What are fair current prices for Strambach gourd Calabash prices

[sleepy57]

Current Strambach gourd Calabash current fair price range.I know the company does not exist anymore but what are fair prices. eBay has a higher end Strambach calabash in new condition for 1799 dollars .Is that a fair price?
does anyone know of a current high quality maker with more reasonable prices? I am aware of CPW AND SVR PIPES

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

1799 Dollars? No, that most definitely is not a fair price for a Strambach calabash. I own 2, a second hand one I bought off eBay years ago that cost about $80 and a brand new one with a silver ferrule that I purchased from a shop here in the UK. It was years ago and I forget the exact price but iirc it was around £250.


There’s a brand new Strambach calabash on sale on eBay for $315. That sounds about right to me.


There’s also a Strambach priced at $2,159.99 currently available on eBay. I own one that is the exact same model and it cost me about £250 brand new. I know they don’t make them anymore but that price seems ridiculous to me. You could get a couple of Baki calabashes for that price.


I've no idea what would justify a price tag of $2159.99 for a Strambach calabash. Unless it comes with a couple of free Playboy bunnies, or something .

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Pictures of my 2 Strambachs:

£80 second hand


£250 brand new (about 8 years ago)


I also own a Northern Briars that was hand made by Ian Walker. It was new and I think it cost me about £280.


The most expensive one I own is a Fikri Baki silver top twin stem. It was new and I believe it cost about £1000 with import duties.