thehelios Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Hey y'all. Was checking on craigslist and saw this: http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/for/1719441107.html [img]http://images.craigslist.org/3n93oe3pe5Y45U65S4a51cc57ffbc193118aa.jpg[/img] Is this a real mya stem?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Nope, not even close. Just a typical cheap, chinese made pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Paid 165!?!?!? HAHAHAHAHAHAH [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/lol_hitting.gif[/img] [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/lol_hitting.gif[/img] [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/lol_hitting.gif[/img] [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/lol_hitting.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikemyusername Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I believe MYA made one that looked similar in design a few years back but I've never seen one that was black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myasaray.com Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 [quote name='thehelios' date='01 May 2010 - 09:18 PM' timestamp='1272745128' post='466276'] Hey y'all. Was checking on craigslist and saw this: http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/for/1719441107.html [img]http://images.craigslist.org/3n93oe3pe5Y45U65S4a51cc57ffbc193118aa.jpg[/img] Is this a real mya stem?? [/quote] Dear thehelios I saw your post and i just wanted to let you know that this is not a MYA product. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 866 277-9MYA Thank you Mahmoud Badawi CEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Ha! That looks like this piece of shit I found in one of the local shops the other day: [IMG]http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss156/delsol_si/0501001839a.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepItSimple Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 [quote name='delSol_si' date='02 May 2010 - 07:51 PM' timestamp='1272855073' post='466439'] Ha! That looks like this piece of shit I found in one of the local shops the other day: [img]http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss156/delsol_si/0501001839a.jpg[/img] [/quote] Thats funny, I saw those exact ones at a local shop. They make the base look all nice, like it almost might be Bohemian, but they aren't at all. On closer inspection theyr just cheap and trying to look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 [quote name='KeepItSimple' date='03 May 2010 - 03:24 AM' timestamp='1272875075' post='466465'] [quote name='delSol_si' date='02 May 2010 - 07:51 PM' timestamp='1272855073' post='466439'] Ha! That looks like this piece of shit I found in one of the local shops the other day: [/quote] Thats funny, I saw those exact ones at a local shop. They make the base look all nice, like it almost might be Bohemian, but they aren't at all. On closer inspection theyr just cheap and trying to look nice. [/quote] Lol, yea, at first they look bohemian, then i thought it may be one of the pineapple vases mya makes, which i like, then on closer inspection its just a nice looking piece of shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelios Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Alright, found another craigslist potential Mya and need y'alls advice. I know that's not an acrylic stem but is it a Mya stem? And yes, his ash plate does not fit. [img]http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt237/paintball823823/DCP_7802.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I'm not familiar with it... but then again I'm not very knowledgeable on all of the Mya stems out there. It definitely has some Mya characteristics to it, such as the purge cap and the little caps to block off the extra ports not being used. My guess is it probably is a Mya but maybe not... Only way to tell for sure is if it says Mya on the heart. Email the person and ask them if it has Mya engraved on the heart anywhere. I do know one thing for sure... that base looks nasty. Mainly the stem part is what's throwing it off for me, from the heart up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 that one could be a MYA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1283811453' post='481428'] I'm not familiar with it... but then again I'm not very knowledgeable on all of the Mya stems out there. It definitely has some Mya characteristics to it, such as the purge cap and the little caps to block off the extra ports not being used. My guess is it probably is a Mya but maybe not... Only way to tell for sure is if it says Mya on the heart. Email the person and ask them if it has Mya engraved on the heart anywhere. I do know one thing for sure... that base looks nasty. Mainly the stem part is what's throwing it off for me, from the heart up. [/quote] I'm seen similar MYA work on the stem, like these: [img]http://imgur.com/BbLey.png[/img] [img]http://imgur.com/Ply6wl.jpg[/img] But, notice the difference above the cylindrical stem, right below the tray stand. As said, the purge stem and the caps to block the extra ports look identical. I would say most likely yes, seeing that the base looks like the MYA acrylic bases. The only way to tell for sure would be again, if it has the MYA stamp on the heart. Edit: The tray fits. I think he never took off the stem bowl adapter. He just slid the tray on top of it. That's why it's not down all the way. Plus I am always wondering why the hose port and the tray are the only silver pieces. MYA would always have gold ports and trays with a gold stem. He must have replaced those pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 ^ Ah okay, Click, see I've never really seen those stems a whole lot... The guy told us in chat that the person who's selling it did in fact tell him it says Mya on the heart, so it's legit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1283813051' post='481433'] ^ Ah okay, Click, see I've never really seen those stems a whole lot... The guy told us in chat that the person who's selling it did in fact tell him it says Mya on the heart, so it's legit... [/quote] Fer sure. Yeah, I haven't seen one quite like that, but I'm sure there are dozens we have never seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelios Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 So it was a Mya. The guy kept it in crap condition but its nothing polish and brasso can't take off. He still has a gold one with gold toned base and the standard silver version (the one with 3 bumps in the middle) with a purple one. He's selling them for $20 a piece if anyones interested in the Boca Raton / South Florida area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainUM Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 just a general rule of thumb i have picked up on: if the stem itself is painted, it is most likely a knock-off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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