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I know Blue Ribands are all the rage...but,
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<blockquote data-quote="docwatson" data-source="post: 316432" data-attributes="member: 232"><p>Al,</p><p>I know the Chinese are into pipes big time and sell them over there for quadruple the price they pay here. I know because I have sold some to them, only to see the pipe on their website for that amount. Amazing.</p><p>However, I've seen the market over there for Ashton, and Dunhill and some Castello, but was thinking that their market is more in line for new creations, artistic pipes, with smooth flowing lines, no sharp points, made by American small production pipe makers which has something to do with their culture. I spoke with one of the largest Chinese dealers who related that to me. </p><p>Maybe you have seen them buy Comoy, GBD, etc. but I haven't. If they are also into these older vintage briars the prices will increase for sure. I guess we'll have to observe what sells where.</p><p>Your observation about Blue Riband Extraordinaire is right on. Plenty of Ribands around but not with the extra stamping of Extraordinaire and Straight Grain.</p><p>You do your homework really well my friend. </p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="docwatson, post: 316432, member: 232"] Al, I know the Chinese are into pipes big time and sell them over there for quadruple the price they pay here. I know because I have sold some to them, only to see the pipe on their website for that amount. Amazing. However, I've seen the market over there for Ashton, and Dunhill and some Castello, but was thinking that their market is more in line for new creations, artistic pipes, with smooth flowing lines, no sharp points, made by American small production pipe makers which has something to do with their culture. I spoke with one of the largest Chinese dealers who related that to me. Maybe you have seen them buy Comoy, GBD, etc. but I haven't. If they are also into these older vintage briars the prices will increase for sure. I guess we'll have to observe what sells where. Your observation about Blue Riband Extraordinaire is right on. Plenty of Ribands around but not with the extra stamping of Extraordinaire and Straight Grain. You do your homework really well my friend. :D [/QUOTE]
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