I ordered a piece from yingmin5 after hearing some positive feedback but I have to report the experience was not positive. The piece did arrive quickly, but the 14mm joint is not round and the included bowl rocks back and forth about 1/8th inch. This fitment allows air to leak past. I messaged the seller and got some song and dance about how it would not effect function and I should be happy with it, eventually offering a 5 dollar coupon (which would be worthless because I won't buy his crap anymore).
Anyone know if I can somehow 'adjust' the 14mm joint with some ultra-fine (600-1000 grit) wet sanding?
I would suggest that you try to be more insistent with the seller for a more fair resolution which they owe you and nothing less. If I was in your shoes I would perhaps use the same approach I use myself, and tactfully make the seller aware of the existence of this thread using the specific x good and bad seller lists, and blag that this is some great collaborative internet Enterprise where us vaporists all converge and share our experiences with the masses.
I would tell them that they have up until now held a place in the good sellers list but if this problem is not resolved the moderators have agreed to move the seller into the unresolved problems list until the problem has been resolved.
Equivocate as best you can being as truthful as possible because the more truth in your slightly bent story the stronger it will hold generally and the more conviction you will have telling it.
Just be blunt and insistent but polite and kind of formal in how you do this and see what you get and please come back and reports if you try this I think you need to because this just is not acceptable them sending you an inferior piece and trying to cop out of it.
And make the point specifically to them that they should realise they have established a good reputation for themselves and this forum is serving them well in that respect encouraging confidence in many people who visit these pages. Try and Express it like that and then ask them why would they like to jeopardize this over below par item?
Good luck bro I hope you try it. Failing that I would open a dispute via DHgate I am confident the seller would agree to a much better compromise if not a full refund or replacement.
Try this and do let us know please. Enjoy your weekend buddy.