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[quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1323058530' post='531629']
Once you go natural, you never go back.
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Unless the only store in the area isn't carrying them anymore (happened after I'd gotten just two boxes of Exotica naturals)
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[quote name='Moose' timestamp='1323058848' post='531630']
[quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1323058530' post='531629']
Once you go natural, you never go back.
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Unless the only store in the area isn't carrying them anymore (happened after I'd gotten just two boxes of Exotica naturals)
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Noooo! This is why we invented the internet!
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Shipping is too much with how little I have to spend. This is why I haven't tried Tangiers yet, because my local place doesn't carry them, and why I hadn't tried coconut coals until now (they just got some in) Edited by Moose
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Actually shipping isnt that bad.

Also, prices are normally cheaper than what local stores sell products as. At least in my case it is.
Locally, AF sells for $17. Fantasia sells for $21. Tangiers, doesnt even sell around here. :/

Online, AF $12. Fantasia $16. Tangiers $12

Coals are also cheaper.

Shipping is normally around $10 for smaller orders, and arrives fast if you find a good website. It really balances out, Id look around online.
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[quote name='grock' timestamp='1323096533' post='531705']
Actually shipping isnt that bad.

Also, prices are normally cheaper than what local stores sell products as. At least in my case it is.
Locally, AF sells for $17. Fantasia sells for $21. Tangiers, doesnt even sell around here. :/

Online, AF $12. Fantasia $16. Tangiers $12

Coals are also cheaper.

Shipping is normally around $10 for smaller orders, and arrives fast if you find a good website. It really balances out, Id look around online.
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At my local place AF is $12, and that's what I always get. Coals are a bit more locally though. First time I order online I'll be getting Tangiers, of course =P
But when I'm pretty much broke, and spend $30 a week on it, an extra $10 would mean that much less shisha.



On a side note, one of the best shisha values I've seen has been in a local store (30 miles away). $10 for 250g of AF, $7 for 250g of Nakhla. Not sale prices, those are always their prices. I wish it was closer @_@
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Whoops... don't see an edit feature... (or the post is too old to edit or whatever), I spend $30 a MONTH on shisha and coals, not $30 a week XD
That'd be like 500g with coals a week smoked @_@ Edited by Moose
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[quote name='Moose' timestamp='1323117558' post='531766']
Whoops... don't see an edit feature... (or the post is too old to edit or whatever), I spend $30 a MONTH on shisha and coals, not $30 a week XD
That'd be like 500g with coals a week smoked @_@
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Wow, I was about to tell you to just do a monthly order and you can get free shippingbuy from most places.

Even still, with discount codes, shipping is not a big deal.

With that said, I have only made 3 online orders in the past 2 years since I started buying hookah stuff.
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I can get coals locally, 108 CCN for $15. The tobacco they carry is also on par with online prices, but its StarBuzz so a little pricy. There is a vendor at haflas that sells shisha (AF? Al Amir?) that is much cheaper, I bought a box and my windcover from them. For me, I'd rather not online buy coals unless I have a super huge order that get to "free shipping" otherwise, IMO it's not cost effective.
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I typically buy a 108 count box of Hookah Johns Chronic Hookah Coals for $8 a box. I would love to see someone beat that price :P
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[quote name='claytronmeans' timestamp='1323276226' post='532015']
When you've been doing it for a while, you'll start ordering 24 boxes at a time.

Ok maybe not, maybe Dave and I are just fucking nuts. But indeed, coconut coals are the best.
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*orders a pallet of coals*
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I think I got some AF naturals from Chrreeeeeeeesssssss once... and they were OK but I didn't prefer them. I was using ccn but i'm pretty sure they changed (my NOVA friends concur, correct?) I started using CH and I like them. They don't burn as hot which is good for Tangiers, they ash less, they last longer... I don't know about consistancy because I'm only on my first box but I'm ordering another few boxes soon and will let you know.

Sometimes I used Golden Canarys or Fumaris which are even lower heat but they make a huge mess.
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[quote name='Coyote' timestamp='1323314475' post='532163']
I think I got some AF naturals from Chrreeeeeeeesssssss once... and they were OK but I didn't prefer them. I was using ccn but i'm pretty sure they changed (my NOVA friends concur, correct?) I started using CH and I like them. They don't burn as hot which is good for Tangiers, they ash less, they last longer... I don't know about consistancy because I'm only on my first box but I'm ordering another few boxes soon and will let you know.

Sometimes I used Golden Canarys or Fumaris which are even lower heat but they make a huge mess.
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Lol, those AFs were damn good for AFs. Usually AFs are sucky as sucky can get. So sucky I can't recommend them... I think those were just a hella good batch that Jay got (and then he sent a ton to me when he decided to start using Golden Canaries exclusively). If they were making them good and making them good consistently, they'd be a good contender in the coconut coal market. Oh well.

I'd also like to say that I feel Golden Canaries and Fumaris not only make a mess, but they aren't too great for brands of tobacco other than Tangiers. In other words, I'd only use them with Tangiers. And then there's all my other points, but I won't get into it since this thread is about coconut coals... :D
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I usually use Coco Cubes..but also use the flats depending on what I am smoking and the bowl. I always have to order them, usually from H-S. But I am debating trying either CH coals or the cocomazays next just to experiment.
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[quote name='claytronmeans' timestamp='1323276226' post='532015']
When you've been doing it for a while, you'll start ordering 24 boxes at a time.

Ok maybe not, maybe Dave and I are just fucking nuts. But indeed, coconut coals are the best.
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On average I buy 3-4 Kilos each time I buy them. So 432 coals?
Typically makes life easier just having them on hand so I don't have to post an order every month.
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