All I can say is Wow

[JaKaacH]

This is the most I've seen a pipe bid go for on the bay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ESTATE-SMOKING-PIPE-CHARATAN-ROYAL-ACHEIVEMENT-UNSMOKED-/250773587653?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a634546c5

[J0eybb]

WTF

[NCRadioMan]

Looks like it retailed for $4000 in 1986! :sh

http://www.rarememories.com/Charatan.htm

[emopunker2004]

WTF

:tpd:

[emopunker2004]

Looks like it retailed for $4000 in 1986! :sh

http://www.rarememories.com/Charatan.htm

well no wonder it's never been smoked. who the hell would wanna smoke a $4k pipe? :sh

[Nick]

well no wonder it's never been smoked. who the hell would wanna smoke a $4k pipe? :sh

Meeeeeeeeeee!!!

[jdawg]

That's insane!

[JaKaacH]

That's insane!

Get SOme....Less than 2 hours till the end of the bidding..:tf

[physiognomy]

This is the most I've seen a pipe bid go for on the bay...

I have seen some collectible pipes raise large sums... I believe a Bo Nordh nautilus brought twice this amount a few years back iirc. Seems a lot to pay for a (beautiful) pipe, but not so much in terms of a collectible piece of history. I can't imagine having anything of this calibre sitting around in a cabinet... On the one hand it loses value considerably if you smoke it, but it is also a crime if you don't.

[Emjaysmash]

Just little bit out of my budget.

[mpd340]

Holy Crap!

[Mister Moo]

Big night last night - couple of Kawoodies 12" long went at $350-$400/ea. Hate I missed that Charatan. :D

[TheatyHannington]

I agree with the WOW portion. Wonder if the "lucky" buyer will actually smoke it. Be a shame if they didn't. Unless they put a sign up above it, "C'est une pipe."

[jdawg]

Get SOme....Less than 2 hours till the end of the bidding..:tf

Ah man, I was too late and missed the end of the bidding! :r

[hotreds]

I guess if you're filthy rich, who cares? You could buy a decent car for that amount!

[kelmac07]

$ 6,000 for a pipe??? WOW is right.

[JaKaacH]

$ 6,000 for a pipe??? WOW is right.

NO

The Final Bid

$8,344

[sobranie10]

I have seen some collectible pipes raise large sums... I believe a Bo Nordh nautilus brought twice this amount a few years back iirc. Seems a lot to pay for a (beautiful) pipe, but not so much in terms of a collectible piece of history. I can't imagine having anything of this calibre sitting around in a cabinet... On the one hand it loses value considerably if you smoke it, but it is also a crime if you don't.

Peter you are wright Bo Nordh Nautilus went for $20000.00 and some change and since he is gone they are increasing in value.

[Pat1075]

wow a royal achievement I would love to just see that in person. I just reently acquired a lane era charatan executive walrus by jorge but for a song and a dance

[FunkyD]

Can you drive that pipe?

[jkstewart1]

For that price, it should drive you and deliver the perfect 'hands free' smoke.

[JaKaacH]

Wow again..Hey they are at least shipping it for free.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230590696841&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[alfredo_buscatti]

If you've got the cash. . .

[N2 GOLD]

Talk about being hooked on the pipe... -(P