Cheap High Quality Bubbler

[xEsoteric92]

Grav labs has some nice stuff. And, there are many others out there who do decent stuff at a reasonable price, too.

Buying cheap Chinese glass is just that. Cheap Chinese glass. I agree with what most said here about the cracked piece from YingMin. That sucks and shouldn't be like that. 10% off is a joke, and IMO $11 refund is fair.

But, keep in mind this is always going to be a crapshoot with pieces this cheap and bulk free shipping via cargo ship.

Don't get me wrong... I love my cheap Chinese pieces and have been pretty much lucky with them. But reasonably priced higher quality US glass is out there. It's not $30-$50 a piece shipped, but there are a few places to get stuff in the $100 - $150 range that is superior. As posted a few times, my current favorite is the jhanpixel sidecar UFO. http://www.ioffer.com/i/8-circ-ufo-showerhead-sidecar-bubbler-water-pipe-546073474

He's got some other nice stuff on his ioffer site, and others post their glass on ioffer. My jhanpixel is solid, has much better workmanship, is larger and functions without a hitch.

Go back and troll the first 100 pages or so of this thread for many more options. Search on a brand name (or website name), or just scroll through and look for pictures and links.

On the other hand, if you'd rather spend less than $50 on inferior, spotty QC'd, nearly slave labor created glass - go for it! I have and enjoy a couple pieces like this regularly. But, please don't be surprised about long hard to track shipping times, spotty workmanship, inconsistencies between pieces, and crappy customer service.

It's the same with this stuff as with anything else. There are exceptions, but pretty much you get what you pay for. To expect different is like expecting a burger from McDonald's dollar menu to be as good as an organic buffalo burger at an upscale restaurant. Or, to pick up a 1/4 of schwag for $20 and expect the same flavor and results as a fire hybrid that's been well bred for a few generations. I'm not saying the McD burger or the schwag aren't good or worth it - only that top quality for cheap is a rarity. Top quality for a reasonable price is tough enough. Go check out ALT compared to jhanpixel or other reasonable US blowers and you'll see what I mean.

Maybe we need a new thread for "Reasonably priced, high quality bubbler??" ?

do you know how to get in contact with jhanpixel ? like email

 

[flotntoke]

Zero question in my mind if I had $150 to spend on a piece of glass it would be this piece from Cory Glass. http://instagram.com/p/n4XZnJS-Gu/# I believe that is a special FC price.

Zero question. I want this piece bad. But, I'm not spending $150 on a piece of glass (at this time).

Another great example! As a matter of fact, I'd like to know how I can plop down my $150 and get one. Just started looking, but the whole process looks a bit confusing to me.

Not suggesting you or anyone else spend more than they'd like on anything, just advising folks that cheap price means cheap quality, less than perfect shipping, weak customer service, etc. Same as with pretty much anything else you're going to spend your money on.

do you know how to get in contact with jhanpixel ? like email

Offhand, I'd suggest trying the "Ask Question" button on the link I posted above.

 

[PoopMachine]

Has anyone received an outright replacement from yingmin?

I have. I did have to pay $1.00 for shipping but that wasnt a big deal. He said if the item doesnt sell through DHgate, he cant ship it via ePacket so I bought an item, he adjusted the price down to $1.00 and I paid that so he could send me a 186 replacement. Looks like I probably have at least another week before the replacement shows up.

 

[pigfoot]

Zero question in my mind if I had $150 to spend on a piece of glass it would be this piece from Cory Glass. http://instagram.com/p/n4XZnJS-Gu/# I believe that is a special FC price.

Zero question. I want this piece bad. But, I'm not spending $150 on a piece of glass (at this time).

That is seriously cool. I could see spending $150 on that. Not in the immediate future though

 

[cybrguy]

I'm sure you saw where I quietly said not (at this time). I have learned never to say never. I learned it from Sean Connery.

Edit: Or maybe it was in this thread...

 

[alltoreup]

Does yours work with the cloud without a claisen? @Stu pairs up with the cloud but another I tried had the joint too recessed for a decent connection. Might have to roll the dice lol

No, mine won't seal without the Claisen. Not a huge deal as I prefer using one.

 

[SSVUN~YAH]

Wonder when we are going to see this recycler??? From China of course...

Only 600 bucks, hmmn...


This one might rock your world too!?!

 

[Shit Snacks]

I would first try to decide how much diffusion you want and also how big of a piece are you looking for? More diffusion will give you a smoother hit at the cost of flavor. The choices you are asking about differ in size and diffusion. With the LSV are you more of a sipper or do you take big hits?

