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BRIARVILLE WILL BE CLOSED FROM AUGUST 16 TO OCTOBER 1ST FOR SOME MUCH-NEEDED REPAIRS AND UPGRADES.

Rich Messineo, Owner Briarville.com
Rich Messineo, Owner Briarville.com

Hello Folks. This is Rich Messineo, owner and operator of Briarville, Inc.  I will be getting some rotator cuff surgery on August 16th and will be in a sling for 6 weeks. I am anticipating a return on October 1st or sooner. My co-worker Jim will be in the shop restoring pipes for weekly sales and restoring pipes that come into the shop. The only thing affected will be repairs. 

I would ask that you only mail in restoration projects from now until I return, as I will be unable to check them in a timely manner.  We will also be doing some much-needed renovations and replacing of machinery at Briarville, Inc., to improve our workflow once I return. I will also be hiring a new apprentice upon my return to help with the increased workload we are currently experiencing. (We call it growth!)

This year has been awesome thus far and I appreciate every single one of my clients. I will be at the Columbus, Ohio, Pipe Show on Aug 8th and hope to see all of you that can make it. I will not have a booth, but you can easily find me in the smoking tent with my Briarville hat and shirt.

To make things even better, I will do a special for all pipe restorations that come in. Any restoration work that comes in now until September 16 will be 25 dollars each. If you send in 10 or more, I will give you free shipping on your order.

Now that is a deal worth taking advantage of.  That will help us all out during this downtime. I will keep restoration work turnaround time to 2 weeks or less.

Thank you for your patience and, of course, your patronage. 

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at rich@briarville.com

Rich Messineo, Owner Briarville, Inc.

BRIARVILLE TOBACCO PIPE REPAIR & RESTORATION

PIPE REPAIR AS CLOSE AS YOUR MAILBOX TM

Alfred Dunhill’s “The White Spot” Pipes
Briarville is the ONLY USA Authorized Repair Shop

We know how much you love your Alfred Dunhill “The White Spot” pipes. In 2022, we partnered with The White Spot, and Briarville is their ONLY USA-authorized pipe Repair Shop.

Reach out to Briarville for your Alfred Dunhill “The White Spot” pipe repair and All Other Brands of Tobacco Pipe Repair Needs.

BRIARVILLE PIPE REPAIR & RESTORATION – TOBACCO PIPE REPAIR MADE EASY!

We know how you love all of your tobacco pipes. We love every one of ours, too. It can be concerning to look at one of our favorite pipes and know that it needs repair or restoration.

  • Who has the skills and talents to repair or restore my smoking tobacco pipe lovingly?
  • Who can I trust to repair or restore my smoking tobacco pipe quickly?
  • Who can repair or restore my smoking tobacco pipe at a price that I can afford?

The answer to your questions is Briarville Pipe Repair & Restoration—Pipe Repair as Close as Your Mailbox TM.

Since 2012, Briarville Pipe Repair & Restoration has been serving smoking tobacco pipe enthusiasts worldwide. We built upon the concept, marked by our trademarked tagline, Pipe Repair as Close as Your Mailbox TM. We knew how smoking tobacco pipe owners loved their pipes—the feel of the pipe in our hands, the sensation of the stem on our lips when enjoying our favorite tobacco mix.

The pipe repair industry was highly fragmented, and finding a professional to repair and restore smoking pipes was tough. The internet, along with a focus on providing affordable, quick service of the highest quality, enabled Briarville Pipe Repair & Restoration to get a strong foothold and grow into the #1 result on Google search. Thanks to all of you worldwide who enabled us to grow and better serve your needs!

BRIARVILLE ALSO BUYS SMOKING PIPES!

I also specialize in purchasing estate tobacco pipes to sell them to enthusiasts and collectors. By acquiring these pre-owned pipes, I offer a curated selection of unique, vintage, and often rare pieces that might not be readily available elsewhere.

Each pipe is carefully evaluated for its condition, authenticity, and historical value, ensuring that only high-quality items are offered to my customers. I aim to provide a diverse inventory that caters to seasoned aficionados and newcomers to the hobby while preserving these timeless smoking instruments’ rich heritage and craftsmanship.

Fill out the “Pipe Quote Request Form” below for a Free Quote to sell your estate smoking pipes.

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BRIARVILLE – SERVICES

SERVICES

BRIARVILLE TOBACCO PIPE REPAIR & RESTORATION – PIPE REPAIR AS CLOSE AS YOUR MAILBOX TM

BRIARVILLE TOBACCO PIPE REPAIR & RESTORATION – A SIMPLE 3-STEP PROCESS

STEP 1:

Fill out and submit the convenient NEW WORK ORDER FORM below.

Shortly after we receive your NEW WORK ORDER Form, you will receive an email from us notifying you of the receipt and the OK to ship your tobacco pipes to us.

STEP 2:

Box up your tobacco pipes and mail them to the address below. We will email you when your tobacco pipes arrive with our estimated work completion date.

The average turnaround time is around two weeks.

