navy876 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) If anybody can go on Craigslist and go to san antonio texas and look upp Hookah. Tell me which is the better deal please, and PLEASE specify the brand if possible. (what kind is it) There are the links on the bottom, for some reason when I copy +paste them it says unkown. IDK? [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/clt/2836107543"]http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2835149559.html[/url] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2792781876.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2792781876.html[/url] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2801728415.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2801728415.html[/url] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2782407269.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2782407269.html[/url] http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2835149559.html [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/clt/2836108506.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2836108506.html[/url] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/emd/2824808522.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2824808522.html[/url] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2812532730.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2812532730.html[/url] If you can also tell me what kind of hookah you think its is that'd be great! Edited February 8, 2012 by navy876 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 [quote name='navy876' timestamp='1328661006' post='538166'] If anybody can go on Craigslist and go to san antonio texas and look upp Hookah. Tell me which is the better deal please, and PLEASE specify the brand if possible. (what kind is it) There are the links on the bottom, for some reason when I copy +paste them it says unkown. IDK? [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/clt/2836107543"]http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2835149559.html[/url] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2792781876.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2792781876.html[/url] [color=#ff0000]Looks like a hollow Egyptian with Syrian style hose. Nothing special. I don't think I'd pay $50 for it.[/color] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2801728415.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2801728415.html[/url] [color=#ff0000]Chinese P.O.S. I would avoid this hookah, especially since they're wanting $50 for it. I wouldn't even pay a dollar for it. My friend owned one (think he may still have it) and I can say it did not hit well at all. [/color] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2782407269.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2782407269.html[/url] [color=#ff0000]This is an Egyptian pear style hookah of some sort. It's not Khalil Mamoon, but may be made by Magdy Zaidan. For $60, I personally wouldn't pay that much for such a standard Egyptian hookah. If you go for it, offer them less. But it looks like it'd be a hookah that would treat you right as long as it's been treated right so far (make sure it's in good condition BEFORE you buy it). [/color] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2835149559.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2835149559.html[/url] [color=#ff0000]Egyptian multi-hose hookah; probably generic (not made by any well-known company). May smoke great, may not. I would pass on it because I think the price is a bit high for what it is and also because it's a multi-hose. When it comes to Egyptians, Syrians, etc., I prefer one hose port, nothing else. Only Chinese hookahs (Mya Saray more specifically) should have multiple hoseports, I think. That is the only type of hookah I'd buy for multiple hoseports anyway. [/color] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/clt/2836108506.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2836108506.html[/url] [color=#ff0000]PUMPKIN!!! RUN FOR THE HILLS! (Do not buy... just click the x at the top if you are on a PC, or the little red dot if you are on a Mac)[/color] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/emd/2824808522.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2824808522.html[/url] [color=#FF0000]Oh hey ho! I know that little guy... It's a Mya Petite. I'm quite familiar with these, having owned two before. It's an excellent little hookah. Unfortunately, the seller is asking way too much for it. Show him this link: [/color][color=#ff0000]http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-5484-mya-saray-hookah-petite-1-hose-hookah.html , and offer him a decent price for it. [/color] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2812532730.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2812532730.html[/url] [color=#ff0000]At first I wanted to say it is a Khalil Mamoon Amer model, but I'm not entirely sure. Ask the seller for a picture of the the tray rest, where the tray would cover if it were on the hookah. If it has the lotus flowers on it, then it is more likely than not a KM. If it is a KM, $50 is a decent price for the entire hookah setup. If it is not a KM, I would try and go less. [/color] If you can also tell me what kind of hookah you think its is that'd be great! [/quote] SIGH. Where the hell do these Craigslist sellers get their info from? Some of the things said (such as "normally sells for $200") is total BS! I have added my points in red above, within your quote. ^^^ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1328664871' post='538176'] [quote name='navy876' timestamp='1328661006' post='538166'] If anybody can go on Craigslist and go to san antonio texas and look upp Hookah. Tell me which is the better deal please, and PLEASE specify the brand if possible. (what kind is it) There are the links on the bottom, for some reason when I copy +paste them it says unkown. IDK? [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/clt/2836107543"]http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2835149559.html[/url] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2792781876.