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Ganjapreneur
Either file a dispute or live with the outcome.
Cheap High Quality Bubbler
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turdhole
vagabond
i filed dispute. worst case scenario i just dispute the whole thing with my credit card company. not a big deal, i just prefer decent customer service.
vapordab
Medical+FC=Recreational
once I save up enough free accessories I take them over to the local headship and trade for something useful.
Last time I got a titanium dabber, 3 oil slick containers and a bottle of synthetic urine(for future job UA's) for like 15 various bowls, nails, and adapters that were all free!
Last time I got a titanium dabber, 3 oil slick containers and a bottle of synthetic urine(for future job UA's) for like 15 various bowls, nails, and adapters that were all free!
calyx
Active Member
You trade the stuff you get from DHGate for other glass at local shops?
Damn I never thought about that, pretty good idea. Are most places willing to do it though?
On a side note, does anyone know how safe it is to be using these China made pieces? Or I suppose the better question would be has anyone ever felt adverse effects from the stuff they bought on DHGate?
I haven't found any information directly related to the stuff on DHGate, but most of the raw materials in China are made from highly illegal "recycling" practices like using hazardous medical waste. I've ordered a few things from sunshinestore, but i'm kind of worried about cadmium and other impurities found in the boro glass.
calyx
Active Member
Good to know about boro not absorbing cadmium. Yeah, from what i've read cadmium mostly is found in paints that are used on glass. I'm definitely going to wash/iso rinse the glass before using it.
Glass can be recycled from medical waste though. Used glass syringes are part of the waste that gets crushed to little pieces, melted down, and sold as raw material. There's actually some documentaries and such on the issue.
NickDlow
Log Hog
If it were melted to a molten state, wouldn't that kill or get rid of harmful shit?
Also I placed an order or three pieces with CCG on 9-7-14. I had messaged them 9-25-14 and was told pieces were out of stock n they needed two days. Today I received a package with one of the three pieces in there. So I messaged them again and waiting in a response. Prob last order I get with them.
Also these are next on my list if anyone has experience with them please chime in.
http://m.dhgate.com/product/d022-height-10-5-quot-double-chamber-glass/184395777.html
http://m.dhgate.com/product/two-functions-new-glass-bongs-water-pipe/190228214.html
http://m.dhgate.com/product/new-recycler-glass-bong-with-bowl-and-oil/194746333.html
(I know this is CCG but I like this one lol
)
http://m.dhgate.com/product/grav-labs-buoy-base-honeycomb-perc-1/209765529.html
Also I placed an order or three pieces with CCG on 9-7-14. I had messaged them 9-25-14 and was told pieces were out of stock n they needed two days. Today I received a package with one of the three pieces in there. So I messaged them again and waiting in a response. Prob last order I get with them.
Also these are next on my list if anyone has experience with them please chime in.
http://m.dhgate.com/product/d022-height-10-5-quot-double-chamber-glass/184395777.html
http://m.dhgate.com/product/two-functions-new-glass-bongs-water-pipe/190228214.html
http://m.dhgate.com/product/new-recycler-glass-bong-with-bowl-and-oil/194746333.html
(I know this is CCG but I like this one lol
)http://m.dhgate.com/product/grav-labs-buoy-base-honeycomb-perc-1/209765529.html
calyx
Active Member
Possibly, i'm probably just being a hypochondriac because I have an academic background in health science. I'm going to try finding out more about this today from one of my peers. He has a doctorate in environmental health, and was actually the one who originally made me aware of the source of raw materials in China. I'll get his take on how safe it is after the glass is in a molten state.
BoogerMan
Well-Known Member
If it were melted to a molten state, wouldn't that kill or get rid of harmful shit?
Also I placed an order or three pieces with CCG on 9-7-14. I had messaged them 9-25-14 and was told pieces were out of stock n they needed two days. Today I received a package with one of the three pieces in there. So I messaged them again and waiting in a response. Prob last order I get with them.
