Cheap High Quality Bubbler

Erwin

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First off, hi everybody! I haven't been around here in a while, but have mostly kept up on the conversation, and am happy to be back!

Well, it seems I might have taken one for the team. In a very late night, d-cycler fueled fit of impulsiveness I decided to drop 80 bucks on this guy, just cause it looked cool:

http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/bong-glass-recycler-2015-new-glass-bong-oil/241193290.html
2015%20New%20Bong%20glass%20water%20pipe%20glass%20bong%20recycler%20bong%20water%20pipe%20two%20function%20with%20oil%20rig%20herb%20bowl%20free%20shipping%2014.5%20mm%20joint.jpg


I've since seen it cheaper, but I'm trying not to think too much about that :doh: I got it from "glassartist" (http://www.dhgate.com/store/20015547#st-navigation-storehome) who might be the same as Kathy1578, or just stealing their pics and designs, dunno. Ah, the dangers of untested sellers... Nonetheless, there's still some hope for good things to come out of this deal for me.

Before I even talk about the piece though, I have to say a word about the packaging. It blew my mind... It came in a box labeled "Pure Glass" like a legit US glass company, complete with pamphlet, stickers, and a bowl with their "Pure" logo sandblasted into it. It also had a holographic "sticker of authenticity" on the side of the glass, but fortunately no sandblasting on the piece itself. Still, by far the nicest and most professional packaging I've gotten from DHgate yet, if you don't mind a box clearly marked "Pureglass420" arriving at your doorstep.

FwvDnAo.jpg


The piece itself was defective, however. The perc wasn't sealed to the downstem and so vapor doesn't make it into the perc at all, just bubbles straight into the main can. Even if it weren't defective though, I still can't tell exactly where the return is (even with the damn thing in my hand), but I'm pretty sure it's the 3 large holes right above the percs, which are two rows of uneven holes along the bottom. If that's true it means the return is above the perc, which makes the recycling very inefficient. On top of all that, I can't get it to properly vortex, and when I pull hard water goes straight up the mouthpiece. That all might be different if I had a properly functioning one though, hard to tell.... All that said though, the glass is super thick and it does look pretty cool :haw:

The seller has been pretty responsive to my emails, and made me the classic offer that they'll replace the piece if I buy another from them, so that they can ship them together. I'm skeptical, especially since they're still so untested as a seller, but there are indeed two more pieces from them that I'm interested in. They even offered to give me a discount on another piece, after I explained to them that I felt this was a gamble.

The first I'm interested in from their store is this guy:

http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/bong-glass-recycler-2015-new-glass-bong-oil/241281302.html
2015%20Feb%20Newest%20Glass%20bong%209%22%20inches%20Skull%20water%20pipe%20smoking%20pipe%20two%20function%20dry%20herb%20use%20oil%20rig%20use%20with%20cermaic%20carb%20cap%20tool.jpg


I know I've seen others mention it on here, but people were hesitant because of the untested-ness of the seller. I requested a function video from them, and they made one and got back to me within a day:


Dunno.... I'm really tempted, as I love the aesthetic of this piece and the idea of a straight-fab that isn't just another MS clone, but I have no reason to expect quality at the moment...


The other is this one, a half-size version of the d-cycler:

http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/2015-mini-glass-bong-most-popular-heady-water/243478341.html
2015%20Mini%20glass%20bong%20MOST%20POPULAR%20Heady%20Water%20Pipe,%20high%20quality%20bong,hot%20selling%20glass%20bong,%20New%20Arrival%20Glass%20Bong%20oil%20rigs.jpg

(next to a pack of Chinese smokes for a size reference, haha) :puke:

I love the d-cycler so much, and would think a mini version for travel, and even more flavor would be awesome. The only concern with this one is that, in the video, it looks like the perc is too high and that vapor won't percolate at all, just rush out of the perc and straight too the return tube. Maybe if the water was a bit higher? Dunno... What do you all think?