The WP-010 is alot bigger than the other pieces but does not have very much diffusion:

Some of your questions are better suited for the LSV thread IMO since there would be more people to help you. Buying the D020-K does not sound like a good strategy, sure it has a male joint and would directly connect with the LSV heater but are you really going to try to pack a bowl in the bubbler? This is based on my understanding of how the LSV works, I could be mistaken.....

I think a few people have ordered the D020-T but size wise its more in line with the D020 (12.5cm can vs 12cm can in the D020)

The G18 also has a similarly sized can as D020-T. Nothing wrong with this size if you like it. Many of the sunshinestore pieces give you the size in the pictures.

Seems like with yingman5 you would be taking a bigger risk than sunshinestore of getting a less than perfect piece, but design wise I feel like the GB-187/GB-186 is superior to the G18. The G18 should have the joint coming in at the bottom so its not obstructing bubble stackage (kind of the point of a "birdcage" perc).

How big is your bong that you want to replace? The WP010, GB-186, and GB-189 (review here) seem to be the largest volume bubblers. Whatever you decide on let us know how it goes!

Thanks so much Olivia! I tried posting on the LSV thread but didn't get much response yet, so i thought id check with the cheap glass experts over here. I love how active this thread is, thanks to everyone else who responded, you guys are all great!

So now I do think maybe the WP010 isn't the best balance of diffusion and size for my first bubbler (my bong did have a tree perc in the middle though). And as a result I also came to realize the g18 also may be too big (and I didn't want to risk yingmin yet for my first purchase). My bong was 12inches and i actually always felt like it was a little big, so the forced-opportunity to downsize is a blessing in disguise (tho from what I've read about the LSV, it probably could've handled it).

Anyhow, after searchig through some old posts thanks to you, I ended up settling on the D020-T (shout out to @ataxian for testing the waters with it and posting those pics, thanks dude!). It seems like exactly what I was looking for, a decent balance of diffusion for a vapor-bubbler beginner and size versatile enough for group or solo (or Solo, badumdum...) use. I also think the form factor will suit the lengthy LSV better than the D020's and i like the taller mouthpiece as well. I see the can height listed, but Ataxian do you know how tall it is top to bottom?

I will of course report back once I receive the piece and try it out with whatever I can!

 

[Jahrastafari]

Anyone know if they have any cheap 3 hole bowl oil pipes?

 

[SSVUN~YAH]

Anyone know if they have any cheap 3 hole bowl oil pipes?

 

[budha707]

My personal sweet spot is $30-$40 shipped. When I saw the D for that price, I pulled the trigger fast, no hesitation. The honeycomb to turbine on the last page is $69+shipping, so I pause on that quite a bit, if it was $39 shipped, I would be complaining right now that I don't have a tracking # yet.

http://www.dhgate.com/product/d020-...ipe-with-two/193620248.html#prod-body-related
bro......

 

[Jahrastafari]

http://www.dhgate.com/product/5pcs-...ike-a-min-bong/190892946.html#cppd-9-5|null:1
Check these little guys out. 5 for $20 but what size is that joint? 10mm?

 

[SSVUN~YAH]

http://www.dhgate.com/product/5pcs-...ike-a-min-bong/190892946.html#cppd-9-5|null:1
Check these little guys out. 5 for $20 but what size is that joint? 10mm?

That's pretty cool but not a gg joint. Would probably make for a unique whip mouthpiece with a little mcgyvering...

If cheap and small (though not near as small as those mini bongs) is what your looking for may I suggest this:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...Glass-Sexy-tube-Free-shipping/1692968258.html

Also Kathy has a bunch of newer model recyclers on the cheap, getting good reviews. I suggest reading the previous twenty or so pages, best of luck!

 

[hanfhead]

Anyone know if they have any cheap 3 hole bowl oil pipes?

I think they mean a hot hit slide like the illadelph. It's like a combustion bowl but has 3 holes around the edge instead of a center hole so oil doesn't run down.

http://aqualabtechnologies.com/concentrate-utensils/hot-hit-utensils.html

 

[Sinclue]

That's pretty cool but not a gg joint. Would probably make for a unique whip mouthpiece with a little mcgyvering...

If cheap and small (though not near as small as those mini bongs) is what your looking for may I suggest this:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...Glass-Sexy-tube-Free-shipping/1692968258.html

Also Kathy has a bunch of newer model recyclers on the cheap getting good reviews, I suggest reading the previous twenty or so pages, best of luck!

One night in the throes of GAS I needed a fix so I pulled this item off my wish list (this was on DHGate at the time from Kathy) and bought it. Long story short: never received it. She jerked me around for about a month with promises and then the same day as her last excuse she abruptly returned my money.

Wonder if anybody actually has gotten one of these and what it's like.