Also these are next on my list if anyone has experience with them please chime in.
http://m.dhgate.com/product/d022-height-10-5-quot-double-chamber-glass/184395777.html
http://m.dhgate.com/product/two-functions-new-glass-bongs-water-pipe/190228214.html
http://m.dhgate.com/product/new-recycler-glass-bong-with-bowl-and-oil/194746333.html
(I know this is CCG but I like this one lol
http://m.dhgate.com/product/grav-labs-buoy-base-honeycomb-perc-1/209765529.html
@NickDlow your first and third link are highly recommended pieces by many members here. Not sure if anyone has really purchased your second link or the piece from CCG.
@ataxian and many others rave about the first link and how it kills the D020.
I personally have the double barrel and I love it. The barrel to funnel is also a good choice and many members have even said it is better than just the plain double barrel.
See post #11079 for the latest review of the barrel to funnel
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/23cm-glass-pipe-two-percolators-glass-bongs/203859638.html
Not sure if anyone really ordered the second link, but the interior showerhead will have a little restriction at the beginning of the pull but it will get less chuggy after the water gets moving (thats just the nature of most interior/inverted percs from my experience).
NickDlow
Log Hog
@BoogerMan ive seen the d022 n I know ppl love it. I've never seen the second chamber on it. Or have I just never noticed it? Lol
Justpassedu
Well-Known Member
can anyone hear recommend a straight up bong under 14'' that's thick and priced right ? I am looking for something that has the stem going right into it as well , this is pretty nice for $20 shipped but the glass may be very thin and i'd like to go 18mm over 14mm - http://www.dhgate.com/product/manuf...ong/199158483.html#myaccount_favorites-1-null , I was possibly thinking about this but i am unsure if they are any good - http://www.dhgate.com/product/12-quot-new-glass-bong-glass-wapter-pipe/191278997.html#myaccount_favorites-3-null , I already have a few bubblers recommended here but now i want a bong for the collection.
Get this piece - it's gotten quite a few reviews (google search this thread for "YQ-42" - you should get a few reports) - I'm actually buying one for a friend probably later today or tomorrow.... coincidentally it's 35cm which is 13.77inches, lol
http://www.dhgate.com/product/yq-42...er-pipe-with/185864647.html#s1-1-1|1524316896
Edit - woops, doesn't have a downstem, sorry - still a VERY popular piece
blankrider
Well-Known Member
Just got mail from Kathy. Check over in the DHgate glass review thread later today for a review. I will just say right now that I am pleased
D020 for scale
D020 for scale
BoogerMan
Well-Known Member
That new kathy piece looks sick @blankrider. I just wish she had it in all clear or maybe black accents (I'm not a huge fan of blue/green as it would stand out like a sore thumb in my collection. I'm a basic bitch haha).
It does look like it will function very well though. I think they are finally starting to figure out perc placement, etc. Yay DHgate! Can't wait to see your review on it
It does look like it will function very well though. I think they are finally starting to figure out perc placement, etc. Yay DHgate! Can't wait to see your review on it
poonman
Well-Known Member
I don't think it requires a downstem for water vaping .
I have a similar piece , and water is filled in the 18mm tube .
That's a nice looking bubbler .
vapordab
Medical+FC=Recreational
exactly, and the worst case scenario is that they say no, but with that being said, I've never been turned down in the two times I've went to two different shops.
If I ever do get turned down I can surely unload them on eBay. Or just go to one of the thousand other head shops in my county.
On a side note: I have actually made cash from building my glass collection between selling my least favorites for a markup on craigslist, and unloading accessories to the LHS
This thread has really brought on a fun hobby that ends up being free or even making me a small profit. I love this site, thread, and all of you!
blankrider
Well-Known Member
I spoke earlier in this thread about taking unused glass to LHS for trade or even cash. I never use the slides domes and nails that come with my orders. I went in with like a dozen things and they gave me 40 cash. That is like 3 something per slide dome and adapter. Not a lot but it adds up if you order a lot of glass like me and weren't going to use that stuff anyways.
