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

[sablebrush52]

Over the years, I've collected some very rare pipes. Sometimes the capture was the best part as that pipe became a much used favorite. Sometimes the hunt was the best part and while happy to add the pipe to my pile, I was looking for the next great thing.

What's more enjoyable for you?

 

[umbrella001]

It also varies for me. Sometimes I feel stoked about an acquired rare or good looking pipe that arrives in the mailbox. Other times I’ve noticed I get a dopamine rush simply from browsing a favorite shape or maker without spending a cent.

 

[Green Hill Hermit]

I prefer the hunt. Knowing what you want and activity looking at different sites waiting for it to show up. I find with instant gratification it's like ok, what next.

 

[xrundog]

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.

 

[shanez]

That's a difficult question to answer.

I could cop out by saying it's 50/50 but that's not true.

Sometimes it's one and sometimes it's the other. I'd probably have to give the edge to the hunt though.

 

[Hillcrest]

Receiving delivery of the capture.

 

[camaguey]

Both.

 

[beefeater33]

I enjoy both…. But probably the capture the most. Though that can be short lived.
Kinda like sex in a way…… the bumping and grinding is fun, but the finish is Great!

 

[gamzultovah]

The hunt.

 

[captainsousie]

For me, it's the capture. I do enjoy the hunt but a fruitless hunt leaves me wanting.

 

[LeafErikson]

I don’t collect pipes but I love seeing all of the collections on this forum. The passion and fervor that many of y’all have for pipes and the history behind certain brands is inspiring.

 

[thomasw]

This is a good question. But for me I enjoy the acquisition the most, even though the search is fun to an extent, too. The reason is that I am largely content with my pipes and have been so contented that in the last 7-8 years I have not sought to obtain another until just yesterday I like the idea of trading in pipes I no longer like (for whatever reason, i.e., too many grams, the shape no longer holds interest etc.) for a pipe I am keen to use.

 

[tobakenist]

Funnily, I prefer smoking them.

 

[huntertrw]

My thoughts on the matter may be summarized in this...

 

[cshubhra]

Very interesting question. For me it is the hunt (Mostly) for the pipes, etc…

 

[PaulRVA]

Man @sablebrush52 that’s a great question. Today it was a capture of a pipe I’ve wanted for over 20 years.
I hope it arrives and meets my expectations. I stay on the hunt for several but nothing as rare or unique as yours however they have some meaning for me. Now if I can somehow find an 83 Pete Twain I’d be almost satisfied leaving the hunt.
So I guess today the capture and tomorrow the hunt

 

[VDL_Piper]

For me the capture and then smoking and enjoying the pipe as often as I can, such a simple pleasure but I love it.

 

[kcghost]

To me key part was the capturing of a pipe that I longed for because I intended to smoke it.

 

[condorlover1]

I stopped collecting and hunting and now focus on lunting!

 

[Sobrbiker]

A friend of mine always said “the wanting is always better than the getting”, and it took years for me to understand he was attempting to teach me that “stuff” never fills “the hole”.
In my varied interests over the years, I always start with compulsively getting the next “whatever”, then as true personal preference/interest/experience develops I temper into more patience hunting for what I really like.

My hillbilly buddy hears me start yapping about the next pipe, caliber, bike, tool, etc and usually just hits me with “oh, you’re bored again, huh?”