Got a new Ser Jacopo from Al Pascia in 21 hrs.!

[cortezattic]

Here's an amazing Picta Picasso I just got from Al Pascia, with a 21hr. turn around time from Milan, Italy to Chicago.

Can't praise this company enough for their great service! My 3rd Ser Jac -- they're such great smokers.

 

[marmal4de]

Damn! Loving the rings! That turnaround is stellar, did you bump the shipping up?

 

[cortezattic]

No, that's their standard "Anywhere in the world for 10 euros."

Plus, as of yesterday the exchange rate with USD was pretty favorable.

But that didn't guide my selection; rather, Al Pascia's huge selection.

 

[spartan]

I'm diggin that pipe.
Looks like a petrified corncob.

 

[nemrod]

I've ordered from them too, they're quick and they package things so nicely. I want to order from there just for the packaging, it's a joy to unpack.

 

[cortezattic]

Ya, Mrs. Cortez, aka. Shoe Lady, wants me to order from them for presents too because the pipes come gift wrapped as a matter of course.

 

[jcsoldit]

Sweet new pipe Cortez... what color is Mrs C's new shoes? :D

 

[cortezattic]

:rofl: I'm afraid to bring it up with her.

 

[ssjones]

Wow, I love those Picta series pipes.
I noticed Al Pascia lists two prices "US Dollar" and "Tax Free US Dollar", what is the difference?

 

[cortezattic]

We in the USA pay the lower, tax free rate. In Europe the higher rate, expressed in USD, includes a value added tax, but I don't exactly know what that means.

 

[thesmokindragon]

Sweet Jac brother, and that website put my PAD beast into super-shock ;-)

 

[bentmike]

Very nice, I love the bottom view showing the concentric rings. That's a unique pipe.

 

[hobie1dog]

Lusting again....thanks for the pics.

 

[docrx]

Wow thats a great lookin smoker!

 

[romeowood]

A Ser Jacopo is high on my PAD list, and this just bumps it up a few notches--smoke the hell out of it Cortez!

 

[brian64]

Beautiful SJ Cortez...congrats! I've been admiring SJ's for years now...definitely intend to acquire one eventually, Lord willin'. Enjoy every puff. ::

 

[sorringowl]

Wow! I was just on their site today (for the umpteenth time) and I was very much considering ordering from them. Their site seems really easy to navigate and their pipe selection is pretty nice. Some great pipe models that you don't see much of here, stateside.
Nice Ser Jac! I have one Ser Jac and it smokes like a dream!

 

[goalee1]

Ser Jacopo's are in my top 2 pipes so far, and love that each pipe has a video accompanying it. It gives a fantastic look at something you can't physically hold before buying. There are also many makers I've never heard of so its nice to be able to see their work and possibly purchase. There was a Ser Jac, that was sold on the page so I"m fairly consistently looking at that page to see if they get one back in. Prices are good and if the turnaround time is that good. I'll be picking something up soon! G1