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runscott

Lifer
Jun 3, 2020
1,363
3,046
Washington State
K&P Peterson 14B London Hallmark 1938.

RARE K&P PETERSONS DELUXE STERLING SILVER MOUNTED ESTATE PIPE London 1938 | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/197038466506

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runscott

Lifer
Jun 3, 2020
1,363
3,046
Washington State
Forgot to post these, lovely catalogues:


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.
 
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greeneyes

Lifer
Jun 5, 2018
2,350
12,878
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?

 

georged

Lifer
Mar 7, 2013
6,255
17,468
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?


Good condition for its age, which leaves GSP (greedy starting price) as the most likely reason for non-sellage.
 
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sablebrush52

The Bard Of Barlings
Jun 15, 2013
21,665
53,135
Southern Oregon
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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?

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, and careful lighting, if one is going for top dollar.
 

sablebrush52

The Bard Of Barlings
Jun 15, 2013
21,665
53,135
Southern Oregon
jrs457.wixsite.com
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.
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.

But, it's never going to be for sake. I'm donating it to the Huntington Library so that it remains available, with all of its marginalia. The version I published was cleaned up digitally to present the catalog as it would have appeared when first available to the public.
 
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Dec 3, 2021
5,797
51,303
Pennsylvania & New York
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?


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.
 

tschiraldi

Lifer
Dec 14, 2015
2,126
7,956
55
Ohio
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.
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.
 
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tschiraldi

Lifer
Dec 14, 2015
2,126
7,956
55
Ohio
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

Good condition for its age, which leaves GSP (greedy starting price) as the most likely reason for non-sellage.
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.