So, yeah... Not sure which to try. I'll probably end up getting that straight fab as the function looks more on point, but I'll be risking more money to potentially get another dud. Either way I'll report back on what I get when I get it, of course. Can't experiment with Chinese glass without sharing every detail with all you awesome people!

:cheers:
 

weenstoned

Well-Known Member
Just ordered the new torus as I had a 5 dollars off 30 dollars coupon. Already have the wings-of-liberty torus but it is too huge for dabs and was double the cost. Still waiting on the white baby bottle fab replacement since they sent me the clear version, but since it has left China according to the tracking and they didn't protest at all about sending the correct piece I felt fine ordering from them again.
 

Monsoon

Well-Known Member
First off, hi everybody! I haven't been around here in a while, but have mostly kept up on the conversation, and am happy to be back!

Well, it seems I might have taken one for the team. In a very late night, d-cycler fueled fit of impulsiveness I decided to drop 80 bucks on this guy, just cause it looked cool:

http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/bong-glass-recycler-2015-new-glass-bong-oil/241193290.html
2015%20New%20Bong%20glass%20water%20pipe%20glass%20bong%20recycler%20bong%20water%20pipe%20two%20function%20with%20oil%20rig%20herb%20bowl%20free%20shipping%2014.5%20mm%20joint.jpg


I've since seen it cheaper, but I'm trying not to think too much about that :doh: I got it from "glassartist" (http://www.dhgate.com/store/20015547#st-navigation-storehome) who might be the same as Kathy1578, or just stealing their pics and designs, dunno. Ah, the dangers of untested sellers... Nonetheless, there's still some hope for good things to come out of this deal for me.

Before I even talk about the piece though, I have to say a word about the packaging. It blew my mind... It came in a box labeled "Pure Glass" like a legit US glass company, complete with pamphlet, stickers, and a bowl with their "Pure" logo sandblasted into it. It also had a holographic "sticker of authenticity" on the side of the glass, but fortunately no sandblasting on the piece itself. Still, by far the nicest and most professional packaging I've gotten from DHgate yet, if you don't mind a box clearly marked "Pureglass420" arriving at your doorstep.

FwvDnAo.jpg


The piece itself was defective, however. The perc wasn't sealed to the downstem and so vapor doesn't make it into the perc at all, just bubbles straight into the main can. Even if it weren't defective though, I still can't tell exactly where the return is (even with the damn thing in my hand), but I'm pretty sure it's the 3 large holes right above the percs, which are two rows of uneven holes along the bottom. If that's true it means the return is above the perc, which makes the recycling very inefficient. On top of all that, I can't get it to properly vortex, and when I pull hard water goes straight up the mouthpiece. That all might be different if I had a properly functioning one though, hard to tell.... All that said though, the glass is super thick and it does look pretty cool :haw:

The seller has been pretty responsive to my emails, and made me the classic offer that they'll replace the piece if I buy another from them, so that they can ship them together. I'm skeptical, especially since they're still so untested as a seller, but there are indeed two more pieces from them that I'm interested in. They even offered to give me a discount on another piece, after I explained to them that I felt this was a gamble.

The first I'm interested in from their store is this guy:

http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/bong-glass-recycler-2015-new-glass-bong-oil/241281302.html
2015%20Feb%20Newest%20Glass%20bong%209%22%20inches%20Skull%20water%20pipe%20smoking%20pipe%20two%20function%20dry%20herb%20use%20oil%20rig%20use%20with%20cermaic%20carb%20cap%20tool.jpg


I know I've seen others mention it on here, but people were hesitant because of the untested-ness of the seller. I requested a function video from them, and they made one and got back to me within a day:


Dunno.... I'm really tempted, as I love the aesthetic of this piece and the idea of a straight-fab that isn't just another MS clone, but I have no reason to expect quality at the moment...


