Cheap High Quality Bubbler

[Seek]

Hey guys, I've got a little question you in here will probably know an answer to.

I found this bubbler on DHgate by vaporemporium and I like its design, it's literally the only 18mm female fritted disk bubbler I found on the whole DHgate, that could possibly accept a VapeXhale EVO directly.

My question is, if I add few accessories from the same seller, would that be sent in one package? Because the shopping cart doesn't exactly look like that. I'd like to add this and this. And I would like these to be shipped in 3 packages. Maybe I'm just overthinking crazy, but can someone reassure me please?

Also does anyone have any experience with this particualr seller to share, so far he looks legit and having good reputation? Thanks.

edit: when I was toying around with the shipping options, I think the separate shipping options on each item that made me think it would be shipped separately is just an option - to ship it separetely through different postal services. It split when I choose different ones and joins back when I choose the same option for every item.

edit2: ok, I've clearly missed this text: Your 3 item order will be dispatched in 1 parts.
So, now I'm sure, sorry for asking too soon.

 

[wildything]

Lame, I received my Hydrabomb knockoff from yingmin5 and its small like sunshinestore's. it looks different from the photo listed and from the previous poster who got one here

Mine has the perc much lower and there is basically no extra room under the perc. It looks like the uptake tube in your perc is longer like the sunshinestore version and mine is much shorter like yingmins pictures. I'm sorry you are displeased with the tube you received and I might be as well. I have messaged yingmin to tell him to make the joints as flat wit the bottom as possible and I also suggested making a larger can style like the gb-187 as that may be popular as well and He responded positively to both suggestions.

 

[turdhole]

Good price, but think that's why it's better to stick to tried and good rep vendors from here. $5 more (at prices shown on DHGate now) gets you the StevenImz FC-187 V2 that's a fan favorite.

Then again, they look so similar that they may be blown in the same shop - so maybe you'd get the same from him now. Hard to be certain when rolling those Chinese dice!

I can get the $25 back. stevens is listed for $39.06, that i doubt i could recoup.

 

[UnidenWallet]

Also, my Hydrabomb from yingmin5 has the female joint too far in. That means I can't get a solid airtight hit, which is also why I can't milk this thing at all. I'm going to sell this for $20 hopefully. It's not good. Hopefully yingmin5 can make these taller in the future.

 

[flotntoke]

I can get the $25 back. stevens is listed for $39.06, that i doubt i could recoup.

Not sure what you're saying here. And, don't really doubt you paid $24 or whatever, but piece you linked to is $29.59 today (think it was $34 something the other day).

All I'm saying is there are enough variables and unknowns with DHGate/Chinese glass. So, I'm more comfortable sticking with the vendors many on here have been using and having good experiences with for some time.

 

[UnidenWallet]

Not sure what you're saying here. And, don't really doubt you paid $24 or whatever, but piece you linked to is $29.59 today (think it was $34 something the other day).

All I'm saying is there are enough variables and unknowns with DHGate/Chinese glass. So, I'm more comfortable sticking with the vendors many on here have been using and having good experiences with for some time.

Ditto. I remember someone on /r/chinaglass who thought he found a nice FC-187 clone for $25, it turned out to be smaller and 14mm. I mean it was still a nice tube and all, but it obviously wasn't the same piece.

 

[flotntoke]

Ditto. I remember someone on /r/chinaglass who thought he found a nice FC-187 clone for $25, it turned out to be smaller and 14mm. I mean it was still a nice tube and all, but it obviously wasn't the same piece.

Should have thrown in, or edited, above but another thing from my point of view....

$10 or even $15 doesn't make much difference to me for a little better quality. Not with most things, and certainly not in this case. I'm already getting a knock-off of some type of an original that would cost 5-10-20 times as much. And, in many cases the knock off is more what I would like in form or function (eg FC187's now having a sidecar MP). I'd rather have confidence and not be worried about quality or other issues that could be a problem with other vendors.

Way back when it was a lot more of a crapshoot. But now, with almost 900 posts in this thread, it's not usually too hard to find what you want at one of the 4 or 5 vendors that most here use - with others slowly being added. And, even if not the exact thing you want than something very close. The cost of a gram or so, that I would go through in a week (if scrimping and not vaping much), isn't worth worrying about for a piece I'll use for years if I like it and it functions well.

 

[jrcmang]

they responded to my low ball attempt a couple days ago but i just ended up canceling the order

Recently purchased a piece from CCG and didn't like the drag....too much resistance for my liking. Anyways, I contacted them and they seemed to be cool at first. They wanted a video. Sent em a video and told me their factory said there wasn't a problem. Wouldn't do a replacement and wouldn't do a return shipping paid. Kind of pissed me off especially for a first time customer. I was actually going to order a fab egg from them but after that experience I was done with CCG. Not to mention it would take days for them to get back to my messages. Not trying to bash CCG but I didn't have a good experience.

