Cheap High Quality Bubbler

CalyxSmokr

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@mrbonsai420 and others,

I read this thread diligently but now have a bubbler need for a vape newbie I'm helping, thru his mom.
I have the real Mobius Ion and love it and want the clone/ near clone for him.
Is that the D 020 or F 187 variant? Small can only please

He doesn't need the very cheapest vendor, but the vendor with the greatest chance of getting a "good" piece/ not needing to be returned and decent shipping time like rcving in 2-3 weeks.

So here's one, for example. How can you tell the vendor?
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Thanks
How can one zero in on "Steven" if he is most reliable?

EDIT: how can you zero in on Steven or trusted vendors and find pieces without counterfeit labels?

Modnote: Link to labeled counterfeit glass removed
I think you are pretty safe with the mobius clones from anyone. They have worked out the kinks in these simple designs. yingmin and steven's both arrived to me with no problems x4
 

flotntoke

thoroughly vaped
Glassartist stuff is a little heavier, but you pay for it. I got this reti perc in a mushroom base that had a Bent Glass sticker on it (even came in a fake Bent Glass box!). It's a great hitter! Probably as big as I want to go anymore. It's a workout, but still fun to pull out for a night or two every month or so. Removed the label nicely (and easily), but only pics I have handy are before it was removed. Photoshopped it out where the blue ring is.

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Glassartist stuff is a little heavier, but you pay for it. I got this reti perc in a mushroom base that had a Bent Glass sticker on it (even came in a fake Bent Glass box!). It's a great hitter! Probably as big as I want to go anymore. It's a workout, but still fun to pull out for a night or two every month or so. Removed the label nicely (and easily), but only pics I have handy are before it was removed. Photoshopped it out where the blue ring is.

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They no longer have that listed i was trying to buy it this past week
 

mrbonsai420

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@mrbonsai420 and others,

I read this thread diligently but now have a bubbler need for a vape newbie I'm helping, thru his mom.
I have the real Mobius Ion and love it and want the clone/ near clone for him.
Is that the D 020 or F 187 variant? Small can only please

He doesn't need the very cheapest vendor, but the vendor with the greatest chance of getting a "good" piece/ not needing to be returned and decent shipping time like rcving in 2-3 weeks.

So here's one, for example. How can you tell the vendor?
[link removed]

Thanks
How can one zero in on "Steven" if he is most reliable?

EDIT: how can you zero in on Steven or trusted vendors and find pieces without counterfeit labels?

Modnote: Link to labeled counterfeit glass removed

The FC 187/188 (or GB depending on vendor) fc/gb-187 or FC/GB188 (14.4 or 18.8 mm now) are the middle sized cans with the matrix percs that most people here get. Those are good all around flower pieces and you will be happy with any of the well known vendors.
There is also a little Atom clone that's a little smaller can from Steven, look up H06B001 . Look up those Matrix Atoms to see if that size and mouthpiece would be better.
I have a few pieces from each, and yeah I like Glass artist a lot but the other big guys will give you a quality product for the price too IMO. The Sunshinestore D-020 I bought 3 of last year are all still in action somewhere. You can get those with either the slit cut perc or matrix. And only my Yingmin bong broke at the joint but their stuff is usually good too. HFY-Glass has also been a good one for me.
 

George1151

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I have 2 pieces, the D020-D (love it) from Sunshine Store and the V2 FC UFO from Steven.

Even though shipping took longer with Sunshine store I had a better buying experience from them than with Steven. I use flower not concentrates both with the Haze V3 and the Haze 18mm GonG. They are both terrific especially the D020-D.
 

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
I got a 10mm hitman style recycler knockoff, unbranded of course, from glassartist. Loving this little thing, killer flavor, seems well made, came quickly
I have 2 pieces, the D020-D (love it) from Sunshine Store and the V2 FC UFO from Steven.

Even though shipping took longer with Sunshine store I had a better buying experience from them than with Steven. I use flower not concentrates both with the Haze V3 and the Haze 18mm GonG. They are both terrific especially the D020-D.
I never got the D020-D?
However SHATTER is so cheap and getting cheaper I have been using the HYDROTUBE from GB and the HYDROBASE from sunshine.
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SHATTER = CIVILIZED
 
sooo a couple of years ago I made my first glass purchase; a FC-187 from Steven. I was very happy with it for the money, but accidentally broke it this week. As a result, I'm looking for some new glass. I've already decided I'm probably going to order the fc-187 v2 and fc-710 since they seem to be among the more popular. I'm also wanting to try one other, and have been leaning towards maybe a fab egg. My question is, I see sunshine, Steven, and Kathy all make these now (as well as similar birdcage models to the 187), would you recommend one over the other? This is for flower and concentrate. If you think I'd be better off getting something different entirely please share.