The other is this one, a half-size version of the d-cycler:

http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/2015-mini-glass-bong-most-popular-heady-water/243478341.html
2015%20Mini%20glass%20bong%20MOST%20POPULAR%20Heady%20Water%20Pipe,%20high%20quality%20bong,hot%20selling%20glass%20bong,%20New%20Arrival%20Glass%20Bong%20oil%20rigs.jpg

(next to a pack of Chinese smokes for a size reference, haha) :puke:

I love the d-cycler so much, and would think a mini version for travel, and even more flavor would be awesome. The only concern with this one is that, in the video, it looks like the perc is too high and that vapor won't percolate at all, just rush out of the perc and straight too the return tube. Maybe if the water was a bit higher? Dunno... What do you all think?


So, yeah... Not sure which to try. I'll probably end up getting that straight fab as the function looks more on point, but I'll be risking more money to potentially get another dud. Either way I'll report back on what I get when I get it, of course. Can't experiment with Chinese glass without sharing every detail with all you awesome people!

:cheers:
I was tempted to get the incycler from Kathy but the price was a bit steep and she's my least favourite vendor right now. Looks cool, hope the replacement works out better.

Thanks for the warning about the packaging. Really wish they didn't do that. Probably not a huge issue for me but I'd rather my mailman continue to believe I'm receiving a steady stream of "glass candle holders" from China than weed paraphernalia.

he had me call someone the other day. im curious if it was someone on here
Call who about what?
 

vicious916

Dab Connoisseur
CCG's version of straight fab looks ugly imo would looks better without the piece in the middle not sure why they put that there probably to help with splashback only 14mm :(
 
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Steven's stuff is amazing, and he responds. BUT the FACT IS, I NEVER got my 80 dollar recycler piece. 2x broken, 2x him telling me to order more to get it. 80 bucks in the toilet.

That being said, I tried again (moths later, sorry buddy but my wife will kill me if I keep reordering more stuff I dont need just to get my first bong not broken). He did send me some really nice tea as an apology, but I still never got the piece. (replacement had a leak making it unusable)

That ethic sucks balls. I hope he makes up for it and will report if he does.
That is unacceptable imo. Tea costs very little. He should refund you completely.
 

FluffMolotov

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Good day guys!
This thread is absolutely intoxicating my ability to choose a satisfying new piece! :ko:
Would love to be able to order a stack of glass rigs to test, but lack the storage facilities and have to be discreet as of late...
Could anyone be so kind as to recommend an upgrade from my Pinnacle Pro bubbler clone? I use predominantly portables (Grasshopper soon woop!) and would prefer a compact, backpackable glass piece that still provides good taste... Been considering the WJC-MINI thus far - any good alternative recommendation?
This forum is fantastic...:luv:
 
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Delta3DStudios

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Accessory Maker
Good day guys!
This thread is absolutely intoxicating my ability to choose a satisfying new piece! :ko:
Would love to be able to order a stack of glass rigs to test, but lack the storage facilities and have to be discreet as of late...
Could anyone be so kind as to recommend an upgrade from my Pinnacle Pro bubbler clone? I use predominantly portables (Grasshopper soon woop!) and would prefer a compact, backpackable glass piece that still provides good taste... Been considering the WJC-MINI thus far - any good alternative recommendation?
This forum is fantastic...:luv:

Do you have the original D020 by Sunshinestore? It's a LOT smaller than you think, but certainly a step up from the PNWT. Damn near portable enough - you could toss it in a camera bag with no problem
 

FluffMolotov

Well-Known Member
Been looking at that or the D020-D too - was unsure if they were still considered the benchmark for first time shoppers... Might just go for one of those, then - cheers!
 
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Delta3DStudios

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Been looking at that or the D020-D too - was unsure if they were still considered the benchmark for first time shoppers... Might just go for one of those, then - cheers!

D020-D is slightly bigger and provides more diffusion (less flavor) than the D020
 
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pacifica333

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FC-1000 was delivered today. Mouthpiece was snapped off at the join to the main can. I've messaged Steven, awaiting reply.

Jane replied back saying they will be shipping me a replacement next Tuesday. Fingers crossed this one makes the trip in one piece!
 
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