Hmm Sac - SF isn't that far a run, i'm pretty sure you could find one there. You could also call a Dementia headshop in the LA area, and find out if/where they ship 'em out to..They have the exclusive rights and access to the Roor USA line IIRC


Depending on what style/brand of glass you are getting, check the glass for clarity, uniform thickness, weight (should weigh a good bit).. on a frosted piece make sure its clean and uniform. If its got a logo or label, make sure its straight and centered when applicable. Anywhere glass has been fused together or heated (ie "welds) - tube to base, Rim around smoking end, bubble/beaker bottom, tube to GONG joint etc etc - make sure there are no bubbles or imperfections - (note that if they are not structural, and if you are willing to live with them, they can be used to barter...) Check that the base is flat and straight - On my Roors, it is perfectly flat, but the ZOB you can slide a business card a bit under one side when on the table. Make sure the GONG fittings do not wobble when seated. Make sure they have spare parts available (you WILL break a stem ) Make sure it comes with a proper length downstem to reach almost the base of the unit - so you can control water levels better - better yet get a diffuser. Get a few glass screens. I prefer to go with an 18mm GONG joint instead of the 14mm - you can always size down, and the 18MM clears so much quicker. Sometimes 18mm stuff is hard to find though..

Heres a pic of my collection - the Zob is in rotation right now so its filthy. Lemme know if you want to see more and I'll start a thread with individual pics so as not to hijack yours