Meerschaum pipes are among the most expensive tobacco pipes in the world. They're made of meerschaum, a mineral typically found in underground mines in Turkey.

While some wooden pipes cost less than $5, the simplest Turkish meerschaum pipes can cost 20 times as much. The most intricate ones can go for over $7,000. So, what sets meerschaum pipes apart from the rest? And why are they so expensive?

MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS:
Why Olympic Curling Stones Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider
   • Why Olympic Curling Stones Are So Exp...  
Why Oboes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider
   • Why Oboes Are So Expensive | So Expen...  
Why Chiso Kimonos Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider
   • Why Chiso Kimonos Are So Expensive | ...  

------------------------------------------------------
#Piper #SoExpensive #BusinessInsider

Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more.

Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com
Subscribe:    / businessinsider  
BI on Facebook: https://read.bi/2xOcEcj
BI on Instagram: https://read.bi/2Q2D29T
BI on Twitter: https://read.bi/2xCnzGF
BI on Snapchat:   / 5319643143  
Boot Camp on Snapchat:   / 3383377771  

Why Turkish Meerschaum Pipes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider