What do you guys think of this pipe?

[Vlad]

I thought Butz Choquin was a fairly high-end pipe maker, but the price on this pipe (http://virtualsmokinglounge.com/new_pipes/new_pipe_details/352.html) is down right reasonable. What do you guys think? I'm also looking at an even cheaper pipe (http://virtualsmokinglounge.com/new_pipes/new_pipe_details/403.html) on this site.

[physiognomy]

I don't know much about BC pipes & therefore can't comment, but I've always thought of Paronelli as one of the lower end Italian makers (check ebay for some of their 'interesting' painted finishes). I have had very good experiences with Peterson, Stanwell, & Savinelli pipes & would definitely recommend them in the price range you are talking about.

Some examples -

http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/peterson/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=73170

http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/stanwell/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=72866

http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/new/peterson/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=72232

If you are set on the BC, it is cheaper at marscigars.com...

http://www.marscigars.com/butz-choquinjumbospecialorder.aspx

[Vlad]

Thanks, Peter. It might be better for me to find something at Mars or Smoking pipes, and get some tins at the same time.