Hey guys,

A while back I picked up a cheapo (bargain basket) tobacco pipe thinking that it would be a fun hobby to start. Didn't use it much, mostly because I had no idea how to. Well now years later I've decided to give it another go and things are going much better as I took the time to learn how to pack the bowl, light and smoke it properly.

I'm thinking of graduating my pipe, however. As far as I can tell it works just fine, and it looks very nice, but it's small and overall just not my style. With a little research I found out that the pipes I really like the look of are of the "bent bulldog" style, so I want to get one of those.

The problem is that I have no idea how much a decent pipe should cost. Went to my local tobacco store, where I usually get cigars, and the pipes there were all pretty pricey (well over $100, more like $200+ on average. Online prices range, but I have no idea what to look for as far as quality, and what I should be paying. I also found a nice "estate" pipe that I like a lot for around $50, but I have no clue if it's a good pipe or not.

So to all the pipe smokers here: a little guidance, please. I definitely don't need anything fancy, just something that I like the look of and that isn't a piece of crap.

Thanks!