Savinelli Autograph 4

[Harlock999]

Will re-post later, thanks.

 

[Stogiegila]

Very nice :cheers: :cheers:

But well out of my price range.

 

[Harlock999]

Mine too, but that's what I love about ebay! Estate status brings these guys way down in price!

 

[Skip48]

Nice pipe!
My only Autographed pipe is my Micoli which I bought in 1975ish and is dated either 74 or 75, but just not in front of me right now. It is also one of my lightest weight pipes and smokes great.

Guess if I was a collector and not a smoker I would have more desire for the autographed ones and of course the Estate thing you look for on ebay would help a lot I am sure.

I think only my new pipes are valued for less than I paid because all of my older one even as Estate type are worth more than I paid. I have given a lot of thought to trading or selling my Smooth Camenitto Mustache(with all names on it), but have a hard time thinking of trying to value it because I know I paid more for it than any of my older one and it stood alone with the price back then. Have no clue what it's worth now.

I think after my new 4 that I have more than enough to have enough of what I would call great pipes to have a really good number to cycle through.

Skip

 

[Harlock999]

Thanks Skip! I know what you mean...I think having the foresight to collect cool pipes that you really like, but also appreciate in value is the name of the game. Even if you don't plan on selling any, just knowing that you spent well and bought pipes that bring you pleasure is a good feeling. The fact that you could turn around and make a profit is an added bonus, as I see it. Those new pipes of yours will definitely make a smoker proud and happy, and probably retain or increase in value too. I certainly don't think one should just buy pipes on value or brand name status alone, because you couldn't possibly get as much enjoyment out of it as you would with a pipe that you really like. I try not to dwell on value too much, but if a pipe were to increase in monetary value, hopefully it would be an indication of a rise in appreciation for that pipe carver's ability and expertise, and not simply a fad or trend.

 

[Anonymous]

One day when I am big, I shall own such a fine pipe!!!
Brilliant well done there bro!!