Champ of Denmark = Karl Erik?

[kiloforty]

I won this on Ebay for $39.99
1. Did I get a good deal?

2. Is it in fact a Karl Erik and if so, how do you know?

3. The only markings are "Champ of Denmark" and "0", I have heard that a Karl Erik will have at least an "E" somewhere
Thanks for the help!!

 

[kiloforty]

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[durham270]

Yes, Champ of Denmark was in fact one of the brands produced by Karl Erik Ottendahl. Very nice! I really like the long slinder shank design. Congratulatons. I think any pipe by Karl Erik in the $40.00 and up price range is a good deal.
Here is some additional info in case you have not read it,
http://pipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Erik

 

[kiloforty]

Thanks @Durham! If I were to re-sell it what do you think would be a fair price?

 

[cmdrmcbragg]

I just picked up one of these Champ freehands, didn't even know Erik was involved (I'm not really boned up on my pipemaker history quite yet) though it was a pleasant surprise. I'm not a freehand kinda guy, but every now and then one speaks to me -and is usually out of my price range- and it's a bonus that he was attached to this brand and put his finishing touch to it.