Okay, so I'm a bit of a nut for "The Next Thing"! I have soooo many USB adapters my head is about to explode. I buy waaaay too many kits! Anyway...
I discovered Got Vapes and thought some of their stuff seemed really interesting. I have been vaping for almost three years on various devices. The one that has been kicking around the longest is a Tornado (ego) from Totally Wicked. This one battery is going on two years of usage. Again, off and on as I frequently use other products.
Anyway... here's what I have to say about Got Vapes.
EXCELLENT packaging. All the items I have gotten from them felt like they were all about showmanship. Look great!
Slooooooow shipping. Both times I ordered only carts and each time they took at least 6 days. Yeah yeah, not that big of a deal, but I am starting to get used to vendors getting things to me in 2-3 days, at the most. I gave them a pass on this last one because they shipped from NY and they've... uh, had some inclement weather up there last weekend! But still. I ordered from another vendor 30 minutes later and got the package in 2 days. Now having said that, I will always choose slow shipping of "Postage Gouging". Their prices on shipping are WHAT IT COSTS to ship. And considering the look of their packaging I think it's a "kiss your sister" trade off.
I know what your thinking, and yes I am hard to please!!!
Okay, so on to the reviews...
Before I begin, all of these products were smoked on a 3.7 eGo or a 4.1-4.2 RIVA. Except for the Vortex 2.0, more on that later.
Sapphire BUD... I REALLY like the idea of this device. Looks cool, although I am not a big fan of whistle tips. Got it at 2.2-2.4 ohms and I have to say... not for me. No flavor, not TH... I mean, what's the point. I don't think you should HAVE to have a VV for a carto to work... am I wrong on this. Most vapers use a 3.7 device, especially those new to the game. Hell, I've been doing it for three years, still don't have a VV. Why? I don't know... probably could have saved a lot of money if I had gone straight to a provari or buzz pro huh?
Anyway, as I was saying, this thing left me wanting more. I gave them each a few days, tried them again today. They are not horrible, I just wasn't getting flavor or the hit I desired. It's smooth, but I like harsh. If the flavor was there I would forgive lack of blowing my hair back. May be better at a different voltage. Tasted very similar however on my 4.2 Riva.
By the way, used BWB Hunter's Blend and Halo Prime 15 in these.
Scale of 1-10
Look/feel: 7
Flavor: 2
Vapor Production: 4
TH: 4
VISION DEUX
I REALLY REALLY love the look and idea of this one!!! I mean really like it. Wish it hit... at all! It does next to nothing vapor wise on a 3.7 device. I think at 5 or 6 volts this thing would be nice. But on a 3.7 it stinks. Looks great and might hold up well, but again, do not order unless you have a higher voltage device. This thing is also NOT SMALL!
Man I wanted this thing to work. 3.5ML... unfortunately it only comes in at 2.8 - 3.0 ohms. Was slightly better on my Riva 4.2, this is why I think 5 or 6 might be the sweet spot here.
Used Halo Captain Jack.
Look: 9
Flavor: 3
Vapor Production: 3
TH: 2 (4, but burnt at 4.2)
Okay, on to the things I received today...
VORTEX 2.0
Unless you are wealthy... stay far far away. Why? Because they last ONE FILL!!! That's right... ONE!!!! I thought I was doing something wrong until I noticed others on the board had the same problem. I put in 1 ML of HUnter's Blend from BWB and thought it was the greatest thing ever, smoked it for about 2 hours, went to refill and guess what... miss fire. And then no fire!
Well, guess I got a bad one, nope next one. 1 ML of Captain Jack and dead upon refill!!! This is ridiculous and it is the most ticked off I have been at a company in three years. WORST PRODUCT IMAGINABLE!!!! So if I get 1-2 hours from a carto (They say 1.2 ML, I say .9-1.0) That means, if I'm lucky I only smoke a 5 pack of cartos a day. That's $12 a day. Where I live that's over a two pack a day expense! That's just stupid!!!
Now, before this discovery I loved these things... vapor is amazing! TH very very good... flavor... wowzer! Refill ... FUCT!
I'm sorry, but in the current vaping marketplace 1 ML and done for a 2.25 device is unforgivable. This needs to be taken off the market unless Got Vapes wants to earn a rep as someone who deals trash!
