Well, that's kinda not fair because the FC-187 v.2 is a much better piece. My v.1 is pretty sucky with a bad perc that is WAY high in the can. I had shelved it before getting the Zion as nothing I had had enough airflow to get a decent hit with it. The Zion does so I can use it, but only with the Zion.
My V.1 was a replacement for one that came broken so I didn't have the heart to demand another, but I should have. I considered getting a v.2 and just paying for it, but after getting the UFO I don't really need it. I'll get something else next time. Probably the FC-Mod. I agree that Steven's quality is hit and miss but I want to support him for his willingness to make changes for us...
I feel ya, that's why I had to mention I was comparing to the V1. *However* I have given Steven MANY chances (more than any other vendor), and quality has always been subpar to the quality I've received from Sunshinestore, Yingmin5, and CleanClearGlass. Yes I know there are a lot of people holding pieces which are perfectly fine with no major imperfections, but a majority of the pieces I've seen or handled haven't been up to my standards for DHgate glass.
I will say that Steven does make up for it by shipping a replacement when necessary, for that I give him credit. But I still consider his quality sub-par to other well-known vendors on DHgate.
I honestly don't think I can afford most American glass. If there was no China glass I would have a lot less glass. I DO give business to OGB, however, and hope to get a JoDa piece some time soon. But otherwise it is pretty much China or nothing.
Me neither. That's why I'd rather save up and buy one or two quality pieces now that I really understand what level of diffusion I enjoy for my vaporizers.
I love experimenting and testing exotic rigs like the FC-710 before investing in the real thing, But at the end of the day, Chinese glass found on DHgate is not true Borosilicite glass. Most of it is Soda-lime glass. Works just fine for most of our needs, but it's melting temperature is nearly half that of boro. The strength and quality of the glass just isn't the same.
When I hold true borosilicite glass waterpipes, there's a noticeable difference in the look and feel of the glass. So much so, that these days I would rather invest my hard-earned money in an up-and coming glassblower like
@VaPeD&CoNfUsEd and others on Instagram than on Dhgate.
It's a personal choice, I get not everyone can afford nice glass. I can't really either. But I've had my fun, I've bought over 40 pieces from China and learned a lot about different percs and water filtration. I'm sure I'll still keep a few in my collection. But I'm really phasing it out and trying to build up my collection of quality pieces.
) and I am pulling the trigger on a Bubbler to go with it. I'm ordering either the one you posted or the FC version Steven makes. The GB (or FC) can is a little bigger. I like that better for home use, D series better for the road. I am just wondering if Yingmin or Stevens quality is better? What do you guys think?
Now my notifications are refreshed so I'm gonna be in here more regularly again.
stop it you
