Cheap High Quality Bubbler

syrupy

Authorized Buyer
Anyway I saw a LOT of the glass from Kathy and Sunshine store in their shops. The one shop had the D020 listed for $155 and the D020-D listed for $165!!! The other shop had a few different pieces from Kathy including the layered cake mini rig, but didn't bother to ask the guy behind the counter - everyone at that one LHS think they know everything and that their glass is the best glass around (sorry, I'm not paying $30 for a 18 to 14mm reducer!)

Wow that sounds like straight price-gouging. Even if they sold the D020 for $90 the profit is still huge. Makes me want to be a distributor to take that LHS down. Stand outside with flyers for my stock of $75 dollar D020s.

Then I'll be rich and can settle down with Kathy the way I....I mean, we planned.
 
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Dangus

Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
Today I got the GB 221 from Yingmin5. It arrived packed in bubble wrap only, maybe 7 layers? 9 days from China. So far so good. Got it unpacked, the top of the dome is uneven, with a chip on the bottom. The nail is only partially formed.
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Don't care about the nail, but I might use the dome. I messaged him, using the "Dear friend" language that they like. I'm sure he'll replace it, but......the one I got has the MP angled more vertical than the pic, so it puts a nail right in front of one's nose. :rolleyes:
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The glass seems thick, the construction is good, no bubbles or obvious flaws. With the water just above the perc, it purrs nicely, I like the draw. However, even with a nail in place, a moderate draw results in a little bit of spray on the lips. Overall, not for me, I already passed it on.


Thanks for the review on this one @pigfoot

Bummer it's not what you/we were hoping for...looked pretty promising too!

Think I'm gonna pass on this one for now...thanks again for being first on jumping in

Cheers
 

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
Hey, no worries. Still got my Kathy recycler to tide me over till the double barrel gets here! :razz:
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I keep going back to this setup!
Maybe because I'm lazy?

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES taste good with this cheap glass!
CANNABIS is the HOLY GRAIL!
Sorry!
I forgot what I was going to say/write?
Oh I remember!
The DOUBLE CHAMBERED water piece your getting.
I want that one!
Let us know how it works?
 
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PoopMachine

Well-Known Member
My Sunshine Store order, which was 3 days after my Kathy order, is now in Chicago which is weird because Ive never had anything go through Chicago before. My Kathy order made it to New York today, one day after the Sunshine Store order. Either way, looks like Ill have new pieces by the weekend or Monday, depending on how long they sit in the sorting centers.
 

Delta3DStudios

Well-Known Member
Accessory Maker
Hey @ataxian Check out my new ash-catcher! Haven't been able to find this model anywhere online with the fat base, so I finally bought it at my LHS. I'm sure it exists on DHgate or AE, but I have yet to find it

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I talked them down $5 because of the shoddy construction (bad welds, bubbles in blue weld on female side). Still I'm digging the piece even though I paid $50. It's PERFECT viewing for the Lotus when paired with the Grav Labs J-hook. Glass looks thin - maybe 2 or 3 mil, but I like the wide base, haven't seen that on many cheap ash catchers.

And with the 12 arms, there's literally TOO much diffusion! The vapor is so smooth, I almost loose all the flavor! When paired with my D020-W, it's an awesome reclaim setup. The reclaim flavor is almost enjoyable flavor, almost.....

She chuggs so smooth I can't even tell it's working unless I watch the bubbles. Sometimes I swear I have the water level too low because I can't feel that "purr" of the percs

Edit - Note the warted Nano GONG stem, made by ours truly, @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd
 
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cybrguy

Putin is a War Criminal
I had a glass plug come today in the wrong size from AE (or actually someone named Matthew Ch). Is AE as good as DHgate in making sure the client is happy? Is disputing the transaction the correct way forward? Chats understandably are silent at this time of day but I may not be around when they are...

Edit: I see that the transaction needs to be finished like DHgate, so I'm sure this will go ok, if slow. ;)
 
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SSVUN~YAH

You Must Unlearn, What You Have Learned...
Hey @ataxian Check out my new ash-catcher! Haven't been able to find this model anywhere online with the fat base, so I finally bought it at my LHS. I'm sure it exists on DHgate or AE, but I have yet to find it

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I talked them down $5 because of the shoddy construction (bad welds, bubbles in blue weld on female side). Still I'm digging the piece even though I paid $50. It's PERFECT viewing for the Lotus when paired with the Grav Labs J-hook. Glass looks thin - maybe 2 or 3 mil, but I like the wide base, haven't seen that on many cheap ash catchers.

And with the 12 arms, there's literally TOO much diffusion! The vapor is so smooth, I almost loose all the flavor! When paired with my D020-W, it's an awesome reclaim setup. The reclaim flavor is almost enjoyable flavor, almost.....

She chuggs so smooth I can't even tell it's working unless I watch the bubbles. Sometimes I swear I have the water level too low because I can't feel that "purr" of the percs

Edit - Note the warted Nano GONG stem, made by ours truly, @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd
I love that ac and I know @ou812 did too! Of course that was before the explosion of quality cheap bubs too. We both got ours from green Buddah for around $32 IIRC so $50 for that combo isn't far off! I thought the flavor was great, I suggest lowering water level if your being robbed of flavor. @ou812? has a sweet pic of his rig with an ALT hooker IIRC, ah good memories, props on that @Ratchett thanks!!
 

