Dereksd Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 http://arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=286 Decent price for what has been described as solid syrian brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavsfan31 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Yeah, I missed the boat on Skozzle's sale. I was thinking about snagging one through these guys, but I don't want to order if they have crappy service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 never heard of them. Someone's gotta be the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereksd Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 haha im too broke to risk being the lab rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 They do not answer their phone at 10:00 a.m. their time, and an attempt to send an email comes up with a server malfunction. So not off to a promising start. And I happen to love one of the Syrian's on the website and would order it in a heart beat if I thought they were trustworthy. Anybody who manages to get in touch with them, see if they're willing to come here and introduce themselves. If they're likely a decent vendor, they're going to be willing. And if not, then we know they belong on the "don't bother with them" list, huh? 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Yeah I noticed the same thing, their email threw an error, I snagged their email addresses off of their site though and send them an email so we will see if they respond. I really like 2 of their Syrian stems that would make a very nice addition to the collection ... fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 [quote name='mattarios2' timestamp='1334077227' post='544475'] Yeah I noticed the same thing, their email threw an error, I snagged their email addresses off of their site though and send them an email so we will see if they respond. I really like 2 of their Syrian stems that would make a very nice addition to the collection ... fingers crossed! [/quote] I also have an email in to Mahir about one of his Farida's that I really like.....So we shall see..... It would be nice though for Arabica to be a decent vendor because they also have Amaren tobacco, which I've never tried but has excellent reviews here. 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeetsak Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 [url="http://arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=275"]http://arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=275[/url] this one looks like a remake of a ?nawras/nour? maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Possibly, i really like [url="http://www.arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=353"]http://www.arabicast...px?id=1&pid=353[/url] and [url="http://www.arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=355"]http://www.arabicast...px?id=1&pid=355[/url] and the prices are wonderful too! But who knows about the quality ... :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 [quote name='mattarios2' timestamp='1334080996' post='544483'] Possibly, i really like [url="http://www.arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=353"]http://www.arabicast...px?id=1&pid=353[/url] and [url="http://www.arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=355"]http://www.arabicast...px?id=1&pid=355[/url] and the prices are wonderful too! But who knows about the quality ... :-/ [/quote] That second one is the one I keep looking at. Since Syrians are machine made, I'm less concerned about quality of the pipe itself. But I'd still go with Mahir if he gets back to me first, lol.... I love one Farida he's got on his website, and him I KNOW we can trust. 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Yeah, I already have a farida and most of them from the heart to the the start of the shank look soooo similar (btw I LOVE my farida I wonder if Mahir will get more in stock. It rips like a beast, it's solid, designs are good, and is nearly perfect) So I am trying to make the last 5-6 stems I need to finish off the collection different from the rest of the stuff I have. Which is why it would be great if they came through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Well my email just kicked back their email address, I guess next step is to give them a call a couple times throughout the day to see if they answer at some point. If not then ... oh well :-( It would be nice if vendors started bringing back nawras/nours again I unfortunately only own one of them :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KasbahBazaar Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 [quote name='skeetsak' timestamp='1334078760' post='544480'] [url="http://arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=275"]http://arabicastore....px?id=1&pid=275[/url] this one looks like a remake of a ?nawras/nour? maybe [/quote] That's a Chinese one no doubt since I've seen it in a Chinese manufacturer's catalog before. For some reason the Chinese really like to remake those Syrian screw-on ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I'll wait to see what you have Mark and then most likely place an order, just be sure to leave one of each off to the side for me :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 [quote name='KasbahBazaar' timestamp='1334081859' post='544487'] [quote name='skeetsak' timestamp='1334078760' post='544480'] [url="http://arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=275"]http://arabicastore....px?id=1&pid=275[/url] this one looks like a remake of a ?nawras/nour? maybe [/quote] That's a Chinese one no doubt since I've seen it in a Chinese manufacturer's catalog before. For some reason the Chinese really like to remake those Syrian screw-on ones. [/quote] That Lebanese you have on the website is really tempting too especially since I don't have a Lebanese yet..... 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 [quote name='Rani' timestamp='1334081437' post='544484'] [quote name='mattarios2' timestamp='1334080996' post='544483'] Possibly, i really like [url="http://www.arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=353"]http://www.arabicast...px?id=1&pid=353[/url] and [url="http://www.arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=355"]http://www.arabicast...px?id=1&pid=355[/url] and the prices are wonderful too! But who knows about the quality ... :-/ [/quote] That second one is the one I keep looking at. Since Syrians are machine made, I'm less concerned about quality of the pipe itself. But I'd still go with Mahir if he gets back to me first, lol.... I love one Farida he's got on his website, and him I KNOW we can trust. 