Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2019 19:39:57 GMT -5
Yup an interesting weekend.
Found some interesting pipes and tobacco.
You had to be there to understand the sensory overload from the sights.
Then there are the chances of being offered a bowl of a vintage blend.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
Location:
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2019 19:55:05 GMT -5
Fine looking BBB, Charlie. Thanks for sharing and updating us.
|
|
|
|
Post by trailboss on Nov 5, 2019 20:22:28 GMT -5
I forgot to say...the tin of Escudo that Darin gifted was from 2004.....FEEENOMENAL!
|
|
|
|
Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 5, 2019 20:29:10 GMT -5
Thanks for the pictures, Charlie...looks like you had a good time...noticed that Beattie Jet lighter in several shots...love the one I have, too.
|
|
Mac
Full Member
Posts: 834
First Name: John
Favorite Pipe: Ken Barnes Canted Billiard
Favorite Tobacco: Margate, Smyrna, Vintage Syrian
Location:
|
Post by Mac on Nov 6, 2019 12:09:23 GMT -5
Excellent narrative and photos. Next year!
|
|
|
|
Post by sperrytops on Nov 6, 2019 12:57:58 GMT -5
Looks like a great show. Some really good pictures. Will consider going next year.
|
|
|
|
Post by daveinlax on Nov 6, 2019 13:07:21 GMT -5
I Returned to my home away from home last night and my 9th West Coast Pipe Show is now in the books. I had five nights of smoke filled fun and fellowship. Here is what I came home with.
Friday, The Charatan Collectors Society invited some Dunhill and Barling guys to join in on the fun and to show off their collections. My little group was pretty humble in comparison to some of the heavy B C D hitters but it was fun to show off my re imagined Dunhill collection for the first time.  |
|
|
|
Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 6, 2019 13:12:02 GMT -5
Very nice collection of pipes...sounds like it was a great time had by all.
|
|
SCF Dan
Full Member
Posts: 524
Location:
|
Post by SCF Dan on Nov 6, 2019 15:30:51 GMT -5
How were the tobacco prices? Any examples someone can share?
|
|
|
|
Post by trailboss on Nov 6, 2019 16:29:50 GMT -5
Nice collection and nice score, Dave!
There was a lot if tobacco’s I didn’t look at the prices because I wanted to resist temptation for something I don’t need.
|
|
calabash
Full Member
Posts: 560
Favorite Pipe: Baki meerschaum, 1972 Dunhill
Favorite Tobacco: C & D Yorktown, Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake, Gawith St James Flake
Location:
|
Post by calabash on Nov 6, 2019 16:49:08 GMT -5
Great pics, guys!
|
|
Spartacus
Junior Member
Posts: 465
First Name: Cliff
Favorite Pipe: Von Erck / Scottie Piersel
Favorite Tobacco: Escudo / Capstan / 5100 / Ramsgate
Location:
|
Post by Spartacus on Nov 6, 2019 17:00:05 GMT -5
How were the tobacco prices? Any examples someone can share? Of course I looked at all the tobacco prices. Dug through old boxes looking for hidden gems. I picked up a few 2000 McCranie's Red Flake and some McClelland No 22. If you were looking for steals I didn't see any with tobacco. A few better than fair prices but mostly they were on the high side. 1980 Balkan Sorbranie tins for $250. I guess the older it gets the more rare it becomes and the higher the price. I suppose they will be asking higher prices next year. I did buy a bunch of stuff from a private blender that so far has been incredible. I have tried 4 of the 12 I purchased and only one was okay (aromatic). The others were outstanding. |
|
|
|
Post by Legend Lover on Nov 6, 2019 17:07:37 GMT -5
This is an awesome thread. Thanks to all who have contributed. I'm am quite envious of being able to enjoy something like this. Maybe some day.
Keep the videos and pictures coming.
