>>1844527>I bought a Tom’s Choice 14 Barlow with ebony but gave it to my dad.based.
I like the 78, 42/43, or 72/73 the most. Depends on the use, but you can't go wrong with those ones. Ebony is probably my favourite overall, but the jigged bone can be pretty nice if you get a good one. Smooth white bone is also gorgeous.
No, I don't flip them. You have a hard time getting them nowadays in general because so many people do that. I sold off about 12 of them earlier this year, but the rest I want to keep, barring any emergencies where I need some cash. All of mine were bought new/from a shop, for the regular retail price. I have missed out on a few that I've really wanted, but I am not paying a mark up on the secondary market.