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Lifer
Jul 30, 2016
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Vegas Baby!!!

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Lifer
Oct 13, 2021
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Arkansas
The 314 has been my favorite system standard for some time, but these new releases share the same stem, which makes the 312 a new favorite for me; very similar profile, slightly larger bowl & chamber, but same clench. This Halloween special arrived today and I took a few quick pics at lunch. Pics are rather boring, but the pipe is here.

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The all-black makes it seasonally appropriate for me. Likely break it in tonight with a new-to-me tin as well.
Cheers!
 

VDL_Piper

Lifer
Jun 4, 2021
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Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
An orange ferrule😉
Yes. They did one a few years back with an orange military mount which looked quite smart and if they wanted to push the envelope and do a purple or radioactive green perhaps. Pete has a huge fan base and I’m sure something crazy would be well received, heck they may even be able to up the price for seasonal pipes that match the season!
 

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Lifer
Aug 17, 2023
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Yes. They did one a few years back with an orange military mount which looked quite smart and if they wanted to push the envelope and do a purple or radioactive green perhaps. Pete has a huge fan base and I’m sure something crazy would be well received, heck they may even be able to up the price for seasonal pipes that match the season!
I agree, take a chance, it's only once a year.
 

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Lifer
Oct 13, 2021
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Arkansas
I was initially under-impressed with the thought, but studying closely I took a chance.
I do really like it in hand.
I also REALLY wanted to have a Christmas Pete with the copper, but the one I ordered was already losing it's copper plating? and I hadn't even fondled it yet.
I love the idea though. Hoping I simply got a bad one (returned) and others have better luck with theirs...
 
Jul 31, 2023
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I feel as if I’ve arrived.

2024 PPN POY 309 SSB-P
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I had literally just been looking at the PPN blog on the ‘24 POY release for about the thirtieth time, then perused the ‘bay for 309’s before I clicked on the forum and saw it’s ad here-four days to cross the pond and clear to here.
I told ya my next Pete would be two favorite colors: black and chrome😉
Grateful every day.
I Have one as well but haven’t smoked it, I really wish I could have snagged it in a smooth but I’m thankful for what I got, what’s the # on yours out of curiosity
 
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Lifer
Oct 13, 2021
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I surely didn't think they'd plate copper🤔 copper is cheep enough to use solid material.
I wondered the exact same thing; but the sample I got "looked" exactly like it was disappearing just as I've seen on the old Gold Block......
I suppose I could order another one to inspect and see for myself if it was a fluke.
It def was not giving off a patina effect.
If someone else has one they can chime in and let me know more?
I really would enjoy one that had a proper copper band.....