Tobacco Pipe Futures

[mso489]

Tools as in means to an end, yes. Tools as in something to do work that is necessary, not so much. A shot glass or wine glass may be a fine thing, but probably it is not a tool. Okay, how about tools used to make pipes? I'd say they are tools used to make something that is a means to an end. I'll stop; I'm at my philosophical limits.

 

[anantaandroscoggin]

@Ctbill, I most certainly hope I never run into a pipe from a confused pipe carver who turned one out with a 9/16" hexagonal chamber in the bowl!

 

[mso489]

I think if I had to go into the tobacco pipe business, I'd have to stop smoking a pipe to see it in a businesslike way. Some can meld the enthusiasm with the commerce, but I'm not sure I could.

 

[anotherbob]

I've always assumed that my pipes would not net any financial rewards at best like maybe buy a decent meal for my widow (you know when they become estate pipes).

 

[Ctbill]

@Ctbill, I most certainly hope I never run into a pipe from a confused pipe carver who turned one out with a 9/16" hexagonal chamber in the bowl!

I’d actually like to see that done!?
Talk about a multi-tool! An 8 piece SAE pipe/socket set!

 

[Ctbill]

Tools as in means to an end, yes. Tools as in something to do work that is necessary, not so much. A shot glass or wine glass may be a fine thing, but probably it is not a tool. Okay, how about tools used to make pipes? I'd say they are tools used to make something that is a means to an end. I'll stop; I'm at my philosophical limits.

I’ll go with shot glass and wine glass as “tool”. Plastic (or paper!) party cup does the same job as a fine crystal flute...

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Pipes depreciate 40 to 60% once their sold. Perhaps some very high end and rare pipes appreciate. In general, as an investment, pipes are a losing proposition. As tobacco becomes more difficult to obtain, the need for pipes will diminish and the prices will go down accordingly.

 

[cshubhra]

I have many more years of smoking left so probably I will burn out most of my pipes.

The pipes that survive will either be gifted to a museum, or donated to needy pipe smokers. At least, that is my wish at this point in time.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I have many more years of smoking left so probably I will burn out most of my pipes.

Don't bet on it. I've restored pipes that looked like they were ready for the trash back into store shelf condition.