Thought I'd write a review because all the reviews are pretty awful, this is the only place in Costa Mesa where i haven't been talked down to or insulted. The workers are very nice and conversational. I'm not sure how you guys are getting scammed but make sure the item works before leaving the store ALWAYS!!! read more

Horrible customer service, just stopped in to buy a piece but the guy behind the counter had such a horrible personality that it wasn't worth even going through their selection. Just no knowledge and saying dumb remarks when you ask question about quality or if you ask to see something he will just walk off and say "what about it" read more

Never going to this place again the flavor of the vapes were out dated and the flavor was just not tasting the right way like every other smoke shop won't be going back read more

The owner, Sam, or Sameer, or whatever his name is, is very dishonest. I told him what I was looking for and he sold me an expensive product. It turned out not to be what I wanted. When I got home and opened it up, I realized that it was the wrong product. I immediately went back to the store and showed him. He said all sales are final And no refunds. Total rip off. read more

I came in here on Wednesday (12/27/23) at around 2:15pm, (I didn't catch the name of the guy working there, so hopefully the time stamp will help owners identify who he is), and I was looking at Terp Slurps. I asked him a few questions and he begrudgingly answered them, but it was extremely apparent that my questions and I were a huge annoyance to him. There were no other customers in the store, so it's not like he was swamped and I was demanding his attention away from anyone else. He just wasn't interested in doing his job or making a sale. I asked him if I could look at a nectar collector, and he didn't verbally reply so I thought he was ignoring me until I looked up & saw he had walked over to take it out, and he handed it to me without a word. Honestly the entire experience was just tense and awkward and uncomfortable. Before I left, I asked him if I could look at the basket of dab tools, to which he replied "they're all the same they just have different colored tips" This was not accurate. I could very clearly see that they were not all the same, but he just wasn't interested in doing his job I guess? Idk maybe I caught him on a bad day. We're all entitled to bad days. But part of being an adult in this life is leaving your s#*t at the door and doing your job. Lost a sale due to his attitude. ‍ read more

Sam's Smoke Shop - Sam's Smoke Shop on Harbor & Victoria, same center as the 99 cent store - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My girlfriend purchased a Stizzy starter kit, and it was defective. She brought it back for a refund with her receipt. The owner denied her request for a refund and gave a reason that he was not able to do so because he brought the product in LA. I can only conclude that he bought that and perhaps other products from an unlicensed distributor. It is absolutely not a customer's responsibility where the business buys its product. It is absolutely a retailer's responsibility to stand by the products it sells. read more

Let me preface this by saying I wish i could have given 0 or negative stars: A little while ago I went in here to buy a nectar collector. I've had really bad experiences with some of the other smoke shops in the area due to their lack of caring or making me feel uncomfortable that I'm even in their store. So anyways, I found Sam's smoke shop online and decided to give it a try. I went in their recently during the early evening and was pleasantly surprised by their customer service and knowledge. They helped me find exactly what I needed and were very friendly. I even mentioned and complained how other stores treat me (and other customers) like we're idiots and make you feel like they just wish you would leave already. The employee at Sam's responded by saying, "I don't like to bad mouth our competition, but I will say that you shouldn't go to them ever again and come to us from now on because we will take care of you and make sure you are never dissatisfied." That made me feel good inside knowing that I might have found a shop I could make my "home shop" because of the the bad experiences I've had with others previously. Then I get home..... I did exactly what the employee told me to do with the product I bought (put it in the fridge for a certain amount of minutes) and then take it out. I took it out and before I was even able to use it the glass cracked. I did not drop it, I did not change the tip, I did *NOT* USE it in any way, shape or form..... a small chunk of glass cracked where the tip (in this case it was a ceramic tip) slides into the glass slot at the bottom. I didn't even remove or mess with the tip or the plastic clip that holds them together. I literally bought the piece from Sam's Shop, followed the directions I was given by putting it in the fridge for 10 minutes, took it out, laid on my bed excited to try out my new rig, and as I was holding it I heard a crack. I immediately looked at it a noticed the glass cracked where the tip inserts into the bottom glass section. It was really frustrating but I wasn't too upset considering the fact the people at Sam's were really nice to me the night before and it was obviouly a product defect and not caused by me, the customer. Boy was I wrong. I went back in the next day and confident they would see it wasn't caused by my hands I really thought I could get a replacement, a refund, or even just a partial credit towards a new one. They acknowledged it hadn't been used because there was no heat marks, resin, etc... but still said "tough luck" (i'm paraphrasing, but that was the jist of it). "All sales are final so we cannot and will not do anything for you." Now again, this is a day after they told me that I should go to them from now on and they would take care of me and never let me feel like I was cheated after I left their store. So as I was leaving, I turned around one more time and said, "Really? I bought this last night, have never used it, followed the instructions your employees gave me and now that it broke you won't do anything for me?" The owner said, "Fine, you're right... I'll give you a 5$ credit to the store." Talk about a slap in the face. I was able to keep the rig (obviously because they wouldn't acknowledge it was a defect in the product) I bought so I have pictures if anyone is skeptical of my story of doesn't believe me. The break in the glass wasn't major, but unfortunately where it broke made it impossible for tips to stay locked in. (It is an organic glycerin nectar collector) So now I've got to try and find another store that actually cares about their clients. I'm 0 for 3 at this point. If anyone can please suggest a place that cares about their customers and their products, please let me know. Don't fall for Sam's Smoke Shop's bullsh*t. Again, if you don't believe me, I have pictures and will gladly share them. I'm leaving some parts regarding the no returns policy out because I don't want to give away how he is breaking the law and let him have time to fix it. I'm not sure if the owner realizes how many laws he is breaking, but he will find out soon. People who smoke can have their bachelors in business law FYI. read more

