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So I just got a shipping quote on a KM from H-S, and it was.... $130!!

I am getting fed up of living in the UK, it would set me back $332 for the hookah + shipping, around £200. I don't think that is worth it at all! Jheez...I will check the other vendors, I really liked the 46" KM Ra that was on H-S though.

Mr. Shisha
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QUOTE (mr.shisha @ Aug 31 2009, 07:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I just got a shipping quote on a KM from H-S, and it was.... $130!!

I am getting fed up of living in the UK, it would set me back $332 for the hookah + shipping, around £200. I don't think that is worth it at all! Jheez...I will check the other vendors, I really liked the 46" KM Ra that was on H-S though.

Mr. Shisha


Have someone US based order it then send it to you.

I would volunteer as I have done in the past for HF members, but between work getting busy and my last semester in college starting up in 2 days, I am going to be very busy.
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QUOTE (mattarios2 @ Sep 1 2009, 12:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mr.shisha @ Aug 31 2009, 07:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So I just got a shipping quote on a KM from H-S, and it was.... $130!!

I am getting fed up of living in the UK, it would set me back $332 for the hookah + shipping, around £200. I don't think that is worth it at all! Jheez...I will check the other vendors, I really liked the 46" KM Ra that was on H-S though.

Mr. Shisha


Have someone US based order it then send it to you.

I would volunteer as I have done in the past for HF members, but between work getting busy and my last semester in college starting up in 2 days, I am going to be very busy.


Good Idea biggrin.gif Thanks Mattarios! wouldn't shipping cost the same for a US resident to ship to the UK as a vendor? I'm not too sure how shipping works in the US. I would totally be up for that however. No problem! Thanks for the advice though..

So, considering I get the hookah, would anybody volunteer to send it to the UK if I get it shipped to their residence? btw what are anybodies thought's on the KM Ra?

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Mr. Shisha
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QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 31 2009, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why don't you check with UK based vendors? They probably won't have that exact hookah, but a lot of them have KMs.

ya that would be the way to go, but you know how it is when you've found the hookah that makes your heart skip a beat none other will suffice..
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QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 31 2009, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why don't you check with UK based vendors? They probably won't have that exact hookah, but a lot of them have KMs.

ya that would be the way to go, but you know how it is when you've found the hookah that makes your heart skip a beat none other will suffice..


This man understands me. Man I hate becomming obsessed with certain hookah's but I just can't help it hahaha.
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QUOTE (mr.shisha @ Aug 31 2009, 06:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Sep 1 2009, 02:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 31 2009, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why don't you check with UK based vendors? They probably won't have that exact hookah, but a lot of them have KMs.

ya that would be the way to go, but you know how it is when you've found the hookah that makes your heart skip a beat none other will suffice..


This man understands me. Man I hate becomming obsessed with certain hookah's but I just can't help it hahaha.

im with you bro..no matter how well another hookah will perfrom and how many people tell you how good this ''other'' hookah looks it just wont due..you wont sleep right..you wont eat right..and even when smoking that ''other'' hookah you wont enjoy it 100%...the best thing i can tell you is..you obviously have a love for this hobby..do you need it? no im sure you dont..but damit were on this world for a short period of time..we may has well enjoy what we have before its over..if you want my advice is this..wait a big longer..save some extra cash and get what makes you happy..your spending your hard earned money..you shouldnt have to comprise or settle for anything..im sorry for ranting..but i feel your pain..ive been there..
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Hmm thats odd, a year ago I ordered a 40inch KM Exotica from MNH and I think i payed about 70 quid in total with shipping. The hookah was 70/80 dollars or so. It might just be that the hookah is too heavy, try a diff vendor like HJ, see the quotes for shipping on a similar sized hookah.
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QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Sep 1 2009, 02:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mr.shisha @ Aug 31 2009, 06:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Sep 1 2009, 02:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 31 2009, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why don't you check with UK based vendors? They probably won't have that exact hookah, but a lot of them have KMs.

ya that would be the way to go, but you know how it is when you've found the hookah that makes your heart skip a beat none other will suffice..


This man understands me. Man I hate becomming obsessed with certain hookah's but I just can't help it hahaha.

im with you bro..no matter how well another hookah will perfrom and how many people tell you how good this ''other'' hookah looks it just wont due..you wont sleep right..you wont eat right..and even when smoking that ''other'' hookah you wont enjoy it 100%...the best thing i can tell you is..you obviously have a love for this hobby..do you need it? no im sure you dont..but damit were on this world for a short period of time..we may has well enjoy what we have before its over..if you want my advice is this..wait a big longer..save some extra cash and get what makes you happy..your spending your hard earned money..you shouldnt have to comprise or settle for anything..im sorry for ranting..but i feel your pain..ive been there..


