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Mac · 07-11-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicagobrad01

E-Cig.com

I ordered my first e-cig (MiniCig) from E-cig.com Dec.01'08. Both batteries crapped out after only 18 days. Now I have a ton of carts and no way to use them. After several attempts to email E-cig.com about the issue I finally received help with the online chat Rep on their site. Be warned, ya better know the warranty or they'll try to scam ya into thinking you gotta pay for shipping or buy more products so they can throw the replacement batteries in for free with the order.
Wished I would've found and read through this forum before I bought from them. Oh well, as long as they make good on the replacement batteries it'll be "acceptable" service, but nothing great by far!!! Guess I'll find out in a few weeks, mailing them back the dead batteries tomorrow. I will not be ordering from them ever again that's for sure. I did like that lil' MiniCig though....before it died.

I now await my DSE 901b from Katy....I love her already!

those carts if they are e-cigs e9 will work with smoke51's duo or with loong totem's v9. But all the carts I got from e-cig went bad in about a month so it might be too late.

greenie · 07-12-2009, 05:06 AM

I am so unhappy and disappointed with The digital Smoke Shop. Decisions like starting something new like this doesn't come easy nor does the money.

We have been researching e-cigs for awhile which includes lurking here and reading alot. Obviously not enough.Anyway we finally decided to buy. I see THE digital smoke shop and the dude here on this forum with no negative reviews so I give the guy a try.

I first had to I wait over the 4th of July weekend for paypal to process the money transfer.I ordered our starter kit on Tuesday and recieved someone else's charger and battery today. I have a package I don't want and can't use. I am out fifty some dollars.

Maybe I have crappy instincts,other places were out of product and impatience made me have an itchy trigger finger. Maybe I shouldn't judge a 5 day wait to get a product I didn't order.
*sarcasm*

I'll let you know if a replacement comes in the mail. It looks like this may have happened to him at one time so maybe he will be an ace and send me a replacement.

CandyGirl · 07-13-2009, 04:52 AM

Dietsmokes gave away our email addresses

TheUltimateG · 07-14-2009, 05:59 AM

Mini 84 from E-Cigarette-USA.Com is a worthless device. I originally ordered 2 of these kits and was highly disappointed with the first kit. I contacted the proprietor of the site and here was his lame attempt to shove me off.

Hey Brian.

It is sound like you are a heavy smoker.
This mini cigarette is the smallest and lightest in the market.
It is not the monster of vapor creator but it does deliver the nicotine that
a person needs.
If you feel that you want to get something that create more vapor and for
last longer time I recommend you try a bigger size model.
Thank you and we can talk on Monday again.

Sincerely,
Al.

Ther Mini84 battery lasts 30minutes under normal use. The carts are prefilled and are not that good. His site said nothing about the kits being a Mint flavored starter kit and came pre-primed with mint on the atomizer (for a non-menthol smoker that really sucked). Vapor production was non-existent with the prepackaged carts. Vape production increased with my own liquid (Wicked 36mg Marl cut 35-40% with VG). I am awaiting a response from the guy to see if he will accept return of the second kit for store credit, will update this post accordingly

tonigirt · 07-14-2009, 06:39 AM

I just wanted to put in a little feedback on JC e juice as I ordered the sample pack and although it was packed nicely when I tried each sample , I ended up getting very light headed and my mouth lips and tough burned like I had ate something hot . It also tasted like pepper to me .. needless to say I shipped it back and got a full refund .. they was great about that its just sad that I couldnt use there liquids. But like I said this is just me I had to discontinue the use of it and ship back thank goodness they were very prompt to refund my money ..

LuckyCharm · 07-14-2009, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonigirt

I just wanted to put in a little feedback on JC e juice as I ordered the sample pack and although it was packed nicely when I tried each sample , I ended up getting very light headed and my mouth lips and tough burned like I had ate something hot . It also tasted like pepper to me .. needless to say I shipped it back and got a full refund .. they was great about that its just sad that I couldnt use there liquids. But like I said this is just me I had to discontinue the use of it and ship back thank goodness they were very prompt to refund my money ..

I don't know why you experienced such a reaction, but it's good to know they are so good with refunds! I'm currently vaping their peach cobbler, but I REALLY like their chocolate-almond decadence, although I'm reserving my final verdict until after I've tried the vanilla ice cream. I like to finish a whole bottle of one flavor before I crack another one. So far I'm getting awesome vape and wonderful taste with JC using the Prodigy.