You can even take them an entire piece if it is new and unused. Like if you ordered something and just didn't like the looks of it when it came. You might be able to break even or at least not take such a big loss
You can even take them an entire piece if it is new and unused. Like if you ordered something and just didn't like the looks of it when it came. You might be able to break even or at least not take such a big loss
Definitely true. i have a box with just tons and tons of crappy accesssories that came with all my china pieces. it really adds up when you order a few pieces at a time. i have never tried going into a LHS to barter with them but my friends who combust always are very excited to be able to grab a bowl or slide from me so people do want them. Just not us
vapordab
Medical+FC=Recreational
that is probably where I got the idea. Lol, kudos. It is a great one
Frederick McGuire
Aggressively Loungey
And the clean clear glass saga continues 
Got a package from them today, included the 2 new pieces I ordered, but not the replacement piece that I've been waiting something like 2-3 months for...
Grr time to contact them again for the 100th time...
As for the 2 pieces I got:
The quad showerhead bubbler - quick impression is I like it, seems to have solid construction.
It felt like it had a bit of drag to it with a dry pull, but it wasn't as noticeable with a quick water test.
Inline to honeycomb:
It is actually an inline to fritter, not inline to honeycomb - I was super excited by that, as I love me some fritters.
Unfortunately the inline has an open end, making it chug city
I'm thinking about getting some kind of ball bearing or something to jam in there to plug up the open end of the inline, but I thinking it'll need to be something more squishy like silicone or something since the open end doesn't have any kind of reduction - it just ends...
Anyone got any suggestions for something like that?
Got a package from them today, included the 2 new pieces I ordered, but not the replacement piece that I've been waiting something like 2-3 months for...
Grr time to contact them again for the 100th time...
As for the 2 pieces I got:
The quad showerhead bubbler - quick impression is I like it, seems to have solid construction.
It felt like it had a bit of drag to it with a dry pull, but it wasn't as noticeable with a quick water test.
Inline to honeycomb:
It is actually an inline to fritter, not inline to honeycomb - I was super excited by that, as I love me some fritters.
Unfortunately the inline has an open end, making it chug city
I'm thinking about getting some kind of ball bearing or something to jam in there to plug up the open end of the inline, but I thinking it'll need to be something more squishy like silicone or something since the open end doesn't have any kind of reduction - it just ends...
Anyone got any suggestions for something like that?
Really? Open end on the inline??
Do they even think before they make up a new design? or just copy someone else as best they can from a few low resolution photographs???What about aquarium grade silicon? Might start to look dirty from extensive use (unless you use CE religiously). But if you can make a ball of silicon to fit down the tube, that might work well - mix a pinch of corn starch to help the silicon fully cure faster. (Aquarium grade silicon is non-toxic once cured)
flickyourbic
Well-Known Member
Just got mail from Kathy. Check over in the DHgate glass review thread later today for a review. I will just say right now that I am pleased
D020 for scale
Damnitttt Damnit damn you! About to finalize the order on this bitch. Been wanting a recycler and was going to buy that one I linked a few pages back but for $13 more I'll go with this.
Frederick McGuire
Aggressively Loungey
Really? Open end on the inline??
What about aquarium grade silicon? Might start to look dirty from extensive use (unless you use CE religiously). But if you can make a ball of silicon to fit down the tube, that might work well - mix a pinch of corn starch to help the silicon fully cure faster. (Aquarium grade silicon is non-toxic once cured)
Sounds like an awesome idea
Would the aquarium silicone be safe to expose to ISO/PBW further down the line?
I don't really mind if it looks dirty going forward, so long as it is actually clean...
This is the piece I'm talking about btw,
http://www.dhgate.com/product/24cm-glass-bongs-with-clear-honey-comb-disk/202277762.html
I'm thinking I'll have to use a coat hanger or pipe cleaner or something to jam it down to the end of the inline...
calyx
Active Member
I'll have to try that sometime. Do you go to smoke shops that have a glass section or full on headshops that only sell glass?
And as a follow up to what I was talking about earlier, he confirmed that the glass coming from China is safe. Once it reaches a molten state everything harmful is incinerated. Although, he said anything with paint/logos on it likely contains lead and cadmium so thats best to be avoided.