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2792781876.html[/url] [color=#ff0000]Looks like a hollow Egyptian with Syrian style hose. Nothing special. I don't think I'd pay $50 for it.[/color] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2801728415.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2801728415.html[/url] [color=#ff0000]Chinese P.O.S. I would avoid this hookah, especially since they're wanting $50 for it. I wouldn't even pay a dollar for it. My friend owned one (think he may still have it) and I can say it did not hit well at all. [/color] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2782407269.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2782407269.html[/url] [color=#ff0000]This is an Egyptian pear style hookah of some sort. It's not Khalil Mamoon, but may be made by Magdy Zaidan. For $60, I personally wouldn't pay that much for such a standard Egyptian hookah. If you go for it, offer them less. But it looks like it'd be a hookah that would treat you right as long as it's been treated right so far (make sure it's in good condition BEFORE you buy it). [/color] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2835149559.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2835149559.html[/url] [color=#ff0000]Egyptian multi-hose hookah; probably generic (not made by any well-known company). May smoke great, may not. I would pass on it because I think the price is a bit high for what it is and also because it's a multi-hose. When it comes to Egyptians, Syrians, etc., I prefer one hose port, nothing else. Only Chinese hookahs (Mya Saray more specifically) should have multiple hoseports, I think. That is the only type of hookah I'd buy for multiple hoseports anyway. [/color] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/clt/2836108506.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2836108506.html[/url] [color=#ff0000]PUMPKIN!!! RUN FOR THE HILLS! (Do not buy... just click the x at the top if you are on a PC, or the little red dot if you are on a Mac)[/color] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/emd/2824808522.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2824808522.html[/url] [color=#FF0000]Oh hey ho! I know that little guy... It's a Mya Petite. I'm quite familiar with these, having owned two before. It's an excellent little hookah. Unfortunately, the seller is asking way too much for it. Show him this link: [/color][color=#ff0000][url="http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-5484-mya-saray-hookah-petite-1-hose-hookah.html"]http://www.hookah-sh...ose-hookah.html[/url] , and offer him a decent price for it. [/color] [url="http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/for/2812532730.html"]http://sanantonio.cr...2812532730.html[/url] [color=#ff0000]At first I wanted to say it is a Khalil Mamoon Amer model, but I'm not entirely sure. Ask the seller for a picture of the the tray rest, where the tray would cover if it were on the hookah. If it has the lotus flowers on it, then it is more likely than not a KM. If it is a KM, $50 is a decent price for the entire hookah setup. If it is not a KM, I would try and go less. [/color] If you can also tell me what kind of hookah you think its is that'd be great! [/quote] SIGH. Where the hell do these Craigslist sellers get their info from? Some of the things said (such as "normally sells for $200") is total BS! I have added my points in red above, within your quote. ^^^ [/quote] i think people who buy and resell hookahs on craigslist paid in monopoly money...seriously. in houston, everyone thinks their pumpkin is worth $80 and their generic egyptian is worth like $200...multiple hose ports!? yeah, jack the price up $100/additional port. it's ridiculous. EDIT: also, just because you bought your pipe in egypt/turkey/israel does not make it "authentic" or somehow magically transform your annodized aluminum chinese piece of crap into something worth even my time to look at your shitty cell phone picture of. /rant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavo21 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 craigslist isn't the best placeto shop for a pipe to be honest you should just go on a website and find one brandnew they really aren't that expsneive if it means u gotta save for a little while its worth the wait that way ur not disapointed and pissed off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I disagree with Pavo about craigslist. SOmetimes you can find some really nice stuff for really cheap, you just gotta know what you are looking at (nice job there Chrees) know what to look for when you see the hookah in person (bad welds, dirty, missing pieces, etc) and you can get some good deals. Just my .02 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlec Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Yeah +1 mush, a friend of mine picked up an elmas 628 on CL for $100 once. last two look "aight" I would go online first or gimme a budget and what you want and I can pull up some affordable options for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floataround Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I grabbed my vintage Awlad off of craigs list for dirt cheap. I did have to do a lot of work on it to make it pretty and safe to smoke from, but it was worth it IMO. Craigs list is just a random grab bag, sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you dont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavo21 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 well i am not saying all craigslist is bad for hookah i have found a couple that are great deals and not horrible hookahs but 95% of the time atleast here in socal they are all shitty chinese pipes and they want wayy to much for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Mush is right- some great deals can be had on Craigslist. You just have to be somewhat experienced and know what you're looking for, how much its worth, etc. Unfortunately here in TN the best hookah I've ever found was a brand new in the box Mini Mya Acrylic for $30, and that's not saying much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 [quote name='Pavo21' timestamp='1328725742' post='538217'] well i am not saying all craigslist is bad for hookah i have found a couple that are great deals and not horrible hookahs but 95% of the time atleast here in socal they are all shitty chinese pipes and they want wayy to much for it [/quote] with this i will agree. 