Considering a Molina

[highlander]

I'm a new smoker looking at a Molina pipe that breaks the $100 price level.
Any input on whether I should drop or pursue the purchase?

 

[fishnbanjo]

I picked one up for $140 just to see how it smoked and what the fit and finish was like, not easy with a bamboo shaft. I noticed the stem didn't look like it was the best of fits in the photo from their site but when it arrived I turned it 180 degrees and realized they did not have it oriented correctly in the photo. It's midway between a group 1 and group 2 but gave me a delightful 35 minute smoke and it looks better than the photo, I'd certainly recommend one if they all are made as well.