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I just temporarily relocated to London (until at least Thanksgiving time back in the States). I don't have any smoking stuff here, but my dear Elmas nargiles are more cheaply shipped here, and I can also get KMs for like $50.
So, as you may conclude, I might buy a hookah for here. However, I wanna know what the best place to buy coals, tobacco, etc is - either in London or online (I know about Edgware Road).
Is ALL mu'assal hella expensive? I saw some websites selling 250gs of Nakhla for £20 and AF for £30 - that's over $30 and $45!!
Do any brick-and-mortar shops sell Coconaras or other good coals?
Altternatively, maybe it's now time to start making my own?
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Hey! Hope your enjoying London! I got some bad news for you, its really hard to find decently priced tobacco here. Al fakher 250g sells for around £10-£15, nakhla 250g £10. Thats all ive seen really, some places sell starbuzz but its very over priced. you wont find any online vendors that openly sell hookah tobacco products (however if you email them they might be able to sort you out) due to the insane tax on hookah tobacco.
Basically yes, all shisha is expensive here :\ Best bet is to order from the states and just pray you dont get caught by customs!
I have so far not seen any shop selling coconars. however you can get some from www.shishabuzz.com but again, they are madly overpriced.
If your looking to make your own! i dont mind helping out so drop me a PM if you need! Hope this helped.