Cheap High Quality Bubbler

Sinclue

Sinclue

OK disagree with me, I can't force you to be right
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Some of us remember that in the years after WWII Japan produced tons of low cost mostly crappy products. The phrase "Made in Japan" was often used to describe cheap shoddy merchandise. And look at them now.

Isn't there an old Chinese proverb about getting what you wish for? Remember quality and cost often go hand and hand so you can probably expect that this inexpensive glass wave we are riding may not last as long as we'd hope.

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Meghan

Meghan

Well-Known Member
I think the question of whether to accept a defect on a $30 bubbler from China comes down to how much you value your time. Most of the people who have reported complaints or issues in the past to DHGate or AliEx vendors have been asked to ship the item in question back to China. Personally, it's not worth $30 to me to mess with all that (filling out customs forms alone makes me want to cry), especially since I'm not positive I'd be reimbursed the cost of shipping. If the issues are merely cosmetic (such as the hairline crack my own D020-D has), it's very easy to live with, IMO.

My general sentiment is that if I care about quality, I'm going to pay for it. If I care more about getting a good deal, I have to accept that I'm almost certainly sacrificing quality. The reason I've refused to pay more than about $32 for any piece of China glass so far is because I know that if I get a piece and it sucks, I'm probably not going to want to deal with trying to make it right. $30 is my threshold for "sucks, but won't break my heart (or wallet)".

But that's just me. YMMV.
 
Sinclue

Sinclue

OK disagree with me, I can't force you to be right
FYI
Last month in the throes of GAS, (but feeling guilt as to having purchased several pieces already) I purchased this little guy (http://www.dhgate.com/product/new-4...r/183729594.html#myaccount_orderdetail-1-null) from Kathy. Not very expensive and got me over the hump.
Point is that was a month ago and its still listed as in the sorting center in China. emails to Kathy have produced a string of excuses and finally the statement that all pieces were now in the USA. However no source of tracking agrees with her. So this last round of emails I just asked her to refund my money. We'll see.
I had been avoiding ordering from her (although I had success in the past) as others had been having problems, but the GAS was bad and this was a cheap "fix".
Oh well

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HugieLewis

HugieLewis

I'm not an expert but I have a strong opinion
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So my friends wanted me to do some glass etching...
 
HugieLewis

HugieLewis

I'm not an expert but I have a strong opinion
Just so ya know...that's 10 of the d's in the pic. Its interesting seeing the slight variations when they are all lined up.

equatorgringo said:
Whole new level!!!!! Any designs in mind yet? I should have sent you my 186!!!
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I have a few ideas in mind, we'll see what pans out. Its been awhile since I've done any etching so this could be a disaster.

ataxian said:
What about cannabis?
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Like a cannabis leaf? That would be possible I think.
 
Delta3DStudios

Delta3DStudios

Well-Known Member
Accessory Maker
HugieLewis said:
Just so ya know...that's 10 of the d's in the pic. Its interesting seeing the slight variations when they are all lined up.



I have a few ideas in mind, we'll see what pans out. Its been awhile since I've done any etching so this could be a disaster.



Like a cannabis leaf? That would be possible I think.
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Make one with the chemical compound of THC on the glass, I'll buy that:
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Edit -

Just checked my USPS tracking for my AC and Helix mouthpiece - they're in New York as of this morning. I'll have it within 7 days of ordering!
 
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jambandphan03

jambandphan03

in flavor country
I think you might be the first to get the 189... look forward to reviews. BTW... I am attempting to promt a refund from Kathy since they posted a different recycler in place of the one I paid for...and the fishy sending you 2 in its place has me feeling uneasy. Also the tracking # is a noshow on the USPS site. Good news is my 187 has at leas shown that its made it to the Shenzhen sort facility :D
 
Mr. Gweilo 420

Mr. Gweilo 420

Dude
@jambandphan03 Actually one of Kathy's tricks is that the fake tracking number she issues will show that your package has been sent and it is usually at or has just left a sort facility. This is her scam. She is buying time in an attempt to get the product and then resell it to you. I advise cancelling asap. One thing about her is that once you call her out she should refund you quite quickly. In my experience when one gets fucked by an Aliexpress or Dhgate vendor you should eventually get your money back. It is the time and energy that can never be refunded. Not to mention that is not a very cool thing to do to someone suffering from GAS!
 
Vitolo

Vitolo

Vaporist
ataxian said:
I ordered this thinking @Vitolo was going to get the same?
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That is surely a nice one.
If I did use water more, I would go for one exactly like that!
I like that reverse action.
As it is, I have just this one piece:
Vitolo said:
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http://thick-quality-glass.myshopify.com/collections/bubblers/products/8-5-arm-tree-bubble-slide-not-included
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I have used it a half dozen times, all for video shots.
I am more of a dry vapor guy, but have great fun hanging out with you all!
 
ataxian

ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
Vitolo said:
That is surely a nice one.
If I did use water more, I would go for one exactly like that!
I like that reverse action.
As it is, I have just this one piece:

I have used it a half dozen times, all for video shots.
I am more of a dry vapor guy, but have great fun hanging out with you all!
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I love dry as well however as my wife enjoys a glass of California's finest I enjoy cannabis with a water path. It's all good. I like both.
At night when the monster tries to mess with me I take a stem dry and get quick relief. When I can take it slow I prefer water.

It's all good @Vitolo !
 
Mr. Gweilo 420

Mr. Gweilo 420

Dude
Good news guys. Yingmin has come through and the 189 is in my hands. I can't open it just yet but will report back in a while, hopefully with some good news :)

EDIT: Bad news guys :( Yingmin has sent me the wrong model. It should have been the 189 but instead I got the 188. This sucks for me because it is an oil rig with a male joint. I can't even use it as I lack the necessary attachments and/or materials right now (although I am planning a full blown qwet run this weekend :) )

I have messaged Yingmin. It will be interesting to see how he replies. I believe it was just a simple mistake but how he responds will be a good indication of he may respond to similar issues in the future.

I don't do dabs and I don't even own any lighters so I don't know what I am going to do with this thing. In terms of the glass it looks perfect as far as I can tell. I've tested it with water and the action is acceptable from what I can tell. I really can't be bothered packing up and sending back a $40 bubbler. What if I tell him I will keep it and pay him $20 for 189. That sounds fair to me. I have not opened a Paypal dispute as yet. I have a feeling it will be unnecessary. Maybe he sells lighters and I can learn how to do dabs.
 
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