Estate hunt pays off. PICS

danielplainview

Lifer

Mar 30, 2014

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• Aug 22, 2014

• #1

Here is a pic of my latest estate finds. These were all pretty rough when I found them. Ugly ducklings, just how I like them. The first is a Mastercraft Deluxe made in Italy. Second is a Savinelli Rock Grain. Third is a Danish Sovereign 364 plateau top. I paid $10 for all three! The lady at the sale said she had a box of pipes somewhere but couldn't find them. AHHHHH! I gave her my number and I'm still waiting. http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/album/10668/estate-finds-8-14.jpg

 

tuold

Lifer

Oct 15, 2013

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Beaverton,Oregon

• Aug 22, 2014

• #2

Very pretty ducks now, not ugly at all! I understand why you like to find them in less than stellar condition. First, the price is usually really good because to most people they look pretty gross. Only you can see the beauty and value through the grime. Then the restoration process makes the pipes yours more than they would be otherwise.
I just got a Kaywoodie Supergrain Handmade via ebay today in the original pipe sock and box for a total of $13.00! It needs TLC and I'm looking forward to that project (and a few others) this weekend.

 

ericthered

Part of the Furniture Now

Jul 29, 2014

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Suffolk, VA

• Aug 22, 2014

• #3

Is it safe to assume that those pics are AFTER restoration? Because they look amazing! I hope the lady finds the elusive box of pipes for you.
I love the Steve Brule avatar, btw. Great Job!

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

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Bethlehem, Pa.

• Aug 22, 2014

• #4

Those are fantastic! All for $10? The bargain of the year. Congrats and Happy Smoke Rings.

 

crazypipe

Lifer

Sep 23, 2012

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• Aug 23, 2014

• #5

Man you did great, wish I could fine pipes like that ::

 

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davidintexas

Part of the Furniture Now

Jun 4, 2013

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• Aug 23, 2014

• #6

Way to go! Those are great looking pipes. For $10. What a deal

 

wyfbane

Lifer

Apr 26, 2013

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3,517

Tennessee

• Aug 23, 2014

• #7

Those are gorgeous!

 

danielplainview

Lifer

Mar 30, 2014

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wv

• Aug 24, 2014

• #8

Yes those are the after pics. The previous owner smoked the hell out of them and apparently never heard of a pipe cleaner or reamer.

 

ssjones

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May 11, 2011

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Maryland

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• Aug 24, 2014

• #9

Wow, very nice. I love that Prince!

 

metalheadycigarguy

Lifer

Apr 26, 2012

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5,444

Washington State

• Aug 25, 2014

• #10

That's a steal for $10. Those cleaned up great. Enjoy!

 

brian64

Lifer

Jan 31, 2011

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14,719

• Aug 25, 2014

• #11

Wow...an incredible deal, and a superb job cleaning those up. All 3 are very nice...congrats...enjoy every puff.

 

kanaia

Part of the Furniture Now

Feb 3, 2013

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• Aug 25, 2014

• #12

Very nice score on the pipes and a excellent job on the restoration..

 

tobyducote

Lifer

Jun 10, 2012

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New Orleans

• Aug 25, 2014

• #13

Nice job

 

danielplainview

Lifer

Mar 30, 2014

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78

wv

• Aug 25, 2014

• #14

Thanks fellas. I have fixed up quite a few pipes for other people. It is a labor of love. I'm probably not even making minimum wage for a what I've charged for doing it. I pay more attention to detail on other peoples resto's than my own. It would hardly be a side business as I would quickly be in the red.