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  1. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show Discounted Room Rates Ending March 19

    The hotel has granted an extension to our discounted hotel rate, but I'm not sure for how long. If you are planning to go and still haven't made a reservation, go to chicagopipeshow.com for the reservation link.
  2. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show Discounted Room Rates Ending March 19

    Tomorrow is the last day, my friends. This is just for discounted Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago room rates. You can stay elsewhere, of course. And tickets are available anytime, including at the door. Our early bird discount period on admission has ended, but you can still skip the lines and...
  3. craiginthecorn

    Chicago Pipe Show Discounted Room Rates Ending March 19

    If you are planning to come to the 2024 Chicago Pipe Show, the best place to stay for the full experience is definitely the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago. We have a room block that is over 90% full and the deadline for reservations at our negotiated rates is March 19th. Beginning March 20th, the...
  4. craiginthecorn

    Chicago 2024: Who's going?

    Sorry for my slow response! Yes! We're definitely looking for donations. Thomas Jefferson was a big hit and I believe is now at The Country Squire in Mississippi.
  5. craiginthecorn

    Chicago 2024: Who's going?

    Dino, I have understood that Al Shaw is unable to make it, so this seminar is being cancelled. Correct?
  6. craiginthecorn

    Chicago 2024: Who's going?

    Took me a few seconds. Yep, progress is slow, but little by little, most of the remains of Pheasant Run are being demolished. Looks a little like the Tower of Terror at the moment.
  7. craiginthecorn

    Chicago 2024: Who's going?

    I'll be there!
  8. craiginthecorn

    Chicago 2024: Who's going?

    Chicagopipeshow.com
  9. craiginthecorn

    Chicago 2024: Who's going?

    I'm case you weren't already aware, there's a free shuttle to the hotel
  10. craiginthecorn

    Chicago 2024: Who's going?

    Sorry. You're not blind. There is a one-day option for which there is no online registration available, but not for Saturday. It's available for Sunday only. $25.
  11. craiginthecorn

    Chicago 2024: Who's going?

    If you're going and haven't made hotel reservations yet, the last day to reserve a room using the Show's discounted rate is March 19th. Follow this link for more info and to make your reservation: https://www.chicagopipeshow.com/hotel-room-reservations/
  12. craiginthecorn

    Has Peterson Quality Suffered in Recent Years?

    As an owner of easily 50 Petersons (along with many artisan-made pipes costing much more than my most valuable Pete), I can say that since Laudisi acquired Peterson, I have only seen the quality improve. Sure, I still see an occasional legitimate issue reported, but given the volume of pipes...
  13. craiginthecorn

    2024 Chicagoland International Pipe and Tobacciana Show

    Friends, it's time to gear up for the Chicago Pipe Show. Due to a change in venues, the show is two weeks earlier than usual, so make your room reservations and buy your tickets soon for the best pricing and availability. Check out chicagopipeshow.com for all the exciting details and to buy...
  14. craiginthecorn

    Culling the Herd: Anyone Else Feel the Need to do So?

    For those of you thinking of attending this year's Chicago Pipe Show, you might be interested to know that the Buy, Sell, Swap will now have free tables. So if you're thinking of thinning the herd, bring some pipes and tobacco to sell to the show!
  15. craiginthecorn

    Greetings from Chicago!

    Dino, I think you may now be THE elder member. Greetings from Sugar Grove, in the land beyond Route 47.
  16. craiginthecorn

    The Dreaded DHL Package Hostage Case

    My best guess is that they randomly select packages for review and that size isn't important. The order I had waylaid was 3 kg, for what it's worth. This question of size or value triggering an interception has been bandied about many times, with no solid conclusions being drawn. A few of my...
  17. craiginthecorn

    The Dreaded DHL Package Hostage Case

    It happened to me in June of 2021. In the end, DHL sent it back to Estervals who offered to either refund or reship at no additional charge. He mentioned that this sort of thing happens to about one out of 50 shipments and that almost always, the reshipped package is delivered without further...
  18. craiginthecorn

    Dunhill Experts- Pipe Date

    Ah, yes. David Fields’ guide is authoritative. However, if I had to say that the size of the 6 is equal to the size of the D in ENGLAND, I would say it is smaller. I still think 1956.
  19. craiginthecorn

    C&D/Toscano Collab

    I’ll be interested to hear if there’s much similarity to the Savinelli 140th Anniversary Blend. The DF florets it contained are basically Toscano cutoffs. Same with C&D’s Sansepolcro blend. At least, I think that’s my understanding. FWIW, my personal preference in dry Italian-style cigars are...
  20. craiginthecorn

    Dunhill Experts- Pipe Date

    My understanding is that the underlined version was dominant in the 50s, but not exclusive. On the other hand, in the 60s, it seems they were never underlined. I’d be comfortable calling it 1956. http://www.pipephil.eu/logos/en/dunhill/shell-guide.html