I have some estate pipes for sale
Haven't even looked at them in years. Mostly name brand, such as Dunhill. Just discovered this site, so figured I would ask a question:
Do I clean them up, or sell as is? or have them cleaned by a tobacconist? Which is preferable?
Will take inventory tonight and advise. FYI - I'm in Norwalk, CT.
Thanks in advance! Looking forward to replies!
Peter
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I prefer to do my own cleaning of used pipes only because that's part of the enjoyment for me. A cursory clean-up is probably all they need before showing them...I've rescued some real dogs so nothing phases me.
"If you can't send money, send tobacco." -George Washington to the Continental Congress, 1776
You can just clean them up yourself and list it as such - I've had great luck listing what types (and brands if you remember) of tobacco were smoked in each pipe. Personally I won't buy a pipe that has smoked aromatics so any time I see a listing that doesn't specifically list out that the smoker smoked VAs or Burleys I just pass it by. If I'm super interested in the pipe I'll shoot the seller a question or two regarding his/her smoking preferences.
Start your price low ... ebay pipe buyers are a bunch of cheap bastids! And don't sweat if if you have no reasonable bids with only 1 day remaining in the auction ... they seem to wait (as I do) until the last possible minute to bid.
Lastly take lots of pics of the pipes and don't be stingy about showing off your goods in the auction. If I see an auction with one blurry pic I'm outta there. Show me a good reason for me to be interested.
Now, all that being said, Dunhills ...... we can talk! Shoot me a private message here on MPC (top left side of this window - click on "My Inbox" and then you'll figure out what to do next).
Rick Piatt
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have some pictures, must figure out how to post. Look here:
http://flickr.com/ph...
Peter
ill give you 20 for the whole lot. : )
Dood - and add a zero and I'll think about it. There are only five pipes pictured on my flickr. I have another 6 or so, but these first 5 are the best. Most cost well over $100, and upwards of 300 - 400 when new.
Peter
hey, i tried.
I have a heap of pipes already, and I really should curb my excitement (PAD), but I hope they'll sell quickly for you.
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hey, i tried.
no prob - I would have done the same! ;)
Peter
look very good to me. I'm a sucker for both Canadians & Bulldogs. Don't suppose you do Paypal...
I have vowed not to buy any pipes this year... sorry.
Good news is, the year is not far from over. LOL
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Got some pics? And can you give us an idea as how much you want for these pipes. That would be great.
Thanks!
Cheers!!!
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