your issuing bank returns will incur a processing fee of $40.00, above and beyond the cost of invoiced merchandise. We reserve the recourse to enforce our rights through legal process. All orders that are placed with us are subject to the laws and regulations of Georgia, USA. If you have any problems using the online shopping cart, we would happily assist you with the order by email.

Q: HOW DOES MBSD PIPES VERIFY THAT I AM OF LEGAL AGE TO PURCHASE TOBACCO PRODUCTS?

As part of our checkout process, MBSD PIPES uses an electronic age and identity verification (EAIV) service that searches public records to establish that customers can purchase tobacco products legally. Before processing your order, if your legal age cannot be verified using public records, MBSD PIPES will contact you to request a picture of a government-issued photo ID to ensure that you are 21 years of age or older. If you are under 21 and want to buy a Tobacco product as a gift for an adult family member, you will need to get a family member who is of legal age to buy it for you. Please contact us with questions or concerns about our age verification process.

Q: WHY DO ITEMS KEEP DISAPPEARING FROM MY CART?

To fully utilize the MBSDpipes.com website, your browser must accept the use of cookies (including per-session cookies), which help us keep track of items in your cart. To ensure products you place in your cart remain there as you navigate within or away from our site, ensure you accept cookies from MBSDpipes.com whenever you see this permission request form appear in your browser window.

Q: HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOUR ESTATE PIPES FOR SALE?

It's important to us that we discover any flaws with a pipe before we make it available for sale. We ream each bowl, remove excess oxidation from the mouthpiece, and clean the airways. Any defects found with a pipe will be highlighted.

Q: WHAT IS TONGUE BITE PIPE SMOKING?

Do not smoke your tobacco pipe too fast — you might get what experienced pipe smokers call a “tongue bite,” a burning, irritated sensation across the top surface of your tongue. Pace yourself and puff at a leisurely pace and enjoy.

Question 1

WHO IS MBSD PIPES?

Accepted Answer

MBSD Pipes is a family business that curates tobacco pipes worldwide and makes them available for purchase. We offer our customers various services with a focus on customer service. In short, we bring tobacco pipes worldwide to your front door.

Question 2

DOES MBSD HAVE A BRICK-AND-MORTAR SHOP?

Accepted Answer

No. We have opted not to have a physical presence to maintain competitive pricing and pass along savings to our customers. However, you will see us at various pipe shows and conventions each year.

Question 3

WHERE IS MBSD PIPES LOCATED?

Accepted Answer

MBSD Pipes' online-only operation is in Rockmart, Georgia, where we stock, restore, and ship our pipes.

Question 4

WHAT DOES MBSD USE TO PROVIDE ITS PIPE MEASUREMENTS?

Accepted Answer

Pipe measurement can be a bit confusing since pipe shapes vary. To standardize our measurement process, we use the guidelines below:

Pipe Measurement Tools: MBSD uses plastic calipers, wooden rulers, and postal scales that measure in 0.1-ounce increments.

Measurement of Pipe Length: MBSD measures the horizontal distance from the stem's end to the bowl's farthest point. Length is a measurement of the distance between the front of the bowl and the smoker, and NOT a measurement of the cumulative lengths of the stem, shank, and bowl. Larger bent pipes do not have very high "Length" measurements because they are so heavily bent.

One exception: For Churchwardens, "Saxophone" Meerschaums, and similar pipe styles, MBSD measures the length from the end of the stem to the furthest opposite point (often the shank or heel of the pipe rather than the bowl). We use the measurement to provide the most accurate description of a pipe's length. For example, "Saxophone Meerschaum" could be 17 inches long but would measure only 5 inches using the standard technique because of the pipe's heavy bend.

Measurement of Pipe Outside Diameter: MBSD measures the bowl's widest point perpendicular to the smoker (i.e., left-right rather than front-back).

Measurement of Pipe Bowl Height: MBSD measures from the bottom of the bowl to the highest point on the bowl, including any additional carvings (such as ornamentation on a Meerschaum pipe).

Measurement of Pipe Chamber Diameter: MBSD measures the diameter of the chamber at the very top of the bowl. Therefore, conical bowls (most Dublins, for example) are measured at their widest point. Straight, vertical bowls will occasionally flare slightly at the top of the bowl (usually <0.05 inches). Any measurements halfway down the bowl could be slightly narrower than the listed diameter.

Measurement of Pipe Chamber Depth: MBSD measures from the deepest point of the bowl to the middle of the top of the bowl (so that if one side is higher than the other, the results are not skewed). If there is a doubt about where the top of the bowl is (such as in a Dublin or similar), MBSD does its best to determine how high the tobacco can be packed.

Question 5

CAN I SIGN UP FOR MBSD IN-STOCK NOTIFICATIONS?

Accepted Answer

If the tobacco, smoking pipe, or accessory you are looking for is unavailable, subscribe to our once-off alerts to be notified when it returns to stock. You must be logged into your MBSDpipes account to use this service. To create an account only takes a few minutes. Once signed in, navigate to the product page of the tobacco you're looking for, and click the "Email Me" link to be notified when the product returns in stock. When the product is made available, we will inform customers via email in the order that they signed up for the alerts. Recall that this is a one-time warning. You must repeat the above steps to subscribe for future notifications once the product is back in stock.

Question 6

DOES MBSD SELL FILTERED PIPES?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we sell a combination of both 6mm and 9mm filtered pipes. You can also filter (no pun intended) your search results by selecting either "6mm" or "9mm."

