How many pipes in your collection?
- Thread starter cashedash
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How do you know the pipe you are getting is not used (or is that what estate means)? Or if you do know its used they how do you know its safe to use? Do you smoke them if they are used?
It's a given on an estate pipe that they are used. A well cared for pipe gets better with use and it is an economical way to grow your collection. Pay attention to descriptions and check out vendors. Look around at other auctions and get a feel for what similar pipes are going for. If you buy from a dealer they are usually sanitized. If you don't trust that, you can always pour some 151 proof rum through them. It will sweeten and sanitize the pipe. Soak the mouthpiece in a bleach water solution. Some people get more elaborate. If you are really curious about sanitizing a pipe, just do a search for it. There are articles out there about it.
Usually at "estate" sales or antique shops. Any good pipe or smoke shop should be able the clean and sanitize a pipe for you. Paul's Pipe Shop in Flint does the job for about $5.00 each. Looks great when it's done too.
I have twenty one for now!
Soundwave13
BoM Feb 2010
5: 3-Stevenson, 1-Winslow Crown, 1-JM Boswell
My current favorite is the Boswell, but I am wanting a smaller bowl for late/short smokes.
My current favorite is the Boswell, but I am wanting a smaller bowl for late/short smokes.
wow those are pretty. If you ever feel you have too many, let me know :bigeyes:Currently in the collection, I have 37 plus a few more cobs.
Most "estate" pipes come from the estate of someone who's gone to that great smoking lounge in the Sky!
I own 150+ pipes of all kinds, from very high end to beloved basket types. I expect to pick up some more on my way to the cemetery, yet! But I've already told my nephew, who laughs because he still thinks we are all immortal, when I kick the ashtray he can either learn to smoke a pipe, or hit E-Bay with the booty.
I'll be happy and beyond caring.
