Had $18,000 For A Car...Bought A Pipe Instead
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A couple of you hit it right on the head; that pipe will not do anything , in the way of smoking, that other, less expensive, pipes cannot do. It does do something, entirely different that other pipes cannot for the person desiring such a signature piece. Owning such a pipe would satisfy an inner-desire that the others cannot, simply because it is desired. In other words: "If you have an itch, scratch it." For some, this pipe is exactly the item for that particular itch.
I believe Peck and some others understand and totally get this.
While I would not mortgage the house for such a pipe, neither would I hesitate to spend such a sum on a pipe that passed my tests. The drive to do so is purely self-satisfaction as no-one else would know I owned it. If someone did see they'd probably have no idea of the value.
All I can say is that it's a damned good thing that it's not a bent, bulldog or rhody. And, please, please do not take the time to point one out to me. I would have to fly to the pipe to eyeball and fondle it before making a bid. That'd push the cost to waaaay over $20,000.00. That cost might be pushing against the ceiling.
I believe Peck and some others understand and totally get this.
While I would not mortgage the house for such a pipe, neither would I hesitate to spend such a sum on a pipe that passed my tests. The drive to do so is purely self-satisfaction as no-one else would know I owned it. If someone did see they'd probably have no idea of the value.
All I can say is that it's a damned good thing that it's not a bent, bulldog or rhody. And, please, please do not take the time to point one out to me. I would have to fly to the pipe to eyeball and fondle it before making a bid. That'd push the cost to waaaay over $20,000.00. That cost might be pushing against the ceiling.
Well, if offering that thing as a bribe seals a lucrative business deal in China, it's money well spent. Rare and costly pipes are a big status symbol at the moment.
+1 sablebrush.
While I understand wanting to own something that is unreasonably expensive or because it is the only one, I am just not wired that way. If I HAD to spend $18k on a tobacco related purchase? I'd upgrade my cabinet/cellar situation and build a smoking lounge in my basement.
While I understand wanting to own something that is unreasonably expensive or because it is the only one, I am just not wired that way. If I HAD to spend $18k on a tobacco related purchase? I'd upgrade my cabinet/cellar situation and build a smoking lounge in my basement.
I'd spend $18K on a pre-war Martin or Gibson acoustic in good+ condition, or on a Leo Fender era pre-1965 Fender electric guitar in good+ condition, but not a pipe. Because I "collect" vintage guitars; I just happen to have a lot of pipes and tobacco. Different kind of collecting, different kind of passion.
And for an additional $80 you could get a similarly rendered fountain pen if you scroll to the bottom of the page. Now the deal makes sense.
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I've seen this many times with common similar items. I don't get it. For instance I was at a craft fair and this booth was selling some interesting light switch covers in all sorts of themes(cars/boats/farm equipment/kittens/dogs/etc) so people could coordinate with their design. They were charging $20 for a laminated cover. I went home and made my own for about $5.
Heck, just because I appreciate the company of pipe smokers here, I'm willing to let my lovely lacquered limited edition Mt Fuji pipe go for just $17,999.00.
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