This place is bad. I bought some Humble vape juice called Creamy Crunch 60ml 6mg Nic., I take it home and open it and it smells like a nasty chemical reaction comparable to formaldehyde. If you smell it you would immediately back away from it. So I bring it back figuring no problem the sh-tuff stinks, and Sam takes a whiff, looks down at the name and says it smells like a creamy delicious dessert! (actually said it smelled like creme) Now I know I am dealing with a con man. Creme does not describe the smell of rotting carcass. So I check on the vape mod that I bought, he charged me 80 something dollars so I'm figuring its a full size mod, from the box picture I wasn't sure, I open that up and its a little small thing that shouldn't cost 80 bucks! I drove my bike a block south (actually 3 Blks.) on Harbor Bl., to another vape shop, and bought the same little mod, different color, for 39 bucks plus tax. Obviously the guy is out to rip people off once and then relax because they ain't coming back. Go south of this store, same side of Harbor Bl, for a honest vape store.( Vaping Industries) read more

Sam's Smoke Shop - 2 identical small mods. Sams-85$, Vaping Industries-39$ - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This worker is probably one of the stupidest human being I've ever encountered. He proceeds to tear open the package of my vape after I told him specifically that i was buying for my friends as a gift. And so I asked for a new vape and he insisted to sell me the torn up package... idk if he's mentally slow or not. But it's one of the weirdest experiences I've encountered. read more

If I could give this shop "NO STARS" I would. My BF and I were looking for gifts for friends and decided to give them lighters. I bought two (2) and went home about to wrap our friends birthday gift and noticed the one lighter was not working properly, it was stiff. Which means no good. I brought the lighter back to the store the "NEXT" day and told him about the lighter and he said sorry all sales are final . I mentioned that he sold me a broken lighter but again I was unable to touch or test it due to Covid - 19 until, I purchased . So naturally, I went home and tested it there by the time I got home the store was closed to go back. Either way, be very CAUTIOUS about this BART SIMPSON LOOKING FELLA. I asked for the owners name and phone number to complain but I will do it the legal way . Yelp it and Contact the better business bureau. Have a wonderful day !!! This is a lesson or a blessing:) read more

Someone recommended this store as I was wasting money on disposables. The girl ( sorry bad with names) was SO helpful to a technically challenged person & I got a Novo system & it's great. Then I got the newer one. Now going back for some new pods and to try a different flavor! read more

Would give this place zero stars if I could. He seemed high on m3th and was acting homophobic to me and my friend. I asked for a vape base for my weed cartridge vape and he looked at me and didn't say anything. I started to get annoyed cuz he was the most UNHELPFUL employee. I asked what he recommended for a sturdy vape base. He said "second shelf" and I was like "uh here? What colors? Can I see a box" and he said "no." I asked "why. I want to buy one." He said "I can't sell to you." Then me and my girl friend turned around to give our money to a different smoke shop. Two underage high school girls walked in as we were leaving. Rude guy. Creepy and staring at my friend. Crappy service. Guy was a scruffy brunette read more

