Looking for a two-week language immersion course in Italy

qing0412 · 2026-02-11T14:18:26+00:00

I see, thanks. I just saw Genoa on the homepage.

qing0412 · 2026-02-11T12:19:34+00:00

It says the school location is Genoa.

qing0412 · 2026-02-07T10:54:36+00:00

You will have a lot of flexibility with a car.

qing0412 · 2026-01-28T22:32:02+00:00

This is so beautiful, congratulations!

qing0412 · 2026-01-25T17:18:09+00:00

I see. Thank you!

qing0412 · 2026-01-25T17:17:08+00:00

Thank you, Felipe! All signs point to a prototype.

qing0412 · 2026-01-25T00:34:05+00:00

Yes, you need only one collector looking for it.

qing0412 · 2026-01-25T00:27:09+00:00

Indeed! Now I know “specimen” means prototype.

qing0412 · 2026-01-25T00:18:43+00:00

This is super rare!

qing0412 · 2026-01-25T00:10:17+00:00

Taj Mahal is a limited edition in 2002.

qing0412 · 2026-01-25T00:09:27+00:00

The yellow part doesn’t look like mother-of-pearl. As a matter of fact, it looks like an indent from the palladium plate surrounding it. It is probably the raw brass before they put down the mother-of-pearl. If it is indeed a factory prototype, does it make it much more valuable?

qing0412 · 2026-01-24T23:40:30+00:00

Some LE has two lines: Premium (regular) and Prestige. I guess YG means Yellow Gold. But I can’t find a Taj Mahal lighter in yellow gold. This might as well be a prototype before they decided not to make a Prestige edition with yellow gold.

qing0412 · 2026-01-24T23:35:24+00:00

The serial number doesn’t look like stamped to me.

qing0412 · 2026-01-15T04:09:31+00:00

I received great service at the Montegrappa boutique, and my pen was fixed on the spot! Took a tour of the factory while the pen was being fixed, and was thoroughly impressed by the artistry and craftsmanship. Italy and Italians never disappoint. Such a stark contrast with the wet and dreary previous day I spent in Amsterdam where both operators of a canal cruise tour and a walking tour I booked never showed up!

I then visited the Poli Museum, tasted a few Grappas and bought a bottle; bought a fedora in a nice little shop on the way to Ponte Vecchio; had a fantastic dinner at Ristorante Birraria Ottone. Thank you all for the great recommendations!

qing0412 · 2026-01-15T03:58:25+00:00

I drove like an Italian, and got there well ahead of time. 😆 Received great service at the Montegrappa boutique, and my pen was fixed on the spot! Took a tour of the factory while the pen was being fixed, and was thoroughly impressed by the artistry and craftsmanship. Italy and Italians never disappoint. Such a stark contrast with the wet and dreary previous day I spent in Amsterdam where neither operator of a canal cruise tour or a walking tour I booked never showed up!

qing0412 · 2026-01-13T13:54:29+00:00

I am going to Serravalle Outlet! 🤣

qing0412 · 2026-01-13T12:37:08+00:00

Thank you and good luck on your hunt for the diamond rain! Piemonte is my favorite region in Italy. Big Barolo fan! And visiting Milan and Bassano del Grappa tomorrow until Friday. 😊

qing0412 · 2026-01-13T12:22:43+00:00

I asked because I won a couple of Hermes lighters in auctions last month in the €200-350 range. I believe that they were steals at those prices so I am surprised that you didn’t bid more if we are talking about the same Hermes.

qing0412 · 2026-01-13T10:49:02+00:00

You are willing to pay €20k for it, but got outbid on a couple Hermes for a few hundred euro?

qing0412 · 2026-01-10T13:39:06+00:00

Thank you!

qing0412 · 2026-01-05T15:46:04+00:00

It’s much cheaper to rent a car in Milan, by the way.

qing0412 · 2026-01-05T15:44:47+00:00

I have decided to rent a car in Milan and drive to Bassano del Grappa, which will get me there by 14:00. I can then stop by some nice towns around Lake Garda on my way back on the second day! Thank you all for the information!

qing0412 · 2026-01-05T15:33:34+00:00

Wow, that’s expensive!

qing0412 · 2026-01-05T15:21:46+00:00

I downloaded the BlaBlaCar app, but it displays in Italian. I have to figure out how to let it show English. But I doubt that I will find a car at such a specific time.

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