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AniMoney

New Member
Just bought an Underdog and am looking for a piece to pair with it. I'm currently looking at the D020-D and the FC-UFO, both on dhgate. Both are within my budget and have good reviews. I see the former recommended a lot online, but I'm more intrigued by the second one. The FC-UFO with the glass neck is pretty similar in form to the D020-D, but I also get the whip option which I've never tried but seems like it could be pretty fun especially in groups. But it looks like the perc on the D020-D is better?

Could someone with either offer some insight? I'd like to buy quickly since I know the shipping from China to USA can take a while.
 

Bongologist

JoJo Woodworks
Accessory Maker
My wife likes the D but I like the UFO. To me the perc is perfect in the UFO, good diffusion but not so much that it kills flavor. I also like the volume of the can better, the versatility and ability to add different mouthpieces. I think you can't go wrong with either.
 

S1N3

Tarzan @ KloudSociety
Hi there, this is the artist who made the piece you are talking about and a few folks mentioned this thread to me today so I just wanted to chime in - I'll start by saying thank you for buying something from me and I apologize you still have to deal with a cracked piece. I started blowing glass late in 2013 and I think this piece was my first or second pendy rig I ever made, made within my first year (?) and I've never defended things I didn't do right. It was my ignorant choice of color that caused the problem to begin with - I've since learned it is very prone to cracking in deep encasement so I rarely even use it anymore. I still consider myself a beginner who has something to learn from anyone else working behind a torch but I'm getting better every day!

The reason I'm posting is because I disagree with how you said I handled the issue. I wanted to get that cleared up and hopefully still resolve your issue, if you want it resolved. It's very hard to search for messages that are this old on reddit so I'm doing this from memory...

My state only decriminalized paraphernalia about a month ago so I've always been VERY cautious about repairs coming back. I live less than 30 miles from DC, attention is paid to the mail around here. I tell people that they need to be absolutely spotless because if something goes wrong BOTH of our addresses are on the box and we BOTH could get in trouble. Plus, repairing a dirty piece is a stinky pain to deal with in any state.

Many glassblowers will charge a cleaning fee if something comes back dirty and I've never done that so I would certainly never smash something AFTER it has arrived here safely... what would be the point???

I offered several options (again, correct me if I'm wrong here - it's been a while)...

The option to clean it and return it for a full refund

...or clean it and return it for repair (with all expenses paid by me)

...or, because it was cosmetic only and didn't impact the function of the piece I also offered that you could keep it as-is for a partial refund

...or if you just didn't want to deal with the hassle of returning it and just wanted your money back you could smash it and send me a photo for a full refund.

I still feel that those options are fair and they are still all available to you but like you mentioned above - you never got back to me to let me know how you want to proceed.

I've had more sales on /EntExchange than any other Reddit user and can count on one hand the number of refunds I've had to give - or repairs I've had to do for things that were my fault but I always stand by my work and have always made it right. I feel comfortable saying I've got the sales history on reddit, and now growing on facebook, to confirm that.

Sorry for the long-winded message but I hope this addresses your concerns that I DO stand by my work and I DID attempt to make it right - and those offers still stand today so again, I apologize for the trouble and if you are interested please contact me on Instagram because I probably won't check this account as often and want to make sure I get back to you ASAP.
I hope this addresses your concerns that I DO stand behind my work and DID try to make it right - and still will, if you are interested.
I hope this addresses your concerns that I DO stand behind my work and DID try to make it right - and still will, if you are interested.


Welcome to FC, I own a pendant rig from you =) I had a small issue with a pinhole sized hole which cause leaking. Fortunately I'm less impulsive to use my new glass until Im 100% sure its fine. After a quick water test I messaged him and had it repaired. Got a nice pendant and dabber for the inconvenience. Good quality work, at a affordable price.


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Mangos

Well-Known Member
Hey guys just wondering if any of you could enlighten me on something. I'm waiting on a couple of orders from DHgate, including the new Hydratube from SS which should have been here today - But in the shipping status it's just an X .

Handling Time Handling Place Shipping Status
2016-02-25 15:20:00 ZheJiangShengJinHuaShi yiwuqingyanliulantouzhan Posting
2016-02-27 00:35:00 UNITED KINGDOM GBGBLALA X

Also the delivery time is now 3-35 days , seems a bit long compared to any other order I've made in the past. Usually when it reaches my local sorting office I get it the next working day, to the UK that is.

Wondering if it's being held in customs or what . I know it's only a day late but I'm just curious as to what the X means. Probably nothing but curious if anyone else has come across this. I have contacted SS and am waiting for a reply.
 
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Alan Partridge

Smell my cheese
@Mangos I'm still waiting for my FC Mod and FC Mouthpiece to turn up after 5 weeks. I've seen the delivery time change from 3-15 days, to 17 days to 35 days.

Apparently it reached the UK on Feb 24.... So waiting on customs. Once it's there how long it takes is one of those how long is a piece of string questions....
 
