the_cool Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Hey everyone hows it going? Been browsing this forum for the past week or so and I've learnt quite a bit so i thought its time i introduce myself From the UK, been smoking shisha for at least 4 years I reckon. At the moment, smoking Al Fahker, but me and a mate have ordered some Starbuzz from hookahcompany.com . Can't wait! But I'm a bit worried about customs, I've heard a horror story from another mate who got stung by customs with an order (not sure which site it was from). Do these international companies do anything to help get the orders through?Gotta say this is a really good forum, learnt alot, and hopefully i can try to share a few tips of my own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy1966 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Welcome to HF! I am sure members from the UK can answer your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Welcome! I'm from UK too but never ordered from HookahCompany, I can say that my orders have never screwed up when buying from MNH but don't know about HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_cool Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 I was contemplating using MNH in the future, but i couldnt seem to find anything about shipping costs. How much do they charge? I think im gonna try MNH next time should i contact them first or should i just order straight off the site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 QUOTE (the_cool @ Sep 10 2008, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I was contemplating using MNH in the future, but i couldnt seem to find anything about shipping costs. How much do they charge? I think im gonna try MNH next time should i contact them first or should i just order straight off the site?Contact them to let them know you are buying internationally and they will take care of you. Their shipping prices are very reasonable so don't worry about that. Keep in mind it may be a little pricey because it is international, but I trust MNH 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_cool Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 that sounds pretty good! will give it a shot next time i decide to order. thanks for the opinions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeeeeeve Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 im about to order a km from mnh also, they have an amazing import record (south london here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_cool Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) whats the trick to getting it through customs though? why is it that some companies can do it better than others?EDIT: oh and i dont kno if this is a stupid question or not, but can hookahs get through customs fine without any hassle at all as its not tobbaco? Edited September 10, 2008 by the_cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleemkahn Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 More Ukers every week ! Welcome to hookah forum! This forum will change the way u looka at hookahs! Anyway, i'm in manchester. I've never got shisha from abroad, dont really need to. All the Al Fakher I get is local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohlineman Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Welcome to the nicest forum on line!I think that an email to any of the reputable vendors discussed here will get you in the right direction. My experience with SB is that I love to smoke it at the local Lounge in San Francisco but for my stash I always end up with the good old Middle Eastern brands, they never seem to bore me. Call me traditionalist, but they started the fad a few hundred years ago! That AF you get locally is some good stuff and can't be beat in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Welcome.Enjoy your stay, and stick around, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_cool Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 yeh i guess the best thing to do is email a vendor!SB is relatively unknown here, and i've tried it a few times and found it quite smooth and flavourful which has made me want to own some for myself. its a shame the prices for AF has gone up, i dont mind paying extra for SB as its rare but for AF i just wish it was more affordable but nothing is more satisfying than AF double apple aleem, how much do you pay for your AF and where? im situated in leicester but im originally from manchester! if its a decent price, i may have to pick some up if i come down.Codename067...ill try my very best to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeytheclown Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Welcome to the forums, Cool. I'll down a Guinness for you tomorrow night! I don't think you can go wrong with Minnesota Hookah, they do everything they can to keep a customer. After eight long years of random searching, I finally found a place ( about 100 miles from where I live ) that sells Basset's Jelly Babies, a candy I haven't had since the Alabama Highland Games. A shipment of RC cola and a few Moon Pies, and we'll have you saying " where's the loo, y'all? " SmokeytheColonist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TizaNabi Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Contact them quick and ask them to write "fruit preserves" on the box. It worked forme in customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleemkahn Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (the_cool @ Sep 11 2008, 05:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>yeh i guess the best thing to do is email a vendor!SB is relatively unknown here, and i've tried it a few times and found it quite smooth and flavourful which has made me want to own some for myself. its a shame the prices for AF has gone up, i dont mind paying extra for SB as its rare but for AF i just wish it was more affordable but nothing is more satisfying than AF double apple aleem, how much do you pay for your AF and where? im situated in leicester but im originally from manchester! if its a decent price, i may have to pick some up if i come down.Codename067...ill try my very best to Cool, where abouts in manchester? I get it for £10 for 250g tub and £12 for 250g in Golden Premium range. Also, I get Kilos for £32. You are lucky that you're in leicester, apparently theres alot of Khalil Mamoon hookahs there. Edited September 13, 2008 by aleemkahn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_cool Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Old Trafford how about you? Hmm them prices aren't too bad I guess, I've never ever seen any golden premium range. I've picked up AF kilos for £22.50 at one point, and then found a guy who was selling them for £25 who has stopped now.Theres KM hookahs in leciester!?! I've been looking for one for a few days now, the one shop who has a decent selection of hookahs said hes getting some in a weeks time, but other than that i havn't seen one! Can you can find out where I can get one from by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleemkahn Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Theres a guy on this forum who said that Khalil mamoons and cheap shisha can be found in leicester as it has a big population of shisha smokers. Try gatherings like asian melas and things. I will find out exactly which shop, no problem. So is your shop getting some Khalil Mamoons? By the way, i live in bury! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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