I only use glass, it's not as durable, but it's worth it. I know how you feel Dr.Z, every time I've lost a piece it's been like loosing a smoking buddy. I mean, I had this awesome glass bowl once, it was my first good glass pipe. I gave it the name "Smokey Potter" and that's where my username comes from It's just sucked when It broke, but yeah, I always imagine all the lost paraphernalia of the world going to some kind of afterlife where we'll meet up and smoke again.

Just my stoned thoughts.