Foos Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Allright I got my review up now.This stuff is great, smoked great and tasted great.I'll be buying more of this stuff when its available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scheetz Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Mush? I may have to try this out and see how it does against Starbuzz. SB has me worried with their flavor control, that wont look good for customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I use the plastic food service gloves. saves my fingers, still pack em by hand, get a bowl out lovingly in under a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayVer Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) So I checked my mail today and to my surprise Taqseem sent me a sampe of their new shisha Tonic. I could smell this stuff from outside of the box it was packaged in. smells amazing. They sent me mixed fruit... I'm going to smoke a few bowls.. expect a review tonight! Edited October 18, 2007 by RayVer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayVer Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) oh yea for those wondering it is the exact same saze can as starbuzz. Inside it has the exact same packaging too.this makes me wonder... does taqseem have something set up with SB where they get same source of tobacco/packaging and they individiually choose flavors?? Edited October 18, 2007 by RayVer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayVer Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) Just noticed another thing... the side label of Tonic says "Tobacco, Honey, Glycerin, Flavor, Nicotine 0.05% Tar 0%"on the other hand Starbuzz says "Virginia Tobacco, Honey, glycerin, Preservatices, Flavor, Nicotine 0.05% Tar 0%"Anyone see the Resemblance??? Edited October 18, 2007 by RayVer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high_society Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Yeah they sent me strawberry kiwi, too bad I cant try it till I go home to my parents where I shipped it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayVer Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 smoking it right now. Amazing smoke...good flavor. Smoked on first puff.so far looking real good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I got my sample yesterday, Double Apple. Im not a big fan of the flavor, but I'll load a bowl by the end of the week and post a review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDeadBodies Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 same price as starbuzz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayVer Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 no idea yet. I dont think Taqseem has announced the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 It made no sense to have 2 threads with the exact same title so they have been merged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayVer Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 lol no problem mushrat... does make sence to have it as one. and hey mine had a smiley at the end! hehQUOTE (mushrat @ Oct 18 2007, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>It made no sense to have 2 threads with the exact same title so they have been merged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I believe this whole Tonic rage was started when one member saw a local store carrying it. He said it was priced similarly to SB iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayVer Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 similarly but not the same? hmm possibly cheaper (I would assume so to compete with SB).Who was this member?QUOTE (MechAnt @ Oct 18 2007, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I believe this whole Tonic rage was started when one member saw a local store carrying it. He said it was priced similarly to SB iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) it was lp640. here's the threadhttp://www.hookahforum.com/index.php?showt...09&hl=tonic$20 at his local store. Berkeley overprices their hookah stuff so it may be cheaper in some markets Edited October 18, 2007 by MechAnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayVer Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 hmm Taqseem should post the MSRP on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hahaha, moment you say that Taqseem logs on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayVer Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) I think the price will make or break this brand. If its 17-18 dollars and Starbuzz is 20 then you can count on everyone buying Tonic.QUOTE (MechAnt @ Oct 18 2007, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hahaha, moment you say that Taqseem logs on Edited October 18, 2007 by RayVer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 However, if enough people really do try it and love it, they will be more willing to buy Tonic over SB and save a few bucks while at it. SB is great and all but price to quality ratio is not good. I think AF takes the crown for that (I buy it locally at $8 for 250g) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayVer Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) Over here this small market sells AF golden series for $12. However the other shop here sells Starbuzz for $20 and they sell about 30-40 tubs in a day when they are in stock. You can walk in sometimes see 100+ cans, go later in the day and only a few are left. This is on weekdays.I'm going to introduce Tonic to the store owner and recommend him to sell it (and use it as his hookah bar next door) Edited October 18, 2007 by RayVer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopooshaboo Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Aw man, wish I had gotten some of this stuff. Rayver, that smoke looks awesome. How strong is the flavor? I've always been a flavor first sort of person. I can't wait to try some of this stuff out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayVer Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 It's actually pretty good. I think slightly a little more flavor would better (I do have the habit of smoking tangiers now) but by all means it's good as it is. I would really like to try single flavors with this brand. I'm not much of a fan for mixed fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaara Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Same packaging, almost same ingredients, both premium tobacco and both $19.99.Why do I think it's the same people (Tonic & Starbuzz) or at least cooperating? And $20 for 250 grams? I'd rather get TWO Al Fakher 250 gram tubs and still save close to $4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinamon Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 QUOTE (Gaara @ Oct 18 2007, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>And $20 for 250 grams? I'd rather get TWO Al Fakher 250 gram tubs and still save close to $4.you gotta splurge and pamper yourself once in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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