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I've been working on focusing my collection on Former's and Tonni's now for a while, the quest takes on in many different directions- putting the proverbial "feelers" out there. Letting all of my pipe friends all over the US and in Europe know to keep an eye open for anything that might be my shape.
Imagine my chagrin today when at Iwan Ries a buddy of mine happened to have 3 absolutely amazing Tonni's and he wouldn't- nay- just couldn't part with them. Not for any sum of money, not for any trade. Nothing.
It was a disappointment to be sure, but I walked away from the deal with a new Former sandblasted horn, and I also learned a lesson. Not everybody worships the almighty dollar, and not every pipe is for sale. There are some people who are collectors that just cannot part with a pipe for whatever reason be it the person who carved it, or some other deep sentiment that is attached to the object it is a magical bond, an emotional bond, a spiritual connection that cannot be broken.
I felt good about that standing out in front of Iwan Ries in the cold winter afternoon after my bi-monthly meeting there among my pipe friends. It was good to see somebody I enjoy so much display a behavior I respect so much. Discipline.
You gentlemen enjoy your Saturday evening
Kind regards,
Ian
Imagine my chagrin today when at Iwan Ries a buddy of mine happened to have 3 absolutely amazing Tonni's and he wouldn't- nay- just couldn't part with them. Not for any sum of money, not for any trade. Nothing.
It was a disappointment to be sure, but I walked away from the deal with a new Former sandblasted horn, and I also learned a lesson. Not everybody worships the almighty dollar, and not every pipe is for sale. There are some people who are collectors that just cannot part with a pipe for whatever reason be it the person who carved it, or some other deep sentiment that is attached to the object it is a magical bond, an emotional bond, a spiritual connection that cannot be broken.
I felt good about that standing out in front of Iwan Ries in the cold winter afternoon after my bi-monthly meeting there among my pipe friends. It was good to see somebody I enjoy so much display a behavior I respect so much. Discipline.
You gentlemen enjoy your Saturday evening
Kind regards,
Ian