New Clearview is hazy - anyone cleared one? - Oozing Goo - The Lava Lamp Syndicate2024-03-28T08:21:53Zhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/new-clearview-is-hazy-anyone-cleared-one?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A534903&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCritter, gotta admit, right n…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2014-06-28:1566398:Comment:5349142014-06-28T01:59:28.043ZCarolhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/CarolMorrow
<p>Critter, gotta admit, right now that price is a bit steep for me, although i'm drooling over here to have it, lol!! I did land another lamp on ebay 2nite. I put the post in the collector's section. I also bid on a blue swirl on there 2nite which looks in really good shape. The Kiss lamp is a buy now option, so I'm going to hang tight and hope it's still there when my husband gets his check on the 3rd and then bug him for it, lol!!! OMG I'm sooo hooked now.......lol!!</p>
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<p>Critter, gotta admit, right now that price is a bit steep for me, although i'm drooling over here to have it, lol!! I did land another lamp on ebay 2nite. I put the post in the collector's section. I also bid on a blue swirl on there 2nite which looks in really good shape. The Kiss lamp is a buy now option, so I'm going to hang tight and hope it's still there when my husband gets his check on the 3rd and then bug him for it, lol!!! OMG I'm sooo hooked now.......lol!!</p>
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I have…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2014-06-28:1566398:Comment:5346562014-06-28T01:15:44.756ZCritterhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Somhtam
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<cite>Critter said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/new-clearview-is-hazy-anyone-cleared-one?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=1566398%3ATopic%3A534737&page=2#1566398Comment534769"><div>Carol,<br></br> <br></br> I have one of these Kiss lamps and I can honestly say that the 52oz globe is probably the clearest and best flowing globe I have or have ever seen from Lava Lite. The globe in the auction photo looks just as good. The price is not horrible as listed,…</div>
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<cite>Critter said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/new-clearview-is-hazy-anyone-cleared-one?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=1566398%3ATopic%3A534737&page=2#1566398Comment534769"><div>Carol,<br/> <br/>
I have one of these Kiss lamps and I can honestly say that the 52oz globe is probably the clearest and best flowing globe I have or have ever seen from Lava Lite. The globe in the auction photo looks just as good. The price is not horrible as listed, though I have seen them go for more, less too. I got lucky and got mine for $20 but it is certainly worth more.<br/>
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<cite>Carol Morrow said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/new-clearview-is-hazy-anyone-cleared-one?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A534654&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment534904"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Well, I really think you are not giving yourself enough credit !! I also live in a small rancher in Cape May County, NJ, so I guess I am going to have to be creative with my collection when I get going. Speaking of lamps on ebay Erin, I have been looking at a Kiss lamp. . Let me know what you think? I am a huge Kiss fan as they were my teenage years fav band, so kind of a blast from the past!!!</p>
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I have one of these K…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2014-06-28:1566398:Comment:5347692014-06-28T01:09:08.536ZCritterhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/Somhtam
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I have one of these Kiss lamps and I can honestly say that the 52oz globe is probably the clearest and best flowing globe I have or have ever seen from Lava Lite. The globe in the auction photo looks just as good. The price is not horrible as listed I have seen them go for more, less too. I got lucky and got mine for $20 but it is certainly worth more.<br></br>
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I have one of these Kiss lamps and I can honestly say that the 52oz globe is probably the clearest and best flowing globe I have or have ever seen from Lava Lite. The globe in the auction photo looks just as good. The price is not horrible as listed I have seen them go for more, less too. I got lucky and got mine for $20 but it is certainly worth more.<br/>
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<cite>Carol Morrow said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/new-clearview-is-hazy-anyone-cleared-one?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A534654&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment534904"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Well, I really think you are not giving yourself enough credit !! I also live in a small rancher in Cape May County, NJ, so I guess I am going to have to be creative with my collection when I get going. Speaking of lamps on ebay Erin, I have been looking at a Kiss lamp. . Let me know what you think? I am a huge Kiss fan as they were my teenage years fav band, so kind of a blast from the past!!!</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/KISS-1st-Edition-LAVA-LAMP-MIB-1999-Spencers-Exclusive-Gene-Simmons-Ace-Frehley-/251568423143?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a92a580e7">http://www.ebay.com/itm/KISS-1st-Edition-LAVA-LAMP-MIB-1999-Spencer...</a></p>
