$300 Beaker Bong.. is it worth it?

Obepawn

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it's blown in cali. i looked everywhere for an identical bong, or atleast something that looks something like it and couldn't find it anywhere. i insisted on getting that charcoal color, i've also heard nothing but good words about USTUBES.


but they look nothing alike, i'd rather spend $300 on a piece of glass that i'd absolutely adore, then $19 on a piece of glass that i'd be embarrassed to smoke out of.
If you get blown in California or blown in China, the result will be the same and you will feel good in the end, feel me.
 

Obepawn

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I almost commented on this last night because it seemed high at first.

But after looking into the company a little, it seems like they might actually be american made. Which if that is, in fact, true(many companies import glass and the put labels on and call them american made) the price is not as bad. If he is supporting a Cali company, that seems to put real work into making a quality product, then more power to him.

Those cheap imports don't compare in quality, and usually even as simple as a beaker tube, they don't compare on function.
Shit you can get a good Chevy truck type bong from Thick ass glass and it will get you just as high and the money you save you can go to the dispensary and pick something up to go inside that new bowl.
 

min0r

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Shit you can get a good Chevy truck type bong from Thick ass glass and it will get you just as high and the money you save you can go to the dispensary and pick something up to go inside that new bowl


If you get blown in California or blown in China, the result will be the same and you will feel good in the end, feel me.
thick ass glass has a VERY poor selection now adays.
factory made vs hand made, it's up to you.
 

Obepawn

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Maybe bring it out the display cabinet on special occasions like 4:20, NewYears eve, and your Birthday.
 

Obepawn

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Tbh when I think about TAG I think of just super expensive pieces idk bongsmilie
You can get a 12” beaker for about 60-70 bucks, sometimes cheaper. My 12” straight tube cost me 55 bucks, hits like Tyson and is super thick. For some, that could be considered expensive but definitely not $300 dollars.
 

min0r

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All my TAG pieces hit well and are durable. Those expensive pieces are nice show pieces, IMO.
i've had a TAG for a year or two now, it finally stopped functioning well this past week. it's a double honeycomb w spinning splash guard 16in.
 

reallybigjesusfreak

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i'm looking for fantastic function, i know i'll get it with ustubes.
i appreciate you looking into the brand instead of butchering me for wasting money.


it's personal preference, some people have dignity, some don't.


you're not getting an american made bong, with as high of quality of function with $20 though.


id rather get one really nice piece that i can use as a daily driver. no need for all that glass laying around.


understandable that they may think that by a glance of the bong & the price, i don't think i overpaid too much, it's not some china glass that's gonna break on me tomorrow. it's american made, from cali. everyone of the people blowing glass there have 10+ years of experience with blowing glass/pieces. i wouldn't have paid the price i did if i didn't know that the quality will be the best of the best.



good answers, appreciate you guys not scorching me for making impulsive purchases.


yours will break if it falls off the table, mine won't. yours will have worse function, mine won't. not to mention i really do think that those look hideous. have fun with your china glass.
Lol I love how all of your responses are just assumptions. How do you know how much better the function is? Have you held each in your hand? Pulled from each one? I’m just curious how your so sure.
 

TacoMac

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i've had a TAG for a year or two now, it finally stopped functioning well this past week. it's a double honeycomb w spinning splash guard 16in.
Fill it with 90% rubbing alcohol and let it sit for a couple days in the window to get direct sunlight (Or stick it in your grow room if you have one going) then rinse well. VERY well.

It'll strip all the resin out of it and it'll work like new.
 

reallybigjesusfreak

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Fill it with 90% rubbing alcohol and let it sit for a couple days in the window to get direct sunlight (Or stick it in your grow room if you have one going) then rinse well. VERY well.

It'll strip all the resin out of it and it'll work like new.
throw some coarse salt in there and shake her up too.

another point I wanted to make, look at artists on instagram. Plenty are selling worked tubes for less than this plain one was. Handmade, worked, American glass.

But whatever. OP seems content pissing money away. Probably a trust fund kid anyways.
 

Obepawn

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Fill it with 90% rubbing alcohol and let it sit for a couple days in the window to get direct sunlight (Or stick it in your grow room if you have one going) then rinse well. VERY well.

It'll strip all the resin out of it and it'll work like new.
Don’t forget kosher salt, gets it clean faster. Just add 91% rubbing alcohol or higher with kosher or epsom salt and shake it. The alcohol is a solvent and the salt an abrasive that scrubs out your piece. Put alcohol in a ziplock bag for you spoon pipes and bowls.
 

min0r

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Lol I love how all of your responses are just assumptions. How do you know how much better the function is? Have you held each in your hand? Pulled from each one? I’m just curious how your so sure.
i'm a man with confident assumptions, that's all.
They never had a good selection...
back 1-2 years ago when i bought my bong, they had a pretty ok selection, then sold out fast.
Fill it with 90% rubbing alcohol and let it sit for a couple days in the window to get direct sunlight (Or stick it in your grow room if you have one going) then rinse well. VERY well.

It'll strip all the resin out of it and it'll work like new.
i've done that before, multiple times, also using different solutions, such as grunge off. it came out a bit cleaner, far from new though.
I made a bong out of a plastic water bottle for 2 bucks. Its lasted me 80 years now.
inhaling burnt plastic doesnt sound the most healthy.
like most things in life, an object is worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it.
that's true
 
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