ChicagoRSX Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [size="3"]So a coworker of mine and I were talking and I mentioned that I was planning on running to a hookah bar on my lunch break and see if they sold the grommets for my mya. Well he said he would run for me since he had to go to the bank on his lunch break. I told him I'd give him my bank card, I then wrote what I wanted/needed(2 grommets and 100 gram starbuzz blue mist) and don't buy it if it's over 13-14 bucks, cause I knew I could get it for that online. Well he runs on his lunch, forgetting to get my card, and picks the stuff up. I get it and he tell me the price, are you ready for this?[/size] [size="3"]$19! I'm not going to be a dick to him cause he is a very good friend and was nice enough to run for me. I give hime $20 and ask him for the [/size][size=2]receipt(figuring I'll take it back after work), he tells me it blew out of his car. I can't believe this place rips people off like this on the prices! Online the shisha retails for like $11, your telling me 2 gromets(that are .50- 1.00 online) are 8 bucks?! The worst part is he told me the shisha was taken out of the plastic kilo containers and put into another container, so I have no idea how long it's been open. FML.[/size] [size="3"] [/size] [size=2][/size][size="3"]Sorry for the long rant.[/size][img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smiley-angry021.gif[/img][size=2] [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Always do things yourself. That's all I can say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikemyusername Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Yep, Sounds about right to me. I really don't think your friend did anything to screw you, thats retail. Storefronts are expensive, hence a lounge charging $12 for a single bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoRSX Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='ilikemyusername' timestamp='1305249663' post='509283'] Yep, Sounds about right to me. I really don't think your friend did anything to screw you, thats retail. Storefronts are expensive, hence a lounge charging $12 for a single bowl. [/quote] I know my friend didn't screw me, I never meant to imply that. I know full well the lounge screwed me. But that's life right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainUM Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 man, that sucks. sorry to hear. online is always the best way, but buying grommets alone online would be expensive with shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody1231979 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Where in the CHI are you???? hit up GUESS hookah john has some sick prices on Af and Nak.....................even has tangiers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhineholt Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 [quote name='ChicagoRSX' timestamp='1305162711' post='509120'] [size="3"]So a coworker of mine and I were talking and I mentioned that I was planning on running to a hookah bar on my lunch break and see if they sold the grommets for my mya. Well he said he would run for me since he had to go to the bank on his lunch break. I told him I'd give him my bank card, I then wrote what I wanted/needed(2 grommets and 100 gram starbuzz blue mist) and don't buy it if it's over 13-14 bucks, cause I knew I could get it for that online. Well he runs on his lunch, forgetting to get my card, and picks the stuff up. I get it and he tell me the price, are you ready for this?[/size] [size="3"]$19! I'm not going to be a dick to him cause he is a very good friend and was nice enough to run for me. I give hime $20 and ask him for the [/size][size="2"]receipt(figuring I'll take it back after work), he tells me it blew out of his car. I can't believe this place rips people off like this on the prices! Online the shisha retails for like $11, your telling me 2 gromets(that are .50- 1.00 online) are 8 bucks?! The worst part is he told me the shisha was taken out of the plastic kilo containers and put into another container, so I have no idea how long it's been open. FML.[/size][size=2] [/size][/quote] I didnt even realize you lived in chicago until the guy above me said so... Anyway, like he said, where? I'm pretty sure I know a place that can get you nak, starbuzz, and al fakher cheaper than any other place in chicago. let me know if yorue interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoRSX Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm just south of the city, 45 minutes, in the south burbs. But I would gladly head into the city to meet up with anyone for a smoke, always looking to meet fellow hookah enthusiasts. And to you Rhineholt, I would love to know where to get some good deals on those brands, right now, Starbuzz is my go to and current favorite, but I am still getting familiar with all the different offerings out there. So let me know the details. Thanks man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Yeah, I've heard there's great places to get cheap hookahs, coals, and shisha in Chicago. JOE on here used to go to Cleopatra's, I think