Quote Originally Posted by dragonrider
Wood pipes are nice becasue the wood absorbs some of the resin, and after awhile the pipe gets "seasonsd" and it hits really nice and smooth. It takes awhile for it to get seasoned, and before it is fully seasoned, it is a little bit harsh, but I never noticed a wood flavor.
yea, as a person with not a lot of money to blow on paraphernalia, im looking to buy one used on ebay these are the 2 im leaning towards

VERY NICE SAVINELLI DRY SYSTEM 3613 ITALY BRIAR PIPE - (eBay item 190169722758 end time Nov-09-07 11:33:18 PST)

ITALIAN SITTER IMPORTED BRIAR W/BEAUTIFUL CARVED BOWL!! - (eBay item 290177787819 end time Nov-10-07 17:40:13 PST)