P.s. I scoured over the last 40 pages or so and didn't find anything directly comparing, so point me in the right direction if I've missed a good overview.
 

ataxian

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sooo a couple of years ago I made my first glass purchase; a FC-187 from Steven. I was very happy with it for the money, but accidentally broke it this week. As a result, I'm looking for some new glass. I've already decided I'm probably going to order the fc-187 v2 and fc-710 since they seem to be among the more popular. I'm also wanting to try one other, and have been leaning towards maybe a fab egg. My question is, I see sunshine, Steven, and Kathy all make these now (as well as similar birdcage models to the 187), would you recommend one over the other? This is for flower and concentrate. If you think I'd be better off getting something different entirely please share.

P.s. I scoured over the last 40 pages or so and didn't find anything directly comparing, so point me in the right direction if I've missed a good overview.
I like the FC LINE (not bad)


I had this made in the USA however the CHILLUM?
The ASH COLLECTOR was from FC.
RECOVERING the proper way:
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CIVILIZED
@lazylathe this is in your name!
 
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ataxian

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That's a nice piece. Its a 14 mm what is often called a Dewar type joint. You will need a 14 mm male to 18 mm female adapter if you want to use the 18 mm Epic GonG. But I'm pretty sure they also make the GonG in 14 mm. In any case, when you start using glass you will end up collecting a bunch of adapters as you go.

With regard to cleaning, read this thread on PBW...its the right stuff:

http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/pbw-the-chemistry-of-clean.7854/

Wrt to what glass and what sources to use on DHgate, I suggest that @mrbonsai420 is a GREAT source of info as are others here. I have not yet bought from DHgate but will be ordering a D020 from Steven, I believe, shortly (just because). But Bonsai has a lot of experience with these suppliers and can probably give you a good steer.

As far as @ataxian helping you out also, yes....he's sometimes a bit cryptic in his language but he often has a very unusual and interesting perspective on things, is well worth reading his posts (well, most of them LOL) and he is a most beloved and experienced member of FC. Eh...them surfer dudes...I never could understand what the hell they were talking about anyway! ;):lol:

Cheers
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Vaporisers r cheap!
GonG's can be expensive?
One last session:
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My all around favorite vape has bit the dust! @ACE OF VAPE see ya!
 

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
Hey how come I can't PM you anymore, it broke my heart to find that out. Ill miss our funny talks. Anyhow you have the link for that base?
Something is wrong?

I'm FUCKED-UP!

That's fine too say?

Hey CANNABIS makes one CIVILIZED!

I'm not joking!

Why does CANNABIS make one read faster?

CANNABIS makes you smarter?

Why are bar's legal?

I don't understand the LOGIC?

CANNABIS is safer than BIG GLUPS!
 

Vakas

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Yes, can someone please provide link for the HydraBase and Symbiartic Chandelier , the non-logo kind?
 
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mrbonsai420

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Yes, can someone please provide link for the HydraBase and Symbiartic Chandelier , the non-logo kind?

Here you go 5th, 8th, and 9th options are the combos with both for under $60.

http://www.dhgate.com/product/2016-...glass/385487849.html#s1-0-1b;searl|1097589830


Hmm, New Chinese glass color? "Croci" Several rigs made out of it including fab eggs right now. Don't know anything about them or the maker though.

http://www.dhgate.com/product/vapor...cinfo=17,null,5#svh-5-5|null:null:r1885871786
 
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mrbonsai420

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In the last couple of months I have really been appreciating colored pieces. Mainly due to Hemping pieces blowing me away. That led me to Instagram and #GlassofIG...Holy Shit! I have been collecting high end glass for many years. I collected Marbles, Paperweights and contemporary scandanavian vases. But bongs back then were just clear tubes so 1 bong was all I had for years. BUT now bongs and rigs ARE the art of today's heady society and it is a fantastic world!! If you haven't discovered this world it will be overwhelming at first. I made a 2nd IG account just for glass and after a month I have found over 2000 glass blowers and resellers to follow. I have also found amazing heady pendants and marbles like the ones I usually only see in lots at shows or in high end glass galleries. And while I am considering a $1500 Hondo right now with a crazy pineapple perc, there are tons of steals from lesser known artists out there! Some of the guys on FC are pretty seasoned in the IG glass world, @Deadshort480 comes to mind. His glass collection is out of this world fantastic!