|
|
|
|
Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 6, 2019 17:34:42 GMT -5
How were the tobacco prices? Any examples someone can share? Of course I looked at all the tobacco prices. Dug through old boxes looking for hidden gems. I picked up a few 2000 McCranie's Red Flake and some McClelland No 22. If you were looking for steals I didn't see any with tobacco. A few better than fair prices but mostly they were on the high side. 1980 Balkan Sorbranie tins for $250. I guess the older it gets the more rare it becomes and the higher the price. I suppose they will be asking higher prices next year. I did buy a bunch of stuff from a private blender that so far has been incredible. I have tried 4 of the 12 I purchased and only one was okay (aromatic). The others were outstanding. let me know how the spaghetti western is. My friend Neal says it's out of this world. Says it puts FMC to shame. |
|
Spartacus
Junior Member
Posts: 465
First Name: Cliff
Favorite Pipe: Von Erck / Scottie Piersel
Favorite Tobacco: Escudo / Capstan / 5100 / Ramsgate
Location:
|
Post by Spartacus on Nov 6, 2019 18:19:54 GMT -5
Of course I looked at all the tobacco prices. Dug through old boxes looking for hidden gems. I picked up a few 2000 McCranie's Red Flake and some McClelland No 22. If you were looking for steals I didn't see any with tobacco. A few better than fair prices but mostly they were on the high side. 1980 Balkan Sorbranie tins for $250. I guess the older it gets the more rare it becomes and the higher the price. I suppose they will be asking higher prices next year. I did buy a bunch of stuff from a private blender that so far has been incredible. I have tried 4 of the 12 I purchased and only one was okay (aromatic). The others were outstanding. let me know how the spaghetti western is. My friend Neal says it's out of this world. Says it puts FMC to shame. I have never know Neal to be wrong. I smoked some last night. I love it! His Zombie English is really stuck in my head right now. I'm going to smoke some more tonight. I will be posting what I think about each of them on my InstaGram page. |
|
duffer
Junior Member
Posts: 219
Location:
|
Post by duffer on Nov 6, 2019 21:12:09 GMT -5
Thanks to all for posting pics. First miss in several years. Darn job thing
|
|
|
|
Post by trailboss on Nov 6, 2019 22:02:53 GMT -5
Thanks to all for posting pics. First miss in several years. Darn job thing Wow...dude...you live in Vegas, that is weak!   I get it though, duty calls...hope to see you next year! |
|
|
|
Post by trailboss on Nov 6, 2019 22:07:07 GMT -5
How were the tobacco prices? Any examples someone can share? Of course I looked at all the tobacco prices. Dug through old boxes looking for hidden gems. I picked up a few 2000 McCranie's Red Flake and some McClelland No 22. If you were looking for steals I didn't see any with tobacco. A few better than fair prices but mostly they were on the high side. 1980 Balkan Sorbranie tins for $250. I guess the older it gets the more rare it becomes and the higher the price. I suppose they will be asking higher prices next year. I did buy a bunch of stuff from a private blender that so far has been incredible. I have tried 4 of the 12 I purchased and only one was okay (aromatic). The others were outstanding. Man, if I had tins that old, I would take my chances with Pipestud....them command higher prices than that in the past, but 39 years is pushing the limit...just my opinion. |
|
|
|
Post by daveinlax on Nov 7, 2019 10:46:21 GMT -5
If it were the black 759 tins you could double that price. I got a bowl from the seller and and it was in perfect condition but the white just doesn't do much for me and is nothing special. I bought Mountains of Madness and Spaghetti Western 2 from KBV aka SeanConnery on the SPEZ board just to see what the hype is about. We'll see. |
|
|
|
Post by trailboss on Nov 9, 2019 21:17:49 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by sperrytops on Nov 9, 2019 21:21:26 GMT -5
I see some names I recognize there. Very nice.
|
|
|
|
Post by trailboss on Nov 9, 2019 21:32:27 GMT -5
A lot of others that did not have tables were fun to talk to...Greg Pease, Mike Murphy, Mike McNeil....I saw Mary McNeil in a cafe visiting with Brian Levine, if she was ever on the floor, I missed it...I really wanted to say Hi.
|
|
|
|
Post by Legend Lover on Nov 10, 2019 18:01:49 GMT -5
Rex poggenphol had 4 tables! What was going on there?
|
|
|
|
Post by trailboss on Nov 10, 2019 19:14:21 GMT -5
Rex poggenphol had 4 tables! What was going on there? With that many tables, hopefully a couple empty ones when he left! I wasn't really in buying mode, so I didn't spend a lot of time looking...I thought it better for the vendors to spend their time talking to potential buyers...my plan is to thin the herd this year, and prepare for next. |
|
|
|
Post by daveinlax on Nov 10, 2019 20:48:41 GMT -5
Rex poggenphol had 4 tables! What was going on there? Rex could fill 8 tables but he took 3 and Steve Leaders and I split the 4th table. Rex had a pretty good show, Steve sold out and I sold 7 pipes. The Meerschaum and Castello shape 215 from my picture came from Rex and the unsmoked stack Epoca came from Steve via the same collection as TB's BBB. |
|
|
|
Post by trailboss on Nov 18, 2019 23:09:54 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by Legend Lover on Nov 19, 2019 5:58:15 GMT -5
Interesting read. Cheers Charlie. |
|
|
|
Post by trailboss on Nov 19, 2019 7:10:59 GMT -5
iI meant to add the last post to the 2019 WCPS thread, I goofed and added it to the 2018 thread.
|
|
|
|
Post by Legend Lover on Nov 19, 2019 7:39:39 GMT -5
iI meant to add the last post to the 2019 WCPS thread, I goofed and added it to the 2018 thread. Don't know what you're talking about. |
|
Spartacus
Junior Member
Posts: 465
First Name: Cliff
Favorite Pipe: Von Erck / Scottie Piersel
Favorite Tobacco: Escudo / Capstan / 5100 / Ramsgate
Location:
|
Post by Spartacus on Nov 19, 2019 9:04:51 GMT -5
Rex poggenphol had 4 tables! What was going on there? With that many tables, hopefully a couple empty ones when he left! I wasn't really in buying mode, so I didn't spend a lot of time looking...I thought it better for the vendors to spend their time talking to potential buyers...my plan is to thin the herd this year, and prepare for next. I picked up a pipe from Rex. |
|
