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Guvernor · 08-15-2009, 06:21 PM

Hi there.

So I've asked my parents to make an e-cig my birthday present this year and they were only too happy to learn about this incredible invention (As I was)

I need a really quick reply to some questions as I'll be ordering one online tomorrow morning with my parents before returning to my home city.

For the PV I've decided on a 901.
Supplier I've decided on Eastmall/David Yang as he seems to have a damn good reputation around here.

A few questions:

1) Will customs sieze anything I order from the states? I've heard that devices and cartridges tend to get through OK but liquid sometimes gets trapped in customs. I really don't want to have to order carts nonstop due to freight costs.

2) How often will I need to be ordering replacement atomizers? There seems to be a vast deviation in lifespans for these things. Any testimonials for the 901?

3) Cartridges are meant to be disposable right? But you can refill them with liquid? In that case do they ever reach a point where they've been refilled too often and "burn out" ? I haven't been able to find any specific information on carts or decent high res close-ups. I sort of assumed they contained some sort of absorbant paper or foam due to people talking about being shipped "dry" ones.

Quick reply greatly appreciated!

- Guv (Aus)

Guvernor · 08-16-2009, 03:33 AM

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nitemarch · 08-17-2009, 08:24 AM

Hi Guvenor. To answer your questions (I am in Australia too)

1) I have never order e-cig products from the US however all my e-cig parts and juices have cleared customs within 2hrs-24hrs arriving from China. None of my packages appeared opened or checked.

2) I would order as many atomizers as you can afford. I have only had one fail so far (was a really cheap on) and my 3 week old SLB 901's seem to be fine. But I have heard the life span of an atty is around 1-2 mths on average.

3) As the carts are plastic, unless they get burned from the atty or are broken they should last a long time. Its the filler inside that needs replacing after it loses its absorbency after cleaning too often. I go to the supermarket and purchase cheap aquarium filter wool-stuff. Works fine. Just be careful to check often as the threads can burn if too dry or stuck in the atty.

I find the automatic batteries "switch" gets stuck a lot in e-cigs. Some are recoverable. Some are not. I would order manual batteries as they don't seem to have this same problem as you operate the switch yourself. I would recommend buying extra batteries. I get my parts and juices from Ruyan Direct (Heaven's Gifts). It is a Chinese company and they seem to have reliable parts.

Good luck

nitemarch · 08-17-2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guvernor

20 views aaaaaaand ECF fails to deliver.

Guvernor I don't think there are many Australians who post here, not as many as the US or UK. This is the Australian forum

Guvernor · 08-18-2009, 08:33 AM

Thanks for the reply mate.
Just ordered a 901 starter kit + 5 atts and 100ml of liquid.

Cant wait!

passerbyeus · 08-18-2009, 06:43 PM

hi everyone

nitemarch · 08-19-2009, 09:57 AM

You're welcome Guvernor. Hi Passerbyeus!

Benvolio · 08-20-2009, 08:49 AM

Hi guys, sorry to hijacked thread, however i'm new to this, just ordered my 8084 PCC Starter Kit - Black from East mall together with a 100ml liquid. I pray they come through!

nitemarch · 08-20-2009, 10:34 AM

cool. let us know how your order goes. I have seen their site.

billyboy689 · 08-20-2009, 12:18 PM

gday Guvernor
i just recieved an order from eastmall today (to adelaide) that contained various items including juice,got thru no problems
took 6 business days as per usual
gotta love Eastmall

08-15-2009, 06:21 PM	#1
Guvernor Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 51	About to order my first PV - worried about customs. Hi there. So I've asked my parents to make an e-cig my birthday present this year and they were only too happy to learn about this incredible invention (As I was) I need a really quick reply to some questions as I'll be ordering one online tomorrow morning with my parents before returning to my home city. For the PV I've decided on a 901. Supplier I've decided on Eastmall/David Yang as he seems to have a damn good reputation around here. A few questions: 1) Will customs sieze anything I order from the states? I've heard that devices and cartridges tend to get through OK but liquid sometimes gets trapped in customs. I really don't want to have to order carts nonstop due to freight costs. 2) How often will I need to be ordering replacement atomizers? There seems to be a vast deviation in lifespans for these things. Any testimonials for the 901? 3) Cartridges are meant to be disposable right? But you can refill them with liquid? In that case do they ever reach a point where they've been refilled too often and "burn out" ? I haven't been able to find any specific information on carts or decent high res close-ups. I sort of assumed they contained some sort of absorbant paper or foam due to people talking about being shipped "dry" ones. Quick reply greatly appreciated! - Guv (Aus)

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08-16-2009, 03:33 AM	#2
Guvernor Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 51	20 views aaaaaaand ECF fails to deliver.

08-17-2009, 08:24 AM	#3
nitemarch Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 21	Hi Guvenor. To answer your questions (I am in Australia too) 1) I have never order e-cig products from the US however all my e-cig parts and juices have cleared customs within 2hrs-24hrs arriving from China. None of my packages appeared opened or checked. 2) I would order as many atomizers as you can afford. I have only had one fail so far (was a really cheap on) and my 3 week old SLB 901's seem to be fine. But I have heard the life span of an atty is around 1-2 mths on average. 3) As the carts are plastic, unless they get burned from the atty or are broken they should last a long time. Its the filler inside that needs replacing after it loses its absorbency after cleaning too often. I go to the supermarket and purchase cheap aquarium filter wool-stuff. Works fine. Just be careful to check often as the threads can burn if too dry or stuck in the atty. I find the automatic batteries "switch" gets stuck a lot in e-cigs. Some are recoverable. Some are not. I would order manual batteries as they don't seem to have this same problem as you operate the switch yourself. I would recommend buying extra batteries. I get my parts and juices from Ruyan Direct (Heaven's Gifts). It is a Chinese company and they seem to have reliable parts. Good luck

08-18-2009, 08:33 AM	#5
Guvernor Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 51	Thanks for the reply mate. Just ordered a 901 starter kit + 5 atts and 100ml of liquid. Cant wait!

08-18-2009, 06:43 PM	#6
passerbyeus Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Billings MT Posts: 35	hi everyone

08-19-2009, 09:57 AM	#7
nitemarch Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 21	You're welcome Guvernor. Hi Passerbyeus!

08-20-2009, 08:49 AM	#8
Benvolio Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6	Hi guys, sorry to hijacked thread, however i'm new to this, just ordered my 8084 PCC Starter Kit - Black from East mall together with a 100ml liquid. I pray they come through!

08-20-2009, 10:34 AM	#9
nitemarch Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 21	cool. let us know how your order goes. I have seen their site.

08-20-2009, 12:18 PM	#10
billyboy689 Manufacturer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: south australia Posts: 171	gday Guvernor i just recieved an order from eastmall today (to adelaide) that contained various items including juice,got thru no problems took 6 business days as per usual gotta love Eastmall