PipesMag Ephemera Syndicate - Collectors Group

[walt24]

I'll donate another 100.00
Walter

 

[buroak]

Pat, I forgot that Tim Hortons is the big deal up there. By the way, what is a cheque? :wink:
Walter, Thanks for your enthusiastic support of the project!
I am also putting $100 towards the buy. We are going to get this rolling.

 

[walt24]

Not a problem. In Phoenix AZ there are not a lot, if any people to talk pipes with.
Walter

 

[buroak]

I know the feeling...
Adam

 

[misterlowercase]

Ahem...I scanned the Barling catalog on my scanner, an Epson V600 Photo, at 1200ppi in 48 bit color. Each scanned page was about 860mb.
Before Greg Pease bought his copy, he asked for my scanning and printing specs. I answered him. Evidently my approach was - how shall I say it in properly understated tone - acceptable...
That would be for an archive copy. A good looking digital PDF would be made from a reduction, or the size of the PDF would be too large for most computers to handle. I'd probably drop it to about 120ppi for the PDF.

That's what I'm talking 'bout!

8)
Very cool beans.
Many thanks for being a part of this Sable,

your presence and experienced expertise is invaluable.
$100 pledged by me as well.
Can't wait to get the ball rolling and eventually we'll come up with the organizational structure which will streamline the process, specifics on how to gauge interest and commitment which can be crucial in auction situations, and how we all will "vote" for whatever publication may be nominated for consideration to the group - but, right here and now, I think we're off to a splendid start!
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[daveinlax]

Not a problem. In Phoenix AZ there are not a lot, if any people to talk pipes with.

There's a good pipe group that meets on Thursday evenings at Ye Old Pipe Shop. 8O

 

[misterlowercase]

First order of business.
Proposal for purchase -
the 1938/39 Oppenheimer catalog
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-OPPENHEIMER-PIPE-CATALOG-72-PAGES-SOME-COLOR-LONDON-1938-39-ORIGINAL-/301861961902?hash=item46486000ae:g:gLsAAOSwGotWrnIj
Sign your name to the list if interested in putting in a portion toward the overall price.
Thank you.

 

[misterlowercase]

So far,

it looks like:
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pruss

walt24

buroak

sablebrush52

ssjones

gloucesterman

shotime

framitz

misterlowercase

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Is this correct?
.

 

[misterlowercase]

The Civic catalog has also been proposed:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-THE-CIVIC-COMPANY-FOR-THE-PIPE-TRADE-60-PAGES-CATALOG-PIPES-/301862131663?hash=item46486297cf:g:9fEAAOSwzhVWrrZY
What say you?
Too obscure?
Overpriced?
No interest?
Whatever it is,

please share your thoughts.
Thanks.

 

[sablebrush52]

I'm in, but do a "best offer". If the seller really expected the full amount there would be no "best offer". And I'd try way lower than the full price. Worst thins is he says no or makes a counter offer.

 

[misterlowercase]

That's a good point Sable.
I've gotten lucky with both offers and counteroffers.
I like it when a seller lists that option.

 

[walt24]

I'm in for the Civic Catalog
Walter

 

[ssjones]

The Civic is too obscure for me.

 

[sablebrush52]

I'm in for the Civic IF it can be got for $50 or less. Personally I wouldn't go more than $40. It may not be a big name, but there are some very interesting items, like the Ronson lighters and other items. Only three people watching it so it's not going to be the subject of hot bidding.

 

[misterlowercase]

The Oppenheimer catalog has the greenlight and is in process of being procured.
The Civic catalog is still in the voting stage.
Interested parties so far:
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walt24

sablebrush52 (pending price consideration)

buroak

misterlowercase
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Please add your name to the list if interested in the Civic catalog.
Feel free to ask any questions, make suggestions, or share thoughts,

this is a collective group effort and all input is important.
Thank you.

 

[walt24]

Is there any interest in a BBB catalog?
Walter

 

[sablebrush52]

Is there any interest in a BBB catalog?

Absolutely! Do you have one?
We've seen two on a rare books site, but the price is crazy high.

 

[gloucesterman]

I'm interested in the Oppenheimer catalogue as well. Dutch

 

[walt24]

Mr.Tvf has one for 90.00 or best offer I'll see what I can do. I got it for 80.00
Walter

 

[buroak]

Walter, Cancel that order if you can. The publisher sells it for $35, and I believe he also includes a bonus BBB Catalog.