Cheap High Quality Bubbler

ovrez

ovrez

Well-Known Member
DieHard said:
No!
I check every label of everything I buy. It drives my family crazy. I try to patronize businesses that treat their employees fairly. Everything I buy can't be Made in the USA but I make an effort every time I shop. Am I a hypocrite for buying bongs from DHGate. YES!
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i do not think you are a hypocrite for buying pipes from china.
how many glassblowers in the USA make products for our hobby are in a union?

i do not shop at walmart .
we no longer live in a US economy ,
we live in a world economy , imho.

sorry, no more rants, back on topic
 
Vitolo

Vitolo

Vaporist
Vitolo said:
Alicia, while appearing willing to help, can not help me, it seems.
I am recommending all to avoid doing business with beauty_center, as they will not help.
They told me that they can not replace my pipe with the correct one due to Chinese New Year,
and I was offered a $10 partial refund on the $26.14 I spent.
I did finally try to use the pipe. It was difficult because it would not stand up without being held, and to top that off three of the five arms were glazed shut!
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Alicia fought my request for a full refund.
DHGate dispute process took 48 hours, and they have forced beauty_center to give me a refund in full.
They wrote me a nice letter (although in poor English) apologizing for Alicia's stubborn adherance to providing only a partial refund.
My faith in the DHG system has been somewhat restored.
 
ChronnerBrothers

ChronnerBrothers

HIgh Septon of Trenchtown
Wasssup brethren! Was recently surfing and perusing the wares on DHGate and came across this stereo matrix look-alike: http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/glass-bong-glass-smoking-pipe-glass-water/216655869.html
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Does anyone here on FC have experience with the seller (HF_glass)? Or even better, do any of you know of a cheap knock-off stereo matrix on the market?
 
Frederick McGuire

Frederick McGuire

Aggressively Loungey
I tried out pairing my Sublimator with the FC-710 last night...

I was a bit hesitant at first (setup was a bit unwieldy - 14f-18f adapter -> 14f-18m teflon sub adapter -> 14mm sub buddy -> 14mm Sub. - Just the adapters are worth almost 2x the rig :lol:, and the vape is almost 20x :rofl:), but it worked quite well :D

Retained heaps of flavor, but still conditioned the vapor enough that I could rip it without the discomfort I get from dry vapor...
(As a reference point, I hit the sub dry the other day and regretted it immediately. Quite harsh and uncomfortable... Even the little filtration/conditioning the 710 provides was enough to make it a much more enjoyable experience.)

I've done precicely 1 dab out of a rig that wasn't the FC-710 since I got it :D

ChronnerBrothers said:
Wasssup brethren! Was recently surfing and perusing the wares on DHGate and came across this stereo matrix look-alike: http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/glass-bong-glass-smoking-pipe-glass-water/216655869.html
glass%20bong%20glass%20smoking%20pipe%20glass%20water%20smoking%20pipes%20with%202%20circle%20perc%2012%20inches%20high.jpg


Does anyone here on FC have experience with the seller (HF_glass)? Or even better, do any of you know of a cheap knock-off stereo matrix on the market?
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I've never dealt with that seller.

That looks similar to Yingmins Stereo Matrix
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/hot-sell-the-newest-glass-bong-glass-smoking/190640698.html
I own one, and aside from the mouthpiece/neck connection looking a bit janky, and the silly Roor logos it's an awesome rig :D

Steven is coming out with a nice looking stereo matrix too, but it's not in production just yet (I think it'll be going into production after CNY)
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/advance-booking-2015-new-high-quality-glass/218127444.html
 
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ChronnerBrothers

ChronnerBrothers

HIgh Septon of Trenchtown
Frederick McGuire said:
I've never dealt with that seller.

That looks similar to Yingmins Stereo Matrix
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/hot-sell-the-newest-glass-bong-glass-smoking/190640698.html
I own one, and aside from the mouthpiece/neck connection looking a bit janky, and the silly Roor logos it's an awesome rig :D

Steven is coming out with a nice looking stereo matrix too, but it's not in production just yet (I think it'll be going into production after CNY)
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/advance-booking-2015-new-high-quality-glass/218127444.html
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I'll definitely have to pick up one of Steven's once they're available. Looks like the cleanest of the bunch. Thanks so much for the info!
 
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little maggie

little maggie

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Walter Bishop said:
Yeah, I'm going though some goofy stuff with Sunshine and tracking as well. My order never left China according to tracking. They are claiming it's already at JFK sorting in NY. But the fact is it's been 20 days since my order, and it hasn't tracked since day 2. Even USPS tracking never shows it hitting the U.S.

So I dunno what the heck is up. Thankfully I'm only talking about a $35. order. But it's definitely a bit annoying when you can't get accurate info, or verify where the package is at.

Hopefully your box just shows up. At least that's what I'm hoping for. Heh.
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They fixed it and now it shows being in LA for the past few days. I managed to destroy my DO20 by getting my Ed's wong stuck in it so I'm looking forward to another water device. I have to throw out both the wong and the DO20.
 
Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl

DEADY GUERRERO/DIRT COBAIN/GEORGE KUSH
little maggie said:
They fixed it and now it shows being in LA for the past few days. I managed to destroy my DO20 by getting my Ed's wong stuck in it so I'm looking forward to another water device. I have to throw out both the wong and the DO20.
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Wow, how did that happen?? Worst thing I would have done is broken the bubbler around the joint and then used a hammer and paper to stuff the ends of the wong and broken the joint around it.

