French Comoy Pipes, Feedback?

I don't own a Comoy, but I see them offered regularly, not that I need another pipe. I do wonder how people like these pipes now that the brand has moved back to France from England. When pipe makers move, there is always the question about sustained quality, design, and tradition. English Comoys are still prized as estate pipes from what I read. One Forums member put out at least one ardent post about how terrible the current Comoys are, but he didn't elaborate nor give any specifics or detail so it was impossible to tell if his anger was with the pipe and its quality, or with the disappointment of having them leave England. Has anyone bought and smoked the more recent French version of Comoy? Has anyone smoked both the English and the recent French versions to compare them? I will say that the Comoy offered at Iwan Ries and other places look quite attractive, both the smooth and blast finishes. I'm not currently in the market. However, it would be interesting to know any opinions. Please give some specifics, whether your evaluation is positive or not.

I've heard of the move several places. Here's the Iwan Ries posting on it, which is headed Comoy of London, but then explains they've moved back to France:
http://www.iwanries.com/Comoy-Pipe-C1535.cfm
I believe they've been back there for at least a few years.

'monk, of course Comoy originated in France, and various components of the original firm have been there continuously, like Chapuis-Comoy. I just don't know how the ownership, leadership, and workshop floor supervision has been sustained or changed. They look like really handsome pipes. shutterbug, that's a great price for the prince; less than half of the going price at online retailers I'd say. St. Claude is a traditional pipe making culture, so it's is difficult to see how Comoy would go there to produce inferior products. It would make it uncomfortable to live in the community.