Pruning Pipe Collection?
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I have been think about doing this. The problem I have is that most of the pipes I want to get rid of are all worth less than $50 and I am not sure if it is worth the hassle of posting and shipping them.
Same here. I collect Brigham from a certain era, Peterson, Savinelli and some Chacoms and Jeantets. I would like to add more from those brands while getting rid of some other pipes from other makers....and i want to add some meers lol
Always feel a little bit of a "loss" when pruning an otherwise good pipe, but I like to think (or hope?) that the one replacing it will be even better!
Kind of same situation with me. I am pruning the last of my "newer" Dunhills (anything dating from 1960's onwards) to add a couple more pre-1940 Patent shells, and also reluctantly pruning a couple higher end handmade pipes from Artisans that I have more than one pipe from so that I can add another 1-2 pipes from other Artisans I don't have yet. Also, to extent possible, trying to have as many different shapes as possible.
I have a few I plan on unloading. A Savinelli Clark's Favorite, a couple of Chacoms and a Jeantet.
I try to unload some from time to time. The problem is i’m growing more fonder of keeping almost all of them. I think I have over 50 and that many is really not required. I’d like to have around 10, each one dedicated to a single blend. But that’ll never happen.
That's how I am when I have too much of something. I was up over 200 pipes just a few years ago and tossed about 3/4 of them. I've got a set plan for the end game now and it makes pipes more difficult to buy.
No more random pipes! That's my goal!
That's what I'm pushing towards. Sets from Bruce, Jason, and Kenan with a set of CAO meerschaums for my desk at work.
Potentially... I don't even have 7 yet but I'm already considering it. I got one with a vulcanite stem and that is just too much of a pain in the butt. I also got another one online that is way too small (the picture was misleading). It's like a "lady's" pipe or something like that. I'm avoiding smoking these two, so likely should just find them a better home.
Ah, your easy solution is at-hand!
Simply send all your unsmoked and unloved pipes, post-paid and insured to:
Sherm Natman's Home for Neglected Pipes and Women of Tainted Reputation
c/o
Postal Delivery Locker #13
Ham-on-Rye, Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica
They will be well used. It's all part of my dedicated life's-work of "Giving Back to Society" with my purely charitable Name-Sake endeavor.
Thanks in advance for your non-tax deductible gift of support. You're a true Pal. - Sherm Natman
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When I hit 300 pipes I decided that was enough pipes, so If I buy pipes I sell pipes. If there's something I want , I determine what I don't want anymore first. My collection is ever rotating, and changes with my taste.