lucky13 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 ok so i have two mya econo gelato's one i haven't used at all, the other one i had been smoking on a nearly daily basis.. well the paint or what ever is on the stem is starting to peel like crazy and the head of the stem is starting to corrode away... anyone else have this issue or have any solutions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Very common problem with any of the Econo line Myas. Only solution is to pitch it and get a non-Econo Gelato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky13 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 makes sense... i only use the down stem and what not for my lava lamp hookah i havent found anything else that works for it..... damn well it still works so till it stops working ill keep using this one then switch to the new one... after that i dont know what the hell ill do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 It's a damn shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1317344576' post='525730'] Very common problem with any of the Econo line Myas. Only solution is to pitch it and get a non-Econo Gelato. [/quote] This. I love my Myas but I will never purchase an Econo ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Once upon a time, I bought a mya econo qt.....and then I bought the standard QT. And then I torched the econo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1317344576' post='525730'] Very common problem with any of the Econo line Myas. Only solution is to pitch it and get a [s]non-Econo Gelato. [/s][color=#ff0000][b]KM[/b][/color] [/quote] Ok fixed it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Lol, Myas are good, just the bigger ones are overpriced. Their Econo line just sucks and shouldn't have been made. But yeah, only the small Myas are worth buying really (QT, Bambino, Acrylic, Petite, Mono, Vento, etc....). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I think if the diva was $15 cheaper people would buy it a lot. Taller of the small Myas and smokes great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atalanta Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Will a non-econo stem fit on an econo base? If so, you could probabaly just buy a new stem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Yes they will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavo21 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 i have a blue mya gelato, and it sucks ass, worst hookah ever. and yet even if i tell people they suck they still buy them the stem was to long when i got it wouldn't bubble i cut it and it was fine then the water never had enough area and would drown the air and not get any smoke maybe i'll try messing with it again and get it going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky13 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='Coyote' timestamp='1317387769' post='525822'] [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1317344576' post='525730'] Very common problem with any of the Econo line Myas. Only solution is to pitch it and get a [s]non-Econo Gelato. [/s][color=#ff0000][b]KM[/b][/color] [/quote] Ok fixed it... [/quote] i have a KM tri-metal.. i use the econo mya for my lava lamp hookah i made my self Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouda Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 What's the difference between the econo and the standard other than price?? I'm guessing quality?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='Fouda1122gbf' timestamp='1318266265' post='527286'] What's the difference between the econo and the standard other than price?? I'm guessing quality?? [/quote] Basically, yes. Standard line are made of heavy, plated brass. The Econo Myas are much lighter and seems to have serious problems with the plating chipping off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouda Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Thank you epoch but I think an econo isn't a bad idea if u need one to get you through till u have real cash Great starters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 [quote name='Fouda1122gbf' timestamp='1318296273' post='527315'] Thank you epoch but I think an econo isn't a bad idea if u need one to get you through till u have real cash Great starters [/quote] If for a month or so, then may be, but the plating on my downstem started to come off in a week I think. I'd just recommend to wait till you have cash and then one from their standard line. My QT has been washed 2 times, every single day since I got it (may be 2 months ago) and it's as good as new and will probably last me a long time if I treat her right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlec Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1317407898' post='525880'] Lol, Myas are good,[b] just the bigger ones are overpriced.[/b] Their Econo line just sucks and shouldn't have been made. But yeah, only the small Myas are worth buying really (QT, Bambino, Acrylic, Petite, Mono, Vento, etc....). [/quote] JUST THE BIGGER ONES?!?!?! ROFLWAFFLE have you seen the new price hike? 55-60 for any decent small Mya is becoming the norm. At that price I can buy a lower end KM or nour or even a nammor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floataround Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I think the best way to look at hookah buying is sort of like this... you can buy a hookah, or you can invest in one. Spend the money and get a nice hookah that will last for years and years and years, or buy one that will last...well just go ahead and roll the dice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 [quote name='littlec' timestamp='1318302124' post='527318'] [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1317407898' post='525880'] Lol, Myas are good,[b] just the bigger ones are overpriced.