St. Louis Pipe Show

KA9FFJ · January 2018

The St. Louis Pipe Show is coming up Saturday, February 17, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at:

Webster Groves Masonic Lodge, 12 East Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO 63119

Smoking is welcome on the show floor and the 2nd floor lounge. I have decided to purchase a display space at the show and try to sell some of the many refurbs I have accumulated. This will be my first time to do this, and will probably be the last. If you are able to be there, please look me up and say hi. I will have my TPL ID (KA9FFJ) somewhere on my small table. I would love to meet some of my fellow TPLrs. Anyway, it's always a good show and a great turnout is always expected. You can get further info about the show by googling St. Louis Pipe Show 2018. Hope to see you there...

Corey562 · January 2018

I wish I could make up to the show and share a bowl with you. Good luck on your sales.

Londy3 · January 2018

Awe, sounds like a lot of fun. Sorry, I can't make it either. Wish we had one here in Raleigh.

KA9FFJ · January 2018

Thanks for the thoughts @Corey562 @Londy3 It's always a lot of fun and people come from many states to enjoy this show. I will be looking at the show this year from the other side of the glass since, instead of roaming around, enjoying the many tables and company, I will be more or less semi-confined to my table. I don't think I'm going to enjoy the show as much, but I have over 30 refurbed pipes priced to sell. Hopefully it will be worth it. Since I really only refurbish pipes for a hobby, this will probably be the last time I'll do this... But then again, who knows...

jim102864 · January 2018

I wish I could attend. I lived in Lake St. Louis for three years during the early 2000's, but wasn't a pipe smoker back then. The show sounds like a great event. I wish you the best of luck selling your wares.

Charles · January 2018

Sounds great @KA9FFJ. We have nothing like that here in Philadelphia or neighboring counties.

mfresa · January 2018

When are we gonna have a pipe show in Atlanta?

daveinlax · January 2018

"Wish we had one here in Raleigh."
What rock have you been under? LoL! There's been the TAPS show in Raleigh for years!
For you guys like me who don't have a pipe show nearby do what I and the other guys in the hobby do and get in a car or plane and make it happen. If you expect a pipe show to happen next door on a weekend you don't have something planned it will never happen.
I'm planning on attending my 22nd straight Gateway show (500 mile, 8 hr drive each way) in St Louis Thursday to Sunday. The show is not what it once was but it's still fun. This show always gets a big local turnout. You can't get a smoking room in St Louis County so my crew stays in St Charles so we can enjoy a traditional pipe show smoke filled room every night

KA9FFJ · January 2018

@daveinlax Look me up if you get the chance. I would enjoy meeting if he TPLrs...

KA9FFJ · January 2018

Just so you know @daveinlax they are celebrating this show as the 30th consecutive show. They are claiming it to be the oldest consecutive pipe show in the country. Some special events are planned for Friday evening before the show Saturday... I can't make it Friday due to a previous commitment. But look for me Saturday, and I wish you safe travels...

Corey562 · January 2018

Raleigh is not all that far from me might try to make up that way this year.

KA9FFJ · January 2018

Have to look up Raleigh pipe show. Beautiful place. Might be able to talk my wife into a Mini-vacation...

KA9FFJ · February 2018

Only about 2 more weeks until show time in St. Louis. I would love to meet any TPLrs that happen to show up. I will have a KA9FFJ sign on my table to help ID me, so stop by and say hello. It will be an honor to meet you guys...

Kmhartle · February 2018

@KA9FFJ Do you by any chance go to the Kansas City show?

KA9FFJ · February 2018

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@Kmhartle Wish I could. We watch our grandkid(s) 2 to 3 days a week and pretty much traps us locally until after next year. Then all will be in school full time and we won't be needed as often.
As I've stated before, this will be my first, and probably my last time, to have a table at the show. My refurbishing hobby has gotten out of hand and I'm up to around 35 pipes now that I will have priced to sell plus a few racks.
Iit's an easy drive, and in 2 years I can see going to KC for the show, but not til then...

KA9FFJ · February 2018

I'm taking these guys to the pipe show. I'll display them and try to drum up some business for @Corey562 while I try to sell my overstocked refurbished estate pipes...

Woodsman · February 2018

Nice trio.

KA9FFJ · February 2018

Well, tomorrow at 9 AM starts the show. Since I have a table this year (my first and possibly my last), I need to be there around 7:30 when the doors open for the vendors to get set up. It promises to be an interesting but long day... I'll try to take a few pics off and on during the day tomorrow and post them here... Wish me luck

Oddjob27 · February 2018

Good luck my friend! Looking forward to seeing photos!

KA9FFJ · February 2018

Thanks @Oddjob27 It should be a fun day, just a long one...

BlueCollarBastard · February 2018

Good luck to you @KA9FFJ

Woodsman · February 2018

Good Luck @KA9FFJ

daveinlax · February 2018

We have a big crowd at the show tonight with a well stocked bar and snacks. Lots of money changing hands. Friday is when the fun happens.

KA9FFJ · February 2018

Yeah... Bob told me about Friday, but I had a previous commitment. I have to settle on tomorrow... @daveinlay
Thanks @Woodsman @BlueCollarBastard

KA9FFJ · February 2018

People setting up and getting ready...

motie2 · February 2018

But are you permitted to smoke in that auditorium?

Go4Broke · February 2018

Hope you have a good show. My plans fell through this morning, and I thought about driving over from Western Missouri until I checked the weather and realized I'd be driving in sleet for most of the way. Maybe next time.

Corey562 · February 2018

Good luck brother.

Woodsman · February 2018

@KA9FFJ I hope you sell a bunch. Enjoy yourself.

KA9FFJ · February 2018

Well @motie2 @Go4Broke @Corey562 @Woodsman @daveinlax what a show! I was actually so busy I didn't think about taking another picture until it was all over but the shouting. I had a great time and met a lot of interesting and friendly people. Yes, smoking is permitted not only on the show floor, but they have a 2nd story lounge where one can relax and light up as well. The weather was crappy early this morning with light snow falling. It soon dissipated. melted and turned into a great day... I gave every @Corey562 card along with his Facebook address hoping to drum up some business. I displayed the 3 Corey pipes I own and could have sold them several times over. I purchased 6 oz. of Lane RLP-6 for 2 bucks, and ditto for 6 oz. of Lane 1-Q. I also bought a tin of Sutliff Great Outdoors for a flat 5 bucks. After paying myself back for the space rental and the withdrawal for change-making, I still came away with a pretty good chunk of change. I consider today a success all around. I do wish all of you guys could have been there. I did have the pleasure of meeting daveinlax. Real nice guy... I also took advantage of the situation by smoking 6 bowls today. I always had a bowl glowing... That, in and of itself, made the day pleasurable... Naturally Nichole from Lane was there, and was her usual congenial self. She really is a great gal. She knew who I was when I told her my motto was, "I can't win, and you can't make me". At the end of the day, she had about 6 or 7 pipe-fulls of RLP-6 left in the container, and she gladly added it to my bag and filled it up... What a gal... What a day... I'm worn out and going to bed...

Woodsman · February 2018

@KA9FFJ Glad to hear that you had a good time, G'nite.

St. Louis Pipe Show

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