Thanks everyone. I told my wife the Christmas already came for me and all I wanted was a tin of PA in my stocking and maybe some dark chocolate.
bjeorn,
Yes, I'm sure it's the same seller. He is impressive in every ascpect of his selling (desciptions, photos, communications, and that added touch that puts him a bar above).
Guys, the pipe came with a new tamper and sample of Apollo toboacco. He also enclosed a letter that explained sometimes things online don't look like they do in person and if I was not satisfied, in anyway with the pipe, I could return it (unsmoked) for a full refund plus my shipping cost. That's right, plus my shipping cost back to him, even though shipping to me was free. They don't come any better than that.