well i didn't even bother to get through all the posts on this one, but incase it hasn't been drilled into you by now; a good bowl is one that if tough, so you don't beak it in the first week you buy it (i've done that a few times). And secondly one this is simple to clean. I find the blown glass ones look cool, but try getting that caked on res off in the top area where its folded, you will never get it perfectly clean. Best bowl i ever had was one in a GEAR bong that was just a straight >-----, i just wiped the top out, and pipe-cleaned the straight after every use, really i think a clean bong is pinnacle if you ever want to taste what you are smoking. And im sure if you are willing to invest the cash into a bong, that you are probably willing to invest some cash into some quality herb, so my guess is that you do.