'Rani [/quote] Mahir, answer your damned email and PM's! 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KasbahBazaar Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 [quote name='Rani' timestamp='1334082354' post='544489'] That Lebanese you have on the website is really tempting too especially since I don't have a Lebanese yet..... 'Rani [/quote] It's a very nice pipe and I'm surprised no one has picked it up yet, I guess there is a reason no other vendors carry Leb pipes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 [quote name='KasbahBazaar' timestamp='1334085201' post='544492'] [quote name='Rani' timestamp='1334082354' post='544489'] That Lebanese you have on the website is really tempting too especially since I don't have a Lebanese yet..... 'Rani [/quote] It's a very nice pipe and I'm surprised no one has picked it up yet, I guess there is a reason no other vendors carry Leb pipes [/quote] Likely it may be the male bowl that Lebanese pipes have. You can't just pop on a phunnel bowl. But.... I understand male bowls actually have better seal because the weight of the bowl pushes down. I'm still think about it for certain. 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I cant believe how much trouble you all are going through to try to order a pipe from folks you are trying to convince yourself are reliable, even though their email doesnt work and no one answers the phone. If they suddenly coem here and say "yes we are relaible" you all goign to fall over yourselves to order from them? Give it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 [quote name='mushrat' timestamp='1334086215' post='544494'] I cant believe how much trouble you all are going through to try to order a pipe from folks you are trying to convince yourself are reliable, even though their email doesnt work and no one answers the phone. If they suddenly coem here and say "yes we are relaible" you all goign to fall over yourselves to order from them? Give it up. [/quote] There you go being logical when hookah madness is in full bloom, lol.... I'm talking to Mahir so I'm good! A pity in a way though because I'd really like to try that Amaren tobacco! 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 It's a real store, some pix on yelp. or at least they are pix of a real store. Illinois corp db has the address listed, and there is a retail tobacco license for Mumtaz A. Khan at that address. It would appear that it's a real place, but I gotta agree with mushy - if they don't answer the phone or their cheesy go-daddy email server is a failure, why the hell would you want to give them your credit card number? Good grief, people. You gotta be nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Kasbah.us is going to be carrying three of those Syrian models I'm pretty sure... These three: http://arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=286 http://arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=287 http://arabicastore.com/productsdetail.aspx?id=1&pid=343 The last one I personally own now as many of you already know. I highly recommend it: http://www.hookahforum.com/topic/45409-af-large-solid-look-alike-all-brass-syrian-review/page__pid__544364#entry544364 But yeah, if you're having problems with Arabica, maybe wait and see what Kasbah gets in and then decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Yeah I like the stem you have Chreees I would like to see the others close up that Kasbah gets then make a decision. We don't know a manufacturer or name for these right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 [quote name='mattarios2' timestamp='1334094561' post='544511'] Yeah I like the stem you have Chreees I would like to see the others close up that Kasbah gets then make a decision. We don't know a manufacturer or name for these right? [/quote] I asked many people what they thought about the manufacturer of these... Out of the people I asked, everyone thought they were most likely made by the Al Nawras company, except for one person... Eric (Skoozle told me this, I PMed Eric myself and he did not reply). I personally think they are made by Al Nawras because I know Nawras made the old Al Fakher Solid line of hookahs, and my model looks so identical to the the AF Large Solid. The other two models have the same hoseports, purge vavles, and hearts as the AF Solids did (same as the model I purchased), and the same tray rest part as many of the confirmed Nawras models (often referred to as the "snap-on" trays). Therefore, I think these three models are most likely made by Nawras, but don't want to claim as such because I am not 100% sure. I'm pretty sure that the Syrian companies over there imitate each other (as is the case in Egypt and many other countries, Turkey, etc.) and end up making identical-looking hookahs. For example, many people think that Al Nawras makes those "Nour" Syrian hookahs (the ones with tiny hoseports and purge valves) that HJ had available that come from Karabetian Importing. I don't think they are made by Nawras, but are rather made by another Syrian company and they just look identical the Nawras models. Really, who the hell knows. I think the brand isn't as important as the overall quality of the pipe. This pipe I would rate slightly below my other Syrian pipe that I know for a fact is made by Nawras. That's all I can tell you guys with certainty. Also that these three Syrian models are quite old, but clean up well and you should enjoy no problem. The etchings are not as deep as I'd like, but still look nice. Polishing definitely helped them "pop" more. Here is the AF Large Solid for you to compare to my all-brass model to see the differences/similarities: http://www.alfakheronline.com/AF_Large_Solid_Hookah.htm Closeups of mine: http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/INCUBUSRATM/Hookah/IMG_1746.jpg http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/INCUBUSRATM/Hookah/IMG_1747.jpg http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/INCUBUSRATM/Hookah/IMG_1745.jpg Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Alright cool. Thanks for that info, I do agree quality is all that matters, who cares about the name, was just curious. I'll wait to hear from Mark to see photos of the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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