gunsboy Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I took pictures of two double apple boxes that I recieved from "southsmoke". The first is what I recieved a couple o fmonths ago. The second is what I recieved just a week ago. Notice a couple of things, the shinny little circle on the second box, little differences in the outside box. Packaging was different too. What is most important is the difference in quality of smoke and the difference in feel and structure of shisha too. The one with the see through packaging "second one" tastes better and smokes better. The one that I just got recently is not as good. What do u think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsboy Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 http://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/1_bad.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/2_bad.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/3_bad.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/4_bad.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/5_bad.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/6_bad.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/7_bad.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/8_bad.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsboy Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 http://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/1_good.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/2_good.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/3_good.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/4_good.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/4b_good.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/5_good.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/6_good.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/7_good.jpghttp://www.freewebtown.com/gunsboy/alfakher/8_good.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeZues Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 QUOTE (gunsboy @ Feb 6 2007, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I took pictures of two double apple boxes that I recieved from "southsmoke". The first is what I recieved a couple o fmonths ago. The second is what I recieved just a week ago. Notice a couple of things, the shinny little circle on the second box, little differences in the outside box. Packaging was different too. What is most important is the difference in quality of smoke and the difference in feel and structure of shisha too. The one with the see through packaging "second one" tastes better and smokes better. The one that I just got recently is not as good. What do u think? Hey,I also bought the double apple and noticed the differences. I contacted SouthSmoke and they told me it is authentic and that Al-Fakher was bought out by someone else 6 months ago. SouthSmoke seems to be using a new distributer as well. SouthSmoke told me it could be a different batch of shesha! (I don't buy the last part).All I know is that the shesha is not as good as it used to be... Anything out there that is similar to the old double apple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumare Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I spoke to my local vendor that frequently visits Egypt for new supplies, and he was telling me that the new Dbl Apple will be coming in 250g. tubs instead of the sealed bags. Not sure when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alqoshnia Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 QUOTE (JeeZues @ Feb 6 2007, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (gunsboy @ Feb 6 2007, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I took pictures of two double apple boxes that I recieved from "southsmoke". The first is what I recieved a couple o fmonths ago. The second is what I recieved just a week ago. Notice a couple of things, the shinny little circle on the second box, little differences in the outside box. Packaging was different too. What is most important is the difference in quality of smoke and the difference in feel and structure of shisha too. The one with the see through packaging "second one" tastes better and smokes better. The one that I just got recently is not as good. What do u think? Hey,I also bought the double apple and noticed the differences. I contacted SouthSmoke and they told me it is authentic and that Al-Fakher was bought out by someone else 6 months ago. SouthSmoke seems to be using a new distributer as well. SouthSmoke told me it could be a different batch of shesha! (I don't buy the last part).All I know is that the shesha is not as good as it used to be... Anything out there that is similar to the old double apple?Yea, get the ones in a tub I havent had any probs at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeZues Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 QUOTE (Alqoshnia @ Feb 6 2007, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (JeeZues @ Feb 6 2007, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (gunsboy @ Feb 6 2007, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I took pictures of two double apple boxes that I recieved from "southsmoke". The first is what I recieved a couple o fmonths ago. The second is what I recieved just a week ago. Notice a couple of things, the shinny little circle on the second box, little differences in the outside box. Packaging was different too. What is most important is the difference in quality of smoke and the difference in feel and structure of shisha too. The one with the see through packaging "second one" tastes better and smokes better. The one that I just got recently is not as good. What do u think? Hey,I also bought the double apple and noticed the differences. I contacted SouthSmoke and they told me it is authentic and that Al-Fakher was bought out by someone else 6 months ago. SouthSmoke seems to be using a new distributer as well. SouthSmoke told me it could be a different batch of shesha! (I don't buy the last part).All I know is that the shesha is not as good as it used to be... Anything out there that is similar to the old double apple?Yea, get the ones in a tub I havent had any probs at all I hope SouthSmoke start carrying the one "in a tub". I really miss the old double apple Where do you get the one "in a tub" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsboy Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 QUOTE Yea, get the ones in a tub I havent had any probs at all Sadly you cannot not specify to send us "TUBS" or "Bags in Boxes" with SouthSmoke. I really like to order from them since they r still a good source for canadians to order shisha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofdavid Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 My guess is that it is fake. Al Fakher seems to be the most faked shisha on the market. How does the different packaging smoke compared to the tub original/legitimate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40 Thieves Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 (edited) Both of those are authentic. The one with the hologram sticker was "shipped" (edit) within the last 6 months or so - an international company has taken over the problem of smuggling and mock products. The "bad" box is from the main distributor of Al Fakher to the US. Otherwise not too sure why one would be no good - could be an acclimation problem. Edited February 6, 2007 by 40 Thieves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumare Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 The one with the sticker should have a lot more anise taste to it. The one with date stamped on its side, I think it says Jan 2006. If it says that then the shisha has expired and will not taste fresh. al-fakher shelf life is 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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