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

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 Expensiv...   Why Oboes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider    • Why Oboes Are So Expensive | So Expensive ...   Why Chiso Kimonos Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider    • Why Chiso Kimonos Are So Expensive | So Ex...   ------------------------------------------------------ #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