Souvenir Pipe Purchase

[Doctor Chopper]

I will be taking a trip to Paris and Italy. I plan on buying a souvenir pipe in each country. My plan is as follows:

Paris: Buying a Chacom from A la Civette.

Rome: Buying a Castello from Novelli

I will be going to Venice and Florence as well, but don't plan on buying from these locations as Rome seems like a better option. I don't want to miss out on an opportunity, so I am reaching out before my trip to get advice. Thank you in advance.

 

[AroEnglish]

I will be taking a trip to Paris and Italy. I plan on buying a souvenir pipe in each country. My plan is as follows:

Paris: Buying a Chacom from A la Civette.

Rome: Buying a Castello from Novelli

I will be going to Venice and Florence as well, but don't plan on buying from these locations as Rome seems like a better option. I don't want to miss out on an opportunity, so I am reaching out before my trip to get advice. Thank you in advance.

Novelli seems like a cool shop. I wanted to buy a pipe from them online but decided on a completely different pipe from another shop. I'd love to visit it if I ever make it to Rome.

 

[Doctor Chopper]

Novelli seems like a cool shop. I wanted to buy a pipe from them online but decided on a completely different pipe from another shop. I'd love to visit it if I ever make it to Rome.

I am staying on the same block basically as the Novelli shop. Really looking forward to shopping here.

 

[canucklehead]

Mike @briarblues is the Italian pipe guy, and he just returned from a trip to Italy. I'm sure he could give you the most accurate up to date info possible.

 

[AroEnglish]

I am staying on the same block basically as the Novelli shop. Really looking forward to shopping here.

Lovely!

By the way, since their site already says "tax excluded" is there any more savings buying the pipe there in person?

 

[Doctor Chopper]

Lovely!

By the way, since their site already says "tax excluded" is there any more savings buying the pipe there in person?

I think that I can get the VAT tax back at the airport, but then have to pay the taxes on the US side. Not sure if I come out better, but I think that Uncle Sam will get his due.

 

[mso489]

I think it is wise to have a plan like this. You know what you want and approximately what you'll spend, and that should take some pressure off under the time limitations of travel.

Keep us posted on your trip.

 

[PipeIT]

If you are going their way, you might want to check out;

Home Page - Tabaccheria Corti Lecco - Online Shop

Negozio online di pipe, accendini, penne e articoli da regalo. Vetrina di sigari, toscani e accessori. Pipe Peterson, Bang, Ascorti, Castello, Dunhill, Caminetto e tanti altri marchi. Accendini St. Dupont edizioni limitate.

tabaccheriacorti.com

If you make it to Tabaccheria Corti please take pics, so we can see the shop, and tell Luca hi!

Have fun!

 

[Wet Dottle]

I think that I can get the VAT tax back at the airport, but then have to pay the taxes on the US side. Not sure if I come out better, but I think that Uncle Sam will get his due.

Yes, you can get part of the VAT at the airport. Make sure you have the pipes with you, sometimes they ask to see the product, others not. Unless you declare them upon entry, you won't have to pay any tax in the US. Sounds like a great trip. Enjoy.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

I think that I can get the VAT tax back at the airport, but then have to pay the taxes on the US side. Not sure if I come out better, but I think that Uncle Sam will get his due.

I travel Europe on a regular basis, I buy pipes there all the time. I've never paid a dime for em coming back into the country. So unless you plan to claim em on your tax return your fine.

 

[AJL67]

If you are going their way, you might want to check out;

Home Page - Tabaccheria Corti Lecco - Online Shop

Negozio online di pipe, accendini, penne e articoli da regalo. Vetrina di sigari, toscani e accessori. Pipe Peterson, Bang, Ascorti, Castello, Dunhill, Caminetto e tanti altri marchi. Accendini St. Dupont edizioni limitate.

tabaccheriacorti.com

If you make it to Tabaccheria Corti please take pics, so we can see the shop, and tell Luca hi!

Have fun!

I just like that they sell little cowboy and indian figures lol

Statuette Indian & Cowbow - Tabaccheria Corti Lecco - Online Shop

tabaccheriacorti.com

 

[kcghost]

A visit to Novelli really sounds like paradise. As well as all the other shops that Italy has to offer.

 

[trudger]

A La Pipe Du Nord in Paris might be another stop you would enjoy. Ain’t never been there, they tell me it’s nice.

 

[Hillcrest]

I will be taking a trip to Paris and Italy. I plan on buying a souvenir pipe in each country. My plan is as follows:

Paris: Buying a Chacom from A la Civette.

Rome: Buying a Castello from Novelli

I will be going to Venice and Florence as well, but don't plan on buying from these locations as Rome seems like a better option. I don't want to miss out on an opportunity, so I am reaching out before my trip to get advice. Thank you in advance.

Barontini is in Lovorno, Tuscany. They carve Stanwell and some Vauen pipes too. Lovorno appears left of Florence but I have no idea how far. I like all three of my Barontini pipes. Hand Made family owned. For some reason their website doesn't come up on google right now. Maybe they are too busy making pipes for others.

 

[scloyd]

A La Pipe Du Nord in Paris might be another stop you would enjoy. Ain’t never been there, they tell me it’s nice.

I visited A la Pipe du Nord in 2018. I purchased three 150th anniversary pipes, each numbered ###/150. One for me, one for my son and one for my son-in-law.

 

[Doctor Chopper]

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Those are beautiful pipes, hope they still have some in stock.

 

[Doctor Chopper]

A visit to Novelli really sounds like paradise. As well as all the other shops that Italy has to offer.

I have 4-5 tagged on my map in Rome, I should get to 3-4 of them

 

[Wet Dottle]

I forgot to add: make sure you ask the shop if they do a tax free sale. They have to be able to issue the tax free documentation, and many shops don't.