Any info on a Merlin?

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ScottP

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Never heard of it so I went to the site to check it out. So many red flags popped up. I wouldn't consider buying from that vendor regardless if the product was awesome or not. First off very few of the products have any reviews, those that do only have 1 (there was one item I saw with 2 reviews), and NONE of them have been reviewed in 2013. At a quick glance it appears that ALL they sell are the very cheap Chinese knockoffs that no one has ever heard of. A WhoIs search shows the Domain was registered in Aug 2012 so they have been open less than a year. Bottom line is it does not seem like there is much traffic here. They might be legit or might be a scam.

One thing to note. The Contact us Link shows that they are in Toledo OH. I am not sure how far that is from where you are in Lancaster but maybe you could go there in person. If it is a B&M location then you can have a look.

The item in question is basically an eGo battery. Why buy an unheard of knockoff from a no name store when you can get the real Joye brand >HERE< for only slightly more. Just scroll down past the starter kits and look at just the batteries. You can buy a Variable Volt eGo battery for like $7 more.

If you prefer the removable battery concept of the item you inquired about you can also go with the E-Power-14650 for $1 less than the knockoff you are looking at AND from a more reputable vendor.
 

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There are no red flags at smokerevolt i ordered there many of times they are a good company so go on and order what you need gdh09:p

Before I buy from someone I kind of go through a vetting process, the beginning of which I posted above. If you have successfully purchased from them great. I would personally pass until I see better products and more volume going through them. It may not be "fair" to a new business but I am more concerned with protecting myself.
 

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    Looks like an old e-power to me. Wasn't all that bad a PV .......... two years ago. Matter of fact I still have one tucked away in the zombie box.

    But this is a Merlin! Made by Mamu
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    It's basically an ego which you can replace the battery in, I can't tell the size from the picture but if it's a pocket thing you are looking for, I would either get something 14500 or 18350. 14650's are pretty tall in a mech with an atty on top, that has the button housing and electronics and the extended 510, so it's going to be pretty tall to put in your pocket.

    If it's ego sized you are looking for but with a replaceable battery, something like this may be better, cheaper

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