Im buying a new bong in thew $400 range, my three option are a Goldstein, Illadelph and Flo. the Goldstein is pretty much the standard straight tube for $400 with the goldstein perk, the Illadelphs in my price range are the straight tubes and beakers for around $375. The Flo on the other hand is cheaper and therefore comes with more perks with a price around $250-$300 but id also purchase and $100 ash catcher to go with it (also flo). What are your thoughts? I owned a $250 Flo before and it ripped well for its price but overall not high end glass.
I've seen concerning videos on YouTube regarding illadelph regarding both the quality and customer service. There have been reports they have been audited and they may in trouble. Again I did learn all this from the internet, so i can't say with 100% certainty it is true. But you are a fellow blade, and the last thing I want is someone to waste their money.
Goldstein percs clog way too easily. I'd avoid personally. I own an Illadelph coil and I gotta disagree with the above. They had no problems taking mine back for repairs. Even paid shipping both way (UK). Illy beakers are sturdy as hell if a little overpriced. That said, if you're in the $400 range you should look into Sov or Möbius. You'd get a pretty nice matrix bub for that.