Probably even upper 02 or 002 digits max bid.Upper 2 digits max bid?
Probably even upper 02 or 002 digits max bid.Upper 2 digits max bid?
When I click on your link I only get the 1906 catalog, but when I quote you I get both links !?!?Forgot to post these, lovely catalogues:
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RARE KAPP & PETERSONS LTD PATENT PIPES ANTIQUE BOOK ESTATE PIPE CATALOGUE DUBLIN | eBay
The book is 34cm long and weighs about 1128grams.www.ebay.co.uk
This one had no bidders. I didn't scrutinize it for condition as I can't possibly bid on something that high at the moment, but does anyone know if there is a flaw I'm missing? Or was the starting price simply set too high?
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Sasieni One Dot Patent Pipe | eBay
This is the original, the pipe that started the patent battle with Alfred Dunhill! One of the very first pipes made by Joel Sasieni! It has the florid script "Sasieni" stamp along with the patent number.www.ebay.com
For an eBay auction, that was too high of a starting point. It might have sold had the seller listed it as a "buy it now" at a price he was comfortable with and allowed for entertaining offers, or just set the price at a low enough level to entice bidders into competing with each other. I've seen bidding duels that sent a pipe WAY above normal levels. Bidders let their egos get involved, like a dick measuring competition. There's an element of psychology involved in listing on eBay.This one had no bidders. I didn't scrutinize it for condition as I can't possibly bid on something that high at the moment, but does anyone know if there is a flaw I'm missing? Or was the starting price simply set too high?
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Sasieni One Dot Patent Pipe | eBay
This is the original, the pipe that started the patent battle with Alfred Dunhill! One of the very first pipes made by Joel Sasieni! It has the florid script "Sasieni" stamp along with the patent number.www.ebay.com
That's an outstanding price for that catalog. Make me wonder what my pre WW1 baling catalog would go for, since it's the only complete copy known to exist.When I click on your link I only get the 1906 catalog, but when I quote you I get both links !?!?
Also, I'm sure it's been discussed but I can't find how to create the 'photo/description' link that most of you use.
Not sure why I thought these sold for more than they did - ~$700 USD each isn't unexpected.
This one had no bidders. I didn't scrutinize it for condition as I can't possibly bid on something that high at the moment, but does anyone know if there is a flaw I'm missing? Or was the starting price simply set too high?
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Sasieni One Dot Patent Pipe | eBay
This is the original, the pipe that started the patent battle with Alfred Dunhill! One of the very first pipes made by Joel Sasieni! It has the florid script "Sasieni" stamp along with the patent number.www.ebay.com
No flaws. This pipe is in fantastic shape. I can’t give details, but the buyer had been messaging me throughout the day, and we worked something out. I wish you had messaged me! I would have held on to it for you.It was relisted and sold for $525. I kind of wish I had bought it from @tschiraldi when he listed it here on the forum—I’ve wanted a nice Sasieni one dot for awhile, but my birthday pipes set me back a bit.
For an eBay auction, that was too high of a starting point. It might have sold had the seller listed it as a "buy it now" at a price he was comfortable with and allowed for entertaining offers, or just set the price at a low enough level to entice bidders into competing with each other. I've seen bidding duels that sent a pipe WAY above normal levels. Bidders let their egos get involved, like a dick measuring competition. There's an element of psychology involved in listing on eBay.
Presentation also matters, like really crisply focused photography, a clean background,
Good condition for its age, which leaves GSP (greedy starting price) as the most likely reason for non-sellage.
and careful lighting, if one is going for top dolla
I got what I wanted for it. The buyer and I just had to work something out. I was messaging back and forth with a few potential buyers throughout the week. All’s well that ends well.Good condition for its age, which leaves GSP (greedy starting price) as the most likely reason for non-sellage.
I wasn’t risking losing that pipe for $200 or $300 dollars. Not that pipe! It was worth every bit of what I sold it for. I think it was a fair deal for both of us.Good condition for its age, which leaves GSP (greedy starting price) as the most likely reason for non-sellage.