I have been collecting my pipes from eBay since February. these are "estate" pipes (or used pipes)which some people may not be interested in buying. You can get some deals on Saturday and Sunday nights. I find people are tied up or people who are buying on eBay to stock shops are taking a break. Also, at odd times of the day one can find pipes that are not bid on and you can get them for the opening price. I made a price chart for a variety of top-end pipes and compared the eBay sale price and I find that quite a few of the name brands will sell for 50% of the new price for estate pipes. Some people find there is fun in the hunt, some may not. Above all, have fun!!!