Delta3DStudios

Well-Known Member
Accessory Maker
I love that ac and I know @ou812 did too! Of course that was before the explosion of quality cheap bubs too. We both got ours from green Buddah for around $32 IIRC so $50 for that combo isn't far off! I thought the flavor was great, I suggest lowering water level if your being robbed of flavor. @ou812? has a sweet pic of his rig with an ALT hooker IIRC, ah good memories, props on that @Ratchett thanks!!

Nice! I figured it was in the $30 range, so $20 for instant pickup was great (though I was pissed they wouldn't let me test for water leaks in the store, nor would they take a return if it was defective after I take it out of the store!). I wish they had others in the store but they didn't have any other 14mm in stock.

I checked around and haven't seen it anywhere, I'm guessing they're no longer being made as I don't see them even on Green buddah's store.

Shame too, they're a sweet deal if you can find them for under $40 in my opinion
 

SSVUN~YAH

You Must Unlearn, What You Have Learned...
Nice! I figured it was in the $30 range, so $20 for instant pickup was great (though I was pissed they wouldn't let me test for water leaks in the store, nor would they take a return if it was defective after I take it out of the store!). I wish they had others in the store but they didn't have any other 14mm in stock.

I checked around and haven't seen it anywhere, I'm guessing they're no longer being made as I don't see them even on Green buddah's store.

Shame too, they're a sweet deal if you can find them for under $40 in my opinion
Well son of a :rant:... They did all vanish, I blame your LHS :goon:

Edit - found a few pieces of intrest on Mountain Glass...

http://www.mountainglass.com/4-Piece-Carving-Set.html#.U7ydGWt5mSN

@jambandphan03 this piece might help your dab setup with that shady joint. Also, completly out of left field, this is awesome, especially with a pint of Cherry Garcia!!!
http://www.mountainglass.com/Low-Profile-Bushing-Adaptor-10F-to-14M-100.html
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cybrguy

Putin is a War Criminal
Just pulled the trigger on a 18mm F to double 18mm F with a free 18mm stopper and keck clip on ebay that was pretty cheap figured you guys would appreciate it. Good accessory for vaping with gong.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321166593780?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

That's a GREAT deal. Wish I had seen it before buying my claisen and stopper separately. The stopper came the wrong size and the vendor is giving me a refund rather than sending out the right size due to shipping cost. :(

If anyone sees a 19mm glass stopper for cheap, shout out please. :)
 

alltoreup

Damn you, party liquor
Hey @ataxian Check out my new ash-catcher! Haven't been able to find this model anywhere online with the fat base, so I finally bought it at my LHS. I'm sure it exists on DHgate or AE, but I have yet to find it

uTCLzfq.jpg


I talked them down $5 because of the shoddy construction (bad welds, bubbles in blue weld on female side). Still I'm digging the piece even though I paid $50. It's PERFECT viewing for the Lotus when paired with the Grav Labs J-hook. Glass looks thin - maybe 2 or 3 mil, but I like the wide base, haven't seen that on many cheap ash catchers.

And with the 12 arms, there's literally TOO much diffusion! The vapor is so smooth, I almost loose all the flavor! When paired with my D020-W, it's an awesome reclaim setup. The reclaim flavor is almost enjoyable flavor, almost.....

She chuggs so smooth I can't even tell it's working unless I watch the bubbles. Sometimes I swear I have the water level too low because I can't feel that "purr" of the percs

Edit - Note the warted Nano GONG stem, made by ours truly, @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd
That is too funny as I have that exact AC minus the blue. It's 14mm with that wide base and it's attached to a jhook as well. I actually use it as my dedicated oil rig as I don't use concentrates too often, but it does work perfect for that with a domeless nail. Mine also came from Green Buddha way back when their eBay store took PayPal. Ahh those were the days...:myday::rockon:
 

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
Hey @ataxian Check out my new ash-catcher! Haven't been able to find this model anywhere online with the fat base, so I finally bought it at my LHS. I'm sure it exists on DHgate or AE, but I have yet to find it

uTCLzfq.jpg


I talked them down $5 because of the shoddy construction (bad welds, bubbles in blue weld on female side). Still I'm digging the piece even though I paid $50. It's PERFECT viewing for the Lotus when paired with the Grav Labs J-hook. Glass looks thin - maybe 2 or 3 mil, but I like the wide base, haven't seen that on many cheap ash catchers.

And with the 12 arms, there's literally TOO much diffusion! The vapor is so smooth, I almost loose all the flavor! When paired with my D020-W, it's an awesome reclaim setup. The reclaim flavor is almost enjoyable flavor, almost.....