[/b] Their Econo line just sucks and shouldn't have been made. But yeah, only the small Myas are worth buying really (QT, Bambino, Acrylic, Petite, Mono, Vento, etc....). [/quote] JUST THE BIGGER ONES?!?!?! ROFLWAFFLE have you seen the new price hike? 55-60 for any decent small Mya is becoming the norm. At that price I can buy a lower end KM or nour or even a nammor. [/quote] 1. I'm glad that my post amused you so much. 2. Having just done a quick Google search (to show me the prices from all of the vendors...), the prices do seem to be a bit higher, by about $5-10, depending on where you look. So I guess no, I had not seen the price hike when I wrote that post. Is a hookah worth the money? Ultimately that is up to the person. I still think at their current price,[b] small[/b] Myas (nothing over the $60 range) are a good entry level hookah. Or if you want something small and durable and will smoke great. It may be Chinese, but it's not junk. I've owned several and was pleased with all of them; I just prefer something a little bigger and more unique. I don't normally see KMs or Nammors that cheap unless its in trades. Nours, about $10-20 more than the Myas in this price range according to the additional quick Google search where I found them available at two online vendors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Buy an OG qt. You cant go wrong with that pipe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I don't know... I think you can buy a Mya and rest assured that you will be able to get replacement parts that will fit exactly since they are machine made but then again, one of the main reasons that you need replacement parts is because their wear so easily. KMs on the other hand, are hand made so it is harder to fit the grommets. The need for replacement parts in a KM seem to be far less than for a Mya. I would be interested to know if this is a correct assessment based on others experiences. New thread? In regards to the durability of a Mya; I have a tendency to knock things over and burn stuff so something small that sits on a table top is not as durable as something large that sits on the floor. However that isn't the reason why I don't like Myas. Mostly I'm not a fan of their outward appearance or their draw. I like to feel the RUMBLE. And I never get that with the Mya's there are generally small with a smooth draw. I have smoked out of a lot of different Myas and have always thought that. Also the price doesn't seem to justify what it is. For a machined piece of thick glass from China I wouldn't expect to pay those prices. I'm not sure why the lounges by them considering the risk of breakage. I get all my stuff through trade, buy them other members who are rotating their collections, through donations, or from the bossman so I can't really speak to regular retail prices so I can't speak on the price comparison. But if it is between a KM from another member for $70 or a brand new Mya then I would prefer the KM because the longevity is far greater. Just my opinion and person preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 [quote name='Coyote' timestamp='1318309616' post='527326'] I don't know... I think you can buy a Mya and rest assured that you will be able to [u][b]get replacement parts that will fit exactly[/b][/u] since they are machine made but then again, one of the main reasons that you need replacement parts is because their wear so easily. KMs on the other hand, are hand made so it is harder to fit the grommets. The need for replacement parts in a KM seem to be far less than for a Mya. I would be interested to know if this is a correct assessment based on others experiences. New thread? In regards to the durability of a Mya; I have a tendency to knock things over and burn stuff so something small that sits on a table top is not as durable as something large that sits on the floor. However that isn't the reason why I don't like Myas. Mostly I'm not a fan of their outward appearance or their draw. I like to feel the RUMBLE. And I never get that with the Mya's there are generally small with a smooth draw. I have smoked out of a lot of different Myas and have always thought that. Also the price doesn't seem to justify what it is. For a [u][b]machined piece of thick glass[/b][/u] from China I wouldn't expect to pay those prices. [u][b]I'm not sure why the lounges by them[/b][/u] considering the risk of breakage. I get all my stuff through trade, buy them other members who are rotating their collections, through donations, or from the bossman so I can't really speak to regular retail prices so I can't speak on the price comparison. But if it is between a KM from another member for $70 or a brand new Mya then I would prefer the KM because the longevity is far greater. Just my opinion and person preference. [/quote] The easily replaced parts is one of the biggest reasons Myas are so popular at lounges. The vases can take a pretty good beating without breaking, and if the purge/downstem/hose port gets broken, they're cheap and easy to fix. That said, I can't blame you for preferring big Egyptians for personal use. -biased!- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Where's Mush... He's the perfect guy to explain why he used QTs for his old lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Glass isn't made in china. Czech/Romania area. QT Bases were in the past but no longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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