 

[Slow Draw McGraw]

Recently purchased a piece from CCG and didn't like the drag....too much resistance for my liking.

Was the drag due to the peice having a defect or is it just the design of the peice? They can only be held accountable for production defects.

 

[Maitri]

Was the drag due to the peice having a defect or is it just the design of the peice? They can only be held accountable for production defects.

I was wondering the same thing. I bought a CCG Wake and Bake (I ordered and received mine without the CCG logo) a few months ago and pretty quickly decided that the draw was too chug-a-chug for me. Every once in a while I pull it out to try before I quickly arrive at the same conclusion. I just cleaned it thoroughly and will probably sell or give it away. It was my first and likely only piece of knock-off glass. The difference between my American glass and the CCG piece is too much to ignore and while I will not complain to the manufacturer, I will likely not use it again or buy another cheap knock off. I knew the risks and I got what I paid for and I have no one to hold accountable (note: not blame, which seems unnecessarily harmful while offering no benefit) but myself....

 

[jrcmang]

Was the drag due to the peice having a defect or is it just the design of the peice? They can only be held accountable for production defects.

That's a fair point...I don't believe it was a design flaw so much as it was just a flawed design....if that makes sense. And that's what CCG believed. And I get it...they shouldn't have to pay for shipping since I was unhappy with the piece that is working as designed, regardless if it was a flawed design. Oh, and this was the one item that didn't have a function video attached to the buy page. It wasn't until I asked a few questions around here that a fellow member found the function video on their youtube channel. They have since updated the product page with function video added. Tracking wasn't showing up a week into my purchase either. I had to message them and come to find out it was lost by the carrier. They sent me out another but after all that I would have thought they could have thrown a bone and covered the shipping back for a refund. At the end of the day I would have been happy and probably bought a fab egg to give em another chance. Oh well.

I was wondering the same thing. I bought a CCG Wake and Bake (I ordered and received mine without the CCG logo) a few months ago and pretty quickly decided that the draw was too chug-a-chug for me. Every once in a while I pull it out to try before I quickly arrive at the same conclusion. I just cleaned it thoroughly and will probably sell or give it away. It was my first and likely only piece of knock-off glass. The difference between my American glass and the CCG piece is too much to ignore and while I will not complain to the manufacturer, I will likely not use it again or buy another cheap knock off. I knew the risks and I got what I paid for and I have no one to hold accountable (note: not blame, which seems unnecessarily harmful while offering no benefit) but myself....

My exact sentiments. I ended up just keeping the piece. Keep pulling it out thinking my mind has changed but each time I pull....nope, too much chug. So I'm trying to just give it away to some fellow friends of mine. No one seems interested though because everyone who tries to hit it says the same thing...the drag is way too much.

Also that is why i didn't press them a whole lot about the issue. At the end of the day it was my fuck up...caveat emptor. Just decided I didn't want to do anymore business with them.

 

[flotntoke]

That's a fair point...I don't believe it was a design flaw so much as it was just a flawed design....if that makes sense. And that's what CCG believed. And I get it...they shouldn't have to pay for shipping since I was unhappy with the piece that is working as designed, regardless if it was a flawed design. Oh, and this was the one item that didn't have a function video attached to the buy page. It wasn't until I asked a few questions around here that a fellow member found the function video on their youtube channel. They have since updated the product page with function video added. Tracking wasn't showing up a week into my purchase either. I had to message them and come to find out it was lost by the carrier. They sent me out another but after all that I would have thought they could have thrown a bone and covered the shipping back for a refund. At the end of the day I would have been happy and probably bought a fab egg to give em another chance. Oh well.



My exact sentiments. I ended up just keeping the piece. Keep pulling it out thinking my mind has changed but each time I pull....nope, too much chug. So I'm trying to just give it away to some fellow friends of mine. No one seems interested though because everyone who tries to hit it says the same thing...the drag is way too much.

Also that is why i didn't press them a whole lot about the issue. At the end of the day it was my fuck up...caveat emptor. Just decided I didn't want to do anymore business with them.

If the piece works as it should and you just don't like it, that's the way it goes. Don't think most of the larger US glass vendors would do any differently - even if you were dropping $1,000 on something heady. Would be the same if you tried to return used silverware or underwear!

What was the piece, by the way? Might be nice to let us know so at least others don't buy the same one, or know what they're getting into if they do.

 

[jrcmang]

If the piece works as it should and you just don't like it, that's the way it goes. Don't think most of the larger US glass vendors would do any differently - even if you were dropping $1,000 on something heady. Would be the same if you tried to return used silverware or underwear!

