Could High Line Pipes Go Down Big Time

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

One consideration for the estate market in these virus obsessed times, contagion.

If estate pipes are coming on the market because their (frequently elderly) owners have passed away would you risk buying their pipes?

If the price was good enough. Haha I'd sanitize and smoke away.

 

[Casual]

If estate pipes are coming on the market because their (frequently elderly) owners have passed away would you risk buying their pipes?

Viruses on pipes last hours to days. You don’t need to do anything but wait. There’s no risk.

 

[olkofri]

One consideration for the estate market in these virus obsessed times, contagion.

If estate pipes are coming on the market because their (frequently elderly) owners have passed away would you risk buying their pipes?

No, I wouldn't. But I've been a germophobe way, way before the present situation. My anti-used-pipes stance is legendary in these forums.

You're either concerned about germs or you aren't. There are worse things than coronavirus lurking in the dark recesses of used stuff.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

No, I wouldn't. But I've been a germophobe way, way before the present situation. My anti-used-pipes stance is legendary in these forums.

You're either concerned about germs or you aren't. There are worse things than coronavirus lurking in the dark recesses of used stuff.

What about glasses and silverware at restaurants? Do those get justified somehow? Haha

 

[olkofri]

What about glasses and silverware at restaurants? Do those get justified somehow? Haha

I don't eat out much. When I do I inspect minutely the silverware and ask for replacements if I find a spot that is not to my liking.

 

[cshubhra]

Off topic for germophobes. You can read about fecal transplant but the following picture gives you a gist

 

[olkofri]

Off topic for germophobes. You can read about fecal transplant but the following picture gives you a gist

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Well, that's shitty.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Companies like Hermès rarely hurt in bad economic times...

 

[Bowie]

Off topic for germophobes. You can read about fecal transplant but the following picture gives you a gist

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These transplants do sound ridiculous, but I can tell you that a fecal transplant likely saved the life of someone close to me who had experienced a couple years fighting recurrent Clostridioides difficile (c-diff) infections and the associated malnutrition, dehydration, and renal issues.

 

[logs]

Generally a downward jolt in prices happens because other things aren't equal. People with cash to spend will get some bargains. People trying to keep afloat will stick with trying to keep afloat.
When money gets tight, luxuries go out the window.

Exactly so. When high-end pipes are suddenly going for peanuts there will be a damn good reason for it. Pipe collectors won't be any better off than anyone else should that day come. Getting a bargain on a Dunhill will likely be the last thing on their mind when their investment portfolio is in the toilet and their home mortgage is underwater.