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 https://youtu.be/u0GMaP0M6w0 Why Oboes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider https://youtu.be/_xOj9bLkYVQ Why Chiso Kimonos Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider https://youtu.be/b3xOKlvlkHY ------------------------------------------------------ #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: https://www.youtube.com/user/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: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Boot Camp on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Boot_Camp/3383377771 Why Turkish Meerschaum Pipes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider