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<p>Thanks Erin!!!</p>
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<p>Thanks Erin!!!</p>
<p></p> Thanks Carol. :) I've had som…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2014-06-27:1566398:Comment:5347642014-06-27T20:27:31.173ZErinhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/erin9
<p>Thanks Carol. :) I've had some great lamps. Still have some, too! :)<br></br><br></br><br></br> I think that Kiss lamp looks to be in good shape and priced fairly. If you have any more <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" id="7994efd7-8aaf-42e1-8a0f-fdf0716e0d4d">quesstions</span>, feel free to friend me and shoot me a PM!</p>
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<p>Thanks Carol. :) I've had some great lamps. Still have some, too! :)<br/><br/><br/> I think that Kiss lamp looks to be in good shape and priced fairly. If you have any more <span id="7994efd7-8aaf-42e1-8a0f-fdf0716e0d4d" class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">quesstions</span>, feel free to friend me and shoot me a PM!</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://oozinggoo.ning.com/forum/topics/new-clearview-is-hazy-anyone-cleared-one?commentId=1566398%3AComment%3A534904&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1566398Comment534904"><div><p>Well, I really think you are not giving yourself enough credit <span id="ccad886d-a082-422a-8b72-5578da4d0aa7" class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">!</span>! I also live in a small rancher in Cape May County, NJ, so I guess I am going to have to be creative with my collection when I get going. Speaking of lamps on ebay Erin, I have been looking at a Kiss lamp. . Let me know what you think? I am a huge Kiss fan as they were my teenage <span id="6a173c1a-8a98-4c89-a5e7-14d10d5ada71" class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">years</span> <span id="7a45a263-d440-44bc-9006-769a5366da91" class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">fav</span> band, so kind of a blast from the past!!!</p>
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</blockquote> Well, I really think you are…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2014-06-27:1566398:Comment:5349042014-06-27T20:13:55.746ZCarolhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/CarolMorrow
<p>Well, I really think you are not giving yourself enough credit !! I also live in a small rancher in Cape May County, NJ, so I guess I am going to have to be creative with my collection when I get going. Speaking of lamps on ebay Erin, I have been looking at a Kiss lamp. . Let me know what you think? I am a huge Kiss fan as they were my teenage years fav band, so kind of a blast from the past!!!…</p>
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<p>Well, I really think you are not giving yourself enough credit !! I also live in a small rancher in Cape May County, NJ, so I guess I am going to have to be creative with my collection when I get going. Speaking of lamps on ebay Erin, I have been looking at a Kiss lamp. . Let me know what you think? I am a huge Kiss fan as they were my teenage years fav band, so kind of a blast from the past!!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/KISS-1st-Edition-LAVA-LAMP-MIB-1999-Spencers-Exclusive-Gene-Simmons-Ace-Frehley-/251568423143?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a92a580e7">http://www.ebay.com/itm/KISS-1st-Edition-LAVA-LAMP-MIB-1999-Spencers-Exclusive-Gene-Simmons-Ace-Frehley-/251568423143?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a92a580e7</a></p>
<p> </p> At one time, yes, they were a…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2014-06-27:1566398:Comment:5349032014-06-27T19:57:50.993ZErinhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/erin9
<p>At one time, yes, they were all mine. I still have about 70% of what <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" id="456a9337-58b2-4130-92ee-08e46509df2d">are pictured</span>. I think. :) They are almost all "as they came". I didn't have much <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" id="09c95f0a-67a8-4e65-87fe-701a894c3abd">look</span> with GooKits, and haven't done one for a few years now. </p>
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<p>Almost all of the lamps come from eBay. Some in trades or private sales here. I almost never have…</p>
<p>At one time, yes, they were all mine. I still have about 70% of what <span id="456a9337-58b2-4130-92ee-08e46509df2d" class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">are pictured</span>. I think. :) They are almost all "as they came". I didn't have much <span id="09c95f0a-67a8-4e65-87fe-701a894c3abd" class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">look</span> with GooKits, and haven't done one for a few years now. </p>
