garykainz Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I got a PM from "HookahUps" (sans quotation marks) about getting a sample. They seem a little sketch, so I'm hesitant to give them my info. Anyone else been contacted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkyfisherman Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 well they joined today and havent had any posts saying who they are, so i'd say no dont do it. Ask a mod to check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shisha fan Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 i got a message too. and he didn`t register today, he`s been registered since may 07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garykainz Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 QUOTE (shisha fan @ Apr 4 2008, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>and he didn`t register today, he`s been registered since may 07 which makes me wonder if they've been around and done this stuff before legit-style. hence this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shisha fan Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 QUOTE (garykainz @ Apr 4 2008, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (shisha fan @ Apr 4 2008, 11:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>and he didn`t register today, he`s been registered since may 07 which makes me wonder if they've been around and done this stuff before legit-style. hence this thread i can`t answer that question, but probably not since he hasn`t made any posts yet. but we`ll see, i`m supposed to get a sample next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelflage Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 keep in mind if a company sends PM advertising to you, they are already breaking the vendor rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shisha fan Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 QUOTE (camelflage @ Apr 4 2008, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>keep in mind if a company sends PM advertising to you, they are already breaking the vendor rules.he wasn`t trying to sell anything, he just wanted to give a sample and get some feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybersist Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I got the same thing too. I went ahead and asked about it, since i gave him my dorm address, it wont matter in a month or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I'd want more info first...accreditations and what not before I would proceed...like how Giaus went about it for Kamal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterboi Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I also got the PM. They arent advertising anything. Just asking for feedback. I would also like more info . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sariél Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) Joined almost a year ago, has never posted, his website is a place holder, and is pushing the limits on vendor rules.So far, it's not looking good... Edited April 8, 2008 by Sariél Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 all i say is sketchy.. pming people asking for their address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I got one as well. My guess is that he is trying to get input as he says, but he is going about it a little wrong in that he is setting off all kinds of alarms. For those of you that were around back when I made some coals and wanted input I actually had posted a while and even started a thread about the coals. He really needs to start a thread on his new shisha and give us at least a little background. Hell, the guy may make some really good stuff. I am PM'ing him the link to this thread and see if he will post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahUps Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hello Everyone,I am truly sorry about this misunderstanding. My name is Frank and I also own www.shisha.com and have owned it since 1999. I ahve been involved heavily in the shisha market since before Abu Haithem and the old Al Waha, mostly compliance and marketing. The reason I never launched a web site is to avoid conflict of interest between me and my friends and their customers, and, I was really busy with other ventures and my career. With a name like shisha.com, people would expect a high profile well-designed site that lives up to the name.In May of 2007, I contacted hookahbliss and introduced myself and asked him if he would kindly evaluate some charcoal I was importing and sent him some samples, and I told him that shortly soon I would have some shisha of my own. Now, I contacted him about testing my shisha and he said he would give it a try, I also contacted you. It didnt occur to me that hookahbliss knows me from before and he is a moderator. I figured if I contacted the members with the highest number of posts, they would be more experienced shsisha critics, and rather import and dump like many brands have done in the past, I would test and modify the flavors before ordering a large quantity, be more scientific and experimental about things, 10-12 good flavors, go one from there, expand the product line and go through the process.Again I sincerely apologize if my PMs caught you by surprise and the last thing I would want is bad publicity for me as a soon to be vendor and for my products.A major part and reason for my not leaving any posts and product reviews is that most importers and players in the market know or know of each other and their products, so I try to stay away from any comments and I just read through the reads to see what's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkyfisherman Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 QUOTE (shisha fan @ Apr 4 2008, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i got a message too. and he didn`t register today, he`s been registered since may 07my bad looked at the wrong thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahUps Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 QUOTE (Stinkyfisherman @ Apr 4 2008, 08:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (shisha fan @ Apr 4 2008, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i got a message too. and he didn`t register today, he`s been registered since may 07my bad looked at the wrong thingI am truly sorry about this misunderstanding, I have posted an explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahUps Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I also aplogized to Mushrat for coming across like that, and I guess I also need to figure out how to place, reply, and quote threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 good to see your on here showing up for yourself in this misunderstanding, rather than just looking and letting it gowelcome to the community, hope your business goes well and the samples work out well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahUps Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 QUOTE (r1v3th3ad @ Apr 4 2008, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>good to see your on here showing up for yourself in this misunderstanding, rather than just looking and letting it gowelcome to the community, hope your business goes well and the samples work out wellThank you. Please let me know if you would like to evaluate any of the flavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornkitten42 Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I would LOVE to evaluate some flavors. Let me know if if you would like a female opinion lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_D Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Welcome Hookahups. Read the rules and you'll be right. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathuv Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 ill jump onto the "Welcome HookahUps" bandwagon too welcome to the forum, read teh rules! enjoy your stay i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetbridge Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 If you are interested in input from a newbie, here I is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalSoil Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 QUOTE (HookahUps @ Apr 4 2008, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>... I figured if I contacted the members with the highest number of posts...hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathuv Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 QUOTE (EternalSoil @ Apr 5 2008, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (HookahUps @ Apr 4 2008, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>... I figured if I contacted the members with the highest number of posts...hmmmi thought so too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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