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I've been smoking hookah for a good 2 years and I'm now looking to buy my first hookah. Money is no issue for me; I would pay up to $250 altogether. I just want to have the best that there is. I want something 30+" and really nice looking.

I've been looking at HS and HC but couldn't find anything as gorgeous-looking as this one that I found on eBay. But the eBay listing doesn't say much about the specifics. I was hoping maybe some of you pros could tell me what brand this is, how real it is, and wether it's just pretty-looking or its performance is top notch as well.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/38-1-LUXURY-Hose-BRASS-...bayphotohosting

btw this is my first post here smile.gif great forum Edited by ghelyan
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Totally agree, no ebay hookah is worth the money.... Check out MyaSaray.com if money isn't an object and you want a beautiful hookah specifically there crystal hookahs. The best smoke hands down will either be a Khalil Mamoun or Magdy Zidan though....
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the reason why that hookah smeems so pricey is just because of the gold....i guess if u want a show hookah than go for it but imo get a km...their cheap, reliable and kick amazingly.
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QUOTE (Anxiety @ Apr 28 2008, 06:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
the reason why that hookah smeems so pricey is just because of the gold....i guess if u want a show hookah than go for it but imo get a km...their cheap, reliable and kick amazingly.


I don't think its gold. Looks like brass. Either way, no where near worth it.
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QUOTE (ghelyan @ Apr 28 2008, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
can you guys elaborate on why its not worth it? or why any eBay hookah is not worth it. Is it the authenticity?


You have the audacity to question the verdict of the oracle? Pitiful mortal...

Seriously though, $200 for a pipe on e-Bay is like sodomy with no lube. Take the advice and get a KM + tobacco + washable hose + coal for that amount of money. One of the reasons is that if you get a shoddy pipe (likely) or if there is anything wrong with it the seller will most likely not stand behind his/her product. Ordering from a trusted online vendor gets you peace of mind, prompt delivery, and lower prices. I really don't know why anyone would buy the aforementioned item.
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QUOTE (ghelyan @ Apr 28 2008, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been smoking hookah for a good 2 years and I'm now looking to buy my first hookah. Money is no issue for me; I would pay up to $250 altogether. I just want to have the best that there is. I want something 30+" and really nice looking.

I've been looking at HS and HC but couldn't find anything as gorgeous-looking as this one that I found on eBay. But the eBay listing doesn't say much about the specifics. I was hoping maybe some of you pros could tell me what brand this is, how real it is, and wether it's just pretty-looking or its performance is top notch as well.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/38-1-LUXURY-Hose-BRASS-...bayphotohosting

btw this is my first post here smile.gif great forum


As with everything, does it appeal to your personal taste? Caravansarai Imports is from everything I have heard the ONLY reputable eBay hookah dealer. So if you have it to spend and really like the pipe go ahead. But I would say in my opinion that no pipe on this earth smokes as good as KMs or MZs so you might want to take a look at one of those first.

'Rani
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I say it is a nice hookah and Caravan Imports is one of the only reputable ebay vendors. Is it what you want? That is all that matters. Big plus that it is a brass hookah. There is cheaper hookahs, but if that is what you want, i say get it.
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QUOTE (BohoWildChild @ Apr 28 2008, 09:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ghelyan @ Apr 28 2008, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've been smoking hookah for a good 2 years and I'm now looking to buy my first hookah. Money is no issue for me; I would pay up to $250 altogether. I just want to have the best that there is. I want something 30+" and really nice looking.

I've been looking at HS and HC but couldn't find anything as gorgeous-looking as this one that I found on eBay. But the eBay listing doesn't say much about the specifics. I was hoping maybe some of you pros could tell me what brand this is, how real it is, and wether it's just pretty-looking or its performance is top notch as well.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/38-1-LUXURY-Hose-BRASS-...bayphotohosting

btw this is my first post here smile.gif great forum


As with everything, does it appeal to your personal taste? Caravansarai Imports is from everything I have heard the ONLY reputable eBay hookah dealer. So if you have it to spend and really like the pipe go ahead. But I would say in my opinion that no pipe on this earth smokes as good as KMs or MZs so you might want to take a look at one of those first.

'Rani


I got mine from them (a 29" egytptian) it doesn't look to bad. I got a package deal with Rolland coals and Soex shisha wallbash.gif . If I knew then what I know now I would have either just bought the hookah by itself or gone with a KM (which I will be doing eventually).
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The vendor is quite reliable. as soemone said, one of the few on Ebay you can trust. It's a nice hookah and I'll wager the quality is good. It's a beautiful hookah. If you think it's worth it then get it.
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THe paint on those things arent that great, I just recently bought a 22" from caravanasari two weeks ago.

The seller is VERY PROFESSIONAL. I called them up after I bought the wrong hookah and he changed everything up in about five mins, took down my 6 flavor choices for the soex shisha, and even gave me a $5 discount on the new price.. then shipped it the following monday (I called them on friday)

That's a huge hookah man biggrin.gif Edited by emachine
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QUOTE (shisha fan @ Apr 29 2008, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i like the looks of it, but $200 is too much money in my opinion. a magdy zidan or khalil mamoon is cheaper and a safe bet. not to mention that these things probably sell for $35 in egypt.



Being Egyptian and having bought 4 of my 6 hookahs from there I can confirm that the price you quote is close for a quality hookah (Depends on your barganing skills tongue.gif ). That said, I have a hookah exactly like that, and if you are set on buying it the first thing you should do is replace that awful hose. It will rust even without being in water after a few uses. Don't forget that these folks have to add in the cost of the container and a bit of profit to each hookah, so the price might not be too unreasonable.
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Honestly if you really wanted it I don`t think you would have came here and let people talk to out of it.

If you ask me go Mya. Theres some great deals out there right now on Myas.

Theres some sweet ass Kms out there go Tri metal.

Theres some great cheap chinese Go Espresso.

Despite popular beliefe theres a crap load of good Syrians out there. Go foreti.

The world Has spoken.

OH Ps: If you like the hookah and can afford it just get the dam thing who cares what everyone else thinks. If I listend to this board I would have gone KM for my lounge and my customers would not be as Happy.
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QUOTE (The Devils Playground @ May 1 2008, 02:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Honestly if you really wanted it I don`t think you would have came here and let people talk to out of it.

If you ask me go Mya. Theres some great deals out there right now on Myas.

Theres some sweet ass Kms out there go Tri metal.

Theres some great cheap chinese Go Espresso.

Despite popular beliefe theres a crap load of good Syrians out there. Go foreti.

The world Has spoken.

OH Ps: If you like the hookah and can afford it just get the dam thing who cares what everyone else thinks. If I listend to this board I would have gone KM for my lounge and my customers would not be as Happy.



what do you use?
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