Question 7

WHICH PAYMENT METHODS CAN I USE FOR MY MBSD PIPES ORDER?

Accepted Answer

At MBSD PIPES, we have several different payment methods available. The simplest is to use the secure shopping cart and use your American Express, Discover, VISA, or MasterCard credit/debit card at the checkout screen. MBSD PIPES also has a PayPal option at the checkout screen.

However, if you do not feel comfortable giving out your billing information online, you can checkout using the "offline payment" option and mail in a check or call in with your credit card number. Please be aware that checks or other instruments will delay shipment as we will wait for your check to clear. Any check that your issuing bank returns will incur a processing fee of $40.00, above and beyond the cost of invoiced merchandise. We reserve the recourse to enforce our rights through legal process. All orders that are placed with us are subject to the laws and regulations of Georgia, USA.

If you have any problems using the online shopping cart, we would happily assist you with the order by email.

Question 8

HOW DOES MBSD PIPES VERIFY THAT I AM OF LEGAL AGE TO PURCHASE TOBACCO PRODUCTS?

Accepted Answer

As part of our checkout process, MBSD PIPES uses an electronic age and identity verification (EAIV) service that searches public records to establish that customers can purchase tobacco products legally. Before processing your order, if your legal age cannot be verified using public records, MBSD PIPES will contact you to request a picture of a government-issued photo ID to ensure that you are 21 years of age or older.

If you are under 21 and want to buy a Tobacco product as a gift for an adult family member, you will need to get a family member who is of legal age to buy it for you. Please contact us with questions or concerns about our age verification process.

Question 9

WHY DO ITEMS KEEP DISAPPEARING FROM MY CART?

Accepted Answer

To fully utilize the MBSDpipes.com website, your browser must accept the use of cookies (including per-session cookies), which help us keep track of items in your cart. To ensure products you place in your cart remain there as you navigate within or away from our site, ensure you accept cookies from MBSDpipes.com whenever you see this permission request form appear in your browser window.

Question 10

HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOUR ESTATE PIPES FOR SALE?

Accepted Answer

It's important to us that we discover any flaws with a pipe before we make it available for sale. We ream each bowl, remove excess oxidation from the mouthpiece, and clean the airways. Any defects found with a pipe will be highlighted.

Question 11

WHAT IS TONGUE BITE PIPE SMOKING?

Accepted Answer

Do not smoke your tobacco pipe too fast — you might get what experienced pipe smokers call a “tongue bite,” a burning, irritated sensation across the top surface of your tongue. Pace yourself and puff at a leisurely pace and enjoy.

Question 12

WHAT ARE THE PARTS OF A SMOKING PIPE?

Accepted Answer

Parts of a smoking (tobacco) pipe include (1) Bowl, (2) Chamber, (3) Draught Hole, (4) Shank, (5) Mortise, (T) tenon, (7) Stem, (8) Bit (or mouthpiece), (9) Lip, and (10) Bore.

Question 13

HOW DO I DETERMINE THE VALUE OF A PIPE?

Accepted Answer

A lot of factors go into determining a pipe's value. Age, rarity, brand, condition, and a pipe's provenance all go into a pipe's value. We offer pipe appraisals. For more info, you can email us at in**@MB*******.com

Question 14

DOES MBSD PIPES SELL PIPES FOR SMOKING MATERIALS OTHER THAN TOBACCO?

Accepted Answer

No, MBSD Pipes does not sell any smoking pipes for the use of smoking materials other than tobacco.

Question 15

HOW DO I ACCESS AND USE MY MBSDPIPES.COM WEBSITE ACCOUNT?

Accepted Answer

You can access and use your MBSDpipes.com Online Account funds by following these steps:

STEP 1: Tap the Account icon at the top right of the MBSDpipes.com website page.

STEP 2: Sign in using your email address and your password.

STEP 3: Once you finish loading the shopping cart, click on the Checkout button.

STEP 4: Once on the checkout page, verify your billing/shipping address and choose the shipping option.

STEP 5: Then look at the Payment Information options. You will see one titled My Account that will show your available funds. Select My Account and then click the Apply button. The information on the right will update to show any remaining balance due.

STEP 6: Then process the payment usually, finalizing it with your credit card or another payment option.

Question 16

WHAT IS AN "UNSMOKED PIPE"?

Accepted Answer

An "Unsmoked Pipe" is a tobacco pipe that has never been used to smoke tobacco. These pipes are typically brand new and pristine, with no visible signs of wear or discoloration.

Question 17

WHAT IS A "MEERSCHAUM PIPE"?

Accepted Answer

A "Meerschaum Pipe" is a type of tobacco pipe made from a soft, white mineral called meerschaum, found primarily in Turkey. Meerschaum pipes are known for their unique, intricate designs and their ability to deliver an excellent and flavorful smoke. The mineral has a natural porous structure that absorbs some of the tobacco oils and moisture, resulting in a sweet and smooth smoking experience. Meerschaum pipes can be carved into various shapes and sizes and are often prized by collectors and smokers alike for their beauty and quality.

Please note: DUE TO STAFF SUMMER VACATIONS, ORDERS PLACED AFTER 10AM ET ON JULY 10TH WILL SHIP ON JULY 21ST.
Staff will still be available to handle order processing and general customer service during this time.

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Please note: DUE TO STAFF SUMMER VACATIONS, ORDERS PLACED AFTER 10AM ET ON JULY 10TH WILL SHIP ON JULY 21ST.Staff will still be available to handle order processing and general customer service during this time.