I know exactly what you mean, its more than a name brand.

The way I rationalize it:

An oz of fine marijuana can run me anywhere from $250-$400, If bought all at once it may last a month or so, at the end of the month you are left with some stems, a seed or two, and very likely some high times...which will soon be fleeting memories.

A quality piece can cost as much as you want, but the ones we were discussing are about the same perhaps a bit less than what the oz would run. How long will this investment last...indefinitely. I could probably make a MasterCard commercial out of it.

Sack of dank= $300

Bic lighter=$1.50

Handpicking your very own multiple filtration, glass on glass bong...priceless