So while I love my Hemping glass and will continue to buy them and even an occasional cheap clear scientific piece from DH gate. I urge you to check out the world of IG glass, there are great deals to be had. I went looking for a travel bubbler and got this little 10mm with removable downstem for as cheap as Chinese glass! It started at $10 at auction on IG, I almost had it at $45 but at the last minute had to bump my bid up to $60 to snag it. Either way it's a steal. You guys are selling yourselves short if you don't at least set up a second IG account just to check out all of this stuff available in the world!!!!! And I think I will actually start just saving up for more expensive pieces. I have my eye on a a few right now.
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abby

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In the last couple of months I have really been appreciating colored pieces. Mainly due to Hemping pieces blowing me away. That led me to Instagram and #GlassofIG...Holy Shit! I have been collecting high end glass for many years. I collected Marbles, Paperweights and contemporary scandanavian vases. But bongs back then were just clear tubes so 1 bong was all I had for years. BUT now bongs and rigs ARE the art of today's heady society and it is a fantastic world!! If you haven't discovered this world it will be overwhelming at first. I made a 2nd IG account just for glass and after a month I have found over 2000 glass blowers and resellers to follow. I have also found amazing heady pendants and marbles like the ones I usually only see in lots at shows or in high end glass galleries. And while I am considering a $1500 Hondo right now with a crazy pineapple perc, there are tons of steals from lesser known artists out there! Some of the guys on FC are pretty seasoned in the IG glass world, @Deadshort480 comes to mind. His glass collection is out of this world fantastic!

So while I love my Hemping glass and will continue to buy them and even an occasional cheap clear scientific piece from DH gate. I urge you to check out the world of IG glass, there are great deals to be had. I went looking for a travel bubbler and got this little 10mm with removable downstem for as cheap as Chinese glass! It started at $10 at auction on IG, I almost had it at $45 but at the last minute had to bump my bid up to $60 to snag it. Either way it's a steal. You guys are selling yourselves short if you don't at least set up a second IG account just to check out all of this stuff available in the world!!!!! And I think I will actually start just saving up for more expensive pieces. I have my eye on a a few right now.
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Can you give me the link to IG glass's website/store?
 
abby,

mrbonsai420

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Can you give me the link to IG glass's website/store?


There is no "store" really. You follow glass blowers and they post sales and auctions. You can either DM them or watch for auctions , then you just comment on the post as a bid.. I am @mrbonsai710 on IG, you can see the guys I follow. That piece came from InnerforceGlass
 
In the last couple of months I have really been appreciating colored pieces. Mainly due to Hemping pieces blowing me away. That led me to Instagram and #GlassofIG...Holy Shit! I have been collecting high end glass for many years. I collected Marbles, Paperweights and contemporary scandanavian vases. But bongs back then were just clear tubes so 1 bong was all I had for years. BUT now bongs and rigs ARE the art of today's heady society and it is a fantastic world!! If you haven't discovered this world it will be overwhelming at first. I made a 2nd IG account just for glass and after a month I have found over 2000 glass blowers and resellers to follow. I have also found amazing heady pendants and marbles like the ones I usually only see in lots at shows or in high end glass galleries. And while I am considering a $1500 Hondo right now with a crazy pineapple perc, there are tons of steals from lesser known artists out there! Some of the guys on FC are pretty seasoned in the IG glass world, @Deadshort480 comes to mind. His glass collection is out of this world fantastic!

So while I love my Hemping glass and will continue to buy them and even an occasional cheap clear scientific piece from DH gate. I urge you to check out the world of IG glass, there are great deals to be had. I went looking for a travel bubbler and got this little 10mm with removable downstem for as cheap as Chinese glass! It started at $10 at auction on IG, I almost had it at $45 but at the last minute had to bump my bid up to $60 to snag it. Either way it's a steal. You guys are selling yourselves short if you don't at least set up a second IG account just to check out all of this stuff available in the world!!!!! And I think I will actually start just saving up for more expensive pieces. I have my eye on a a few right now.
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Instagram is the worst thing to happen to my G.A.S yet! Fucking Love it! @mrbonsai420 here's FC's own Joda Glass with a Heady American piece I think you'll love for the Marble/Millie/Fuming the second piece pictured in this post
http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/joda-glassworks.13915/page-147#post-1047319
 
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