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In closing, I am reminded of A. B. MacAttammany’s “How to Push Sales of Pipes” (''Drug Trade Weekly'', July 10, 1920). He advised the retailer to use certain phrases to attract attention: “Don’t overlook this special sale on pipes”; “Do you want to buy a real briar at a right price?”; and “You won’t get another chance like this to buy a best briar.” They are applicable to the auction scene in this century. So, to all those who have the financial ability to purchase rare and unusual pipes at auction, ''carpe diem''! | In closing, I am reminded of A. B. MacAttammany’s “How to Push Sales of Pipes” (''Drug Trade Weekly'', July 10, 1920). He advised the retailer to use certain phrases to attract attention: “Don’t overlook this special sale on pipes”; “Do you want to buy a real briar at a right price?”; and “You won’t get another chance like this to buy a best briar.” They are applicable to the auction scene in this century. So, to all those who have the financial ability to purchase rare and unusual pipes at auction, ''carpe diem''! | ||
* See also Ben's article: [[Where’s The Real Pipe Action? I Say It’s At The Auction Block!]] | |||
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