Pete,
I would be so appreciative. I don't want to buy a pig in a poke but I'm happy to work on restoring something I would treasure. I'm fine buying five pipes for one treasure. Just don't have the time or know-how to develop a purchase. You can still PAD, using my WAD. I trust you and Branzig to the point if you tell me you proxied for me I'd reimburse on the spot, sight unseen. Just don't want to be the new player at the table, so I've been buying from friends I've dealt with in the past. I'll take as little or as much guidance as you care to share.
Thanks,
Jim