Estella PAD

[scottbtdmb]

Picked up a nice Estella on eBay this morning ($45 buy it now with free shipping).  10 years ago this was the going rate for most Estella’s, but it seems these days, it is hard to find any under $100, so this is a steal IMO!  I used to have 10 or so Estella pipes, and they were among the best smokers in my collection.  Really regret selling off my Estella EX316 shape, as I never had a pipe that smoked Virginia’s like that one...hopefully one will pop up sooner or later.  Would also like to get the classic 320 shape eventually!  For now, looking forward to getting this one and enjoying it!  :cheers:

-Scott

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264229557309

 

[BriarBeagle]

Nice score! Hope she smokes sweetly for you.

 

[Corncobcon]

Nice looking pipe. I hope it smokes great for you. I have an Estella EX803 and enjoy it very much.

 

[JimInks]

I have a few Estellas and they are really good smokers. From what I heard, they were Autograph seconds.

 

[Corncobcon]

I have a few Estellas and they are really good smokers. From what I heard, they were Autograph seconds.

I didn't know that!

My Estella is on the left in the picture.

 

[scottbtdmb]

I have a few Estellas and they are really good smokers. From what I heard, they were Autograph seconds.

Yes, I have heard the same thing Jim!  It is amazing that back in 2009 when I started collecting, I don’t recall paying over $50 for any of the Estella’s I owned.  They were the best smoking pipes I had for the value.  It is just a shame that many others have caught on since then, because with the exception of the one I bought today, most seem to be going for between $80-$100 now, with some going for much more! I won’t rest though until I have a 316 shape back in the collection, even if I have to pay a premium price!

-Scott

 

[scottbtdmb]

I have a few Estellas and they are really good smokers. From what I heard, they were Autograph seconds.

I didn't know that!

My Estella is on the left in the picture.

Nice Estella there sir!  I had one that looked just like that, but it was more of a chimney style bowl (was just over 3 inches on height if memory serves).  Used to love stuffing flakes in that sucker and enjoying a good hour and a half smoke!

-Scott

 

[History Prof 1861]

Those are good looking pipes

 

[Corncobcon]

Those are good looking pipes

Thanks, they are Savinelli Estella, Savinelli Sherwood, Barling Sovereign, and Casselloni Rosetta.

 

[user 2027]

Sweet smoke! Congrats!