I'm no expert at dating Dunhills but if that pipe is from 1929, $260 seems like a pretty reasonable price. Even with the little bit of restoration you'll have to do. The starboard ripple grain is excellent and the stem appears to be in good condition.
Incidentally, didn't know you can do this on eBay. How did you find out the seller took an offline offer? I've always been curious about making such offers.
I know the guy through EBay.
I'm no expert at dating Dunhills but if that pipe is from 1929, $260 seems like a pretty reasonable price. Even with the little bit of restoration you'll have to do. The starboard ripple grain is excellent and the stem appears to be in good condition.
Incidentally, didn't know you can do this on eBay. How did you find out the seller took an offline offer? I've always been curious about making such offers.
I met the gent via EBay. He's not a forum member. I actually do restoration work for him in trade for pipes. Ha, ha, "will work for pipes". It's come to that... the struggle is real!
A strategy that I often employ is what he did. Follow the pipe... if no bids/no sale use the "contact seller" option to negotiate a price. If the seller accepts, they send you an official offer for the agreed price. Back door deal, but covered by the usual EBay protections (for what they are worth). Incidentally, I have decided to restore a few pipes in trade for the Dunhill this thread is about. Appreciate all the feedback from everyone.