it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1305163331' post='509121'] Always do things yourself. That's all I can say. [/quote] The story of my life. Do it yourself, or get it cocked-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhineholt Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 [quote name='ChicagoRSX' timestamp='1305498055' post='509578'] I'm just south of the city, 45 minutes, in the south burbs. But I would gladly head into the city to meet up with anyone for a smoke, always looking to meet fellow hookah enthusiasts. And to you Rhineholt, I would love to know where to get some good deals on those brands, right now, Starbuzz is my go to and current favorite, but I am still getting familiar with all the different offerings out there. So let me know the details. Thanks man! [/quote] Im like twenty minutes west of the city, 10 if theres no traffic. Anyway, theres this place, like Chris said, called Cleopatras. [url="http://www.yelp.com/biz/cleopatra-meat-and-grocery-chicago"]http://www.yelp.com/biz/cleopatra-meat-and-grocery-chicago[/url] Not the actual website, but it has the address. It might be a bit of a drive and it is a drive for me, but its worth it. They have OG nakhla for 5 bucks. Mizo for 6. Starbuzz 250g for 15bucks. Not sure how much the 100 is.. I wanna say 8bucks. They also have al fakher and a few others. They have coals for cheap. naturals and quicklites. and if you were thinking about upgrading your hookah, theres KM trimetals there for 70 bucks. He offered me one for 50 because I was eying, but said I didnt have money. He's always willing to negotiate. Just let him do the first offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 [quote name='rhineholt' timestamp='1305591350' post='509677'] [quote name='ChicagoRSX' timestamp='1305498055' post='509578'] I'm just south of the city, 45 minutes, in the south burbs. But I would gladly head into the city to meet up with anyone for a smoke, always looking to meet fellow hookah enthusiasts. And to you Rhineholt, I would love to know where to get some good deals on those brands, right now, Starbuzz is my go to and current favorite, but I am still getting familiar with all the different offerings out there. So let me know the details. Thanks man! [/quote] Im like twenty minutes west of the city, 10 if theres no traffic. Anyway, theres this place, like Chris said, called Cleopatras. [url="http://www.yelp.com/biz/cleopatra-meat-and-grocery-chicago"]http://www.yelp.com/...grocery-chicago[/url] Not the actual website, but it has the address. It might be a bit of a drive and it is a drive for me, but its worth it. They have OG nakhla for 5 bucks. Mizo for 6. Starbuzz 250g for 15bucks. Not sure how much the 100 is.. I wanna say 8bucks. They also have al fakher and a few others. They have coals for cheap. naturals and quicklites. and if you were thinking about upgrading your hookah, theres KM trimetals there for 70 bucks. He offered me one for 50 because I was eying, but said I didnt have money. He's always willing to negotiate. Just let him do the first offer. [/quote] I remember their coals being $9 a box for Coconaras, because JOE screwed me on picking up three boxes and shipping them to me... I still love JOE and hope he returns to HF someday, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhineholt Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1305598877' post='509681'] [quote name='rhineholt' timestamp='1305591350' post='509677'] [quote name='ChicagoRSX' timestamp='1305498055' post='509578'] I'm just south of the city, 45 minutes, in the south burbs. But I would gladly head into the city to meet up with anyone for a smoke, always looking to meet fellow hookah enthusiasts. And to you Rhineholt, I would love to know where to get some good deals on those brands, right now, Starbuzz is my go to and current favorite, but I am still getting familiar with all the different offerings out there. So let me know the details. Thanks man! [/quote] Im like twenty minutes west of the city, 10 if theres no traffic. Anyway, theres this place, like Chris said, called Cleopatras. [url="http://www.yelp.com/biz/cleopatra-meat-and-grocery-chicago"]http://www.yelp.com/...grocery-chicago[/url] Not the actual website, but it has the address. It might be a bit of a drive and it is a drive for me, but its worth it. They have OG nakhla for 5 bucks. Mizo for 6. Starbuzz 250g for 15bucks. Not sure how much the 100 is.. I wanna say 8bucks. They also have al fakher and a few others. They have coals for cheap. naturals and quicklites. and if you were thinking about upgrading your hookah, theres KM trimetals there for 70 bucks. He offered me one for 50 because I was eying, but said I didnt have money. He's always willing to negotiate. Just let him do the first offer. [/quote] I remember their coals being $9 a box for Coconaras, because JOE screwed me on picking up three boxes and shipping them to me... I still love JOE and hope he returns to HF someday, though... [/quote] I can pick you up some coals and nakhla next time i head over there for a little convenience fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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