The joys and dangers of Ebay pipes

[Rama4390]

I also came across this set on eBay.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/29514089589...oAAOSwN89i7uur

I'm mostly looking to learn from the group - to me, this looks like a cheap set of pipes, particularly because of the color, the color of the wood under some of the wear-spots I think I see, the cords that may be nice but have a 'knock-off feel' to me, the color of the metal, and the pattern on it, which looks similar to so many cheap, knock off pipes I see.

I was surprised to see seven bids so far though, so from a learning perspective, I am curious of what you all thing, and curious to learn what I may have missed.

I did e-mail the seller, but am not expecting much, as they are a mass-selling Goodwill.

Thank you all,

Rob

The school band I was in 25 years ago bought a couple of sets of Pakistani pipes & they looked just like the ones you posted. In my mind, I can still smell the scent of the wood they were made from.

To be fair, those pipes by the time they were completely re-fitted with new bags, reeds, chords, covers & hemp were quite serviceable for beginners in a large band.

Cheers,
Luke.