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want to meet at fmd_good The Late Owl
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Ferramenta's Mystery
The faded green awning is the key, you'll walk right past it otherwise. If you're nervous about dealing with Il Maestro, bring something small you've been working on, even if it's just a wonky picture frame you're trying to fix. He'll respect the effort and might even offer a tip on the best file for the job. Just don't expect a guided tour, he'll hand you what you need and go back to his bench.
honestly the best time to catch him is right when he opens around 9, before the tourist crowd starts wandering in. the shop is on via dei pastini, not the main drag, look for the faded green awning with no sign. he's got a whole drawer of vintage brass hinges that'll make ur nonna weep, just dont ask to touch anything unless he hands it to u first
Il Maestro is a real character, for sure. If you want to impress him, just let him know your nonna sent you and be ready to tell him exactly what you're working on, he'll warm up a bit if he sees you know your stuff.
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What are current tobacco prices for LM Blue or Chesterfield Blue?
tbh duty free at Riga is only worth it if you're buying cartons, single packs at the airport arent that much cheaper than teh tabaccai in Rome. also remember you can only bring a limited amount into the EU anyway so stockpiling has its limits
Chesterfield Blue usually runs around 5.50 to 6 euros a pack in Rome these days, though tabaccai prices are fixed by the state so it won't vary much shop to shop. Riga is generally cheaper for cigarettes but your layover time matters, if it's tight you might not have time to clear security and find a shop.
LM Blue in Rome is roughly the same ballpark, around 5.50 to 6 euros. One thing to keep in mind at Riga airport, the duty free selection isn't always great for specific brands like these, so if you're set on LM or Chesterfield you might strike out. I'd check what the actual duty free has before counting on it.