pipe depreciation?

[tarheel7734]

Its a ferndown 3* bent bulldog in root with tapered cumberland stem.

 

[RDPipes]

I don't know, I've never had this problem, either I like it and buy it or I don't and won't. :scratch:

 

[tarheel7734]

It would be much easier to give a more sensible reply if one could know who the maker of the pipe is. All we know thus far is that he's still alive. Very difficult to make a guess as to whom it may be.  Maybe a Nording 'cause they make HUGE pipes?

I did say it is an English pipe not a Dunhill and the maker is still alive. It is also a large pipe so that takes out several British brands. But it is a Ferndown.

 

[RDPipes]

It would be much easier to give a more sensible reply if one could know who the maker of the pipe is. All we know thus far is that he's still alive. Very difficult to make a guess as to whom it may be.  Maybe a Nording 'cause they make HUGE pipes?

I did say it is an English pipe not a Dunhill and the maker is still alive. It is also a large pipe so that takes out several British brands. But it is a Ferndown.

It's a nice look'en pipe but, I have only one problem with it. When he cut the stem he took too much off the top so it has a long low spot on top. It should be the same height as the shank and slowly curve down, not just drop off. Just doesn't look right. See how the bottom of the stem starts out the same height as the shank and then slowly curves?


Like this one does.

 

[tarheel7734]

Watch the video please and let me know if it is still off. If so that changes value.
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/england/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=152758

 

[RDPipes]

Watch the video please and let me know if it is still off. If so that changes value.
http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/england/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=152758

Yep! Looks the same in the video to me.

 

[tarheel7734]

Guess so. Here is my Northern Briars.

 

[SpeedyPete]

Its a ferndown 3* bent bulldog in root with tapered cumberland stem.

According to your profile, your other pipe is also a Ferndown. Why do you want to buy another one?

And I agree with Ron, the stem is all wrong, makes the pipe looks like something with a broken back.

 

[tarheel7734]

Its a ferndown 3* bent bulldog in root with tapered cumberland stem.

According to your profile, your other pipe is also a Ferndown.  Why do you want to buy another one?

And I agree with Ron, the stem is all wrong, makes the pipe looks like something with a broken back.

I had 3 ferndowns in the past and i want to replace them. I am fond of British pipes including Ferndowns.

 

[monbla256]

With THAT obviuos DEFECT in the bit why are you even considering it! It's not PERFECT ( at least in your mind, from your response to this terible flaw!) I still say, when horse trading , or pipe trading, YOU want to CONTROL the dollar amount being considered! Make an offer so low he would have to respond back with what HE thinks it's worth and THEN decide if you want to cntinue ! But if it was me I wouldn't bid on it as it's got the bit ALL wrong for that style of pipe . It needs to be a fishtailed SADDLE BIT !! :cheers: :cheers: :twisted: :twisted:

 

[tarheel7734]

With THAT obviuos DEFECT in the bit why are you even considering it! It's not PERFECT ( at least in your mind, from your response to this terible flaw!) I still say, when horse trading , or pipe trading, YOU want to CONTROL the dollar amount being considered! Make an offer so low he would have to respond back with what HE thinks it's worth and THEN decide if you want to cntinue ! But if it was me I wouldn't bid on it as it's got the bit ALL wrong for that style of pipe . It needs to be a fishtailed SADDLE BIT !! :cheers: :cheers: :twisted: :twisted:

I am passing on it. I have an order in with Mr Wood for 3 pipes. Not sure when they will be done as one is a root.

 

[SpeedyPete]

With THAT obviuos DEFECT in the bit why are you even considering it! It's not PERFECT ( at least in your mind, from your response to this terible flaw!) I still say, when horse trading , or pipe trading, YOU want to CONTROL the dollar amount being considered! Make an offer so low he would have to respond back with what HE thinks it's worth and THEN decide if you want to cntinue ! But if it was me I wouldn't bid on it as it's got the bit ALL wrong for that style of pipe . It needs to be a fishtailed SADDLE BIT !! :cheers: :cheers: :twisted: :twisted:

I am passing on it. I have an order in with Mr Wood for 3 pipes. Not sure when they will be done as one is a root.

If you've ever made a wise decision, this is it!! :cheers:

If I knew what I know now, 30+ years ago, I would not have owned ONE factory made pipe.

There is just NOTHING that can beat a handcrafted pipe by a master carver

 

[Jevverrett]

I think the 50-70% margin is probably about right. Monbla is right about the low balling idea though. It may not be worth that much to you, or that much in general. It may have been worth full price to the guy when he bought it, and is now worth less. Either way, it's a used pipe as far as I would be concerned.

 

[daveinlax]

It's probably an illusion, I've seen a lot of stems look off in photo's but are perfect when you see them. :shock:
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[RDPipes]

It's probably an illusion, I've seen a lot of stems look off in photo's but are perfect when you see them. :shock:
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Well the illusion carried over into the video too.