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Nexus7 Community Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:43 pm Post subject: Crystal Whiskey Glasses |
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I got these from Firebox in the UK and I was delighted by the quality and weight of them.
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Beautiful glasses...not too expensive? |
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Nexus7 Community Member
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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Is Phil still selling those? |
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TM Community Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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Price isn't bad for a set of two.
This is the perfect glass of this series. I have the shot glasses, highball glasses, and another style, but they are all light weight. The double old fashion has just a great heft. Especially when full!
Tony _________________ If only you could see what I've seen with your eyes. . . |
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hirohawa Community Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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How are these different from the Cibi version? |
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Nexus7 Community Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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These are made in Italy by a company called Arnolfo di Cambio. I'm not familiar with any other versions. |
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DreddRunner Community Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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Might have to save up for these! They look great. |
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hirohawa Community Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:31 am Post subject: |
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Thanks! |
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DreddRunner Community Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Had a chance to get these from Amazon for $115!
But waited a day too long, and not only were they sold out, but there is no listing for it at all anymore.
Has anyone from the U.S. purchased these from Firebox?
I ask because their shipping FAQ was a little odd.
It said something along the lines of once you buy it, it's yours (which is no problem but), it said you couldn't track the order.
I'll have to look at it again. |
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DrMacabre Community Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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It's widely available, I got a pair for €110 in january on amazon.fr including shipping, now it's 135 :/ |
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Phil_Resch Community Member
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:25 am Post subject: |
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TFS Phil...they're very BR for sure |
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DreddRunner Community Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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Just purchased them from Firebox. Though in the FAQ it said you can't track the order, I paid via Paypal, so I'm sure it will be ok.
Will post when I receive them! |
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Nexus7 Community Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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It'll be fine. International tracking is kind of impossible as they are sending it airmail and it's being handed of to USPS when it arrives stateside.
You'll be very happy with the quality of these.
Last edited by Nexus7 on Sun May 17, 2015 8:16 am; edited 1 time in total |
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technocoy Community Member
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Posted: Sat May 16, 2015 12:43 am Post subject: |
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Just got mine too! I've been waiting years to buy these as I just couldn't spare the cash on them yet.
They are absolutely beautiful in hand and so completely clear.
Now I can't wait to get my whisky bottle next week.
Haven't been on in a while. Glad to see everyone is here and having a great time, still.
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DreddRunner Community Member
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Posted: Sun May 17, 2015 10:03 am Post subject: |
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I forgot to reply when I received them. I will only be repeating what others have said: they have a heft to them, which is nice and they are...fantastic!
Holding one in your hand for the first time (not to be overly dramatic!) is something else.
The design, well, as someone who is not very creative, it really makes you appreciate the craftsmanship.
I purchased them through Firebox also, and had no problem, except the bottom of the box was not taped, and it began to open up a bit.
But, luckily they were in perfect condition.
I would have expected them to be packed better though. |
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Nexus7 Community Member
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Posted: Sun May 17, 2015 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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Nice. Congrats. Yes they are really beautiful and I too was surprised that Firebox didn't pack them better. One corner of the box was crushed when they arrived and I feared the worst but they were totally fine.
Enjoy! |
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Witchking73 Community Member
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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I finally relented and put in an order for a set of these Arnolfos as well. I went with Amazon.uk after not really finding a great price difference between them, Firefox, or Amazon.fr. Think I can mentally justify the expense if I concentrate on the fact that this is really a "heirloom" glassware set. I can't wait to feel the heft in my hand. (Obligatory "That's what she said" line...lol.) |
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