Cheap High Quality Bubbler

_WaxPayne_

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My 2 most recent orders were turned away at Los Angeles customs. Haven't had a problem with San Francisco though.

That's exactly where mine got turned back. Tracking shows the items have been returned to the sender as of today so Monday I'm hoping for a response back and a reship. Fingers crossed because the dispute window is closin quick :o
 
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jl420

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http://www.dhgate.com/product/ccg-p...bongs/386701265.html#myaccount_history-2-null

Just got this delivered from CCG (I ordered it on June 25 and it was at my front door July 12) Just over 13 inches high with a 18mm female joint this rig has been a great edition to my collection. CCG and glassartist seem to be on the higher quality end at DHgate. Solid build with no visible imperfections and when paired with my Liger v2 it sends my head spinning.
 

MoltenTiger

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Received a matrix sidecar today from no1bigship.
I bought it because I'd used my friends, I liked the mouthpiece and the feel of the drag. The perc is about as close to the bottom of the can as possible.

I opted for no logo, but got one with a Mobius label baked on. It actually compliments the piece IMO, but I would have preferred it if they got my order correct.

It's a bit janky, but acceptable for the money. There are a few bubbles in a couple of spots, the mouthpiece support is badly formed, and the weld is probably the crappiest work on the piece. There is a tiny chip in the matrix perc, the mouthpiece angle is too low, and the dewar joint is way too deep (possibly more than 1cm).

Overall, it looks decent enough. The matrix perc especially with its 72 holes.
Function wise it is acceptable. The perc doesn't fire very smoothly or evenly, but it still offers a nice balance of minor chug and minimal drag. With open and fast airflow, it will stack, but through my GH it doesn't fire even the top section of the perc. This helps conserve flavour though, so it's going to work excellently as an upgraded worry-free travel piece.
 

flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
Received a matrix sidecar today from no1bigship.
I bought it because I'd used my friends, I liked the mouthpiece and the feel of the drag. The perc is about as close to the bottom of the can as possible.

I opted for no logo, but got one with a Mobius label baked on. It actually compliments the piece IMO, but I would have preferred it if they got my order correct.

It's a bit janky, but acceptable for the money. There are a few bubbles in a couple of spots, the mouthpiece support is badly formed, and the weld is probably the crappiest work on the piece. There is a tiny chip in the matrix perc, the mouthpiece angle is too low, and the dewar joint is way too deep (possibly more than 1cm).

Overall, it looks decent enough. The matrix perc especially with its 72 holes.
Function wise it is acceptable. The perc doesn't fire very smoothly or evenly, but it still offers a nice balance of minor chug and minimal drag. With open and fast airflow, it will stack, but through my GH it doesn't fire even the top section of the perc. This helps conserve flavour though, so it's going to work excellently as an upgraded worry-free travel piece.

Soak it in Simple Green concentrate (3:1 water will work) for a day or so. Wipe off the label and rinse. A second soak may be necessary, but you can just use the same batch of Simple Green.
 

MoltenTiger

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Soak it in Simple Green concentrate (3:1 water will work) for a day or so. Wipe off the label and rinse. A second soak may be necessary, but you can just use the same batch of Simple Green.
Cheers for the tip, I was thinking PBW would do the job too.

However, I decided I will keep it because it actually looks quite good. In Australia, there are very few people that will recognise the brand and I doubt any of them will see my piece. I have some Cali glass too, so I can show anyone interested why it's worth paying for the real deal.
It's a pity China has no qualms about intellectual theft, I probably would have selected a label if they had a nice generic design. Maybe one day I'll wash the Mobius label off and sandblast something radical on.

The more I use this new piece though, the more I like it.

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YungLeaner

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Cheers for the tip, I was thinking PBW would do the job too.

However, I decided I will keep it because it actually looks quite good. In Australia, there are very few people that will recognise the brand and I doubt any of them will see my piece. I have some Cali glass too, so I can show anyone interested why it's worth paying for the real deal.
It's a pity China has no qualms about intellectual theft, I probably would have selected a label if they had a nice generic design. Maybe one day I'll wash the Mobius label off and sandblast something radical on.

The more I use this new piece though, the more I like it.

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Mods are gonna remove your pic unless you obscure the false label. Looks nice though I kinda want one after owning old DO20D with far less slits
 
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turdhole

vagabond
Mods are gonna remove your pic unless you obscure the false label. Looks nice though I kinda want one after owning old DO20D with far less slits

what a fucking dumb rule. mobius blows anyway, the chinese have better mouthpieces than the real things.
 
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CameraNerd

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OMG - Steven just blew my mind with the MiniStr8Fab. Lovely value/quality ratio, and get this... 7 days to SF. ePacket only took 3 days! Steven...7days... WOW! He has stepped his game up, or has this pipe on tap. Either way, if you have been eying the Mini Straight Fab (14mm) from Stevenlmz79, id say Do it!

Updated review of Steven:
I have purchased 3 times from steven, but due to errors (breaks etc) i received many more shipments. I now own his FTK and the MiniStr8Fab. Both are sturdy and do not feel cheap, the FTK weighs a lot more than the Ministr8Fab. Steven has refunded/replaced all errors, the only penalty was the wait. I think i will make sure that im not in the first batch of some of these more complicated designs.

