Corn cobs are cheap and actually there's pipe makers who modify them and make beautiful pipes. Pretty reasonable prices too for their artisan work too. And yes, I am throwing that temptation at you......Why you wonna throw that temptation at me brother. It sounds like, to me, that corn cob is the way to go if one were to head down that road. I might pick it up at some point, & if I do I’ll hit you up, but for now I’ll just stick with cigars.