You trade the stuff you get from DHGate for other glass at local shops?
Damn I never thought about that, pretty good idea. Are most places willing to do it though?
On a side note, does anyone know how safe it is to be using these China made pieces? Or I suppose the better question would be has anyone ever felt adverse effects from the stuff they bought on DHGate?
I haven't found any information directly related to the stuff on DHGate, but most of the raw materials in China are made from highly illegal "recycling" practices like using hazardous medical waste. I've ordered a few things from sunshinestore, but i'm kind of worried about cadmium and other impurities found in the boro glass.
exactly, and the worst case scenario is that they say no, but with that being said, I've never been turned down in the two times I've went to two different shops.
If I ever do get turned down I can surely unload them on eBay. Or just go to one of the thousand other head shops in my county.
On a side note: I have actually made cash from building my glass collection between selling my least favorites for a markup on craigslist, and unloading accessories to the LHS
This thread has really brought on a fun hobby that ends up being free or even making me a small profit. I love this site, thread, and all of you!