yea i agree, but provided ccg's torus functions properly, id take it over steven's anyday for half the price.
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yea i agree, but provided ccg's torus functions properly, id take it over steven's anyday for half the price.
Melting Pot
Sick & Twisted
I can't answer that, I buy from china.
I don't know how I stumbled on that site, never bought from them.
They say american blown right on site. And not trying to pass off as originall.
Wouldn't be the first lie I ever read.
NickDlow
Log Hog
Overpriced?!?!?! $80 vs $2000 is still a deal in my book idk about you.
S1N3
Tarzan @ KloudSociety
Would you mind buying the CCG egg and posting a video then?
The thing is, ccg posted has a picture of a original mothership, not even their own design which leaves me skeptical.Seeing as how many people tried and failed at the incycler functionality ie this one, and the WOL Torus being so-so in functionality, I think the price from Steven is fair. Add in a $5 coupon from DHGATE and it's slightly more tolerable. Though I do hear you, it is a little on the pricey end but given the original MSRP, I think it was a nice acquisition for my enail. But still my preference to the Straight Fab.
As others mentioned the Torus is in like its 5th iteration (2nd production release) but there were 3 betas as well as a lot of perc discussion. Changes to the can, now it is hourglass etc. All that R&D costs $$$ But that's my
flotntoke
thoroughly vaped
Definitely missed where they say American blown on that site. If they do, obviously no good and a serious issue. Still think it is a nice price for the piece if you've never seen this thread or heard of DHGate - as I doubt most stoners have.
My LHS has a bunch of cheap Chinese crap (most not as nice as popular pieces here) and all is outrageously overpriced. They'd probably be charging closer to $200 for this one. They always have at least one D-020 type piece with a big "Only $99" sticker on it. I only go in there to pick up other "hippie shit" - never any real vaping/smoking accessories.
Every time I'm in I take a look at the back room and ask if the crap Chinese pieces are US blown. I usually hear, "Not sure, but I think so." Once was told "It's not US, but I think it's blown in Eastern Europe with German glass. They make the best glass stock." And, only once in 7 or 8 times over past couple years, "Pretty sure it is from China", of course that was closely followed with "you probably want one of these better pieces," mostly from "lesser" (for lack of a better term) US and Euro companies - all priced close to double what they can be found for online.
Buyer beware, do your research and everything else all of us here already know. But, this place is pretty much the only one around and has been for years. I'd say 1 in 4 people I see in the back room pick up something, so they're selling shit. Even saw one guy get an EQ for $250 and was very happy he talked them down from $279. Since he seemed to be quite the dick, I just chuckled. But, did hang out a little longer than usual to watch the deal go down. Kind of entertaining since it wasn't my $250!
What I'm saying is we do pretty well with what we get and how cheap it is. Certainly plenty of info here to figure out if you want to buy a piece from Steven for a few more bucks, or go with CCG for less - or someone else for even cheaper. But, I don't think I've seen anything touted here that I'd call "overpriced". Higher priced? Yeah, sure. Some depends on quality and work involved to get it to where it is, some just pure profit. Same as with pretty much anything you spend your money on. Welcome to the world of capitalism!
Melting Pot
Sick & Twisted
Just went on that site for a min. Thought I was totally vaked.
Clicked on fab egg then click description, says
Mother ship design
Made in U.S.A
Just for record I'll be saving funds straight fab & torus from Dh I'll just see who u guys recommend. Lol
I've bought from Kathy & Steven. Both pieces doable
I don't expect much from them.
The usual not broken, what I ordered,no leaks,or cracks.
damn.. and I thought I was overpaying 4 years ago at 220 on my credit card.. to think someone would actually pay 250 TODAY for an eq.. lmao
VapedNBaked
Member
I was looking for a dcycler, does anyone here got this one?
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/new-glass-recycler-amazing-vortex-bongs-glass/242969329.html
A vortex video would be nice
Edit: The product page says 8.9 inch / 14.5mm. But I think it looks higher and also more like 18.8mm. I just contacted cnmengglass...
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/new-glass-recycler-amazing-vortex-bongs-glass/242969329.html
A vortex video would be nice
Edit: The product page says 8.9 inch / 14.5mm. But I think it looks higher and also more like 18.8mm. I just contacted cnmengglass...
