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 youtu.be/u0GMaP0M6w0 Why Oboes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider youtu.be/_xOj9bLkYVQ Why Chiso Kimonos Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider 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: businessinsider.com Subscribe: youtube.com/use...