New York Show Pipes

jeff · Post by **jeff** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 8:35 pm

Hey guys,

I just returned from the NY Pipe Show last night. What a great show. Tons of people milled about the room looking at the fantastic pipes that were available. As always, I had my camera, but didn't take many photos. Here are some photos of some pipes that I thought you all might be interested in seeing. First (of course) are my pipes in their bullet-proof protective case before leaving my room to head to the show.

Now for the big dogs. The first photo here is the father/daughter duo of the Ivarssons. The top piece is Nanna and the lower one is Lars. Beautiful pipes, both of them.

And now the biggest of the big dogs, so to speak. Bo Nordh. These are the most expensive pipes that I have ever held. Per (of Scand Pipes) was selling the smooth Iron on the top for $6500 and and bottom blasted acorn for $3500. Were they worth these prices? I don't know, I couldn't afford them to tell you, but they sure looked nice.

I know I only took 3 pictures, but at least 2 of them were doozies!

Jeff

bscofield · Post by **bscofield** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 11:33 pm

Jeff, how'd you do with your own sales?

JMB · Post by **JMB** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 11:48 pm

Jeff,
Those pipes hurt my pocket book just looking at them in pic's. In person I don't know what I would do. Sit down and cry I guess.
Come on lotto, daddy wants one of those.

jeff · Post by **jeff** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:52 am

bscofield wrote:Jeff, how'd you do with your own sales?

Ben,

I sold 2 at the show (middle and left-middle) and one last night (right middle).

JG

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:58 pm

Very cool pics buddy. Glad to ear you had a nice show.

bscofield · Post by **bscofield** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:16 pm

jeff wrote:
bscofield wrote:Jeff, how'd you do with your own sales?
Ben,

I sold 2 at the show (middle and left-middle) and one last night (right middle).

JG

Cool! I trust you at least paid for the show itself?

jeff · Post by **jeff** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:24 pm

bscofield wrote:Cool! I trust you at least paid for the show itself?

Whaaa?

bscofield · Post by **bscofield** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 1:52 pm

er, I mean your expenses in going to the show...

jeff · Post by **jeff** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:00 pm

Ben,

Yes, expenses were minor in comparison to sales.

Jeff

bscofield · Post by **bscofield** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:29 pm

I didn't know you lived in New Jersey until I looked over at the info on the left side of the posts...

What is that new pipe you have as your avatar?

jeff · Post by **jeff** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:10 pm

Yup, I'm about 45 min. south of the Newark show location. That pipe is a new one that sold at the show on Saturday. It was a great piece of wood, but difficult to work. It's the middle left piece in my case.

Jeff

marks · Post by **marks** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:38 pm

Jeff, you are doing some fine work. Hope to see you and your pipes in Richmond again this year.

jeff · Post by **jeff** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 10:06 pm

Thanks Mark. Are you coming to Chicago this year? If not, I might indeed see you in Richmond!

Jeff

jeff · Post by **jeff** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:20 am

Hermit tobacco just posted their photos of the NY show. Here's a photo of me talking w/ Premal of Smoker's Haven. He is the proud owner of the Elephant's Foot.

Okay, okay. I know this isn't a "pipe" photo, but its somewhat relavent to the topic already and it has pipes in it!

Jeff

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:53 am

Cool Jeff! I hope I get to see your pipe tonight whenI go into work! Premal better bring it!

marks · Post by **marks** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 7:23 pm

jeff wrote:Thanks Mark. Are you coming to Chicago this year? If not, I might indeed see you in Richmond!

Jeff

I'm not going to make it to Chicago. Since I am selling pipes through a retailer now, I will typically go where he goes. The two exceptions are Richmond and Raleigh (although I think he is planning on going to both of those). Both of these shows are easy drives for me, and with Richmond, I typically stay at my parents house, and get a quick visit in with them as well.

Plus, I have a lot of friends that I usually only get to see at Richmond, so I always try to go there (been going to Richmond off and on since the late 80's). Hope to see you there.

jeff · Post by **jeff** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 8:32 pm

Mark,

Do you sell through them exclusively? You don't sell any on your own at this point?

I will indeed see you in Richmond if I make it!

JG

marks · Post by **marks** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 10:52 pm

As of January 2005, I sell through the Pipe and Pint exclusively. The owner, Larry Christopher, is a terrifically nice guy, and it is a pleasure doing business with him. I make ten or less pipes per year, so there is really no room for on my own sales. (By the way, an article on the Pipe and Pint appeared in P&T magazine several years ago.) Larry has a very brisk business, and most days the shop is full of customers throughout the day. Saturdays are particularly busy, with people coming many miles to hang out at the shop. Most days you have to get there early to get a seat in one of the leather couches or chairs.

However, I do plan on making one pipe as a gift for a friend this year, and I will probably keep at least one pipe a year for me, sort of my own personal collection of my work.

Hope you make it to Richmond. If you do, I look forward to seeing your pipes again and chatting with you.