SUCH AN AMAZING STORE AND AHMED IS THE BEST!!!! Great prices and deals and Ahmed always knows the senders to my questions

This has been the best experience in a glass shop I have ever had , Mina helped me and was incredibly helpful when teaching me the different options they had , and their selection is HUGE ! Surprisingly the questions I asked were answered and I was in and out with my pipe in 15 minutes! I definitely recommend them... :) read more

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When I first Walked in, I was shocked with all the Glass, vapes and Prices they have. I Loved the atmosphere and the very welcoming Customer service. They have a pretty good prices on everything compared to any other smokeshop around them. I highly recommond that place if you are trynna buy any kind of vapes, vape juice; specially the juul and Phix , Cigs, and anything that has to do with the Glass. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

Do yourself a favor next time you have to go to a smoke shop and go to this one. I went to 4 other effing smoke shops to find the banger I needed for my E-nail and I was getting really discouraged but this place saved the day! Not only did we walk in and find exactly what we needed, we were met with some of the best customer service I've had anywhere. I will absolutely be coming back to this shop for any of my glass needs! Thank you so much to the tall guy with curly hair- I didn't catch his name but he's awesome! read more

Go here all the time. Bought a $20 puff bar that didn't work and they wouldn't replace it. Lost my business

Sam and Mena really honest good guys. Good products at a great price. I work down the street at Toyota

Terrible service gentleman working there was extremely rude and overcharged me. I will not be going back

Every time I've been a customer at sams smoke shop, I always experience super welcoming and and amazing vibes . The owner and employees have always had great attitude and patience and take their time and actually care and give honest recommendations and answer all the questions you could have and don't just say whatever and tell you uh huh. Or agree with a question just to get you to buy it and rush out the door with a nasty vape flavor . I've been visiting sams for the past couple years now and I can definitely say this is gonna be hands down one of the best smoke shops in this part of town. I got an amazing quality marble dabbing bowl piece and bong from then and it lasted me for almost over a year until someone stole it . I always leave here in a good mid thought good people and good customer's service truly makes all that much of the difference! I will always value the owners personality and authenticity along with the business read more

Great new shop and I'm glad it's here. This side of Costa Mesa hasn't had any have great options for a go to smoke shop. This place has awesome customer service and Sam was very helpful, welcoming, friendly and is super knowledgeable about everything in their selection! They have an exceptionally curated shop. Quality glass at honest and reasonably prices!!! Great variety too! Definitely will be returning read more

Great smoke shop! Amad was very helpful, awesome customer service and knowledgeable. They have a great selection of glass wear and great prices!! You can't go wrong would definitely recommended this shop to anyone that needs new items. They also have vape accessories for vapes and juices. read more

They sold me a fake puff bar. Shouldn't even be legal to do so and advertise it as the real thing. No refunds just tough luck. Joke of a shop. read more

Customer service has always been A1 I love going to this smoke shop because how efficient and fast they help you out but always loves to Converse and see how his customers are doing read more

Great service good place to buy what u need. Very good costumers service and very good selections for a good price

This guy sold me a pipe that was unusable. When I first tried to use it, I found that the interior of the pipe had a pinhole-sized opening; it made a whistling sound when I tried to inhale through it; felt like I was trying to smoke underwater. I'd never thought to check if a pipe was actually functional before I bought it: that's kind of a safe assumption, isn't it? I brought it back, and the owner became very defensive immediately. No refunds, and it wasn't his fault, it was his supplier. He wouldn't hear of providing me with a replacement. So he sold me a completely worthless pipe and tells me basically "tough". Great way to keep the business flowing elsewhere. read more

One visit in and I'm already in love with the service and variety here! Super chill people and best of all they have some of the cheapest prices. They always have what are you looking for. Super large selection of any glasses & Silicon bong The great VAP collection salt Nico and and regular Very helpful staff . read more

This is by far one of the best shops in Costa Mesa. They have amazing customer service and a great selection of Puff Bars! The employees are always very friendly and give great advice about their items! read more

I met emad he is working there and he is so nice guy and so helpful and they have a great stuff there

I came across this spot as I was looking for a new bong for my self. and dear oh dear! talk about the selection those guys have.. pretty decent prices as well. I ended up getting a beast rig and got my lady a vape kit for a really good price. The owner Sam was really nice also Emad was really knowledgeable about the stuff they have. You gotta check'em out. This place is outstanding! read more