Ebay Buying

[bubblehead33]

hey all! i see a lot of you all buying pipes off ebay. ive just started looking on there for pipes as id like to expand my collection(i only have one now). anything i should look for or stay away from? im not looking to shell out a lot as cash isnt plentiful at this point. any tips would be much appreciated!

 

[marmal4de]

If you're patient, members here consistently post pipes for sale, you typically get a better pipe at a better price that way.

 

[papipeguy]

You should also check out www.shopgoodwill.com. I just got 4 pipes for $12. In fact, there is a Pete in a group of 4 right now.

As for what to look for. Whatever appeals to you but be prepared to do a thorough cleaning and polishing job on your purchases. I'm sure that some of the ebay experts here will offer helpful advice.

 

[portascat]

If you're patient, members here consistently post pipes for sale, you typically get a better pipe at a better price that way.

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I have had some very weird experiences on EBAY. Have gotten some good pipes, but also some screwy deals and situations.
All of my pipe purchases/trades here have been, at worst, very satisfactory. And some really awesome ones, as well.

 

[mluyckx]

Stay away from that Pete group on there... mine.. all mine... :twisted:
But I'll sell you the other ones in that lot ;-)
Bubblehead: What are you looking for ? Straight, Bent, smooth, rusticated, ... ? Marmal is right. Members here can hook you up with some beginner pipes.
If you want to buy new, the site sponsors all have decent pipes for under $70. Any good briar pipe (or cob) will get you going. On eBay stay away from anything stone, plastic or otherwise made in China. :rofl:

 

[tokerpipes]

+100 on everything the guys said. Best bet is to get a couple cheap basket pipes from a B&M and see what the guys on here have to offer.

 

[bubblehead33]

cool! thanks for the advice guys, keep it coming haha. Mick, i really dig the bent Dublin by Peterson. actually, any of the bent stem pipes appeal to me, dunno why. as far as the finish goes im not really fussy on what it is,as long as it smokes good.

 

[markw4mms]

Well, if you're looking on Ebay, the stuff you should stay away from is any pipe with the name or description as "Durable" in the name, or something listed as coming from China, they are all junk.

 

[buckeye]

I have a bunch of estate pipes.Just need a little cleaning.will give you a great deal.

pm me if interested.

 

[danno]

I like ebay for finding certain makers that do not show up too often. I collect a couple of makers and have never seen one of their pipes for sale on a forum. You have to know what you're looking for, know your prices, and if the seller doesn't seem to be a top notch guy, like Coopersark or Pipestud, you need to ask a lot of questions, and make sure you have a return option. That said, I do agree that you will, on average, do better on the forum.

 

[jchaplick]

Stay away from anything that has a metal or vinyl or plastic lined bowl on ebay, the look nice, and they are cheap but they are baaaaad in every way.
+1 on posts for here
Just search estate pipes, find one that is briar that you like the look of, the name usually doesnt matter, and have some fun.

 

[clanobucklin]

I have had very good luck with Ebay - just a couple of stinkers. The only downsize is that I have a lot of pipes and only one mouth to smoke them in. At some point in the future I will be selling, giving alot a way or donating them.