I am in Chicago. I stopped at the iconic Iwan Ries. A Barling pipe in the showcase caught my eye & when I got home & opened it, could not believe the boxing materials. Who does it better?.
That is very nice presentation and I think appropriate for the prices they go for. I used to love all the ephemera that came with pipes but now I find it a fun bonus but wouldn't be bothered if they just sold the pipe wrapped in bubble wrap with a generic box.