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Rev. Avery · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:11 pm Post subject:

I'm glad someone got it that really, really, really wanted it. It's found a good home. Smile

Edit: Just realized I had in fact been the one to win it! How I missed that fact is besides me. I didn't see the win status off to the left side of the My eBay page. So, I guess I'm the good home it has found ...

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drbridges · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:45 am Post subject:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-SMOKI...trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_766wt_1170

This appears to be another vulcanite bit OMEGA, Rev.

ozark southpaw · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:42 am Post subject:

Also looks like to me that it has not seen a lot of use or at least was taken care of.Still got most of the lacquer on the metal sleeve ring thingy and the rim looks nice.
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Gig · Duke & Westbrook Man Joined: 04 Jul 2008 Posts: 240

Well done, I have an Omega exactly the same and its a great smoker Smile

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Rev. Avery · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:58 pm Post subject:

Thanks DR!! I'm going to keep my eye on that one.

I got the two I just won. Both stems are vulcanite, but a little worse for wear. The one Omega has a really nice bowl with a really worn stem. The other has a lousy bowl but the stem cleaned up ok. I'm putting the better stem with the nicer bowl. The stem doesn't doesn't shine yet. Don't have any stem polish.

The bits on these seem to be different from the newer ones I have -- made a little differently? Could be they are worn down more than the newer ones. I think now I wish I had waited and not gotten them. Live and learn.

My youngest daughter and I were up a NAU in Flagstaff yesterday checking the school out. It's a really nice area. More like what we're used to in NH. It looks like she'll probably go there.

Thanks again for the link Very Happy

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ted · "Old Timer" Joined: 23 Jun 2008 Posts: 1171 Location: NC'

Rev, You should be able to order Omega stems....allbeit ABS.....from the factory for about $4.00. IP&A, Box 849, Sparta, NC 28675.

Hope your daughter likes NAU. Flagstaff is one of my favorite places...and when it snows it's only a short.....steep....drive back to the sun. Lake Powell in the Summer is wonderful.....ted

drbridges · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject:

Rev wrote:

Rev. Avery · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:06 pm Post subject:

DR I had talked with OZ about this one Omega earlier on before I bought it thinking I might want to send it off to him after I saw it. But, I really don't think it's worth it.

The bowl, in the carvings, has a small gouge in it. The worse stem is so worn that the hole is actually worn away so that it is chipped and bigger from the teeth scraping it that it's not worth doing anything with.

I am excited about the newly posted older Omega. I hope I have a chance at winning it. I just hate having to wait five days to see what happens Smile

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drbridges · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:50 pm Post subject:

Wonder if my OMEGA mouthpiece modification might improve your chipped one?

Rev. Avery · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:36 pm Post subject:

At this point, I don't want to put more money into it. I'm going to put the money towards one in better condition. I think I can come out better in the long run going for a nice one. Plus, it's fun to be on the hunt Very Happy

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