Heritage Pipe Shop specializes in "pipes with a past." Every pipe has lived a unique life and has a story to tell. The wear a pipe has gained in its life is a patina, a story, its own personal history. Therefore, we do not try to return it to "like new" condition. When you buy a pipe from us, you can expect a "refreshed" pipe:

• The pipe has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, ready to smoke out of the box.
• The bowl has been reamed, leaving enough cake so that you do not need to break it in again.
• Stems have been cleaned, sanitized, and polished. 
• Stems may have some teeth marks.
• When needed, stems are replaced (this will be noted in the description). 
• Any repairs made will be noted in the description and/or title.
• The bowl has been cleaned of previous smoking ("ghosting") using the time-tested salt and alcohol method.
• Briar pipes have the char removed from the rim (as possible), and the outside of the pipe has been cleaned, buffed, and finished with a coat of carnauba wax.

Be sure to examine the pictures closely and ask questions before bidding. Thanks for shopping with us!