As you can see I feel very strongly about it... but not all is lost... don't give up on the next product yet... but first:
Look: 9 (looks great, cool as all get out)
Flavor: 8 (as good as a new CE2)
Vapor: 8
TH: 7
OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 1!!!
now...
Fluxo Delux/CE3/CE2 DELUXE/CE2 Rev 231/Clero/whatever
So just as I was about to call got vapes and give 'em a good ol cussin', I opened this bad boy. I tried to fill it. I usually us XL CE2's, never used a shorty .8 before, but they were out of the XL FLUXO GIANTAMIZER FOG BANK SMOKE MACHINE THINGY McBOBBER. So I figured I was doing something wrong. I broke the first one trying to get the caps out. Turns out these are NOTHING LIKE THE VIDEO THEY HAVE ON YOU TUBE!!!
I Then proceeded to break another one...
SON: What are you doing daddy?
ME: Getting ready to make a phone call!
Then, finally I just filled it through the black cap, didn't use the good juice from BWB or HALO after my three previous atempts with Got Vapes products, didn't want to use the good stuff.
Used some free product from CigEasy. A little RY4. I popped on a drip tip I had laying around and took a puff... oh hey, this isn't bad. Took a few more, got better and better. About half a ML later my hatred for Got Vapes dissipated and I was taken over by a shockingly good vape. So... One down, time to refill... uh oh here we go.
This time I used more free stuff from CigEasy... 555. Well hey, this is good!
I can now say that I am on my fourth refill (I've vaped a lot today) and this puppy is still going strong. First one (not first one of course, I broke the first two). As soon as they have some XL's back in stock I will be ordering these by the truckload I think, they are...
EXCELLENT!!
So...
Look: 5 (all three of the others were waaaay cooler)
Flavor: 8
Vapor: 8
TH: 8
So that;s it... Dear Got Vapes, please oh please make the Vortex 3.0 last at least a day! Make the VISION TRES EX MACHINA for a 3.7! And please oh please make a video on your website that is half way watchable!!! (I may be harsh there, I make video for the web for a living)
Just in showman ship with your packaging I would be a repeat customer is only for a better product that doesn't fail. I haven't tried everything from you, but I would be hesitant to order anything other than your clearo's for the time being.
If someone out there is using a VISION at 5 or 6 volts, let me know how it works for you. I would like your opinion, cause if it worked it would be my go to... love the look and size.
I discovered Got Vapes and thought some of their stuff seemed really interesting. I have been vaping for almost three years on various devices. The one that has been kicking around the longest is a Tornado (ego) from Totally Wicked. This one battery is going on two years of usage. Again, off and on as I frequently use other products.
Anyway... here's what I have to say about Got Vapes.
EXCELLENT packaging. All the items I have gotten from them felt like they were all about showmanship. Look great!
Slooooooow shipping. Both times I ordered only carts and each time they took at least 6 days. Yeah yeah, not that big of a deal, but I am starting to get used to vendors getting things to me in 2-3 days, at the most. I gave them a pass on this last one because they shipped from NY and they've... uh, had some inclement weather up there last weekend! But still. I ordered from another vendor 30 minutes later and got the package in 2 days. Now having said that, I will always choose slow shipping of "Postage Gouging". Their prices on shipping are WHAT IT COSTS to ship. And considering the look of their packaging I think it's a "kiss your sister" trade off.
I know what your thinking, and yes I am hard to please!!!
Okay, so on to the reviews...
Before I begin, all of these products were smoked on a 3.7 eGo or a 4.1-4.2 RIVA. Except for the Vortex 2.0, more on that later.
Sapphire BUD... I REALLY like the idea of this device. Looks cool, although I am not a big fan of whistle tips. Got it at 2.2-2.4 ohms and I have to say... not for me. No flavor, not TH... I mean, what's the point. I don't think you should HAVE to have a VV for a carto to work... am I wrong on this. Most vapers use a 3.7 device, especially those new to the game. Hell, I've been doing it for three years, still don't have a VV. Why? I don't know... probably could have saved a lot of money if I had gone straight to a provari or buzz pro huh?
Anyway, as I was saying, this thing left me wanting more. I gave them each a few days, tried them again today. They are not horrible, I just wasn't getting flavor or the hit I desired. It's smooth, but I like harsh. If the flavor was there I would forgive lack of blowing my hair back. May be better at a different voltage. Tasted very similar however on my 4.2 Riva.
By the way, used BWB Hunter's Blend and Halo Prime 15 in these.
