Hookahs? What is the Allure?
Given the growing popularity of hookah smoking and hookah
lounges, wholesale hookahs represent a tremendous value -- if you can get your
hands on one (or more). . For someone who is considering starting a retail
hookah shop or smoking lounge, or who wants to add variety to an existing
restaurant, tobacco shop, or bar, researching the options is among the first
necessary steps.
Buying wholesale hookahs doesn't mean buying cheaply made or
unattractive product. Hand-blown glass in shimmering colors, elegantly traced
in 21 karat gold, crystal, highly glazed ceramics, cloisonné-decorated brass,
stainless steel worked into graceful curves, and carved wooden pieces all go
into the making of a hookah. Since part of the joy of hookah smoking is the
beauty and aesthetic pleasure of the hookah itself, wholesale hookahs come in a
variety of lovely designs only surpassed by expensive custom models. In
addition, styles range from traditional Egyptian and Syrian to modern and
neo-exotic interpretations of the classic hookah, rotating hookahs, and more.
Things to look for in wholesale hookahs are quality of
craftsmanship and durability of materials used. Stainless steel, Pyrex glass,
and stone or ceramic are the best materials, the ones which can take repeated
use while continuing to provide a pleasurable, smoking experience. Some metals,
like copper, should be avoided (smoking from copper is actually poisonous).
Wholesale hookahs are available in wood and brass and other materials, but
these materials will not stand up terribly well to the test of time and use.
The base, or vase, of the hookah, is generally where the
most artistic effort is expended, as it sets the tone for the whole piece.
Hoses should be durable and include replaceable, disposable mouthpieces for
individual smokers; hoses come in a variety of styles, from the basic to those
covered in soft velvety fabric in lush colors, with carved and dyed wooden
ends. The stem between the body and the tobacco bowl can vary widely in height,
and is most often a gracefully wrought stainless steel in today's hookahs. The
tobacco bowl will be stone, glazed or unglazed clay, metal, or beautifully
colored and shaped Pyrex, and can range in design from simple to ornamental.
Wholesalers will generally require a minimum purchase of
$250 to $400, though some will have a higher first-time minimum. Wholesale
hookah prices range from $30 to $60 per pipe. A number of accessories must be
considered when looking at wholesale hookahs, among them the metal tongs, or
pincers, for the hookah charcoal, screens for holding the coal, the hookah
charcoal itself, disposable mouthpieces, cleaning brushes, rubber stoppers, and
replacement bases, hoses, grommets, and other parts.
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