Wondering if you gon'wait? ask yourself:
Has steven sold less than 50 of these? u may get luck and be in the first batch, but u will wait (6weeks to ship)
Has steven sold more than 50 but less than 500? u will wait... u might wait a very long time (months)
Has steven sold more than 500 of these (and the design appears to be popular) ? you might get lucky, but you prob gonna wait. (wildcard)

I am not sure that i would pay double for these items, as they are a tad crooked. the perc on the Str8fab does not fire on all percs (i believe it would function better if the slits were on the bottom or just a better perc design) and the torus does not function properly on the FTK..

The FTK is high diffusion, while the mini is very low diffusion. Instantly flavors not avail on the FTK pop out, but so does some harshness not found on the FTK.

I dont recommend the FTK (unless curiosity is worth $80, or your lungs need extra filtration) but i think i will highly recommend the ministr8fab. for $45 this makes a great gift. I really like the small size. I have owned pipes of all sizes and prices.

If i were a head shop owner, I would buy in bulk and demand better pricing on the MiniStr8Fab. Id like to see a SF shop specialize in these things, ill bet they would sell, even branded as expedited china glass from steven. perhaps thats what CCG is going for with that nasty logo.

These "Cheap Bubblers" are where its at. - $50 and cooler than LHS is my updated mantra.
 

MoltenTiger

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what a fucking dumb rule. mobius blows anyway, the chinese have better mouthpieces than the real things.
It's not a rule, apart from the linking and false advertising.

Some people blur the logos in their pictures, and I turned mine out of focus in similar fashion, or an attempt.

What I tried to capture was the MP angle, which is way lower than the DHgate pics. (Seriously a dumb angle)

Mobius may have an interesting choice using tiny lip-pinching mouthpieces (which is why I bought this particular matrix sidecar, proper size MP, tried and trusted), but at least Mobius have consistency and appreciable quality.

There is barely a straight angle on this inspired/knock-off piece. But I bought it so if it ever smashes or scratches it's no big deal.
It's not really comparable to a proper Mobius as that is a niche art item IMO. DHglass is just a tool, barely an instrument.
 
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Seek

Apprentice Daydreamer
I was worried about the "tiny flared" mobius mouthpiece at first too, but when I've tried one, I've realized it's actually genius.
I can choose to put my lips either inside or outside...
...and both ways it works equally well and is comfortable.
That's awesome.
 

Justpassedu

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almost every real mobius piece ive used has a shitty sharp feeling mouthpiece on it.



if you put your lips on the outside of my bong like you're giving it a blowjob you're out of the fucking rotation, period.
lol reminds me of the time I had my pax2 out on 4th of July last year, A cool neighbor came by and was a bit tipsy , never vaped before. I showed this a-hole what to do but next thing that happens I see my pax 2 half way down his throat . He violated my pax2 , I went through a whole bottle of iso cleaning it after that. No more flat mouth piece for inexperienced drunks. He was quickly out of the rotation , well he actually ended the rotation.
 

abcd5432

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almost every real mobius piece ive used has a shitty sharp feeling mouthpiece on it.



if you put your lips on the outside of my bong like you're giving it a blowjob you're out of the fucking rotation, period.

Why are you against this? Nah, I use whatever method is possible to get the best suction.

I dont like the design because my vape would dock in and obstruct my vision, but I still love the mouth piece. Might try StevenLMZ's one.
 

Seek

Apprentice Daydreamer
if you put your lips on the outside of my bong like you're giving it a blowjob you're out of the fucking rotation, period.
While this is probably also possible, I am prefering something in between, not inside, not outside, on the edge. Makes a good airtight seal. Yes, putting the lips totally on the outside would be weird and gross if you're in rotation, I'm just saying its possible.
 

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
lol reminds me of the time I had my pax2 out on 4th of July last year, A cool neighbor came by and was a bit tipsy , never vaped before. I showed this a-hole what to do but next thing that happens I see my pax 2 half way down his throat . He violated my pax2 , I went through a whole bottle of iso cleaning it after that. No more flat mouth piece for inexperienced drunks. He was quickly out of the rotation , well he actually ended the rotation.
If manufacturers used a 18mm MALE and proved a mouth-piece (sunshine makes JHOOKS)

CIVILIZATION = ONE DAY?

SURPRISE TUESDAY?
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Do you have yours yet? @Cannabis Connoisseur
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FC-UFO with a male adapter instead of a female?

CIVILIZED
 
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If manufacturers used a 18mm MALE and proved a mouth-piece (sunshine makes JHOOKS)

CIVILIZATION = ONE DAY?

SURPRISE TUESDAY?
xRSKElg.jpg

Do you have yours yet? @Cannabis Connoisseur
WG3aRzU.jpg

FC-UFO with a male adapter instead of a female?

CIVILIZED
Hell no! I shifted focus when you kept posting pics of the Yocan. @PoopMachine and several others as well. I just posted my latest toys in the Yocan thread
 
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