OK, I'm a sucker for a Pete 999 and this recent sale at Pipes and Cigars was a great opportunity to pick up the Irish Harp model I've wanted. $46 off the regular price. I'll be darned if I didn't order the 150 bulldog. Yes, on purpose.
I saw that sale, and I haven't seen Peterson prices that low in more than a decade. Good for you to take the opportunity. My Petes are work horse pipes, and I have been lucky with no quality control issues over many pipes and years.