New Peterson, Old Amber

[ssjones]

The Amber stems are all shorter than the typical (and modern) acrylic versions. But, I think they still look good and period appropriate.

 

[pipebuddy]

You got a really nice pipe for yourself, mate. I have a question, though; sorry, I can't help it, I'm curious. :puffpipe:

Did you get hit hard by Customs as it was delivered by UPS? You can send me a PM if you are not comfortable replying publicly. :wink:

 

[spigot]

It wasn't a customs issue (if I look at the tracking). Like FedEx, DHL and the like, they act as brokers and normally custom step is setteld quickly. No, it was a shambles with the delivery. They told me first that I should receive the parcel friday, then changed that for monday withtout explanation and finally changed it again for tuesday, arguing a "mechanical" issue.
With USPS (delivery from the USA to Canada) the custom step seems very, very elaborate... I can't say if the time they need to process the parcel is an american or canadian problem. Perhaps both...

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Lovely pipes. I was interested in them when they came out, but I picked up a horn stem silver spigot blasted shape 87 instead. Next year if there's still some around I might pick one up depending on shapes and funds.

 

[bazungu]

I was lucky to be able to acquire one of these, it is a gold spigot with amber stem from somewhere in the early 80ies I believe. The amber stem is a bit longer which gives it a more elegant look in my opinion.

 

[spigot]

Indisputably superb! I'm jealous...

 

[Civil War]

Beautiful Pipe!!

 

[disinformatique]

I love Peterson pipes and I love the people who make them and everyone who smokes them, but Peterson has been asking a LOT of money for some of their high end amber stem pipes. Not talking about the $450+ pipes but the ones been marked $1000+
Chris

 

[irishearl]

Yeah, darn near Dunhill territory. :mrgreen: