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.