I feel like an old man always saying this lol but this is why I have a lot of adapters! 18mm extenders, 18 to 14s, 14s to 18s, an adapter for my nails, etc. There's an adapter for every situation and in case anything does get stuck, it's stuck on an adapter. That plus joint grease helps. Sorry to hear about the situation :(
 
Mr. Gweilo 420

Mr. Gweilo 420

Dude
A couple of pieces I received recently. On the left is the dabbachino rig from stevenlmz79. The order was a nightmare and imo the piece is nothing much. Just a novelty piece.
I do like the nail on top of it though which I just received from Sunshine Store. On the right is an old classic, the DO20-d from Sunshine Store. I should have picked one up a long time ago. I love it and can't find any imperfections.
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little maggie

little maggie

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Quetzalcoatl said:
Wow, how did that happen?? Worst thing I would have done is broken the bubbler around the joint and then used a hammer and paper to stuff the ends of the wong and broken the joint around it.

I feel like an old man always saying this lol but this is why I have a lot of adapters! 18mm extenders, 18 to 14s, 14s to 18s, an adapter for my nails, etc. There's an adapter for every situation and in case anything does get stuck, it's stuck on an adapter. That plus joint grease helps. Sorry to hear about the situation :(
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I pushed the wong in so I far can't get it out. It's totally stuck. And my joints are greaseless. Next time I use BAB first so it will slide out.
 
little maggie,
rakka

rakka

Vaped
Yay the D020-D came today!!!... my first DHGate piece. Not perfect by any means, e.g bubbling in the pic below, and the dewar joint although airtight, seems a bit uneven/unstable (gong wobbles a bit in it.. and for some reason gets stuck easier than it should as well). Anyone else have these issues? Not gonna complain too much though, bargain price and at least it showed up right? :)


Ordering experience was great though, sort-of-tracked shipping was a bit under 2 weeks, acceptable; and packaging was fantastic! No way anything would break under all that bubblewrap lol


Here it is next to my Black Leaf double HC... Hmm I have this urge already to order some more glass, adapters etc. Not just for function but so pretty to look at! Is this what they call GAS?? Hehe.


Did a quick water test, seems to fire decently, love how it sounds, and hardly any water in my mouth even ripping it hard. Mouthpiece seems a bit on the small and fragile side though.

But overall, very happy with my first order from DHGate, good work sunshinestore. Made even better because it my Valentine's gift from the gf. She got Sex and the City seasons 1-6 on DVD so we're all happy

Even curious little Biscuit approves :)


Can't wait to try it with the solo tonight :D I have a feeling it'll replace the Black Leaf as my daily.

Also any suggestions for my next purchase? Maybe something similar but with a slightly larger thicker mouthpiece
 
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Vitolo

Vitolo

Vaporist
little maggie said:
I have to throw out both the wong and the DO20.
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Don't do it.
There are a variety of techniques that will work.
One method:
Try screwing an ice cold frozen drill bit or large bolt/screw into the wong... and let it sit for a few seconds....
Fill the waterpipe with very hot water and wrap a very hot washcloth around the top.
Hold the frozen drill bit/screw firmly and jiggle lightly and lift.

Lubricants can save the day also.
 
little maggie

little maggie

Well-Known Member
Vitolo said:
Don't do it.
There are a variety of techniques that will work.
One method:
Try screwing an ice cold frozen drill bit or large bolt/screw into the wong... and let it sit for a few seconds....
Fill the waterpipe with very hot water and wrap a very hot washcloth around the top.
Hold the frozen drill bit/screw firmly and jiggle lightly and lift.

Lubricants can save the day also.
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How about if I send it to you with the other stuff I'm preparing. Maybe someone can use the DO20 after it's reclaimed. My hands shake too much to try what you suggest.
 
jambandphan03

jambandphan03

in flavor country
little maggie said:
They fixed it and now it shows being in LA for the past few days. I managed to destroy my DO20 by getting my Ed's wong stuck in it so I'm looking forward to another water device. I have to throw out both the wong and the DO20.
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try heating it with a hair drier, I got one of ed's wongs stuck in glass before, panicked for a bit, tore up the wong, then realized it was resin holding it in place, used a hair drier and it came out. Felt stupid for tearing up the wood with pliers trying to twist it with out breaking the glass... hope that helps. I stopped using wood wongs after that happened, the wood grain absorbed the oil residue from my vapor, and glued itself to the glass...
 
SSVUN~YAH

SSVUN~YAH

You Must Unlearn, What You Have Learned...
063_XOBX said:
D-Cycler has landed.

Vids and pics will have to wait until I have a second set of hands.
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That piece is awesome, besides the really thin mouthpiece flare, I absolutely love this piece! Polished up slits in the perc, return tube goes all way through bottom of the perc, Texas sized cyclone, slow drain, decent thickness except for mp flare. My nano, hammer and LSV work fantastic with this beauty. A good size for a dual use piece (flower and oil). This piece is now being offered for under $45, I would still be happy with this piece if it cost me $150 from China! Yup, I just said that... It is definetly giving my GB-187 a run for the title in my "fine" China collection! I will understand if your media takes a bit and if your stash takes a hit bc this piece is just so darn fun.
 
063_XOBX

063_XOBX

Ganjapreneur
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H

Hoops

Well-Known Member
063_XOBX said:
No ceramic accessories with mine so be ready for that.
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CCG has two listings for the D-Cycler. One with Ceramic Nail and one with a glass slide. I picked the Ceramic Nail specifically for the added bonus. Lord knows we don't need slides.

If it comes without...my heart won't be broken. Thanks for the heads up.
 
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