If we have any questions after we receive your tobacco pipes, we will call from the (615) area code number below. Please put our contact information, email, and phone number in your contacts so you know it’s us.

STEP 3:

Upon completing the work on your tobacco pipe(s), you will receive an invoice to your email address.

We accept all major Credit Cards worldwide, including PayPal and Apple Pay.

Use the Invoices Secure Payment link to complete your payment from your computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Once the payment is successfully made, you will receive an email confirmation.

Once your tobacco pipe(s) is (are) return shipped, you will receive a final email with the USPS Priority Insured Tracking Number.

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SERVICE ITEMS
$USD
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Ream & Clean
$16
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Rim Refurbish
$15
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Restoration Special
$30
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Meerschaum / Antique Curator Clean
$40+
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Rusticate or Sandblast
$15+
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Refinish
$20+
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Reattach Broken Shank
$20+
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Nickel Band ($16)
$16
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Briar Plug
$50
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Fill Crack
$10+
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Stem Refurbish / Refit / Teeth Marks
$13
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Standard Shape Vulcanite Replacement
$30
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Standard Shape Acrylic Replacement
$35
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Freehand Fancy Acrylic or Vulcanite
$35
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Transfer Hardware
$10
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Custom Stem Cut from Blank
$35+
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Hand Cut Stem from Block or Rod
$100+
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Hand Cut Stem from SEM Ebonite
$125+
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Churchwarden Stem
$35
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Churchwarden Conversion
$32+
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Peterson “P” Lip (When Available)
$40
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Peterson Acrylic Fishtail 300 Series
$35
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Bend New Stem
$3
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Craft Delrin Tenon Replacement
$30
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Meerschaum Push/Pull Tenon
$18
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Meerschaum Bone Screw Tenon
$10+
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General Shop Hourly / Manufacturing
$51/hr

STEM COLOR CHOICES

Stem Color Choices
Stem Color Choices

BRIARVILLE – NEW WORK ORDER

If you are having us replace your stem, please tell us your choice from the Stem Color Choices above.

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Mail Them and Done – We’ll Take Care of the Rest.

Briarville Inc
96 Craig Street Ste 112 – #336
Ellijay, GA 30540

The Briarville Assurance – First, thank you for joining the thousands of other Clients worldwide in the Briarville family!

We will only repair service or restore what is needed on any pipe as directed by our valued Clients. All professional due diligence is observed while your pipes are in our care and custody. Because of the nature of the materials, age, and prior usage, an attempt to repair can cause more damage, even to the point that repair is impossible. This is particularly true with vintage or new meerschaum or featherweight pencil shank briar pipes.

While rare, you will be notified if further damage occurs or undisclosed damage is discovered. Any additional repairs will be added to the work order and invoiced.

Briarville ships domestic packages USPS Tracked Priority with $100.00 (one hundred dollars) insurance. International shipments are USPS 1st Class Intl. Additional insurance may be requested, and additional insurance charges are added to the invoice. We do not accept any liability for carrier exceptions. All repairs are at the owner’s risk.

You don’t need a lawyer to understand the Briarville Privacy Policy: We will not share client information. Period!

BRIARVILLE – TOBACCO PIPE FAQ

TOBACCO PIPE FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Briarville, Inc. is located in the USA, in the state of Georgia (South-Eastern USA), in the beautiful town of Ellijay. Our contact form is near the bottom of the web page.

We have an entire article on our 10-Step Process that makes your Tobacco Pipe “Look Like New”. It’s a quick read, so please check it out: https://briarville.com/tobacco-pipe-restoration-after-the-auction/

Clean the inside where the tobacco pipe stems well. Next, swab a “minimal” amount of super glue around the stem hole’s inside. This will soak in and cause the wood to “swell” slightly, so the stem should fit tighter. If your tobacco pipe stem is too tight, try a little wax or some fine sandpaper to loosen the fit.

Smoking tobacco pipes should cleaned at three intervals:

  • 1st: A basic cleaning of the tobacco pipe after each smoke.
  • 2nd: An alcohol-based cleaning can be done every few smokes for a more thorough cleaning.
  • 3rd: Your tobacco pipe should be disassembled and carefully cleaned once a month, depending on usage.

If you have a tobacco pipe that has a crack in it, don’t worry – you can do an emergency repair to fix it!

  • Please take a picture of the crack (to send to us later)
  • Use a small, thin object (paperclip or needle) to clean the crack.
  • Get some super glue and put a small amount in the crack.
  • Quickly press the two pieces of the pipe together and hold them until the glue dries.
  • Take another picture of the repair. Send the before and after pictures to us for a free quote.
  • Smoke your tobacco pipe to test your fix.
  • Once you receive our quote, please send us your pipe for a professional restoration.

If you smoke between three and five tobacco pipe bowls each day, then four to six pipes should accommodate a tobacco pipe rotation according to the “24-Hour Rule.” After resting on a tobacco pipe for several days, that first bowl is often one of the best your tobacco pipe can ever offer.