99% of what i see here in raleigh is junk too...but there is that 1 in a hundred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 The Petite or the Last one. Talk them down at least 50% on either. Last one isn't a KM Undercarriage of the tray is wrong, But it similar to some pretty good unbranded Egyptian Hookahs I have seen. Probably worth a closer look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navy876 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Which Hookah should I get ? (BTW I GOT MY HEAT MANAGEMENT ON LOCKDOWN!) I own a vortex bowl, coconaras and ALL I SMOKE IS STARBUZZ [url="http://5starhookah.com/Khalil-Mamoon-1-Hose-Copper-Heart-KMCPH.htm?categoryId=-1"]http://5starhookah.c...m?categoryId=-1[/url] EDIT EDIT [url="http://5starhookah.com/Khalil-Mamoon-1-Hose-Copper-Heart-Americana-KMAMS.htm?categoryId=-1"]http://5starhookah.c...m?categoryId=-1[/url] Edited February 9, 2012 by Chreees Edited out banned vendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 [quote name='Stuie' timestamp='1328739551' post='538268'] The Petite or the Last one. Talk them down at least 50% on either. [b]Last one isn't a KM Undercarriage of the tray is wrong[/b], But it similar to some pretty good unbranded Egyptian Hookahs I have seen. Probably worth a closer look. [/quote] That's exactly what threw me off too, Stuie. But then I researched the KM Amer as I knew that's what it closely resembled and found this on HookahCompany's site: [img]http://www.hookahcompany.com/images_products/4445_big.jpg[/img] Obviously the hoseports are different, but the tray rest area is very similar. That's why I'm not wanting to say for sure it isn't a KM. Additionally, KM is now putting out lesser-quality models that differ in a few ways from what we're used to seeing. Most notably the tray rest where we typically see the lotus flowers (says K.M.A. on it). So who knows if it's legit KM or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 [quote name='navy876' timestamp='1328744763' post='538294'] Which Hookah should I get ? (BTW I GOT MY HEAT MANAGEMENT ON LOCKDOWN!) I own a vortex bowl, coconaras and ALL I SMOKE IS STARBUZZ [url="http://5starhookah.com/Khalil-Mamoon-1-Hose-Copper-Heart-KMCPH.htm?categoryId=-1"]http://5starhookah.c...m?categoryId=-1[/url] EDIT EDIT [url="http://5starhookah.com/Khalil-Mamoon-1-Hose-Copper-Heart-Americana-KMAMS.htm?categoryId=-1"]http://5starhookah.c...m?categoryId=-1[/url] [/quote] You posted links to a banned vendor for the second and third hookahs. I edited them out for you. Both of those from 5Star are good hookahs, though. You'd be making a sound purchase either way. All I want to say is stick with Khalil Mamoon, Mya Saray, Farida, and you're golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I stand corrected, Chris. I have seen other Egyptians, but that's the first KM i have seen like that. Any KM you get, will be a good smoke. A lot of unbranded Egyptians are a great smoke as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 [quote name='Stuie' timestamp='1328747232' post='538301'] I stand corrected, Chris. I have seen other Egyptians, but that's the first KM i have seen like that. [b]Any KM you get, will be a good smoke. A lot of unbranded Egyptians are a great smoke as well![/b] [/quote] Yeah, I saw the K.M.A. ones pop up before. I think that MAY be what this one is, on both HC's site (since the hoseports vary from Amers I've seen listed before) and on the Craigslist posting. Or they may be different. I dunno. So hard to know for sure without additional pics. But yes, I totally agree with the bolded statement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakefox Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Like good antique furniture, if you want something quality you can be proud of that will last you a long time, spend a little extra. Think in the long run. 100 bucks for something that last a year and is alright, or 150 on a champ that last you a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakefox Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 For a cheaper good hookah, try to find a nour. You can find them online for around 70 bucks. I don't own one yet, but I'm sure someone can back me up on their quality. That's usually what I recommend to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Smoking out of a Nour right now. They are great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 My Nour/Al Nawras (Al Nawras is the manufacturer, Nour is the importer, so same thing basically) is my favorite hookah of all time! So yes, totally agreed, Blake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 People are disgusting and the condition of the many of the pipes found on craigslist certainly backs that statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 here ya go..you want to spend the kind of money you linked. Here is a hookah for you... http://www.nazarhookah.com/khalil-mamoon-hookahs/complete-hookahs/32-khalil-mamoon-og-tri-metal-hookah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 [quote name='mushrat' timestamp='1328798267' post='538373'] here ya go..you want to spend the kind of money you linked. Here is a hookah for you... [url="http://www.nazarhookah.com/khalil-mamoon-hookahs/complete-hookahs/32-khalil-mamoon-og-tri-metal-hookah"]http://www.nazarhook...ri-metal-hookah[/url] [/quote] My OG Tri, i will never sell, AMAZING PIPE!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 And at an excellent price. Best price I've ever seen an OG go for at any vendor. I love my OG Tri as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavo21 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) yah mahir has a GREAT lock down on his pipes he has an awesome collection for sale if i didn't have so many and being broke i'd definitly be getting one from him right now love his farida oxidized pipes. And i also love my orange beauty Tri-metal Halzone i smoke out of it every day Edited February 9, 2012 by Pavo21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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