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wildything
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VapedNBaked
Member
cnmengglass egg production video:
I'm currently waiting for mine to arrive.
Edit: Now we know why the perc isn't always perfectly centered. They need some better perc holding construction...
I'm currently waiting for mine to arrive.
Edit: Now we know why the perc isn't always perfectly centered. They need some better perc holding construction...
photobooth
Well-Known Member
Very cool to see. Fascinating to see their torch set ups and the specialized tools they use to hold pieces instead of bridging
I was looking for a dcycler, does anyone here got this one?
http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/new-glass-recycler-amazing-vortex-bongs-glass/242969329.html
A vortex video would be nice
Edit: The product page says 8.9 inch / 14.5mm. But I think it looks higher and also more like 18.8mm. I just contacted cnmengglass...
interesting, i like the look of the joint. seems to be fewer but larger slits? I think i would prefer the regular dcycler mouthpiece on this instead
Cannabis Connoisseur
I LOVE LIFE
Link Please!!
still in the development stage, sorry i didnt mean to post without text.
Sup sup guys! Been lurking here for a couple weeks. Wish I found this place sooner! Anyways I fell in love with the look of Stevens Straight Fab. Despite some of the negative experiences I've read recently re: him, I decided to support him anyways. If he really is working with the community on designs/improvements, then that is worth supporting. Hopefully it makes it here safely tho. I been eyeing up the fc cake and another design for a friend, so hopefully the "test buy" works out.
I also ordered the cmeng egg (actually all of this shit like on 6/12) And omg did that egg ship out like same day. After seeing someones post of the Sunshines even bigger egg, I kind of want to try that one lol!
The straight fab got like 9 more days b4 it ships
does it normally take that long? I believe I ordered other stuff from Kathy that said it would take a few days to ship, but ended up shipping same day. Hopefully I can get an accurate idea of what it's like to dab onto ceramic without springing for a hive nail. Believe I got a couple of Ti, ceramic, and quartz bangers from Kathy to try sample. Half of which shipped same day. The other half says tomorrow... I hope most of my shit gets out of the country b4 their holiday I've ordered from China b4, (fasttech) but I think I only used like.... Honk Kong Post or SGP which was like 10-20days to Hawaii. I can't wait for the vapemail to arrive!
Glass research/purchase - Check!
Enail research/purchase -in progress! (Thinking of getting the newest Auber unit...) But not sure about the actual nail/material preferred/ and therefore coil size.
I also ordered the cmeng egg (actually all of this shit like on 6/12) And omg did that egg ship out like same day. After seeing someones post of the Sunshines even bigger egg, I kind of want to try that one lol!
The straight fab got like 9 more days b4 it ships
does it normally take that long? I believe I ordered other stuff from Kathy that said it would take a few days to ship, but ended up shipping same day. Hopefully I can get an accurate idea of what it's like to dab onto ceramic without springing for a hive nail. Believe I got a couple of Ti, ceramic, and quartz bangers from Kathy to try sample. Half of which shipped same day. The other half says tomorrow... I hope most of my shit gets out of the country b4 their holiday I've ordered from China b4, (fasttech) but I think I only used like.... Honk Kong Post or SGP which was like 10-20days to Hawaii. I can't wait for the vapemail to arrive!Glass research/purchase - Check!
Enail research/purchase -in progress! (Thinking of getting the newest Auber unit...) But not sure about the actual nail/material preferred/ and therefore coil size.
Frederick McGuire
Aggressively Loungey
Usually on the listing on dhgate it will have a note somewhere saying something like "seller will take XXX days to ship"Sup sup guys! Been lurking here for a couple weeks. Wish I found this place sooner! Anyways I fell in love with the look of Stevens Straight Fab. Despite some of the negative experiences I've read recently re: him, I decided to support him anyways. If he really is working with the community on designs/improvements, then that is worth supporting. Hopefully it makes it here safely tho. I been eyeing up the fc cake and another design for a friend, so hopefully the "test buy" works out.
I also ordered the cmeng egg (actually all of this shit like on 6/12) And omg did that egg ship out like same day. After seeing someones post of the Sunshines even bigger egg, I kind of want to try that one lol!
The straight fab got like 9 more days b4 it ships
Glass research/purchase - Check!
Enail research/purchase -in progress! (Thinking of getting the newest Auber unit...) But not sure about the actual nail/material preferred/ and therefore coil size.
