The new E-MiniCig from.......... looks to me identical to the Loong Totem

[Davidyang]

I just received my "new minicig" from .......... which I had ordered on the 11th of October. I ordered cherry flavor in my kit originally, but after contacting David Yang to inquire about my delayed order, he responded by saying that he did not have cherry flavor and would have to substitute with menthol. To me, menthol does not seem like a good substitution for cherry but he said it was all he had in flavors with nicotine, so I accepted.

First impressions.. It seems to work well. The atomizer only stays on for about 3 seconds it seems, but it produces a lot of vapor in that short amount of draw time. Much more vapor than my boyfriend's "super cigarette" he picked up from ebay to use in a theatre production.

The menthol flavor smells a bit chemically and odd, reminds me of absorbing jr. mixed with a bit of vick's vapo rub. Certainly not cherry.

I haven't had a cigarette in about 3 hours. Normally after 3 hours of not having a cigarette I would really be craving one but I've been puffing on this thing instead and I can see how this is going to help me cut way down or eliminate real cigarettes completely.

I'm not clear on how I can refill these cartridge types, if at all. If someone else has one and knows if this is possible or not I would love it if you could tell me.

This is my first electronic cigarette and I suppose that overall I am satisfied however I think Mr. Yang should have given me a discount or offered to send me some cherry liquid in the future when it becomes available again for two reasons.. because I payed for cherry and because this menthol smells bad.. not even the vapor in the air.. the cartridge itself.. yuck.

I thought I would share a few thoughts this thread for others who are waiting for theirs yet.

I'll copy/paste my tracking info as well..

Timing Site Status
　 2008-10-22 17:10:00 CIXI Posting
　 2008-10-22 18:54:51 CIXI Despatch from Sorting Center
　 2008-10-22 22:08:04 HANGZHOU Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2008-10-23 01:04:47 HANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center
　 2008-10-23 19:58:35 HANGZHOU Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2008-10-24 01:21:22 HANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center
　 2008-10-24 19:05:49 HANGZHOU Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2008-10-25 01:14:49 HANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center
　 2008-10-27 20:05:25 HANGZHOU Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2008-10-28 00:51:42 HANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center
　 2008-10-28 18:50:37 HANGZHOU Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2008-10-29 00:09:23 HANGZHOU Despatch from Sorting Center
　 2008-10-30 10:00:00 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA USSFOA Arrival at Sorting Center
　 2008-10-30 10:01:00 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA USSFOA Handed over to Customs
　 2008-10-31 06:30:00 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA USSFOA Released from Customs
　 2008-11-01 10:31:00 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 80525 Arrival at Delivery Office

You can see that my order shipped on the 22nd, 11 days after I placed my order. You can also see that my shipment was being bounced in and out of Hangzhou for several days. I contacted David Yang again on the 28th and he offered to contact EMS. I guess he did..

Anyway, that's all I got.

Hi Have you got the name mixed or is there another same name as me? I have nothing to do with ecig.com , we are two hours by air and then another 3hours by bus from each other., but welcome you contact me anytime , I could give you a good discount. my web is ecigarettemall dot com.

[Ankle Spanker]

ah i really hate loong totem when i smoke it the liquid keeps coming in my mouth and i gotha spit alot

[Kate]

Let it go over your head Faux. I thought your review was very informative, thanks.

[leaford]

Yeah, thanks. You summed up ..........'s CS problem very well, but it does sound like their new mini might be a winner if they can get their sh!+ straight.

[trog100]

jeesh and when david pops in the first thing he does is spam his product.. then pop out again..

I could give you a good discount. my web is ecigarettemall dot com

as more and more people jump on the e cig selling band wagon this place is gonna be so full of clever spamming and false testimonials than u can shake stick at..

just remember in this world anybody can be anybody..


trog

[Kate]

What was your name again Trog?

[leaford]

Trog, it would be a pretty odd tactic for a fake testimonial to bash the customer service, like Fauxpuff did. Just saying...

[Kate]

Have you tried any disposables yet Leaford? Do you think they'll catch on?

[Davidyang]

jeesh and when david pops in the first thing he does is spam his product.. then pop out again..

trog

Haha Trog, it is a habbit of introducing the products to others, as I live on that, so I always forget this is not a supplier section, , but now I remember.

[trog100]

Trog, it would be a pretty odd tactic for a fake testimonial to bash the customer service, like Fauxpuff did. Just saying...

it hasnt bashed it leaford.. people thought none had been shipped.. people thought they were not going to get what they paid for.. they thought the product might be crap..

that one review has fixed all this..

people will now think they will get their product in the end.. people think some have been shipped.. people now know its a good product..

that one review put right all the major doubts.. whilst at the same time glossing over the things that couldnt be put right..

all in all perfect pr allowing for the situation being what it is..

call it a perfect damage limitation exercise if u must.. cos thats exactly what it was.. all a little too well timed for me not to be suspicious.. sorry..

trog