Anyone own a Mark Balkovec Pipe?

[stan]

Basically I wanted to have one made by him. So I tried to contact vie his contact page, on the website. But I never received an answer (after several e-mails).
At first I thought fine he can shove his pipes up his ass then. But then I had a lady trying to send me an e-mail the other day and absolutely nothing would show up. So I figured maybe the same has been happening with Mark’s responses.
Well, I thought those that have ordered a pipe from him will actually have his e-mail so I could give that a try direct (instead of going through the webpage. Or if you have any other suggestions on how to contact Mark it would be appreciated (I don’t have a facebook account).

 

[mrjerke]

Mark responds all the time on his Instagram account. I have been following him for a while and love his pipes, particularly his Anse. I would try sending him a direct message on there. Hope that helps!

 

[stan]

Thanks for that. But I don’t have an instagram account ether.

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

I would love to own a Balkovec pipe, but I can't afford one at this time. He is an excellent pipe carver and if you get one you won't be disappointed. He does great work. I'm guessing there might be a problem with his site or your email, because from what I understand he communicates very well with his customers. Keep trying.

 

[klause]

I have one of Mark's pipes, and it is simply stunning in every respect.
I have the Danish Flower, pipe 118, here.
Mark is a gentleman.
My tuppence worth? If you can get one, don't hesitate - his pipes are superb. I treasure mine.

 

[ssjones]

He was uber-hot but seems to have fallen off the radar. I believe he sends a lot of his pipes overseas via a distributor. He lives right up the road from me in nearby PA.

 

[stan]

I certainly wasn’t hesitating. If only I could get in touch with him. But if no one wants to share his e-mail I guess I’ll just have to start an instagram account.
Thanks for the input anyway just makes me want to get one more now.

 

[stan]

Turns out you need a smart phone to use instagram. So that idea is out the window.

Goodness, how hard can it be to get hold of a business?!

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Instagram is where it's at definitely. So easy to contact carvers and see their newest works.
I've only heard wonderful things from people who own a pipe by Mark.
I'd give it a week or so and try emailing him again, or get an Instagram account and direct message him about it.

 

[klause]

You'll find Mark's pipes here: Danish Pipe Shop

 

[badhk51]

Hey Stan, Im sorry that I missed your emails. I dropped my tablet about 2 months ago and had to replace it. When I had set up my email accounts on the new tablet, for some reason my website emails have been ending up in my bulk folder and I have a feeling thats where yours are. I do appologies. shoot me an email at this address mbalkovec@yahoo.com I will keep an eye out for it. Merry Christmas to everyone as well., MB

 

[stan]

Sent an e-mail to that address on the 26th of last year.
Then another one at the start of this week.
Also sent a private message on this forum a couple of weeks back.

 

[redbeard]

I would love to own one of his pipes. I follow Mark on Instagram and love/hate to see his newest creation. They are all so beautiful but my wallet is much too small for that right now. Maybe one day once I am better off in life.

 

[stan]

Well as you can see by this ongoing saga having the money doesn’t necessarily guaranty that you’d be able to get one.
What you could do is write him an e-mail today and start putting a little money aside. Then by the time Mark actually replies to you you’ll have more than enough money.

 

[stan]

Woooo, Mark actually got in touch today!