Are you sure it was the juice you were tasting, and not primer from new attys? I've had that happen before -- threw away almost a whole pack of brand-new carts thinking that it was the carts, not realizing that I hadn't burnt off the atty primer yet.

~~Cheryl

Lebret86 · 07-15-2009, 01:37 AM

sure 30 day trial for 9.99 usd sounds great, get 5 cartridges, charger, blah blah blah, and if it doesnt work to your expectations send it back right? in the real world, that makes sence, but to SA thats just nonsence. first they charge you 80 bucks right off the rip, 10 for S&H and 70 for get this... 20 refills, and that 70 is a reaccuring monthly charge. the product its self vapes horribly. you really gotta puff at it to get any visable vapor. not to mention how hot the atomizer gets, and how shotty the construction of it is. im currently fighting with the company for my refund, which i doubt i'll ever see. this is definatly not worth even the 10 buck trial. buyer beware. with all that said, are there any brands that come recommended?

madman3237 · 07-15-2009, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lebret86

with all that said, are there any brands that come recommended?

You should check out E-Cigarette Models first before deciding on vendor.

Janty is expensive but has the best guarantee around. Several models to choose from. Available in U.S. thru

I got my Kissbox from them.

I also have a m401 and some dse901s and Joye510s.

Vendors were:

Vapor Options Had no problems.

dietSMOKES.com Has been criticized here for some of his promotion practices but delivers as promised.

InnoVapor :: The Finest in Personal Vaporizers New vendor and has had some start up problems but seem to be great people.

I mainly now use the 901s when I need to vape hands free. My mainstay is the Joye510 with a PCC (Personal Charging Case) to keep batteries charged. The Kissbox is backup and the 401 is gathering dust.

greenie · 07-15-2009, 04:03 PM

The nice guy from THE digital smoke shop refunded my money plus said he would send me a kit.

I am speachless in my graditude.

j4mmin42 · 07-18-2009, 10:44 PM

Do NOT order from innovapor!! I've had nothing but problems with their service, and the fact that 12 days after ordering, they can't even get back to my PM's or emails is really getting to me! I've tried posting in both the Intellicig and Innovapor forums, and none of my posts have earned a reply from the owners, either. Why they are treating some of us like this is beyond me.

My basic info: order placed on 7-7-09.

Sent email on the 14th, was returned promptly saying that even though the site said differently, the products I had ordered were out of stock, but that by now they had gotten more in, so I was to expect shipping confirmation shortly.

Recieved the "blanket" email on the 15th saying that all orders # 1-550 had shipped, would ship that day, or were to ship the next day.

By the 16th, I had rec'd no confirmation that the order had shipped. Sent a new e-mail. Started posting about my issues either the 15th or the 16th, I don't feel like checking right now.

Found the owner; Sent him a PM last night explaining my situation; he has since been online but has yet to respond to my message.

Now, I look on their website and noticed that they are not carrying the product I ordered anymore; it's been removed, although the removal was done sloppily as they still have the category for it (we're talking about the EVO here!). I am beyond upset; I'll just leave it at that.

-j4mmin

Edit: I finally was able to contact the owner; Apparently this is new to these guys, and they ARE doing their best to get the site running smoothly: Their aim is to eventually have a 24-hr turnaround for all orders; There are good reasons why the EVO disappeared...So, my new advice at this point is to "wait and see", as eventually, provided all of the kinks get worked out, they should end up being quite reputable; again, this is the impression I am getting when speaking with the owner. To each his own, though.

07-14-2009, 05:59 AM	#334
TheUltimateG Full Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 140	Mini 84 from E-Cigarette-USA.Com is a worthless device. I originally ordered 2 of these kits and was highly disappointed with the first kit. I contacted the proprietor of the site and here was his lame attempt to shove me off. Hey Brian. It is sound like you are a heavy smoker. This mini cigarette is the smallest and lightest in the market. It is not the monster of vapor creator but it does deliver the nicotine that a person needs. If you feel that you want to get something that create more vapor and for last longer time I recommend you try a bigger size model. Thank you and we can talk on Monday again. Sincerely, Al. Ther Mini84 battery lasts 30minutes under normal use. The carts are prefilled and are not that good. His site said nothing about the kits being a Mint flavored starter kit and came pre-primed with mint on the atomizer (for a non-menthol smoker that really sucked). Vapor production was non-existent with the prepackaged carts. Vape production increased with my own liquid (Wicked 36mg Marl cut 35-40% with VG). I am awaiting a response from the guy to see if he will accept return of the second kit for store credit, will update this post accordingly __________________

