uneek, there's a school of thought that believes you can't get a "real" pipe for less than $300, or some other arbitrary but pretty high price. As noted in the post that recounted a bad experience with an expensive pipe, a high price is no guarantee. You can get a good pipe for $40, although your required re-drilling to open the draw. Dr. Grabow Royaltons are respectable pipes that will do the job. For small pipes (which have good uses, with flake for example) you can get well-crafted EWA pipes from Iwan Ries for about $37. Expensive pipes do offer special features of fine materials, artistry, and often durability, not to mention pride of ownership, but you don't have to miss out on good smoking because you are on a budget. There are many good quality more economical pipes, such as lower priced Nordings, Stanwells (see pipesandcigars) and Rossi Vittoria pipes. Pipes can last a lifetime, so don't reject saving up and buying really good ones, and save money buying them as estates, but don't shun pipes bought on a budget.
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