what is your latest pipe purchase

[NeverBend]

That's why I think ebay is the wild west of commerce. You're never 100% sure what you're going to get. And when you do get it, the numbskull may of shipped it in an envelope.

My favorite is one time I won an item at an outstanding, deal of century price. I paid and waited weeks for my item to show up. The seller later "regretted to inform me that the item I had won, had gone missing and was possible stolen. I regret telling you that I'll have to give you a refund."

Months later, low and behold, a very similar item showed up on ebay under his seller name. With a reserve of course.

I've had this happen, it sucks, and I ALWAYS call the seller out on it and ask a friend to send a message or two as well. At least they need to be embarrassed. I'm bidding on a pipe (I know that I promised no more PAD but that promise was made in NY and this seller is in Texas), that was listed and sold a few weeks ago. When I contacted the seller he quickly replied that the buyer thought that it was a pre-transition Barlng (what else do I bid on) and that means that the buyer was a dweeb.

I collect pocket change, dont like those shiny new coins, want history, got them from 1700's to today's....

Harvey, pocket change from the 1700's? You look mahvelous for 300 years old.

The three pipes I bought on Ebay earlier this week arrived today ........ in an envelope. I think you can guess the rest.

Warren, so sorry to hear this, very disappointing.. What was damaged?

I recently bought a Family Era Barling (duh) Quaint with a RegNo on the stem. When it arrived the stem was broken despite the fact that the seller tried to pack it well (but the stem was under pressure). The seller was easy to work with and I hope that yours (seller is as ethical.