My New Ascorti Peppino for Less Than $65

[deleon]

Don't know if anyone remebers about be writing about my local Tinderbox store closing down awhile back. Well last week they finally decided to close their doors for good. Sad but good news, depending how you see it. The owner decided to put everything at 75 - 85 percent off for 3 days. I managed to get out of work early and head out there and buy Padron, Cohiba, and Ghurka cigars for $2 a piece, pipe cleaner packs for less than .50cents, zipppo pipe lighters for less than $10, pipe tobacco for a $1 an ounce! Sunday though was the day I'll never forget, the owner just wanted to get rid of the rest, so he had some Ascorti pipes left and I saw this Ascorti Peppino Commermorative Edition for $65, I yelled sold! But before I could pay for it, he offered me pipe tobacco for .50 cents and ounce! "DROP A FEW MORE ON THE PIPE AND i'LL BUY SOME TOBACCO" I said, He needed to get that stuff out of the store. This past weekend was the best time I ever spent at Tindebox! Saturday I bought 32oz of tobacco for about $38, then Sunday 32ozs for $20 for bucks. Picked of some Black Russian Blend and Sherlocks Blend. Tragic they closed their doors but I'm happy for all the items they were selling at rock bottom prices!

 

[gwtwdbss]

Wow, that is a gorgeous Ascorti. Way to go!

 

[pruss]

That's a beautiful pipe!

 

[jeremyh]

love the finish!

 

[shawn]

Business it tough all over. Good for you glad you could get some great stuff. That's a great looking pipe.

 

[Perique]

Beautiful pipe. Truly a great find and a spectacular deal. Congrats.

 

[deleon]

Thanks everyone!

@rothnh luckily I had about 12 16oz mason jars just waiting for me at home and 4 2oz jars needing refills!

 

[rmbittner]

That should be a great pipe for you! I love Ascortis. They are terrifically well-made and finished mid-grade pipes, and I don't think they get the wide recognition they deserve. (For example, I'd pick an Ascorti over a Savinelli any day.)
And if you like Ascortis, you may want to check out older Caminettos, as well as Castellos and Radices. (In case you don't know, Ascorti and Radice both worked at the original Castello factory. When they left to start their own company -- Caminetto -- they took many Castello employees with them. Although the companies have continued to change/grow since then -- this was back in the mid-1970s -- I think all of the brands rely on high-quality briar, an attention to detail, and a commitment to craftsmanship.)
Bob

 

[rmbittner]

That should be a great pipe for you! I love Ascortis. They are terrifically well-made and finished mid-grade pipes, and I don't think they get the wide recognition they deserve. (For example, I'd pick an Ascorti over a Savinelli any day.)
And if you like Ascortis, you may want to check out older Caminettos, as well as Castellos and Radices. (In case you don't know, Ascorti and Radice both worked at the original Castello factory. When they left to start their own company -- Caminetto -- they took many Castello employees with them. Although the companies have continued to change/grow since then -- this was back in the mid-1970s -- I think all of the brands rely on high-quality briar, an attention to detail, and a commitment to craftsmanship.)
And, yes, that's a Radice Underwood in my photo on the left.
Bob

 

[deleon]

Thanks Bob! Yes my next pipe (hopefully) that I've been looking at is a Caminetto Pipe, hoping next month I'll be able to get one if the price is right. I haven't smoked the Ascorti yet but I plan to this weekend.

 

[cigrmaster]

That is a great looking Ascorti in one of my favorite shapes. That should be a flake smoking machine. Congrats in a fantastic deal, 65 bucks is a steal.
Bob is 100% correct about this company and the history of the guys involved. I have two 1970's Caminetto's and they are fantastic smokers. Many people are unaware of their history and they can be found on Ebay and the on line estate dealers for relatively short money for the quality of pipe you get.

 

[timely]

That is a beautiful pipe at an amazing price. I have not seen that brand of pipe before, but will be keeping my eyes open for one now. You can never ever have too many pipes. LOL!!!

 

[bigboi]

Holy crud! stinks that the shop had to close but happy for your purchases

 

[allan]

Very sad the shop closed but I expect that will be the case for others as well
On the other hand one mans loss is another's gain
Enjoy
Allan