No problem at all! That wasn't a rant so much as an expression of true passion! Passion that I too feel. I understand everything you're saying bro and its so hard to get some people to just understand ahh yeah I may just do that besdies it would only feel so much better to smoke from that one perfect hookah you've had your eye on, bought with the money you've rightfully earnt!

Thanks alot man! I appreciate it

Mr. Shisha
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alright here is what we do, I've offered to do this for anyone here in europ that needs cheaper shipping on something they want from the states. I am in the us air force and stationed here in germany. So people stationed overseas can revieve letters and such from home they give us a p.o. Box here and all our mail comes over here just like we were in the states no extra charhe. The mail comes from whereever its sent from to new york city then here to germany. After i get the hookah here in germany i can ship it anywhere in europe... Id be more then happy to help u out.
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QUOTE (Amn_sinclair @ Sep 1 2009, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
alright here is what we do, I've offered to do this for anyone here in europ that needs cheaper shipping on something they want from the states. I am in the us air force and stationed here in germany. So people stationed overseas can revieve letters and such from home they give us a p.o. Box here and all our mail comes over here just like we were in the states no extra charhe. The mail comes from whereever its sent from to new york city then here to germany. After i get the hookah here in germany i can ship it anywhere in europe... Id be more then happy to help u out.


Wow man I don't know what to say! Thanks so much for offering! I will be sending a PM your way biggrin.gif if you need anything let me know man this is why I love HF!

As for the Ra how would you say it smokes? Yeah I figured cleaning may be a hassle, however a soak in the bathtub and a good brushing should do the trick right biggrin.gif? And the base, how sturdy is is? Do you recommend I get another?

Thanks a billion again!
Mr.Shisha
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QUOTE (mr.shisha @ Sep 1 2009, 12:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Amn_sinclair @ Sep 1 2009, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
alright here is what we do, I've offered to do this for anyone here in europ that needs cheaper shipping on something they want from the states. I am in the us air force and stationed here in germany. So people stationed overseas can revieve letters and such from home they give us a p.o. Box here and all our mail comes over here just like we were in the states no extra charhe. The mail comes from whereever its sent from to new york city then here to germany. After i get the hookah here in germany i can ship it anywhere in europe... Id be more then happy to help u out.


Wow man I don't know what to say! Thanks so much for offering! I will be sending a PM your way biggrin.gif if you need anything let me know man this is why I love HF!

As for the Ra how would you say it smokes? Yeah I figured cleaning may be a hassle, however a soak in the bathtub and a good brushing should do the trick right biggrin.gif ? And the base, how sturdy is is? Do you recommend I get another?

Thanks a billion again!
Mr.Shisha


I have a large KM and a small KM. The difference is slight, but they both smoke better than any other pipe I have. You'll be plenty happy with the Ra. Cleaning a large KM is a bitch, but if you don't mind taking it to the bath tub to wash it out, it isn't too big of a problem. Just be aware that it's 46'' tall. If you normally put your hookah on a table, it'll be monstrous. When I smoke with my large KM, I take the top off of my coffee table (it's removable) and put it on the floor, so my hookah isn't 2 feet taller.
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Thanks Zinite! Yeahh I go a tad anal when cleaning my hookah anyway biggrin.gif I wouldn't mind giving the KM a good scrub down. Yeah I'm used to table top smoking with my Bambino, but don't mind placing the KM on the floor so long as it's sturdy. I'll probably look for another base but other than that, I think this bad boy is set to go!
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QUOTE (mr.shisha @ Sep 1 2009, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Zinite! Yeahh I go a tad anal when cleaning my hookah anyway biggrin.gif I wouldn't mind giving the KM a good scrub down. Yeah I'm used to table top smoking with my Bambino, but don't mind placing the KM on the floor so long as it's sturdy. I'll probably look for another base but other than that, I think this bad boy is set to go!


You might want to tell H-S in the comments of your order that you need a VERY stable base. Some bases are a little wobbly, and that would be no good on such a top heavy hookah.
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QUOTE (mr.shisha @ Sep 1 2009, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Will definately do! I'm considering getting a Mya pyramid base, it looks real sturdy and solid! Any other recommendations perhaps?


I don't think it will fit. A KM requires a vase that has a 2" opening. Mya openings are smaller I believe.

EDIT: No, it won't fit. Mya vases are 1.5".
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