What was the piece, by the way? Might be nice to let us know so at least others don't buy the same one, or know what they're getting into if they do.

Like I said, I can see how there will be differing view points....at the end of the day it isn't how I would have done business. Also it wasn't used....I only tested it with the water in it. Never proceeded to actually "use" it since the draw bothered me so much off the bat. So instead of complaining any more to them I just moved on.

Here is a link to the piece.

http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/ccg-2016-new-arrival-glass-water-pipes-glass/378838356.html

 

[flotntoke]

Like I said, I can see how there will be differing view points....at the end of the day it isn't how I would have done business. Also it wasn't used....I only tested it with the water in it. Never proceeded to actually "use" it since the draw bothered me so much off the bat. So instead of complaining any more to them I just moved on.

Here is a link to the piece.

http://www.dhgate.com/store/product/ccg-2016-new-arrival-glass-water-pipes-glass/378838356.html

Thanks for posting the link!

Figure you have, but worth asking.... have you tried it with less water in the can? Have never used a perc like this, but looks like way too much water in their video. More water = more drag on most of my pieces except diffusion pump.

 

[jrcmang]

Thanks for posting the link!

Figure you have, but worth asking.... have you tried it with less water in the can? Have never used a perc like this, but looks like way too much water in their video. More water = more drag on most of my pieces except diffusion pump.

Yeah they use way too much water in the function video. I've got the water level to where it sits a hair above the perc and its still too much for me. Its funny...friends come over and are like "damn thats a nice bubbler...I'l take it for sure." I then let them hit with just the water in so they can preview the pull and every time they say "nevermind". Lol. I really wanted to like this piece though because it seems to be really well made.

 

[akwardsauce]

do we have a cheaper PVHES arizer solo/air stem yet? preferably from china?

 

[JediMindTrixR4Kidz]

Noob question. Thinking about trying the new fab recycler from CCG. 14 or 18mm options, should you always go with 14 on dab rigs? Would either size make the vortex function better?

 

[063_XOBX]

Noob question. Thinking about trying the new fab recycler from CCG. 14 or 18mm options, should you always go with 14 on dab rigs? Would either size make the vortex function better?

There's two ways of looking at the question.

Do you want more airflow or compatibility? An 18mm male will allow more airflow while the 14mm can be easily converted to an 18mm male with just a 18-14 reducer.

 

[JediMindTrixR4Kidz]

There's two ways of looking at the question.

Do you want more airflow or compatibility? An 18mm male will allow more airflow while the 14mm can be easily converted to an 18mm male with just a 18-14 reducer.

I'm not really sure, are there any benefits to more air flow with dabs? I wasn't too worried about compatibility since I plan on picking up a couple different drop downs.

 

[CameraNerd]

In my opinion, 18mm is for party bowls in a huge tube OR for use with a vape. some of the vapes are high restriction..for that, you want the 18mm, no question.

I personally much prefer 14mm. 14mm is better for smaller snapper bowls and bangers. I prefer thick vapor to wispy vapor. I want slow strong long draws, not wispy fast ones. I also think that when you pull the carb on a chuggy bong with a 18mm, the pressure/bubble created to try to clear it leads to more drank.
I personally only buy 14mm Female Bongs and 14mm male attachments. keeps things simple, but sometimes I have to pass on certain items.

one thing is certain, I will never purchase another bong with a male joint. Best

 

[turdhole]

im bored. lets buy something. is there a recommended quartz bangers seller on dhgate? i searched quartz on FC but didnt see any specific threads.

leaning towards purchasing this http://www.dhgate.com/product/2016-new-18-5cm-height-glass-s-bongs-glass/371413550.html

 

[063_XOBX]

im bored. lets buy something. is there a recommended quartz bangers seller on dhgate? i searched quartz on FC but didnt see any specific threads.

leaning towards purchasing this http://www.dhgate.com/product/2016-new-18-5cm-height-glass-s-bongs-glass/371413550.html

Hymanquartz (HQP)

 

[turdhole]

Hymanquartz (HQP)

thank you. does anyone have that newer version of the FC710 with the female joint? why on earth is the mouthpiece level with the joint? how difficult is it to see the nail?

 

[shark sandwich]

Steven should be releasing the new rattle can soon. It will have improved mouthpiece and joint spacing, and won't require a drop down for comfortable use. In fact, it will offer one of the better views available from a piece its size. Here's a side shot of the new version:

The original version has bad spacing because manufacturers have only a general understanding of how these pieces are being used, and what is desirable in a design. Because of the bad spacing, the first batch pieces aren't great to use without a dropdown. With a good dropdown, it is possible to see the floor of a banger while dabbing.

 

[turdhole]

drop downs are hard to find on dhgate also, most just move the nail out more and not actually down