PC comes up with some real good prices on Big Bens. I bought a churchwarden (Lectura) from them for a Dr. Grabow price. Big Bens are fine pipes, comparable to Stanwell and Savinelli, I believe. If you find one you like in terms of appearance, it will likely be good in terms of craftsmanship and smoking. A few years ago, they were not readily available, limited in selection, and rather expensive, but now they have appeared widely on the U.S. market at low prices. I say, go for them.