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Post by Lady Margaret on Jan 26, 2017 14:47:11 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 15:15:55 GMT -5
JMHO but the price alone would be a deal killer for me. I don't have any left in my collection with a gap between the stem and shank that is visible to my aging eyes. |
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Post by poppasmurfjr on Jan 26, 2017 15:32:57 GMT -5
No, that pipe should NOT have that gap andor the condition that pipe is in it is WAY overpriced. I am not a BC brand expert but for the condition it is in and from what I remember that style selling for I would not pay more than $50 max.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 16:30:42 GMT -5
That gap is an easy fix, it's tenon probably just a bit swollen or it could be the mortise just needs a good cleaning out.
You'll see a lot of estate pipes that have the same problem and most of just need a good cleaning.
The price on these pipes varies, I've seen them go for $150 in excellent condition and as low as about $65 in good condition.
I don't think the price is out of the ball park for that pipe but, seeing the stem won't seat I think it's too high.
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Post by puffy on Jan 26, 2017 16:35:04 GMT -5
Doesn't look right.The stem should fit snug without a gap.If I could offer a suggestion.Before buying a pipe on E-bay be sure of the pipe's condition and if possible check the price of a new one.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jan 26, 2017 18:13:32 GMT -5
yeah, the price seems ridiculous considering that they state up front that the buyer will have to restore it and sanitize it. if it was ready to smoke as is i don't think it would be a terrible price, but not as it is now. I do like the shape, etc. The seller was trying to say it was normal for the space to be there, and I think I saw a brand new pipe not too long ago that did have an intentional space, but I don't really like that.
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