Cheap High Quality Bubbler

DashFlash

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If you China glass blowers are reading this please make a copy of the Nexus Puck. I would buy one in every size.
 
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ChiefKeefe

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Kathy egg, fc-187v2, fc-711?

Love em all. Ordering a bunch more today
 

ilikechinesefood

Kitty Meowmein
Thanks diehard. I'm such a newb with glass and learning one step at a time. I won't buy legit glass until I know the intricacies of glass. That's why I love cheap China glass. I can try ones I like and don't, and invest in the real artist.

I believe there is one point glassblowers completely forget. Awareness. I know China is stealing your designs but have you had this much demand since China started replicating? I might purchase a legi I think it brought awareness to the difficulty of blowing glass, almost free advertising. If I have a good financial year in 2015, I might buy a legit mothership. Never would have thought of that if it wasn't for dhgate.

Theres no decent shops to sell regular pieces to in my area because of china glass. Its online or nothing. Social media might help but theres obviously some sales being lost. The only awareness ive seen were people thinking that the reasonably priced pieces were too much since they were aware of other wholesale options to stock their stores.

Theres that big key word if also.

Nobody is gonna want to pay alot for glass. But thats how some people make their living. The renowned glass blowers are prob the least affected. And since theres less blowers doing cheap pieces because of china there isnt too much competition in my area or experiences at least. Unless its specialty pieces. Which are expensive as hell.:uhoh: The mid range items arent worth it anymore really either. I should mention tho, you cant even find a piece not made in china in my area for at least 50 miles or if you can theyre usually name brands.

Im not tryna denounce dhgate either. Just saying dont think of them as your sole source of cheap glass. Jhanzpixel is a great compromise for instance even tho he buys from china, one of the best around if you want a piece that blows you away and lasts, I know since i bought one of his pieces and am about to use it rn.

People should buy American made products whenever possible imo. :tup:
 
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ilikechinesefood

Kitty Meowmein
@b0 you can get them at walmart, target, stop and shop, family dollar. Many stores have them. Im an addict lol
I need one myself... Was gonna make a nice wood stand but ive been busy and this kinda reminds me of my childhood for some reason lol seen em before but never knew where to buy it and i didnt even have to ask thanks!:wave:
 
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Milwo

butane is the new black
I am a little high and just pulled the trigger on an FC-UFO -- which BTW sounds like a relegation candidate soccer team in the lower leagues of New Zealand or smtg :)

Anyway: I need something with a hose to go with my butane vapes (Lotus, Vapman, Hammer Pro) and you have sold me Steve as a good guy with quality merch. Oh yes I am also on the list for Heat Island and thinking this might work with a log vape.

Does anyone have one of these?
 

Stu

Maconheiro
Staff member
I finally found my southpaw FC-187 box and have opened it up. Here's a family shot of the 187 clan.
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Unfortunately, there is a crack in the mouthpiece that has probably sealed the fate of the new arrival. :(
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I really don't care for the sloppy work on the downstem either. :disgust:
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Overall, I have to say that I'm disappointed with this one, but they can't all be great buys. Considering the price paid, I think I'll get over it pretty quickly. ;)

:peace:
 

ragnorak71

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this thread, you guys, these prices....will bloody kill me. I have never wanted so much stuff and had the unfortunate ability to be able to buy it cos it is all so damn cheap.

took delivery of my D022 and it is the shit! Loved the D020 but this is so much better.

I love you all, just need the large pillar and then I am set (ooh and a d-cycler and an egg and a....



this is the one I mean http://www.dhgate.com/product/d022-...s/184395777.html#myaccount_orderdetail-1-null
 

Joel W.

Deplorable Basement Dweller
Accessory Maker
I got my vortex recycler a few weeks ago from DHgate, It's a nice little peice, a bit more restrictive than I am used too. The glass also seems thin in spots but for the price I can not complain. It will be good for guests.

No cracks! That's a win.
 

Delta3DStudios

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Accessory Maker
I got my vortex recycler a few weeks ago from DHgate, It's a nice little peice, a bit more restrictive than I am used too. The glass also seems thin in spots but for the price I can not complain. It will be good for guests.

No cracks! That's a win.
Which one? There's probably a few hundred vortex designs on dhgate :lol:
 

mixchu69

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So I was reading in the open source form, that there is extensive cleaning when you get a piece from China. All I do is wash it in hot water and use some dish detergent and sponge and scrub.

How do you guys clean your glass when it comes from China?
 

flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
Thanks diehard. I'm such a newb with glass and learning one step at a time. I won't buy legit glass until I know the intricacies of glass. That's why I love cheap China glass. I can try ones I like and don't, and invest in the real artist.

I believe there is one point glassblowers completely forget. Awareness. I know China is stealing your designs but have you had this much demand since China started replicating? i completely disregarded any glass piece over $200, but now that I see what the hype is about, I might purchase a legit piece (more likely) that may cost $500-$1000. I think it brought awareness to the difficulty of blowing glass, almost free advertising. If I have a good financial year in 2015, I might buy a legit mothership. Never would have thought of that if it wasn't for dhgate.

I'm waiting on my ccg egg and fc711. Eager to see the reviews on the FC ufo v2.

How do you guys store your glass? im scared a lil tremor in Cali will knock my rigs off my shelf. I have them on those silicone heat mats.

Hard call on this one unless you're looking for a trophy piece. Most the more expensive US stuff that they are knocking off is better made (nicer joints, everything is straight, flame polished percs, etc), but doesn't perform 10 times better for 10 times the price IME. But if you're looking, Aqua Lab has a good selection at pretty fair prices. Their annual 420 sale is on now, too. 15% off. Be ready for serious sticker shock compared to DHGate, though! Plenty of other great places online to buy the good stuff. All, including Aqua Lab, have better prices than I've found locally up and down most of East Coast or in Denver. You could also start with a mid-range US piece like the jahnpixel UFO sidecar. Love mine! Much other stuff from him and other sellers on iOffer, too. If buying there, don't forget to make offers. You can usually get at least 10% off from most. If buying from jhan (looks like he is on vaca until May), be sure to mention FC. He is a member here.

So I was reading in the open source form, that there is extensive cleaning when you get a piece from China. All I do is wash it in hot water and use some dish detergent and sponge and scrub.

How do you guys clean your glass when it comes from China?

I rinse with hot water, then do a good shaking clean with 91% ISO and rinse all of that out. I'm kind of more worried about whatever dust and other particulates make it in during production and sitting around in a Chinese warehouse and think this should clean all of that up. It also gets rid of any smell they may have.
 

mixchu69

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Flotnoke, you are the man. That ufo sidecar looks perfect. I am looking for a lil more flavor then my FC 187 and this looks good. I just PMed Stickstones for recommendations for an American made bubbler that is solid and functions well for $100. This looks like the front runner.
 

flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
Flotnoke, you are the man. That ufo sidecar looks perfect. I am looking for a lil more flavor then my FC 187 and this looks good. I just PMed Stickstones for recommendations for an American made bubbler that is solid and functions well for $100. This looks like the front runner.

Sucks he is on vaca right now. Am sure you could get it for $135 (maybe less?) shipped and doesn't take weeks like China stuff does. It gives a bit more flavor than my GB-187 (don't have an FC sidecar, yet). Less diffusion - more flavor. Looks like it would chug with those big slits, but mine never does. Just doesn't quite "purr" like the GB-187. More of a rumble I'd say.
 
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