Is my new Unsmoked Wally Frank a decent deal? New guy asking for honest opinions.

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I'd buy it.

That's a good looking pipe.

 

[chumleeroy]

What’s up guys and gals, waiting on the mail because this pipe is coming today. The seller was asking $74.99. I offered $40 and he countered with $50. It’s unsmoked and the fit and finish seems to be pretty darn nice. I haven’t done any research to try and find the age or anything but it looks to have only minor flaws on the rim and a few almost unnoticeable dents and dings on the stummel. If any of you veteran guys know anything about Ben Wade pipes and feel like educating a newer guy please do. Anything you can tell me would be of great value to me. I’d also like to know for future reference and when I’m looking to buy again if what I paid is too high or not. Thanks guys.

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I think some wally Frank's are real sleepers, some are from comoys factory, you can tell by country of origin stamp. I have a white bar, it's great and it's a comoy or at least made the same place. The dead root pipes are nice, as are 5 star. U have a great looking pipe, great peace of pipe history, and got it for a real sweet deal!

 

[dd57chevy]

That pipe looks pristine . It's always good when you don't have to strain your wrist as you try to clear a mucked up stem !