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Ferramenta's Mystery
ngl that hammering is probably just Nando fixing a chair for his own kitchen, he does that most mornings behind the shelves. the real trick is the back room has two doors, one off the courtyard on via dei Cappellari side, and thats where the good vintage stuff hides, old brass hinges, hand planes, stuff he wont sell to tourists. ask for Signora Pia if shes there, she actually knows where everything is.
the back is where they keep the stuff that doesnt sell but also cant be thrown away, my zio ran one near via giulia and had boxes from the 70s back there. if u need actual help ask for the older guy and bring a photo of what ur looking for, the younger one just points. also go before 10am or after lunch, they close weird hours like 1 to 4 some days
honestly the back of any ferramenta is where time stops working. my nonna sent me to one near Monti for a single bolt and I came out 40 min later with a doorknob and no bolt. the hammering is prob just the guy fixing something for himself, they do that
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.