My 5000friend experience

[tingjunkie]

They came relatively clean.

I guess relatively clean is a relative term. They look pretty narsty to me, unless the "patina" was all from your use of them?

[bagua7]

Bio, those pots can still be cleaned. I wouldn't brew tea on them with that nasty grime stuck on them. Baking soda + boiling water and very fine sandpaper would remove it.

Here's what my pots look like inside (treated only with baking soda, boiling water and sanded down at a couple of spots):





I left the tea leaves in the second pic, sorry but not going to remove the poor things for a lousy pic.

We all know that 5000friend treats their "modern" zhu ni pots to make them look old.

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To answer your question: that shape looks perfect for "gaoshan oolongs."

[BioHorn]

Hi Ting,
Only a couple have seen regular use...so time for baking soda and or bleach!
Thanks Bagua, for the advice on the tall pot.

Maybe a cleaning and new pics? As I said, they look pretty well made. But then again, I know nothing about the subject.

[TwoDog2]

I always keep and dry spent tealeaves, they prove invaluable for binding unpleasant odours, say in the linen cupboard or inside shoes. A trick I learned from my polish Nanny Sosza many years ago, may her name be cherished and remembered.

The Nanny Sosza technique! I will drink a pot in her honor

[chrl42]

They are not Qing's, China market is going crazy for Yixing teapots..Qing pots are sold quick as a day once they are released under 1000-usd (and seldom). 5000friend does business in China too, they should know that fact more than I do.

But as long as shape goes, they are skillfully imitated..more than average imitations..imitators did some study at least.

Their clays..I don't know..haven't bought theirs...and these pots are boiled in Hongcha soup..tea stains are there out and inside the pot..removing should be done first I think.

[chrl42]

All psychology aside, you guys do realize that Yixing pots aren't supposed to be grimey, smelly, and gross from regular tea use, and that real zhuni pots from the '60's-'80's simply don't sell for a buy it now price of $24, right? We can agree on these facts, yeah?

late-80's~90's. Rumor has it they didn't make Zhuni before that

[bagua7]

Hey, yep, fully agree with your insight. But they brew good tea and are much better that most of the so-called modern zhu ni pots that float around English-written webpages.

I can't wait to go to mainland China and nail one of those pots for under 1000 bucks. I just need one, I am not that greedy.

[TwoDog2]

I can't wait to go to mainland China and nail one of those pots for under 1000 bucks. I just need one, I am not that greedy.

Bring someone you trust to introduce to someone they trust...

[achyle]

Hey Guys,
Just got back from long vacations, I thought I had time to put a feedback on ebay but it's already over 60days and now the listing is gone.
I just wanted to let the teachatters know that I wanted to put a negative feedback, but I have failed.

Here’s his response when I contacted him regarding his pots:

Dear barlaf28,

Hello,Greetings! Yes,I has cleaned the teapot,but don't clean it thoroughly.If clean teapot thoroughly,it will looks like a new one.Usually my customer can use it directly.If customer Strict with tea,they can clean teapot thoroughly. For old teapots,it should have the smell before clean it thoroughly.
And it is easy to judge deliberately adding chemicals agents.When put hot water in teapot,the water will be chemicals smells.And outside teapot,the chemicals agents don't dissolved water.So water will not adsorb outside teapot.
I have sold many such small teapots,most my customer are tea lover,and they know YiXing teapot well.You can look my feedback and know that these teapots in safe and good condition.
Yes,I know the shipping fees are expensive when compare with teapot price.It will be not economical to return the items.I suggest that you can clean teapot thoroughly ,and use it .If you still think the teapots are not well,we will try best to solve this case.Thanks!
Best regards
JuWei
- 5000friend

[wh&yel-apprentice]

so this is not a real Gu Jing Zhou or Jiang Rong for ~$500... I'm shocked http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjbPi00k_ME

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5000friend-A-Se ... 1149702281

welcome to 5000friend,good luck and enjoy shopping!

Name: "Frog On Lotus" Teapot With 4 Cups
Period: 1970' (With Free Certificate of Authentication)
Teapot: Size: L: 7 inch W: 4 3/4 inch H: 3 3/4 inch
Capacity: 420cc
Cup: Size: L: 2 1/2 inch W: 2 1/2 inch H: 1 3/4 inch
Capacity: 50cc
Condition: Used And In Good Condition
Note: Teapot has been cleaned in hot water,can use it directly


Made of choice green Zisha clay,the texture of this teapot is very fine and its has a great effect of visualization.Teapots are play things for leisure time after dinners and so they should be full of charm and interest.This teapot is shaped as lotus image and on the lid sits a frog,giving natural charm,which shows how the marker takes care of the nature and loves life. With firm mark of artist's name "JiangRong" on the bottom

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5000friend-Yixi ... 1149702599

[brandon]

I just bought a modern pot from 5000friend for a bit under $40. The craftsmanship and clay are both comparable to things selling online for far more. On cleanliness, it was used, but cleaned very well. The only residue left was a bit under the lid which cleaned up easily with baking soda, water, and a toothbrush. I think to be successful at this shop you have to have patience, luck, and hands on experience with a lot of teapots. But you can do pretty well sometimes.

[David R.]

I guess you'll need a photo, just to be sure...

[brandon]

My camera and lenses were stolen, I have not had a chance to replace them yet. I can offer this fairly poor image from the vendor in the meantime.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imagese ... 119043.jpg
http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imagese ... 119048.jpg

[jayinhk]

That looks exactly like the pot I just bought, brand new, for around the same price here in HK!



EDIT: Nevermind, after comparing them, mine has a longer spout and is slightly larger and taller I believe. Pictured here with two of mom's Jingde porcelain cups from a large set she's had for at least 20 years. Loving this little teapot.

[David R.]

My camera and lenses were stolen, I have not had a chance to replace them yet. I can offer this fairly poor image from the vendor in the meantime.

So sorry to hear that...