So, Colie and I were having a private discussion and what I've taken from our talk is that he's honestly concerned about people's health. After a lot of back and forth, he asked me to post the following:
Colie dont care about money. We only care about the community and all of us being happy and safe. We already offer 20% off any purchase for FCers, which is the highest Ive seen on this forum from any collective. So if anybody bought a waterpipe from aliexpress, before today we will do a full annealing on your piece if you can provide proof you bought it before we offered this service. All you have to pay is shipping and we will take your piece and kiln it to the proper temps and take the proper time to let them cool. You will see a cleaner clearer glass as as its durability to withstand more abuse." Clean your pieces and contact me for shipping information. I already mentioned the cost of running a kiln, and I promise we dont have kilns as large as those factories but we will eat the cost for the safety of our fellow members of this culture. We are all on the same team, so even if you wanna say FUCK ME, I will still do the process on your piece cause I am concerned. If I was doing something that is risky to my well being, I would want somebody to atleast tell me so I could research it myself. I certainly wouldnt result to calling sombody names who was just offering their point of view on the subject. And not to mention the co owner of Colie Glass is chinese, was born there and also worked in glass factory from the age of 12 to 26.. so WE can offer a rarely heard perspective on the issue." a perspective that could some up the entire debate on imports vs. domestic smoking glass. Can anybody name one chinese company who makes smoking accessories that has the reputatuion for only the best? how many domestic companies have that reputation? point being, you often get what you pay for. this process will take one day from your products arrival to me. the next day it will ship back out. very quick and easy process" or fuck me, whichever you like."
So, I thought this was a pretty cool service to offer. I can't speak for anyone else, but I'll probably take advantage of this.
glad you got your glass, it doesn't look too bad considering. Personally I think the worse things about this glass that I've seen so far is the poor placement of the perc, and obvious sloppiness in alinement. But again what can you expect at such a price/shipped. I'm just happy people are getting them, and they are sending the right pieces. My $40 bub from pipesdaddy is really poorly made too, but it's been a real solid travel piece for me so far. I hope mine show up soon too. Managed to get out of having to go camp in the rain this weekend!! 
