Where to Post about my Pipes

smokingstatue · Jun 20, 2014

I started my pipe adventure at a yard sale where a family was selling off a dead relatives things. He was a hoarder and had TUNS of things but best of all he had over 200 pipes in very good shape. Sadly I at the time didn't understand pipes and so at $5 - $20 I only got 4 or 5, now looking back I should had got them all... or maybe not? That's my question.
I have over 30 pipes now but most of them are used and I don't know the worth of them. Should I Post pics and info about them in the Pipe Talk Forums? or is there a site I can use? Some other option?

cmdrmcbragg · Jun 20, 2014

There isn't a definitive "Blue Book" for pipes. Your best bet is reading the nomenclature on the pipes (the imprints on the sides of the pipe and/or logos on the stem) and checking out Pipepedia (a wiki) for references. Reselling estate pipes (or even new pipes) is market dependent. Look up your findings on eBay for an idea as to what they are going for (or what folks are asking for them).
Also, you can post around here and see what someone will offer for them if you want.

smokingstatue · Jun 20, 2014

Thanks! What if the pipe doesn't have a nomenclature?

rmbittner · Jun 20, 2014

Smokingstatue:
If your pipe literally has no nomenclature -- no brand name whatsoever, no logo on the stem, no stamping of any kind on the briar -- then I would say it's virtually worthless on the resale market. If you like the shape of it, keep it and smoke it yourself. But if you put such pipes on eBay, they're not likely to sell for more than a couple of dollars, if at all.
Also, be aware that you won't be allowed to offer pipes for sale here on the Forum until you've reached a minimum of 100 posts.
Bob

cmdrmcbragg · Jun 20, 2014

My bad, Bob, forgot about that selling/posts necessary thing. Now we wait for Kevin to show up and confirm ...
Yeah, if it has zero nomenclature you won't get much. Stuff like that I would package into a lot on eBay: no name pipes and/or lower end ones.

rmbittner · Jun 20, 2014

No need for Kevin to confirm. It's already part of the Buy/Sell/Trade Forum Guidelines:
- A member must have a minimum of 100 valid posts to create an ad (i.e comments with some substance)
Bob

cmdrmcbragg · Jun 20, 2014

I know we don't NEED Kevin to confirm, but this would be one of those times where he would appear and state the rules like he has a tendency to do.
His MOD senses are tingling I'm sure.
+1 rsuninv

smokingstatue · Jun 20, 2014

I'm not looking to sell any of them any time soon, I'm sure to turn into a hoarder myself. Thanks for all the advice on the matter!

cosmicfolklore · Jun 20, 2014

If you're just showing off, post them. I love to look at pipes, good pipes, bad pipes, tall pipes, short pipes, one pipe, two pipes, pipe, pipe, pipe :wink:

cmdrmcbragg · Jun 20, 2014

In that case man, just copy them into your profiles Album, copy the picture's location, use the IMG button to paste the link.
We like pictures around these parts.
+1 Michael

sablebrush52 · Jun 20, 2014

Welcome to the forum. If any of your pipes have any kind of stampings on the shank or stem, two good places to learn about them are:
http://pipedia.org/
http://www.pipephil.eu/
As for monetary value, that all depends on the make, shape, and condition.

smokingstatue · Jun 20, 2014

Well they aren't all pretty but here they are! Forgive the moldy ones that I haven't cleaned up

cmdrmcbragg · Jun 20, 2014

Your picture is broken.

smokingstatue · Jun 20, 2014

Hmm.. I just put them in my album like you said?

smokingstatue · Jun 20, 2014

Hope this isn't a problem or wrong to post photos crazy like this but here they are. Sorry for any rules I break

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cosmicfolklore · Jun 20, 2014

Wow, great photo-skilz you got there. I love the background of jars of tobacco. Some of these have nomenclature. You could use the links that Sablebrush posted to find out a little more background on the ones with.
I have that exact Dr Grabow Starfire. I traced it back to the early 50's, and I had picked mine up at a junk store also. It is one of my favorite smokers for beating about the yard. I love the shape and texture.
And, that lil' bulldog in the rack is cute pup. It definitely looks like it was well loved. Nice collection. I hope you're cleaning these up before smoking them. Oxidized vulcanite and moldy briar can really detract from the tobacco flavors. :wink:
Thanks for posting the pictures and welcome to the forums.

condorlover1 · Jun 20, 2014

Very interesting collection and it is very unusual to see a German pipe. They were designed that way to smoke broken clay pipes.

settersbrace · Jun 20, 2014

From Condorlover;
Very interesting collection and it is very unusual to see a German pipe. They were designed that way to smoke broken clay pipes.
Learn something new every day here I do.

goldsm · Jun 20, 2014

It is a great collection. Very nice. I like your pipe cabinet and jars too.

But my pipes are always clean and ready to smoke.

smokingstatue · Jun 20, 2014

cosmicfolklore I was just smoking the Starfire today! The only thing I don't like is it is super thin. I need to get a good cake going in it.
Condorlover thanks for the info, I had no idea!
Can't wait to get all the moldy ones cleaned up to really see whats hiding behind the dirt. Thanks for all the input about the pipes!

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