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anotheronebitesthedust
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I decided to try out Laboy. Got the following for $272.27 + $15.00 shipping.
Wilmad-Labglass charges $212.89 each for a 600ml vacuum buchner funnel. Laboy charged $57.81 each and the quality is identical IMO.
(I wonder how many American distributors have been importing Chinese-made glass all this time and slapping on their logos for a quick turnaround?)
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Funkerman23
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Any one else have a small square with Chinese pop up when they try to submit an order? I can't seem to print screen it but it keeps dragging me back
to the address and billing section.( Please forgive the thread jacking but I am at a loss as to what to do) Should I email them the order instead of
using their cart? Edit: fixed that problem. lets see if their email comes through.
[Edited on 30-6-2012 by Funkerman23]
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Funkerman23
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Well except for the reflux( Dimroth) condenser everything was well made and stellar. AS for the dimroth I don't know if it was DOA or it died as I put
away my other glass.. Jesus these things are fragile as hell and know I haven't the faintest clue how to fix this.
The flasks are well made and the seams are as clear as a summer day. You will not be disappointed . I will also say this: they ship 2 weeks from the
date on the invoice. I payed them the very next day( after submitting my order) and sure enough they sent it out 2 weeks later. as for ems they will
take around 5 days depending on where you live.
[Edited on 22-7-2012 by Funkerman23]
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BlazeBall
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I ordered the £150 chemistry set from him and £20 worth of other stuff, and while I was impressed with the quality, I wasn't impressed with the fact
it took 3 weeks to arrive and the £30 customs and handling charge I received. The delivery tracking with EMS was also terrible, saying that attempts
to deliver had been made when they in fact hadn't.
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Lab Boy
I have been buying glassware from Lab Boy for several years now. None has broken or cracked so far. I am very pleased with the performance of the
products as I have a large selection of it.
Quote: Originally posted by Halcyon  | I hope this doesn't come across as an advertisement, but I just wanted to give a plug to Laboy Glass, a manufacturer/seller in China.
I've dealt with them a number of times over the past 2-3 years and have been very impressed by the quality of glassware, price and customer service
offered.
They trade on eBay under the name "echowzh123", but you'll find that purchasing directly through their website (laboyglass.com) gives you a reasonable
saving. Often, items will be listed on eBay and not in the main site's catalogue, in which case you're best off ordering via email. Shipping is a
flat $15 per order (not item) anywhere in the world.
That's about it; the primary reason for this post is simply because if I hadn't have been put onto these guys when I first became interested in
chemistry, I wouldn't have been able to afford the basic kit (and wouldn't have been able to justify the expense of the less-basic stuff I've
purchased recently).
Cheers - Halcyon
*EDIT* I realise that they're known around here a little, just putting it out there for those who aren't aware.
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Antimony Pentafluoride
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I've ordered from Laboy and would agree that the quality is very good but that their delivery speed is terrible. Overall I'd still recommend them
above the massively overpriced competition.
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you can also mail them and ask for custom glassware, I got 2 29/42->29/32 and 2 29/32->29/42 adapters for 100$ and a few cents.
I asked for discount because I am buying 2 of each, and they said they can not give discount on custom glassware but they will give me 10 joint clips
for free 
so if you have special requests you just need to email them
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Funkerman23
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Note to anyone else ordering from them: the max size of flask they sell is 2 liters. apparently anything bigger is made via a mold and they do not use
molds. as I did not know this I thought I'd ask them. as for thermometers they do sell non ground jointed thermometers. they claim the accuracy id
about +/- 1 degree Celsius. I was quoted about $5.50 for a 0 to 300' Celsius thermometer.
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Funkerman23
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Just had a second order from them and I am stunned. the Glass is hand-blown and it makes for a very clean looking product. Their allihn condensers
have offset barbs but that is not an issue for me, I am hard pressed to find any bubbles on the seams( Much better than my corning 19/22 glass). the
Pressure equalizing funnel I bought is also crystal clear and of a sturdy thick glass. as before the flasks are very well made and is a pleasure to
see. Worth the wait and worth the money any day of the week.
" the Modern Chemist is inundated with literature"-Unknown
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