Meh, Lets see what pbasardo and todd say about these. Might get one to check it out I don't see this thing dropping under 100 retail. Guess ill go get another kayfun.
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"The Russian" Kayfun Clone
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I wouldn't say murdered. It'll be some stiff competition. The Russian will still have adjustable air draw, which I'm really digging on my Kayfun 3.1. I'm also digging the fill valve. If I'm in my car and want to refill, I don't want to worry about dropping the fill hole plug screw between my seat and center console.
Co-ops that are starting up are putting these at around $65 before shipping costs. I'll probably get in on one that way, rather than go the pre-order for $114.00 route.
Cant wait to see them in stock at Stormy's though. I would be more than happy to pay $115-125 from a US based vendor. Of course these could turn out to be complete poop too...but I have a good feeling about em!
Cant wait to see them in stock at Stormy's though. I would be more than happy to pay $115-125 from a US based vendor. Of course these could turn out to be complete poop too...but I have a good feeling about em!
From Intaste.de while they had them in stock.
They run out of stock incredibly fast.
ok, looks like it's cleared up. The "Russian" is a china clone and the Kayfun Lite is the Russian/German response to it? Goes on sale tomorrow @ Cloud9 vaping
The review units were upgraded to correct the few issues.. The machines are set for production... Hell yeah!!
I'm off to join a CoOp!I hate to say it, but China is listening, and geared-up to produce some quality vape gear. Until the Terminator C and MKB-TS came out, I would have never dreamt of this kind of quality being available from them...
Yup, Kayfun Lite is genuine SvoeMesto.
Don't bother me a bit... I'm a 50 year old American... The Russians can either ramp-up production / availability, and offer the same unit at a price- point comparable to the clone, or as a consumer, I will buy the clone. Why would I want a "Lite" version??
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Why wouldn't? It is 75 euro and for us who don't pay VAT it is 63 euro. I already reserved one. 
Also, I would always buy little bit higher priced original than little bit cheaper clone. It is not because it makes me any difference and I will feel more important owning original, it is because someone invested his time and mind in creating that product. It is easy to clone, why don't they come up with their own ideas?
If clone was half price of original, than I would probably buy it.
Also, I would always buy little bit higher priced original than little bit cheaper clone. It is not because it makes me any difference and I will feel more important owning original, it is because someone invested his time and mind in creating that product. It is easy to clone, why don't they come up with their own ideas?
If clone was half price of original, than I would probably buy it.
Why wouldn't? It is 75 euro and for us who don't pay VAT it is 63 euro. I already reserved one.
Also, I would always buy little bit higher priced original than little bit cheaper clone. It is not because it makes me any difference and I will feel more important owning original, it is because someone invested his time and mind in creating that product. It is easy to clone, why don't they come up with their own ideas?
If clone was half price of original, than I would probably buy it.
I'm speaking of the price "The Russian" can be obtained through a CoOp... $65.00 USD is a far cry less expensive than we can purchase a Kayfun 3.1 for... Hell, it's still a bargain at $114.00. Your point is noted though, and I respect your views...
As for the makers / designers.. AFAIC, they go into this knowing it's more or less open-source. Even Imeo (Of GG fame) stated numerous times he does not care about the clones.. He has no patent on his devices, and the cost to do so would be VERY expensive..
The makers / designers of quality gear will ALWAYS have their loyal customer base.. These clones when manufactured with quality, serve to put quality vape gear into the hands of the majority of us who do not enjoy being on months-long waiting lists, at an affordable cost..
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I was lucky regarding that. Only thing I have waited is Ithaka. My first GG purchase was GGTS and UFS... I found preorder 2 days before end and in that period Imeo had less work so they were delivered after 20 days.
I bought Ody when e-smokeguru opened new website... he saved couple of all GG products and then put them on sale for reopening as a gift... I cought one and it was in my hands after 7 days.
And regarding Kayfuns, I decided to buy them two days ago. Went to Intaste.de and signed up for notifications because it was out of stock. Yesterday morning I was at work and notification came.
I put them in cart, paid for them and later that day they were shipped. I expect them in my hands no longer than wednesday or thursday. 
I have contacted the manufacturer (vendor) for a quote on 25 units, but haven't heard anything yet.. With the new CoOp rules on ECF, (quite understandably, given the couple of rip-offs there) I can't run it even for 25 units... We need a CoOp vet willing to conduct one.
The "Lite" goes on sale at Cloud 9 tomorrow, I gotta say I'm tempted but I had a 3.1 and sold it because....
well lets just say my Term's work real well.
The simplicity of using a Kayfun and the machining are just great, I can't say anything bad about them
well lets just say my Term's work real well.
The simplicity of using a Kayfun and the machining are just great, I can't say anything bad about them
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