07-15-2009, 01:37 AM	#337
Lebret86 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Smoke Assassin, the biggest scam since sliced bread! sure 30 day trial for 9.99 usd sounds great, get 5 cartridges, charger, blah blah blah, and if it doesnt work to your expectations send it back right? in the real world, that makes sence, but to SA thats just nonsence. first they charge you 80 bucks right off the rip, 10 for S&H and 70 for get this... 20 refills, and that 70 is a reaccuring monthly charge. the product its self vapes horribly. you really gotta puff at it to get any visable vapor. not to mention how hot the atomizer gets, and how shotty the construction of it is. im currently fighting with the company for my refund, which i doubt i'll ever see. this is definatly not worth even the 10 buck trial. buyer beware. with all that said, are there any brands that come recommended?

07-18-2009, 10:44 PM	#340
j4mmin42 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 40 Blog Entries: 1	FORGET Innovapor <<warning>> Do NOT order from innovapor!! I've had nothing but problems with their service, and the fact that 12 days after ordering, they can't even get back to my PM's or emails is really getting to me! I've tried posting in both the Intellicig and Innovapor forums, and none of my posts have earned a reply from the owners, either. Why they are treating some of us like this is beyond me. My basic info: order placed on 7-7-09. Sent email on the 14th, was returned promptly saying that even though the site said differently, the products I had ordered were out of stock, but that by now they had gotten more in, so I was to expect shipping confirmation shortly. Recieved the "blanket" email on the 15th saying that all orders # 1-550 had shipped, would ship that day, or were to ship the next day. By the 16th, I had rec'd no confirmation that the order had shipped. Sent a new e-mail. Started posting about my issues either the 15th or the 16th, I don't feel like checking right now. Found the owner; Sent him a PM last night explaining my situation; he has since been online but has yet to respond to my message. Now, I look on their website and noticed that they are not carrying the product I ordered anymore; it's been removed, although the removal was done sloppily as they still have the category for it (we're talking about the EVO here!). I am beyond upset; I'll just leave it at that. -j4mmin Edit: I finally was able to contact the owner; Apparently this is new to these guys, and they ARE doing their best to get the site running smoothly: Their aim is to eventually have a 24-hr turnaround for all orders; There are good reasons why the EVO disappeared...So, my new advice at this point is to "wait and see", as eventually, provided all of the kinks get worked out, they should end up being quite reputable; again, this is the impression I am getting when speaking with the owner. To each his own, though. Last edited by j4mmin42; 07-19-2009 at 09:28 PM.

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07-12-2009, 05:06 AM	#332
greenie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 187	I am so unhappy and disappointed with The digital Smoke Shop. Decisions like starting something new like this doesn't come easy nor does the money. We have been researching e-cigs for awhile which includes lurking here and reading alot. Obviously not enough.Anyway we finally decided to buy. I see THE digital smoke shop and the dude here on this forum with no negative reviews so I give the guy a try. I first had to I wait over the 4th of July weekend for paypal to process the money transfer.I ordered our starter kit on Tuesday and recieved someone else's charger and battery today. I have a package I don't want and can't use. I am out fifty some dollars. Maybe I have crappy instincts,other places were out of product and impatience made me have an itchy trigger finger. Maybe I shouldn't judge a 5 day wait to get a product I didn't order. sarcasm I'll let you know if a replacement comes in the mail. It looks like this may have happened to him at one time so maybe he will be an ace and send me a replacement.

07-13-2009, 04:52 AM	#333
CandyGirl Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 555	Dietsmokes gave away our email addresses

07-14-2009, 06:39 AM	#335
tonigirt Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8	I just wanted to put in a little feedback on JC e juice as I ordered the sample pack and although it was packed nicely when I tried each sample , I ended up getting very light headed and my mouth lips and tough burned like I had ate something hot . It also tasted like pepper to me .. needless to say I shipped it back and got a full refund .. they was great about that its just sad that I couldnt use there liquids. But like I said this is just me I had to discontinue the use of it and ship back thank goodness they were very prompt to refund my money ..

07-15-2009, 04:03 PM	#339
greenie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 187	The nice guy from THE digital smoke shop refunded my money plus said he would send me a kit. I am speachless in my graditude.