For most tobacco pipe smokers, it is best to choose a classic straight Billiard or Apple pipe bowl shape. These shapes have been tried and tested for generations and are easy to smoke. One can also choose a slightly curved half-bent shape.

Many tobacco pipe smokers prefer to clean their glass with isopropyl alcohol, which is often paired with salt. This is a faster option than vinegar and baking soda, but it is slightly harsher, so you must handle this cleaning process carefully.

Some tobacco pipe smokers prefer a seven-day rotation. They set aside one pipe to smoke for each day of the week. That works fine if you only smoke is one bowl a day, but if you enjoy your pipe more often, then you should consider owning more tobacco smoking pipes.

A classic method of cleaning tobacco pipes is a mix of rubbing alcohol and salt. By combining isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt (kosher or table salt), you have a cleaning solution that is effective at cleaning a dirty tobacco pipe.

Tobacco pipe smoking can be a very relaxing experience for many. The process of packing and lighting the tobacco pipe, along with the act of drawing smoke through your tobacco pipe, can be both meditative and create a sense of calm. When you light a tobacco pipe and sit down to smoke it, you can forget your troubles and relax.

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.

Often oxidized stems like the one pictured can be fully restored at around half the cost of a new replacement stem. Briarville offers both vulcanite and acrylic replacement stems. We primarily use pre-formed blanks that must be fitted to your pipe to reduce costs.

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.

A “Fisherman’s Head” or “Andreas Bauer” block Meerschaum pipe in a fitted, satin-lined case could be worth between $200 and $250.

BRIARVILLE – OUR STORY

BRIARVILLE - OUR STORY

Read Our Business Story & Learn Why We’re Here

“Find a Need And Fill It” is the hallmark of all successful businesses. Another hallmark is “Turn A Problem Into An Advantage.” In late 2012, Ric Farrah, the founder of Briarville Tobacco Pipe Repair and Restoration, turned to both to become the industry leader in pipe repair.

In the early to mid-2000s, a tobacco pipe renaissance took shape on YouTube. The YouTube Tobacco Pipe Collectors channel gained subscribers and grew as pipe enthusiasts showed off their collections. Independent pipe carvers had an audience in which to show off their wares. One of those pipe carvers was Nashville broadcaster, television weatherman, and Farrah’s brother-in-law, Joe Case, a woodworking hobbyist who turned to pipe making. Over time, Joe Case Pipes began gaining popularity on the channel, and pipe smokers began to feel more comfortable doing business online.

Farrah, a longtime pipe enthusiast and hobbyist needing a real job, and Case, looking for growth and increased credibility within the industry, collaborated and decided to throw in together for a short time and add a repair side to Joe Case Pipes to test the water. The cross-promotion proved very effective, and both companies’ reach expanded. The need was there.
 
Fewer and fewer shops were doing pipe repairs. Most shops still around were sending off repairs to the few repair shops that served these dying brick-and-mortar stores. Farrah created the Briarville trademark “Pipe Repair as Close as Your Mailbox.” He hit the ‘Net doing YouTube videos, which are primarily silly but offer helpful tips in DIY pipe maintenance and where to send their smokers who need more work. The concept took off beyond any expectations. The quality of work, customer service, and ease of business led Briarville’s exploding growth and popularity.

The second generation of Briarville began in 2019 when Farrah retired and sold the concern to Rich Messineo. Rich, a retired pharmacist, joined the company in 2016 and rose to lead technician in three short years. Messineo graduated from Florida State University in 1987 and finished his pharmacy degree at Florida A&M School of Pharmacy in 1990. He is no stranger to business. From 2003 – 2010, Messineo owned and operated Hungry Trout Cigars, with three locations from Utah to Florida.

When Rich Messineo bought out Briarville, he used his chemistry knowledge to create three aftermarket products that are now available to the public. The first product, called “No Oxi Oil,” was developed to keep vulcanite from oxidizing, a problem that has plagued pipe smokers since the advent of vulcanite.
The second product is the only natural product to remove oxidation from vulcanite efficiently and effectively. The third product is a pipe cleaner and sweetener, the same that is used in the Briarville shop daily. Since purchasing Briarville, Messineo added a third profit center to his brand of cigars. Teaming up a national wholesaler, all Briarville products are now available online at TobaccoPipes.com.

As Briarville nears its 10th anniversary, it is safe to say that the once figment of Farrah’s imagination has grown to become the industry leader. Briarville serves the global community with clients worldwide. There is no looking back. Expect Messineo to continue the exceptional growth and notoriety Briarville clients have enjoyed since the advent of Pipe Repair as Close as Your Mailbox TM.

This piece is dedicated to Joe Case’s memory. His kindness and support were instrumental in developing Briarville Tobacco Pipe Repair and Restoration.

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BRIARVILLE – CONTACT US

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Reach Out to Briarville – We’re Here To Help!

Briarville is a USA-based company that has served Tobacco Pipe owners Worldwide since 2012. For the last 10+ years, we have focused on educating our clients on their tobacco pipes and the value of keeping them in Tip-Top shape. If you have questions, please use the form below to contact us for our assistance.


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