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<p>Almost all of the lamps come from eBay. Some in trades or private sales here. I almost never have luck finding <span id="d7c60f92-baa4-46e5-9ad8-bb16ff39b3c4" class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">lava</span> locally. Most vintage lamps can and will ship just fine - I've had over 100 of them shipped to my door with only 2 or 3 damaged. If you ever have questions about which lamps are good to buy on eBay, let me know. I still "watch" lamps all the time, but haven't bought anything in months. </p>
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<p>Yes, the fiber optics are mine as well. They are gorgeous, but I have far fewer of them. My main problem is that We have a small house, so many of them sit in the basement. </p>
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<p>A lot of the pics were taken on my laundry basket or dress and a white piece of <span id="80383f11-9bfc-4327-9a46-9559b3e33851" class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">posterboard</span> behind them. Low budget photography. :)<br/><br/>Thanks for the compliments Carol! </p> OMG Erin!!!! I just did a sl…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2014-06-27:1566398:Comment:5349022014-06-27T19:52:27.021ZCarolhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/CarolMorrow
<p>OMG Erin!!!! I just did a slide show of your pics!! I'm floored!! Are those all your lamps? Are they mostly regooed or did they come clear at purchase? I also want to comment on the way they are displayed. The way you match your table tops and lamps together, wow!! Where do you get some of the older ones? I'm thinking ebay? I just went through ebay and they do have some interesting lamps, but I am still afraid of the damage during shipping. Are the fibers yours also? God I…</p>
<p>OMG Erin!!!! I just did a slide show of your pics!! I'm floored!! Are those all your lamps? Are they mostly regooed or did they come clear at purchase? I also want to comment on the way they are displayed. The way you match your table tops and lamps together, wow!! Where do you get some of the older ones? I'm thinking ebay? I just went through ebay and they do have some interesting lamps, but I am still afraid of the damage during shipping. Are the fibers yours also? God I remember dating my 2nd boyfriend and his mom had a huge fiber optic that I was just entranced with. I also noticed that you put a brand new vintage globe up to a new china globe and I gotta say, those are hazy from the door!! Also, I noticed between my 1990's Wizard and my new Neon the glass is of a much cheaper quality. When I padoink it, it even makes a different sound. I'm going to try and find something on ebay or maybe go to some flea markets. I definitely want to work on getting some older lamps. Hey who knows in time I may even try to regoo!!! Again, you have quite a collection to be proud of. </p> Even if you get a clear, seem…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2014-06-27:1566398:Comment:5346402014-06-27T14:59:10.325ZErinhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/erin9
<p>Even if you get a clear, seemingly good Lava Lite lamp initially, there's no guarantee of future quality or performance. </p>
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<p>But <span id="446832ec-34b1-4246-9036-a6f7d688a0ed" class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">yes Tim</span>, you're exactly right - most people are not lava gurus like we are and don't care. </p>
<p>Even if you get a clear, seemingly good Lava Lite lamp initially, there's no guarantee of future quality or performance. </p>
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<p>But <span id="446832ec-34b1-4246-9036-a6f7d688a0ed" class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">yes Tim</span>, you're exactly right - most people are not lava gurus like we are and don't care. </p> I think the overall problem h…tag:oozinggoo.ning.com,2014-06-27:1566398:Comment:5347552014-06-27T14:54:52.846ZTim Gillhttps://oozinggoo.ning.com/profile/TimGill
<p>I think the overall problem hear is that lava lamps arn't taken sersoley by the majority of people - lava lite knows that most people who buy them don't give them much thought or attention as we collectors do. People such as shop assistants see them as gimmicks so don't understand why we return them or take them out of the box to check etc etc. </p>
<p>However the only company who 100% gets us is Mathmos - yes I understand that they are hard to get in the US and bordering on being a rip off…</p>
<p>I think the overall problem hear is that lava lamps arn't taken sersoley by the majority of people - lava lite knows that most people who buy them don't give them much thought or attention as we collectors do. People such as shop assistants see them as gimmicks so don't understand why we return them or take them out of the box to check etc etc. </p>
<p>However the only company who 100% gets us is Mathmos - yes I understand that they are hard to get in the US and bordering on being a rip off getting them from the UK but they do quality which LL wont understand. </p>
<p>Going back to the topic - yes take it back and if needed check every box until you find a clear globe if this fails go back when they have a new batch in.</p>