She chuggs so smooth I can't even tell it's working unless I watch the bubbles. Sometimes I swear I have the water level too low because I can't feel that "purr" of the percs

Edit - Note the warted Nano GONG stem, made by ours truly, @VaPeD&CoNfUsEd
I forgot my camera.
I wanted to show you my first ash collector than is simular to the one you post.
Many I broke however my first one I still have.
I just had a session with my K.I.S.S.
Cart through a ash collector setup.
I will take some reenactment photos in the morning!
DUTCH CRUNCH SHATTER (priceless)
I need a 18mm PHVES GonG planetvapes is out!
Where can I get one?
 
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Roger D

Vapor Wizard
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The ring around my planet was in fact not very well welded ; it literally exploded, crushed in my hands with micro chips of glass everywhere on my desk and on me.

Worse than the loss of the piece, the glass chips battlefield. Took me 2 hours to wash up this nightmare. I took no chance, washing and cleaning everything, looking everywhere, I always have the terrible fear of getting one of theses in my skin or even worse, in my vaping material, or food, I also have a kitty cat, I had to keep her away, I get paranoid and it's such a bad vibe, I feel like I have been contaminated or something. I have to be 100% there is no tiny bit left anywhere.

I sent the picture to kathy, I still have my feedback pending. I hope for a refund but not too hard.

The welds were too small and it also shows how bad the annealing is. I did nothing special, just handling it with both hands and loading a bowl on top, one hand on the ring, the other on the planet.. This is fragile, beware guys if you want to keep it in one piece.

I had a bad feeling about that planetary ring from the beginning.

Anyway, I soon will have a one of a kind, custom made worked recycler that just have been made by my favorite blower. I'm happy I still buy artisan pieces, I couldn't only rely on the mass produced stuff.
 
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ou812?

Well-Known Member
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I love that ac and I know @ou812 did too! Of course that was before the explosion of quality cheap bubs too. We both got ours from green Buddah for around $32 IIRC so $50 for that combo isn't far off! I thought the flavor was great, I suggest lowering water level if your being robbed of flavor. @ou812? has a sweet pic of his rig with an ALT hooker IIRC, ah good memories, props on that @Ratchett thanks!!


heres the one I bought and ALL HOPE IS RESTORED ,theyre still avalible.They make excellent bubbs and you my friend are correct,theFLAVA FLAV!! for some odd reasons this and a cheapie Pipes Daddy earl rig are my best tasting vape rigs.

Got my SS order in and inline and 5 j-hooks. The donut inline A/C is tits, love it, Inlines to seem to work well with my Solo, reduces the milkshake draw down to nothing and produce thick clouds. SS wraps and packages the absolute best,I can open up a bubble wrap store with all that was involved into shipping this parcel. The J-hooks were placed in bub wrp bags, folded over and then wrapped in a larger bubble type of wrap,INSANE AND LOVE'N IT.My order was here in 9 days,it goes to show, its not the mailing svce. its the individual who does put the effort in to getting it out when it says shipped and not shipped from the front of the factory to the rear of the factory status we get a lot of, but 9 days is just unreal.The 30 day waiting period seems to be a thing of the past....I hope !!

Waiting on clearcleanglass bubb and triple vortex A/C and 18fm >18fm adapters and almost forgot, PNWT knock off.. it should do for a while but I have a pre-paid Visa card from comcast for internet sign up, looking hard............




Just pulled the trigger on a 18mm F to double 18mm F with a free 18mm stopper and keck clip on ebay that was pretty cheap figured you guys would appreciate it. Good accessory for vaping with gong.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321166593780?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649


Yeah i saw that, and thought as you too. Im wondering if my Solo would fit,looks like it would,the glass plug alone Ive seen for 7-8 bucks so the whole set up is a great deal. Good Looking out bro, keep em posting
 
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nemo

Well-Known Member

Delta3DStudios

Well-Known Member
Accessory Maker
how do you guys use this configuration? does the 2nd intake serve as a carb hole?

Yes! We use the Claisen as a carb, and to prevent blow-back when you release the draw (blowback is when the ABV blows out of the GONG when the water level in the percs settle down, usually blows into the insides of vape - or worse, out the top of your gong and all over the floor! :bang:

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The ring around my planet was in fact not very well welded ; it literally exploded, crushed in my hands with micro chips of glass everywhere on my desk and on me.

Worse than the loss of the piece, the glass chips battlefield. Took me 2 hours to wash up this nightmare. I took no chance, washing and cleaning everything, looking everywhere, I always have the terrible fear of getting one of theses in my skin or even worse, in my vaping material, or food, I also have a kitty cat, I had to keep her away, I get paranoid and it's such a bad vibe, I feel like I have been contaminated or something. I have to be 100% there is no tiny bit left anywhere.

I sent the picture to kathy, I still have my feedback pending. I hope for a refund but not too hard.

The welds were too small and it also shows how bad the annealing is. I did nothing special, just handling it with both hands and loading a bowl on top, one hand on the ring, the other on the planet.. This is fragile, beware guys if you want to keep it in one piece.

I had a bad feeling about that planetary ring from the beginning.

Anyway, I soon will have a one of a kind, custom made worked recycler that just have been made by my favorite blower. I'm happy I still buy artisan pieces, I couldn't only rely on the mass produced stuff.

Sorry for your loss! Just a pro-tip I recently learned. Slices of soft bread are PERFECT for picking up tiny pieces of glass
 
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