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[Herr_Dampf]

One night in the throes of GAS I needed a fix so I pulled this item off my wish list (this was on DHGate at the time from Kathy) and bought it. Long story short: never received it. She jerked me around for about a month with promises and then the same day as her last excuse she abruptly returned my money.

Wonder if anybody actually has gotten one of these and what it's like.

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I have one and it's actually pretty well done. The mouthpiece is very ... suggestive but other than that it's a nice little bubbler.

 

[xEsoteric92]

That's pretty cool but not a gg joint. Would probably make for a unique whip mouthpiece with a little mcgyvering...

If cheap and small (though not near as small as those mini bongs) is what your looking for may I suggest this:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...Glass-Sexy-tube-Free-shipping/1692968258.html

Also Kathy has a bunch of newer model recyclers on the cheap, getting good reviews. I suggest reading the previous twenty or so pages, best of luck!

One night in the throes of GAS I needed a fix so I pulled this item off my wish list (this was on DHGate at the time from Kathy) and bought it. Long story short: never received it. She jerked me around for about a month with promises and then the same day as her last excuse she abruptly returned my money.

Wonder if anybody actually has gotten one of these and what it's like.

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wow for under $20 that definitely looks doable.. hmm.. wonder if my tubing would fit snugly in there, to buy or wait..

 

[BoogerMan]

Found this new one. The art is pretty cool. Male joint though which doesn't seem to be ideal for most. But hey there are always adapters

$43.15 shipped to US

http://www.dhgate.com/product/oil-g...ss-bongs-mini/193726279.html#s1-2-1|677405247

 

[budha707]

http://www.dhgate.com/product/hot-s...ng-pipe-with/192097760.html#prod-body-related

http://www.dhgate.com/product/yc-03...s-smoking-pipe/191526702.html#cppd-4-5|null:1

thoughts? i really like the triple mac replica . but i think this guy is just not there? he has no feedback. and most of his pieces are the same price? idk but im soooooo tempted

 

[budha707]

Found this new one. The art is pretty cool. Male joint though which doesn't seem to be ideal for most. But hey there are always adapters

$43.15 shipped to US

http://www.dhgate.com/product/oil-g...ss-bongs-mini/193726279.html#s1-2-1|677405247

that looks dope!! i wanna get it but i dont know what size it is.

 

[Herr_Dampf]

that looks dope!! i wanna get it but i dont know what size it is.

The seller has 0 feedback, I'd stay away just based on this.

 

[ataxian]

Ataxian do you know how tall it is top to bottom?

I need to measure it.
I have so much stuff I haven't even tried yet?

There is more stuff I want to buy!

Self Control?

The D022 works amazing and I only used it 3 times?

The D020-T works amazing and I only used it 2 times?

Then I have all these Dabbing rig's I haven't tried.

I will dab with the D020-T and try it.

Control, Control?

My medical room is starting to look like a SMOKE SHOP?

 

[Radio]

Very nice photo. Mesmerising!

 

[cybrguy]

Anyhow, after searchig through some old posts thanks to you, I ended up settling on the D020-T (shout out to @ataxian for testing the waters with it and posting those pics, thanks dude!). It seems like exactly what I was looking for, a decent balance of diffusion for a vapor-bubbler beginner and size versatile enough for group or solo (or Solo, badumdum...) use. I also think the form factor will suit the lengthy LSV better than the D020's and i like the taller mouthpiece as well. I see the can height listed, but Ataxian do you know how tall it is top to bottom?

This was the second piece I bought, after the D020. The can is nearly identical in size, though the piece is about an inch taller due to the different MP tube style. Roughly 9" tip to table. To be honest, I don't think there is a lot of consistency in these pieces and they are all slightly different from each other, so precise descriptions may not be useful. My 20-T, for example, is not perfect with the Lotus because after adding a reducer to get to 14mm, the head of the Lotus doesn't quite make it over the lip on the can and rests on it (it does seal). As it happens I have a slightly misshapen reducer that raises what it holds about 1/4" above normal height which is perfect for the Lotus head. There are likely other ways to raise the Lotus head slightly so this doesn't have to be a problem.

The 20-T is better with the Lotus because the head remains a little farther away and is easier to see for holding a flame on it, but the more I think about having these lighters so close to my face the more I think a bigger piece is a better idea for the Lotus. I find I often still use my old bigger bong for this reason. A decent claisen, however, or other accessories in various collections we see can easily resolve any of these issues, with the Lotus or other vaping tools.

 

[jambandphan03]

Yay I should be getting an inline ashcatcher today from sunshinestore be back later with some pics. Wonder if it's green or blue, or...