Lucky Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hi, I have been looking around quite a lot recently looking to purchase my first hookah. I have been looking on EBAY and around the local shops looking for what I would like, however I am having lots of trouble. My price range is under $50, however im willing to bend a little bit if I feel I am really getting a good deal. I would like a hookah with 2 hoses, of which would be good quality. I have read that the cobra hoses are some of the best, but have also read that there are some new hoses with some sort of "auto-seal" system. I would prefer to get the "auto-seal" hoses(as capping the hose with a thumb can be troublesome for people), but have been unable to find them. Another important aspect to me is being able to detach one of the two hoses from the hookah, and turn it into a one hose hookah. I am concerned that if there is only 1-2 people smoking, that the 2nd hose will have to continually be capped off (with a thumb or finger) so others are able to smoke. Maybe im making too be a deal about that, but it seems important. The third thing I would like is for the actual hookah to be 20-30 inches tall. Preferabally somewhere in the middle like 25 or 26 inches. The last thing I would like is for a carrying case to included. I will have to have one. They are about $15-$20 seperatly, so getting that included in my purchase price will be wonderful. Also, any accessories that I will need to be included also. Things such as a screen, tongs, bowl and brush set, I would like to be included as well. Im not too picky on the base, be it glass or acrylic (I don't know which is better) or even the design of it. Im more concerned that it be the proper height that I listed. Keep in mind my price range of about $50 and you can see why im having trouble finding what im looking for. Any advice or reccomendations as to where I can find what im looking for would be much apperciated. Links to other websites and or fourms welcome too. Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 hookah wholesale large rio with the %50 deal, or something else from hookah wholesale- otherwise id go for a mya cause theyre great quality and mya backs us up all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 Like I said, im flexable on the money if I think im getting a good deal. I just didn't want to spend $125 on something I may not use after a year. I am also unfamiler with the prices and am going mostly off ebay price and the price of stuff at my local shop. Seems that you can get a decent one from ebay for $30-$60 while at my shop its more like $60-$120 (and they are not that great). So if you know of something that would be great for a beginner and has most of the cretiera im looking for. Please disregard the price and drop me the link. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buford Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 It's short, and only has one hose, but a QT Mya is around $50. It comes with a wire basket storage case, and it is very well made and easy to clean. Both me and a friend of mine own one. You can find them at Spencers Gifts, or direct from the manufacturer at myasaray.com. Some shops that sell water pipes like Mediterranean or Arabic grocers may also carry them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Like mush already mentioned, hoses have nothing to do with autoseal, which is probably why you couldn't find a cobra hose with autoseal..but I'm not really sure where you read that cobra hoses are awesome... If you search the fourm a bit, you will see that nearly everyone gives the cobra hose a thumbs down.. They're not washable which is a must for most people, and often have constricted air flow.. Yes they look nice, but you would do much better with a 7dollar mya hose. They are simple, washable, and smoke great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Lucky: then look on socialsmoke or hookahcompany or Hookah-shisha, find one in your price range you like, and buy it. All three are reliable merchants and whatever you get from them should be a good deal for whatever money you spend. Social smoke has the 15% discount. Each offeres slightly different deals concerning whats included, shipping, and what kind of Ma'asell comes with your purchase. But the ball is now in your court really. It's like asking us what kind of jeans you should buy. Buy what fits your needs. I've watched people agonize over what hookah to get for MONTHS on this forum and STILL not buy one....just get one, if you like smoking and all, get your second choice for your next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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