Chicago 2017 Show Info Released

[lordofthepiperings]

Finally looked into going and got some sticker shock by the room price. Clearly I'm very jaded by local Las Vegas casino room rates lol. Maybe one of these years I'll just bite my lip on the room price and head out for the Chicago show.

 

[winton]

Unfortunately, I have to post that the Thursday seminar on tobacco blending will not happen this year. Hopefully the environment will be better next year.

 

[porshcigar]

New Event at the 2017 Chicago Pipe Show

The Society of Dunhill Pipe Smokers will hold its first meeting on Thursday at 5 pm in the Pheasant Run Tower, 2nd floor, Ruby meeting room. Doctor of Pipes Gene Umberger will make a presentation on the story of the Society. Doctor Umberger previously published an article, The Shilling Briar, in The Pipe Collector June 2016 edition, that mentioned the Society. At the conclusion of the presentation by Doctor Umberger, all in attendance will be inducted as charter members in the Society and be issued a certificate of membership. ONE LUCKY MEMBER WILL ALSO WIN A HISTORIC DUNHILL PIPE ACCESSORY.

 

[winton]

Did I tell about the Friday Smoke & Shop? People will start lining up at 6o am to get a half table. Set up at 8:00 and officially opens at 9:00. This is all free! (OK, the table is free. People have to pay for the pipes and other items being sold.) This event will be loud, crowded, and the atmosphere will be thick and clouded. Around noon'ish Pheasant Run will have burgers and other sandwiches for sale.
In previous years, I have seen pipes sell for $2,000 here. I have bought and sold pipes in the $20 - $65 range.
This is our party, so there are some rules. Only half a table is available. If someone exceeds this, he will be warned. If this doesn't work, he will be asked to leave. If this doesn't work. . . Next, only use the tables set up for the event. People need to have a place to eat, or just sit down.

 

[jtull01]

Hi folks,

So I'm a newbie when it comes to the show.

Please give me some insight regarding the show.

I am interested in purchasing good used pipes, along with some new ones, at fair prices.

Fair prices meaning, the pipes available at the show, range from what?

What can I expect to find?

Is there a good amount of pipes available. Is the event a feeding frenzy?

Is it a large selling arena? Any idea on the number of vendors?

As for Tobbaco Vendors, are quantities of factory blends available? Again, is pricing equatable to the Internet?

I'm sure cash s best, but do some take credit cards? ATM available?

Thanks in advance,

Can't wait to sample the air quality

 

[winton]

jtull01, try googling the show and you should be able to find video of some of the events. I assume that a fair price is when buyer and seller are both happy. I have bought pipes for $5. I have seen pipes at the silent auction sell north of $10K. Come and see and give your report afterwards.

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

Fair prices meaning, the pipes available at the show, range from what?

There will be pipes ranging from dollars to thousands of dollars. Artisan pipe prices are usually set and sometimes drop on Sunday if the maker is trying to sell what he/she brought and didn't sell on Friday or Saturday. Estate pipe prices can sometimes be negotiated depending on the vendor.

What can I expect to find?

A little bit of everything from pipe making supplies, to racks, accessories, and of course pipes and tobacco.

Is there a good amount of pipes available. Is the event a feeding frenzy?

There will be more pipes in one place than you've ever seen before. Friday's swap/sell is a less formal more crowded event because it's in the tent. It's nice because it's intimate and you can smoke your pipe as you look at pipes. The show itself is well-organized with plenty of space to walk around. People start lining up to get into the show around 9:45, you buy a ticket, and then go into the show. They do a good job of keeping the opening of the show from being a frenzy atmosphere.

Is it a large selling arena? Any idea on the number of vendors?

The Mega Center is a large arena-like setting, and I'm not sure of the exact number of vendors, but it's hundreds.

As for Tobbaco Vendors, are quantities of factory blends available? Again, is pricing equatable to the Internet?

Iwan Ries is one of the primary tobacco vendors, but there are other vendors as well, from blenders, to smaller companies, and individuals. I do not remember seeing a lot, if any, bulk tobacco being sold. The prices are equitable to the internet, but there are deals to be had and hard to find/rarer tins here and there among the various vendors.

I'm sure cash is best, but do some take credit cards? ATM available?

Cash is king. I'm almost positive that there is an ATM? Some vendors do accept cards, but again, cash is king.

 

[winton]

Yes, there are ATMs on site. We have requested that they be well stocked. Many vendors accept credit cards.
Everyone has their own plan or non-plan. I have my funds in cash. Once the pocket is empty, I am done. I want to buy some pipe tools. I have been bidding on Dunhills recently and would like to own one. I am open to other items. New blends are always fun, but I will never finish the tobacco I already own.

 

[andy]

Its getting close now!!
Does anyone have or know where to find a list of exhibitors, their tables and perhaps even a map?
Thanks,

 

[jtull01]

Thank you to everyone for the information and response.

Sounds like an awesome venue. I plan on a Saturday visit.
Ok my Grail pipe (this week) is a Stanwell #47.

 

[winton]

Andy, There are over 200 vendors. The map will be posted in the smoking tent early in show. Most vendors like to be in the same place that they were last year. We have squeezed as many spots as the Saint Charles Fire Marshall will allow.
This year we are trying something new. On Sunday, there will be tables available in the area that the Silent Auction used on Saturday. It will be for a half table and at a lower cost than the normal tables. Further details will be available at the show.

 

[jvnshr]

Enjoy the show guys and please don't forget to post some pictures.

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

It looks like the weather is going to be a repeat of last year after all. Cool, windy, and rainy on Friday and cool and rainy on Saturday.

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

The forecast is no longer calling for rain (at least right now), but there are 27mph winds forecast for Friday. I know the tent is well anchored, but it may make for an interesting swap/sell.

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

This will be my last weather update... Thursday will be cold, rainy, and windy with highs in the upper 40's. Friday will be highs in the low 50's and lows in the upper 30's with 25+ mph winds so dress accordingly. Saturday will start off in the 40's with some rain showers, and eventually make it's way up to the mid-50's with rain tapering off. Sunday looks to be sunny with temperatures in the upper 50's.

 

[winton]

This will be my last pre-show post. Tomorrow I will be at Pheasant Run before sunrise. Technically, I will still have access to the internet on my phone, but my daughter won't be there to show me how.

 

[jefff]

It's Spring time in Chicago.
Snow is always possible, it builds character.

 

[winton]

The winner of the 2014 Tobacco Bowl for aromatic blend is Best of Show from McCelland

https://www.pipesandcigars.com/p/mcclel ... /#p-120157
The other contestants are:
Iwen Riese 3 Star

https://www.iwanries.com/
Cornell & Diehl Autumn Evening

https://www.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by ... _ID=135019
Lane Andullo

https://www.pipesandcigars.com/p/lane-a ... o/1510174/
Suttliff Vanilla Custard

https://www.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by ... _id=151168