I've found they usually leave it until the last day possible, but sometimes they beat it
I'd suggest just messaging steven, and politely asking if he can try to get it out before the holiday.
Also, without being pushy about it or anything I'd mention you're on FC.
Just throw in a line like "I can't wait to receive my piece and put a review on FC"
I like to think he tries a little bit harder for orders he knows are going to FC members, but thats purelymy own speculation...
J_ackson
It's always sunny in Colorado
A simple who-is request returns this:
Just the name tells me that the guy just wants to make quick money.
He is probably dropshipping those pieces, meaning that you will pay 3 times the price you could on DHGate - and we all know that those pieces all comes with at least 1 imperfection, most of the time they are half done slits, crooked mouth pieces and that affects the quality a lot.
Do you think this guy will actually replace your piece when they send you a white one instead of an all clear one from his own house in the US? I doubt it.
EDIT: He has no picture of his 'product', they are all taken from the listings on DHGate and his tutorials are just copy pasted links from YouTube, just a heads up! Nothing american made on that website.
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MGG
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does anyone have any recommendations for this piece? iv already asked for it to have the perc welded to the bottom, to put the neck support back, also asked for the old neck back because i think this one is ugly.
that looks nice, i'd like to see a fab egg with a proper decent sized chamber, that one looks alright though
i always find pics deceiving, what are its dimensions? I'd really like to see a proper sized fab egg.
Been Vapin
Fringe Class
I saw rosintech.net doing some shady stuff already and get called out for it. I would stay clear of rosintech.net
They give rosin a bad name.
digigator
Well-Known Member
does anyone have any recommendations for this piece? iv already asked for it to have the perc welded to the bottom, to put the neck support back, also asked for the old neck back because i think this one is ugly.
Is this from Steven? What does the old neck look like, because this current one looks spot on for a Mothership clone.
Usually on the listing on dhgate it will have a note somewhere saying something like "seller will take XXX days to ship"
I've found they usually leave it until the last day possible, but sometimes they beat it
I'd suggest just messaging steven, and politely asking if he can try to get it out before the holiday.
Also, without being pushy about it or anything I'd mention you're on FC.
Just throw in a line like "I can't wait to receive my piece and put a review on FC"
I like to think he tries a little bit harder for orders he knows are going to FC members, but thats purelymy own speculation...
Yeah it said 12 days or something. Others items said that also I think but some still shipped early
I was just curious on how long the "waiting game" is with DHgate. Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure items from China go to SF/Lax b4 they come back to HI...Also thanks for the advice bro, done and done
I can't wait to retire the overpriced pos I got.
TheBlazingBeast
Well-Known Member
Waiting game usually 2-3 weeks. Often orders ship out within 24-48 hours, but sometimes takes a few days. Ordered a UFO v2 & Matrix Pillar 1000 from Steven together. The UFO shipped within 4 days, arrived 11 days later. I opened Perhaps Steven took a hint from some of the broken orders because I opened the box to find everything covered in bubble wrap inside.. a smaller box. Flame polish marks disappeared with a quick bath.
Was excited to see the innovations over the v1 in person, but that's a post for another day
The Pillar listed for posting but wasn't sent out immediately as part of that production run was defective. The UFO arrived the day the Pillar shipped so it gives a nice buffer to get acquainted. Don't mind the extra wait long as it's done right.It is probably good you already ordered, China has a holiday coming up June 20-22nd. Last time workers were on holiday during the Chinese New Year orders would easily take over a month to arrive OR mysteriously get lost in the ePacket-twilight-zone.
Been Vapin
Fringe Class
Fastest for me was 10 days from ordering. Pretty sure there has been people that received a package around 3 days after ordering.
redijedi808
Well-Known Member
I'm in the 808 as well, specifically Honolulu.Yeah it said 12 days or something. Others items said that also I think but some still shipped early
Also thanks for the advice bro, done and done
I can't wait to retire the overpriced pos I got.
Guess it depends on the seller but for me personally, I've ordered from Steven, Kathy, Cnmeng, CCG(growhighglass), and Sunshine.
All arrived in Honolulu in 9 days. I've ordered throughout the months and most of the packages hit SF first. A few went to LA instead.
Anyways, those sellers I've mentioned are pretty good with fast shipping and bomb proof packaging.
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