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RenDabs

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Does anyone have the dimensions of the can on the FC-UFO vs the FC-187? Trying to decide on a new piece for my Cloud Evo, wouldn't mind something with some decent volume to it. Definitely like the adaptability of the UFO as well.
 
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Bongologist

JoJo Woodworks
Accessory Maker
@RenDabs UFO, and when I get home in an hour I can give you both numbers.

@Mangos i think I was the first order on the new hydrotube and I still don't expect it until Friday (or even later), nature of dhgate.

@MGG ;)
 
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Mangos

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@Mangos I'm still waiting for my FC Mod and FC Mouthpiece to turn up after 5 weeks. I've seen the delivery time change from 3-15 days, to 17 days to 35 days.

Apparently it reached the UK on Feb 24.... So waiting on customs. Once it's there how long it takes is one of those how long is a piece of string questions....
Have you messaged the seller or Dhgate to find out what the holdup is ? One weird thing about one of my other parcels is that says it went through a security check, which I had never seen before. Don't think it's time to put my tin foil hat on yet......maybe tomorrow.

Edit: @Bongologist You're probably right dude, just weird how it says its in my local sorting office though. SS shipped it out the day after I ordered it, didn't think it was weird cause they are usually great with delivery.
 

flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
For those waiting and wondering on orders, does anyone know the how the Chinese New Year holiday (nearly a month) falls this year? It can screw you up big time! Should probably be over by now, but I haven't checked dates for 2016.
 
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RenDabs

Well-Known Member
For those waiting and wondering on orders, does anyone know the how the Chinese New Year holiday (nearly a month) falls this year? It can screw you up big time! Should probably be over by now, but I haven't checked dates for 2016.

This year it was February 7th-13th, although I'd expect the delays caused by it to stretch even longer. I'd hope that things would be getting caught up by now, but you never know.
 
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flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
This year it was February 7th-13th, although I'd expect the delays caused by it to stretch even longer. I'd hope that things would be getting caught up by now, but you never know.

Thanks. Yes... if like years past, things would just be hitting the states about now.
 
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Bongologist

JoJo Woodworks
Accessory Maker
@RenDabs the UFO can (not including the base, just the actual chamber size) is 3" x 5" tall. The 187 is 2 3/16" x 4 3/4" tall. My UFO is the v1, the v2 is taller. If you want volume that's probably a good bet.
 
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mrbonsai420

Accessory Maker
Accessory Maker
I just picked up a dirty ass M&M tech bubbler on ebay with a cracked mouthpiece. It hasn't arrived yet but it was definitely used for combustion..a lot. I hope it can be cleaned. Does anyone know where to find a replacement mouthpiece or just grab one from OGB? It's a 14mm male correct? I couldn't pass it up for $40 freakin Dollars even with the cracked mouthpiece. with a padded bag and an ash catcher too! (Don't laugh at my new Duct Taped Bubbler!)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321895193352?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT


Does anyone have any suggestions for a replacement?
I was between these 2. The Aqualabs is a little smaller but 1/2 the price!

http://oregonglassblower.com/14mm-GLASS-MOUTHPIECE-MALE-14mmp.htm

http://aqualabtechnologies.com/aqua-lab-tech-14-mm-male-mouthpiece-adapter.html


Will the FC-UFO mouthpiece fit this bubbler or is it 18.8 vs. 14 on the M&M? If so i't might be worth just buying that instead.

http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/2015-new-16-5cm-height-glass-bong-based-water/233447446.html
 
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flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
Did any one see that Obama recently signed an antislavery bill? I wonder if this will have any effect on the China Glass market. LOTS of china goods being rejected by customs... entire ships. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...in-the-us-anymore_us_56cef7dee4b03260bf7591b2

Also, even as cheap as we get these things for - I'd bet manufacturers are realizing a pretty good profit in Chinese terms - and glass blowing/assembly is more of a skilled vocation. I'm sure we all have plenty of stuff that has been produced with the help of slave labor in China and elsewhere, but fortunately I don't think our cheap glass is.
 
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paytonpenn

Level 30 Nature/Healer
I am really loving my FTK, its amazing for flavor, sadly the vortex doesn't do much when I add cranberry extract, but it doesn't look clean without it imo (very hazy internally).


Was this joke intentional or am I the only one who noticed it ^ lmao
You know.. There's a thread around here for things just like this.
 
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PoopMachine

Well-Known Member
For those waiting and wondering on orders, does anyone know the how the Chinese New Year holiday (nearly a month) falls this year? It can screw you up big time! Should probably be over by now, but I haven't checked dates for 2016.

I ordered from Kathy on the 19th of January. Tracking just updated today that the piece arrived in Chicago. I dont know how much of it is due to CNY or Kathy not shipping. I probably wont order from her again.
 

pigfoot

Dabs are vapor too!
I ordered from Kathy on the 19th of January. Tracking just updated today that the piece arrived in Chicago. I dont know how much of it is due to CNY or Kathy not shipping. I probably wont order from her again.

I feel your pain, but my orders (and those of other members) from her have been normal speed. Seems like you have bad luck with her. I wish Steven had better QC!
 
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