Yes it would be nice . But I combed through some threads , people are offering up pipes all the time . A member posted 3 that he restored , and asked if any members wanted them before he placed them on fleabay or briarbid . I read a post that also stated not to PM any solicitations of any kind . IMHO , a private message is just that . With that being said , I guess I just have to realize that not all pipe smokers are as laid back as the old coonass Cajuns down here . Pipe smoking is somthing thats supposed to relax us and put us at piece . There should be a place for them do meet fellow smokers , trade pipes and pipe stories . I do think there are some very interesting people here , who enjoy pipe smoking {a seemingly dying tradition } , and I hope to make some good friends here . Im a Nurse by trade , musician every other weekend . I have been building electric guitars for the past 19 years also , but , Im afraid typing just isnt my forte' . :lol: