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@jsnake would you ever consider selling unrestored pipes?
I have 2 large lots of unrestored pipes that I will be posting soon. These are either broken, missing pieces, need sanding, need dye, or just aren't worth my time and effort. There are some that are decent. Not all have issues. I don't sell anything aside from those. So if you are looking to start restoring or experiment these would be great. I used to restore them all but I have been trying to move more towards higher end pipes. Feel free to message me with what you are looking for. I am always hunting. I also have a couple Savinelli Autographs that need tenon repairs. I was going to send them off to Walker Briarworks. I may instead put those up as well.
 

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I have 2 large lots of unrestored pipes that I will be posting soon. These are either broken, missing pieces, need sanding, need dye, or just aren't worth my time and effort. There are some that are decent. Not all have issues. I don't sell anything aside from those. So if you are looking to start restoring or experiment these would be great. I used to restore them all but I have been trying to move more towards higher end pipes. Feel free to message me with what you are looking for. I am always hunting. I also have a couple Savinelli Autographs that need tenon repairs. I was going to send them off to Walker Briarworks. I may instead put those up as well.
I'm not really looking looking right now. Just a thought that popped in my head. I would love to restore one eventually, just no time or money for a long whie
 
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Is there a like KBB of pipes? I was browsing through the bay killing time at work and I have no idea whats a deal and whats highway robbery
Not really. You just have to do your research. I compare ebay prices with other ebay prices and I Google to compare as well. Specifically looking for the exact pipe and model. Over time you start to learn what to look for and certain values. I am still learning but my knowledge bank has developed over time.
 
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Finishing up some more pipes. Have some stem work to do on the others in this batch. Getting close to needing to find more estates soon. Unfortunately the Viprati has a bunch of hairline cracks in the bottom of the bowl. Was only lightly smoked. Not the kind of cracks that go through the bowl but still gives me concern so that one will be a keeper. I tried to do a bowl coating with activated charcoal and it turned into a sticky mess. Going to try a different method and see if it works. 20190116_155929.jpg 20190116_145328.jpg 20190116_145223.jpg 20190116_145300.jpg
 
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Have 2 pipes left to finish in my last batch of pipes for the year. Have been selling unrestored pipes as I get them but I wanted to finish these. Taking a break unless some really good stuff comes along. Hit me up if you are looking for anything. I still have about 50 pipes available. 20191101_180817.jpg20191101_181025.jpg20191101_181149.jpg20191101_182037.jpg20191101_181846.jpg20191101_181341.jpg20191101_181517.jpg20191101_181704.jpg20191101_180627.jpg
 
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