What Should I Expect To Pay For A Dunhill?
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@scrooge This link will tell you exactly how to date any Dunhill pipe. http://www.pipephil.eu/logos/en/dunhill/index.html
@mso I was really surprised when the seller offered me the Root Briar as well !! It was a package deal. I paid $150 for the HT and the Root Briar.
Cheers,
Chris
@mso I was really surprised when the seller offered me the Root Briar as well !! It was a package deal. I paid $150 for the HT and the Root Briar.
Cheers,
Chris
To value a used Dunhill check the price of a new one, same shape, finish and size. A used one is worth a little less than half if in excellent condition. Beware of the older Dunhills. They may be worth more to collectors, but are possibly oversmoked.
Always suspicious of way underexposed images on for sale sites.
$99?
The second one is in real need of cleaning, but seems to have gone for about $60.00
$99?
The second one is in real need of cleaning, but seems to have gone for about $60.00
Superb DUNHILL "Root Briar 3421" zulu pipe with silver AD band. Year 1989! NO RESERVE
I got it for $203.00
This pipe is smoked but in excellent condition.
I got it for $203.00
This pipe is smoked but in excellent condition.
Back when I first started reading all the knowledge drops on this forum (these forums?) I 'gleaned' that some of the older briar was desirable and especially certain brands and years of production.
I knew nothing of the sport, other than tongue bite, corn cobs and captain black.
Once I started to pick up speed, I started acquiring inexpensive smokers on the auction site.
So...of course, these discussion threads had alerted me to the desirability and collectibility (a new word, I guess)of the Dunhill brand.
I won a bid for a 1954 Bent Shell for less than $70.00. The only catch was that the stem was a replacement.
I spent (somewhat foolishly) more for a 'certified Dunhill replacement stem' than I did for the pipe.
Still...for around $150.00 total...I've learned some, and I do have a very nice smoking pipe out of it all.
I knew nothing of the sport, other than tongue bite, corn cobs and captain black.
Once I started to pick up speed, I started acquiring inexpensive smokers on the auction site.
So...of course, these discussion threads had alerted me to the desirability and collectibility (a new word, I guess)of the Dunhill brand.
I won a bid for a 1954 Bent Shell for less than $70.00. The only catch was that the stem was a replacement.
I spent (somewhat foolishly) more for a 'certified Dunhill replacement stem' than I did for the pipe.
Still...for around $150.00 total...I've learned some, and I do have a very nice smoking pipe out of it all.
It's a good pipe Randelli plus $300 for a 1966 pipe is affordable. SPC will sell it at a bit more price.
It is the best looking of the current lot. One in the mix appears to have cracks inside the bowl.
How can one be sure that it is all original? I normally buy $20 - $50 kaywoodies so this would be a big step up for me. Of course the practical side of me says that pipe would be lunch for a month...
How can one be sure that it is all original? I normally buy $20 - $50 kaywoodies so this would be a big step up for me. Of course the practical side of me says that pipe would be lunch for a month...
Randelli
That pipe has some great looking wood, but I wouldn't pay the asking price for it. If you look at the stem/shank juncture, the fit is off........ I think the stem has been overly buffed, it appears smaller than the shank. Also, looks to me like it may have been reamed a little heavy handed.......... Just my opinion mind you, not trying to rain on anyone's parade.
That birthyear pipe will come, patience is key............... :
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That pipe has some great looking wood, but I wouldn't pay the asking price for it. If you look at the stem/shank juncture, the fit is off........ I think the stem has been overly buffed, it appears smaller than the shank. Also, looks to me like it may have been reamed a little heavy handed.......... Just my opinion mind you, not trying to rain on anyone's parade.
That birthyear pipe will come, patience is key............... :
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Thank you! See this is a prime example of what confuses me. The pipe is gorgeous, listed as a buy it now, relatively the same price as the others that don't look as nice or well kept - but no takers. So I think to my self... What is wrong here??
I will keep looking. Maybe one of our members will take pity on me and offer up a '66 at a fair price point :thumbs:
I will keep looking. Maybe one of our members will take pity on me and offer up a '66 at a fair price point :thumbs:
Don't forget to check pullers brier and mkelaw pipes. They seem to be pretty reasonable on their estates and they don't operate under the buyer beware BS that you run into on ebay. You also will not have to worry about a bidding war. I buy from them on a regular basis and never any issues.
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