I'm into E-bay(help me somebody) II

Yep, I got my first cheap-o pipe, and it looked okay, only I'm not even sure it's made of briar wood or some weird plastic or sumthin'... I'll use it as a knockabout pipe 'cause it smokes well, was cheap and the rustication forgives any damage and scratches.

BUT. The E-bay possibilities of buying has gotten its claws deep in my soul, and the other day I bought my very first Dunhill (the "Rolls-Royce of pipes") on a German/Swiss Ebay auction... It is a rare '73 Size 4 Author in Bruyere finish, but it cost me what I pay for a Stanwell in my B&M...

I have paid and the seller claims to have shipped, but I'vve yet to see my pipe... Holding my breath for the Peterson as well.