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== HINTS ON COLLECTING, DATING AND PRICING KAYWOODIES == | == HINTS ON COLLECTING, DATING AND PRICING KAYWOODIES == | ||
It should be clear from the preceding chronology that the firm of KB&B probably produced hundreds of thousands of pipes in the years since 1915. There is certainly no shortage of Kaywoodies today., The mid- and low-grade pipes are available in abundance at flea markets and estate sales, and from numerous pipe traders/collectors. | [[File:Kaywoodie Filter kwg-13insert.jpg|thumb|400px|Kaywoodie Filter Plus, courtesy [http://chriskeene.com/kwg-13 ChrisKeene.com]]][[File:Kaywoodie Filter filter-plus.jpg|thumb|400px|Filter Plus Flyer, courtesy [http://chriskeene.com/kwg-13 ChrisKeene.com]]]It should be clear from the preceding chronology that the firm of KB&B probably produced hundreds of thousands of pipes in the years since 1915. There is certainly no shortage of Kaywoodies today., The mid- and low-grade pipes are available in abundance at flea markets and estate sales, and from numerous pipe traders/collectors. | ||
Flea markets are particularly fruitful hunting grounds for Kaywoodie Pipes. Many gems have been discovered among the dusty, heavily oxidized pipes that have found their way to flea markets around the country. The author has found 4-digit Super Grains, Connoisseurs, Flame Grains, and 4-digit pre-fitment Kaywoodies at flea markets for less than $5 each. | Flea markets are particularly fruitful hunting grounds for Kaywoodie Pipes. Many gems have been discovered among the dusty, heavily oxidized pipes that have found their way to flea markets around the country. The author has found 4-digit Super Grains, Connoisseurs, Flame Grains, and 4-digit pre-fitment Kaywoodies at flea markets for less than $5 each. | ||
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As a final note, the Kaywoodie collector should bear in mind that, with the possible exception of the older, higher grade pipes, there is currently no shortage of Kaywoodies. For the collector who is willing to shop-around, it is still possible to develop an extensive collection of Kaywoodie Pipes without spending a great deal of money. | As a final note, the Kaywoodie collector should bear in mind that, with the possible exception of the older, higher grade pipes, there is currently no shortage of Kaywoodies. For the collector who is willing to shop-around, it is still possible to develop an extensive collection of Kaywoodie Pipes without spending a great deal of money. | ||
= APPENDIX KAYWOODIE SHAPE NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS = | |||
== A Partial Chronology of Kaywoodie Grades, Shapes and Prices (1936 - 1969) == | == A Partial Chronology of Kaywoodie Grades, Shapes and Prices (1936 - 1969) == | ||