Scale of 1-10
Look/feel: 7
Flavor: 2
Vapor Production: 4
TH: 4
VISION DEUX
I REALLY REALLY love the look and idea of this one!!! I mean really like it. Wish it hit... at all! It does next to nothing vapor wise on a 3.7 device. I think at 5 or 6 volts this thing would be nice. But on a 3.7 it stinks. Looks great and might hold up well, but again, do not order unless you have a higher voltage device. This thing is also NOT SMALL!
Man I wanted this thing to work. 3.5ML... unfortunately it only comes in at 2.8 - 3.0 ohms. Was slightly better on my Riva 4.2, this is why I think 5 or 6 might be the sweet spot here.
Used Halo Captain Jack.
Look: 9
Flavor: 3
Vapor Production: 3
TH: 2 (4, but burnt at 4.2)
Okay, on to the things I received today...
VORTEX 2.0
Unless you are wealthy... stay far far away. Why? Because they last ONE FILL!!! That's right... ONE!!!! I thought I was doing something wrong until I noticed others on the board had the same problem. I put in 1 ML of HUnter's Blend from BWB and thought it was the greatest thing ever, smoked it for about 2 hours, went to refill and guess what... miss fire. And then no fire!
Well, guess I got a bad one, nope next one. 1 ML of Captain Jack and dead upon refill!!! This is ridiculous and it is the most ticked off I have been at a company in three years. WORST PRODUCT IMAGINABLE!!!! So if I get 1-2 hours from a carto (They say 1.2 ML, I say .9-1.0) That means, if I'm lucky I only smoke a 5 pack of cartos a day. That's $12 a day. Where I live that's over a two pack a day expense! That's just stupid!!!
Now, before this discovery I loved these things... vapor is amazing! TH very very good... flavor... wowzer! Refill ... FUCT!
I'm sorry, but in the current vaping marketplace 1 ML and done for a 2.25 device is unforgivable. This needs to be taken off the market unless Got Vapes wants to earn a rep as someone who deals trash!
As you can see I feel very strongly about it... but not all is lost... don't give up on the next product yet... but first:
Look: 9 (looks great, cool as all get out)
Flavor: 8 (as good as a new CE2)
Vapor: 8
TH: 7
OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 1!!!
now...
Fluxo Delux/CE3/CE2 DELUXE/CE2 Rev 231/Clero/whatever
So just as I was about to call got vapes and give 'em a good ol cussin', I opened this bad boy. I tried to fill it. I usually us XL CE2's, never used a shorty .8 before, but they were out of the XL FLUXO GIANTAMIZER FOG BANK SMOKE MACHINE THINGY McBOBBER. So I figured I was doing something wrong. I broke the first one trying to get the caps out. Turns out these are NOTHING LIKE THE VIDEO THEY HAVE ON YOU TUBE!!!
I Then proceeded to break another one...
SON: What are you doing daddy?
ME: Getting ready to make a phone call!
Then, finally I just filled it through the black cap, didn't use the good juice from BWB or HALO after my three previous atempts with Got Vapes products, didn't want to use the good stuff.
Used some free product from CigEasy. A little RY4. I popped on a drip tip I had laying around and took a puff... oh hey, this isn't bad. Took a few more, got better and better. About half a ML later my hatred for Got Vapes dissipated and I was taken over by a shockingly good vape. So... One down, time to refill... uh oh here we go.
This time I used more free stuff from CigEasy... 555. Well hey, this is good!
I can now say that I am on my fourth refill (I've vaped a lot today) and this puppy is still going strong. First one (not first one of course, I broke the first two). As soon as they have some XL's back in stock I will be ordering these by the truckload I think, they are...
EXCELLENT!!
So...
Look: 5 (all three of the others were waaaay cooler)
Flavor: 8
Vapor: 8
TH: 8
So that;s it... Dear Got Vapes, please oh please make the Vortex 3.0 last at least a day! Make the VISION TRES EX MACHINA for a 3.7! And please oh please make a video on your website that is half way watchable!!! (I may be harsh there, I make video for the web for a living)
Just in showman ship with your packaging I would be a repeat customer is only for a better product that doesn't fail. I haven't tried everything from you, but I would be hesitant to order anything other than your clearo's for the time being.
If someone out there is using a VISION at 5 or 6 volts, let me know how it works for you. I would like your opinion, cause if it worked it would be my go to... love the look and size.
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