What's More Enjoyable for You, the Hunt or the Capture?

[daveinlax]

Love the hunt but you have to have a capture once in awhile to keep it interesting. Love the glow that comes in acquiring a must have piece at a price I can afford.

 

[burleybreath]

Seriously, if you had to actually drive to a dozen or so B&Ms and search the shelves, that would be exciting.

That was my m.o. prior to forums and the internet. I had a job that allowed it. It was exciting, in a small way, to visit every b&m east of the Mississippi. Most are gone now, and the pipes hunt me, it seems.

 

[SSGT.]

I enjoy the hunt, the acquisition and if hunting ebay the thrill of the winning bid along with the anticipation of arrival even though its maddening.

 

[didimauw]

For me, I'd have to say it's the "Find".

Like "I didn't know I needed this".

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

My pipe collection is eclectic. I’m not looking to complete any sets. I’m very opportunistic in buying pipes, old and new. I enjoy watching and checking eBay several times a day. So I definitely enjoy hunting. And when I get a really nice pipe of any sort it’s a great feeling. I get a lot of satisfaction from the restoration process. Searching for the next pipe is the most fun though.

You are doing a splendid job of hunting down and capturing very unique pipes. You have been posting some classy pipes on the WAYS thread lately. I like your style.