I know that a lot of people are interested in trading their pipes, but let me be very real for a second.

While I do appreciate all offers — and trades are absolutely possible with me — it’s important to keep in mind that I usually buy pipes on a very different scale. Most of the time I purchase large collections, often based on just a few photos. That means I’m taking on a significant amount of risk, which also results in relatively low prices per pipe.

Most trade-in offers I receive fall into one of two categories:

Pipes for reselling

If you’re offering a pipe like this, I usually won’t be able to offer a premium value. This can feel personal, but the reality is that I often already have dozens of similar pipes waiting to be restored.

Pipes I’m actively looking for

This is where things get interesting. These are pipes I’m personally searching for, or pipes that match a specific “wanted order” from a collector. If your pipe falls into this category, you can expect a much more premium valuation.

You can find the pipes I’m currently looking for on the Private Collection page.

Dedicated wanted orders will have their own section very soon.