I wanted to try pipe smoking, so I decided to buy a MM cob and a pouch of PA soft vanilla from a local b&m. Got it for $1.99!! But I got bored with it and wanted to try out a briar, so I bought a basket pipe at a different shop. It was about $25.. just wondering if I got a good deal or if I should've spent a little more for a better pipe. The only flaw I see in it is the stem isn't at the very bottom of the bowl. I think it smokes pretty good, but I'm a newb so I'm not the best judge..