Why Turkish Meerschaum Pipes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider [qFcI2rJ9ug0]
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 Oboes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Chiso Kimonos Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider ------------------------------------------------------ #Piper #SoExpensive #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Why Turkish Meerschaum Pipes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider