Mathazar Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I just got off the phone with Ali, owner of SocialSmoke, and I told him that MR Bubble was practically flippin-out because he can't find anymore Eskandarani Apple. And Ali said that he just happens to have some left, not much, but enough so that if some people wanted to buy some then you could. I originally PM'd MR Bubble with this news, but he passed on the offer, so now I'm passing it onto all of you. Ali said that if you call on Friday and say that you spoke to Ali about it and he said it was okay, then the Sales rep will sell it to you. I think Ali said that this is his own personal supply, but that he's willing to part with it if some customers REALLY want it. You can't buy it online, so you're going to have to call-in to place your order. The phone number is: 1-800-507-0399. This will be your last chance to get any Golden Seal products for awhile because Al-Fakher won't be exporting it for probably quite some time. Some kind of legal thing having to do with exporting, I think So, call on Friday if you guys are interested, because I'm certain it won't last for long. Ali said he's only got a few cartons or containers of it left, I forgot which Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamaliel Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 That's indeed bad news I still have some GS that I used the seal a meal on,now I'm glad I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathazar Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 Well, don't fret, because SocialSmoke will be selling another brand of Eskandarani Apple, called Havana. I think Ali mentioned that his prices will be very reasonable and that he's tried all the flavors and he's EXTREMELY impressed with the product. He said that the Eskandarani Apple is VERY good, and the Bahraini Apple is AMAZING!!! I'm very excited about getting my free samples from Shisha-Emirates, and I'll be posting some reviews, hopefully this weekend if the samples arrive on Friday, which I'm praying for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyteboy Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I am obsessed with the AF GS ESK APPLE and will be calling social smoke tomorrow!!!! I hope they have some left!! Thanks Math!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathazar Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 No problemo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alen Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 hmm glad i bought two boxes a couple of weeks ago - thanks for letting us knowwell maybe its time to start looking for another brand of ESK anyone having any suggestions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathazar Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 www.Shisha-Emirates.com is selling a brand of ma'assel called Havana, and they've said that Esk Apple is very good. But wait, it gets even better, they've got 4 different Apple flavors: Double Apple Bahraini Apple Eskindrani Apple & Special Apple The Bahraini is supposed to be OUTSTANDING, without ANY licorice flavor whatsoever. I'll be reviewing all 4 on Saturday afternoon. So be sure to tune-in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyteboy Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 math = da man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alen Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 i tried havana some time ago and it is very like nakhla atleast the flavours i tried (cherry and grape) but please let us know about their ESK if it is like nakhlas ESK then its ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alen Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 oh just remember that tobbsman once wrote that layalinas ESK were wery like A.Fs ESK -by the way were is that guy ? -hey tobbsman have you got lost there in amsterdam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathazar Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 tobbsman split a longtime ago. No idea what he's up to or when , if ever, he's coming back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mo Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 havana is pretty good value for money. had some of it on and off for the past couple of years. The good thing about havana is that their tobacco does have a decent taste, especially their grape and strawberry. They do however burn pretty quickly, and although you get a good 30 minutes of good smoke, you'll be frustrated at the speed at which it burns out. Definately better than nakhla and waha though. The grape is similar to al amir grape, but not quite the strawberry is similar to Fakher strawberry, but not quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mo Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 [quote name='Mathazar']tobbsman split a longtime ago. No idea what he's up to or when , if ever, he's coming back [/quote] I bought some layalina cherry and strawberry due to tobbsmans glowing report of this brand. They were absolutely crap and a waste of money. I hope he does come back so I can tell him how crappy that brand is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathazar Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 LOL......I agree.....Layalina BLOWS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alen Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 thanks for the information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malignity Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Speaking of apple flavors... What's the difference in flavor between Double Apple, Bahraini Apple, Eskindrani, Apple and Special Apple? I had Bahraini apple, and i nearly puked. I can't stand black licorice. Do the other apple flavors smell like licorice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Got mine! Once I got past a slightly suprised phone person saying he's taken like 5 calls already from people on our forum and was wondering what was going on. He got Ali for me, who was also a bit suprised to hear from me...not sure if he had intended for Math to broadcast the information forum wide...but he was happy enough to take my order. I think he says he may have a box or 2 left..so get it while you can. its 30.56 plus shipping...must be a 500 g box, didn't care. Finally find a flavour I like, not going to let it get away without a fight. Nice guy, Ali. I'd say between them and Hookahcompany I'll not want for supplies nor REAL CUSTOMER SERVICE! (though hoookahooks still has really really nice hookahs, special spot in my heart since I got mine there) Thanks for the tip Math! