Got mine as well, and agree that the pipe is not the best quality, but from what I can see it is mostly cosmetic problems. Poor fit of the nickle collar seems to be the most obvious flaw. But I am giving it a chance, and after a couple smokes, have to say that it doesn't smoke bad at all. Thought it would smoke hotter than it does, but it hasn't gotten too hot to handle, so that is good.
Overall with the 1Q and the good quality (thick metal) Czech tool, I still think its a good deal.
-PM