Found set of pipes on CL are these priced accodingly?

[48HofC]

Is kinda weird the way they have the drones and chanter stuck together on the full size though....

[bikercelt1]

That's really kind of weird. they're showing great pipes (assembled all wrong), small pipes, and a practice chanter. I wonder if it's a case of somebody that doesn't have a clue about what they're offering. It looks like a heck of a deal if they're offering everything for $1200, especially if they really are McCallum pipes. On the other hand, if it seems too good to be true...

[Blupiper]

This looks like two sets of pipes and a practice chanter (I will stay away from commenting on the clothing.) It's true, the top joint of the bass drone is crammed onto the chanter stock and the chanter onto the bass drone. The second set of pipes in the set of pictures look to be smallpipes. The ferrules and drone caps are compeltely different and the size is different. A look on McCallum's website should allow you to see if, indeed, these (the first set) are their product. If this is a bulk sale (all the items together for the one price, it might be worth your while if the pipes are as advertised. But with Craigslist, as ever: caveat emptor. OC Richard, where are you when we need some true wisdom and an experienced eye?

JMB

[Blupiper]

A little further comment since last: the practice chanter looks like McCallum's B4 model chanter. The drone bushings (the ivory or imitation ivory ring) inside the drone caps doesn't look like an option unless you get up in the very expensive models and those don't have plain drone ring caps. They are engraved--the ones in the CL listing are plain. You can call the seller to request further info. I don't know, I kind of on the fence on this one. Have you considered posting this over to the Bob Dunsire Forums? Lots of smarts over there.

JMB

[crsbryan]

Stuff looks relatively clean, not like it's been stored for a long time.
I wonder if someone is missing a set of GHB, smallpipes, and uniform.
Definitely worth sharing on Bob Dunsire. Someone may know who to tip off to find their missing kit.

[LKM]

At first glance none of those look like McCallum bagpipes. I play McCallum and I know several other people that also play McCallum. It is hard to say if these would be worth it or not.

There are 2 sets of pipes. Both look plastic, yet the pictures could be deceiving on this. The smallpipes are hard to identify. The drone caps stand out of the great pipes as a unusual. I would expect the ends to look like like they are on this set of McCallum pipes: http://www.hendersongroupltd.com/car...idcategory=468


Questions I would ask:
- If the pipes were purchased directly from McCallum, why is there a Pipers Choice soft case?
- What type of bag does each set of pipes have?
- What type of chanter reed does each set of pipes have?
- What type of drone reeds does each set of pipes have?
- Can you hear these pipes played before going to look at them?

[AdamBogle]

Thanks so much for the feedback, I will try to find out as much as is possible before making the drive. You guys are great