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Malignity: Stay away from 2 (double,XX) apple flavours. They tend to have the most Licorice. The AF Esk. apple has no licorice, but it is also now but impossible to get. NO idea about special apple...sounds like super secret probation to me. (refrence for the old farts) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathazar Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 This is true, it is now close to impossible to get Al-Fakher Golden Seal Eskandrani Apple. BUT.....There's a New Kid On The Block, and his name is Havana. Havana ma'assel is going to be sold by both Shisha-Emirates and Social Smoke. Who will offer you the BEST price, I cannot say at this time. SocialSmoke won't have it for at least another week or two. Though Shisha-Emirates.com DOES have it available, and they're selling for about $23.00 per 250gram box. That may sound like a lot of money, but when you consider that for every 250gram box of ma'assel, you're getting approximate 30 bowls. That's approximately .67 cents a bowl. Havana ma'assel (aka.....tobacco) will have 4 different Apple flavors: Double Apple: tastes like black licorice.....Mmmm....Yum!!! Bahraini Apple: I was told that this blend has NO apple flavor whatsoever. It's supposed to be AMAZING. Ali told me that, too. Eskandrani Apple: Apple flavor.......No Licorice Special Apple: Truly and Simply Amazing, supposedly their BEST Apple flavor......and No Licorice. www.Shisha-Emirates.com Go check them out......Anthony and Richard are business partners, and they're Extremely Nice. Great to do business with. I would give these guys a chance, you may be surprised and really LOVE doing business with Shisha-Emirates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 um Math ole bean...I believe we have heard/seen the same sales pitch atleast er...3 times? We understand your enthusiasm for the stuff, which you've actually tried by now? I have a suggestion. Start a new posting, write all that in there...and let it be there for any and all who want the details. You're starting to sound like a paid endorsement. We've slammed people for pushing their own sites here, and if you are getting samples to "promote" the stuff, you're working for them. I remember the same enthusiasm for Hookah Hookah stuff when I first joined... Easy does it man. $.03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathazar Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 Well, when I said I was getting free samples to promote Shisha-Emirates, that didn't mean that I was going to give dishonest reviews. CAPECHE? Actually, I have NOT received the samples yet, they're coming tomorrow, Overnight Shipping!!! When I receive the samples, I'm going to smoke/review them individually. I'll try to take your suggestion and not get over-excited about these flavors and the company, as I did with HookahHookah. Although, at the time, I thought HookahHookah was the BEST ma'assel on the PLANET!!! Thanks for your $.03, but I told Shisha-Emirates I was going to review the samples, and that is what I intend to do. If I seem to be over-excited after smoking the samples, it will simply mean that Havana is my NEW ma'assel. Whom I buy it from will be another story. Great Customer Service is AWESOME, and I respect any company willing to throw a bunch of money INTO it, to make their customers feel satisfied. But, if SocialSmoke is selling it at EXTREMELY reduced prices, I may have no choice but to shop with them. If SocialSmoke is only offering a minor price reduction, then I may go with Shisha-Emirates, because I like these guys a lot, and I'd like to see them succeed in their first year of business. But, I like Ali a lot, too. Though I will be honest in my reviews, I promise not to shovel this stuff down everyone's throats like I did with HookahHookah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyteboy Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Ali is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 What great customer service today on the phone! I am getting 2 50g packs of GS AF ESK APPLE from him and I am SOOOOOOOOOO excited about it. HUGE THUMBS UP AND BIG TIME 10/10 FOR SOCIAL SMOKE STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE AND PROVIDING THEIR CUSTOMERS WITH WHAT THEY WANT, GS AF ESK APPLE! IN FACT, if its true that Ali really sold this stuff out of his own personal collection, then I am just stunned! Thanks SO MUCH ALI AND SOCIAL SMOKE! My one and only hookah is from social smoke and smokes great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Math: We've thumped people HARD for pushing their sites on the forum. You are essentially a paid endorsement. Your getting paid in tobacco. The post above is an advertisement. Your are talking about how good flavours are that you haven't even tried yet, repeting what the company TELLS you about them including: [color="#ff0000"]Special Apple: Truly and Simply Amazing, supposedly their BEST Apple flavor......and No Licorice and Double Apple: tastes like black licorice.....Mmmm....Yum!!! You've never actually ordered anything from them, so you've never been a customer yet you urge others to: Go check them out......Anthony and Richard are business partners, and they're Extremely Nice. Great to do business with. I would give these guys a chance, you may be surprised and really LOVE doing business with Shisha-Emirates. May i humbly suggest sticking to reviews. If this stuff turns out to be less than spectacular or if their actual customer service is less than stellar, it will be hard to come back in a week and say: FORGET ALL THOSE GREAT THINGS I SAID ABOUT THEM, I WAS WRONG. You planning on refunding money spent by anyone who ordered on your "promotion"? Your credibility is what makes you an asset on the forum and you're a real nice guy to boot...but I humbly suggest sticking to reviews. (praise no mead til drunk, no sword til used, and no woman til bedded....an old Viking told me that once ) $.03[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Daaaaaamn...... I ordered my Ma'asell from Ali at 7 pm. by 8:45 pm it was on a ups truck and headed my way. I'ts due here Monday. I probably caught them just before their regular pick up time, and Ali taking the order and telling the guys there to get it packed while we were still talking on the phone didn't hurt, but....daaaamn. Looks like its 10 50g boxes...easy storage. cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathazar Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 He sold you TEN 50gram boxes, out of his own personal stash? Daaaaaammmmmn!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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