Anybody Using A Kabuki?

[GeekyGeezer]

Virtual card numbers? Qu'est que c'est?

Citi will generate a new card number that is attached to your account, and the charges appear on your regular statement. It is a new number with new expiration date and CVV2 code. If you wish, you can specify a particular amount and an expiration date of 2-12 months in the future. You can cancel the numbers if needed by logging back in and viewing your history.

Though I don't do any automatic charges, this would work well since if there were any problem after cancellation you could simply pull the plug on that specific number.

It only takes a few seconds to get the card information generated. I generally open another window and do it there after I've seen the total invoice cost.

It works very well, as even if your number gets compromised by a less than proficient vendor there's no money to be had or the card has expired. The information generated evidently looks exactly like a physical card to the application since I have never been declined while using it probably 40 or 5 0 times.

 

[Katdarling]

Plus one, your Geekyness.

This is precisely what I use, and use OFTEN, with B of A. Their service is called shop Safe. You can choose the length of time you want the card to be active, and choose the amount on it. It's been very easy, and somewhat reassuring.

(Said she who just got hacked by using a normal card .... in a restaurant!)

I'm looking into it (tomorrow in fact) with Chase.

 

[LittleBird]

Citi will generate a new card number that is attached to your account, and the charges appear on your regular statement. It is a new number with new expiration date and CVV2 code. If you wish, you can specify a particular amount and an expiration date of 2-12 months in the future. You can cancel the numbers if needed by logging back in and viewing your history.

Though I don't do any automatic charges, this would work well since if there were any problem after cancellation you could simply pull the plug on that specific number.

It only takes a few seconds to get the card information generated. I generally open another window and do it there after I've seen the total invoice cost.

It works very well, as even if your number gets compromised by a less than proficient vendor there's no money to be had or the card has expired. The information generated evidently looks exactly like a physical card to the application since I have never been declined while using it probably 40 or 5 0 times.

Thank you! I had no idea this could be done. Calling Chase in the morning.

 

[chrisz]

From Geezer's Abridged Dictionary of Language That Has Passed Him By:

Alternate spelling: vape Bro

Think "chucking mad cloudz", "sick modz", a fedora perhaps, maybe a buzz cut and untrimmed beard, lots of tattoos, various and plentiful piercings in the terminal cases.

I could go on but don't wish to offend any more readers than I already have.

Yes, you might have went overboard. No tattoos or peircings, I also vape as you do. But I have the beard, and buzz cut. Occasionally vape above 15 watts. Purchased radius for said vape, and I'm happy here. But to those on the fence, you have put them on their guard. Now they look like trolls. Let's just be careful who we exclude. If we're not welcome, we won't come. And that would be a shame. Don't judge a book by its cover.

 

[Zen~]

Are we talkin 60 bucks?

In that neighborhood... I'm actually trying to get it down to $60

 

[Susan W.]

Plus one, your Geekyness.

This is precisely what I use, and use OFTEN, with B of A. Their service is called Shop Safe. You can choose the length of time you want the card to be active, and choose the amount on it. It's been very easy, and somewhat reassuring.

(Said she who just got hacked by using a normal card .... in a restaurant!)

I'm looking into it (tomorrow in fact) with Chase.

I NEVER use credit cards at restaurants if I have to hand my card to the wait person. I'm so tired of cleaning up the aftermath.

 

[Katdarling]

Clean up lesson learned.

 

[Jim-]

Yeah, I know... I just HAD to... Costs less than I imagined it would to make.

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Looks fantastic Zen!

I am very interested as well. I have at least 2 or 3 SS Kabuki tanks that will want love if you decide to offer something up.

 

[coldgin96]

I'm stuck more or less in what I call "The Beatle Years." That roughly translates into when I bought my first LP--Meet The Beatles--and when I was graduated from high school in 1973.


Thank you for the links. As things turn out, a very nice man from this group is PIFing me one.

It's all good. I may be stuck in the 80's but I have every album The Beatles released and lots of Elvis too! I love Rock And Roll! People ask what Rock And Roll I like and I reply, "Elvis to Slayer."

 

[kates]

Yeah, I know... I just HAD to... Costs less than I imagined it would to make.

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THIS is just beautiful!

 

[Zen~]

Thanks, Kates!

 

[Peter_C]

It took about a tank maybe a little more to get the flavor going with a new Atty, flavor is good, Vapor is thick its working well for me now. Thanks all for talking me through it. Didn't pick up a smoke!!!!

Just a quick note...
I am a 30+ year, 2PAD, ex-smoker. My quit date was 08/05/13, and I never promised anyone (or myself) that I'd quit~! My only promise was that I would 'vape' for five minutes before having a smoke. And, I never had another smoke.

Now, to set the record straight, I liked smoking~! I didn't want to quit, in fact I had quit twice before, once for 18 months, and both times I chose to go back to smoking because I missed it.

One thing you need to understand, when you vape, the nicotine doesn't hit you right away like a cig does, hence the five minute rule. Even though not a supported method, vaping has helped uncounted people to quit smoking forever~!

A few simple thoughts?

Don't be quick to lower you NIC.
In the beginning; be sure to carry backups, and take planned extended vaping breaks (until you learn how much is enough to hold you over when you're not allowed to vape)
Find at least one juice you love-this is key (I chose Vanilla variants)
Listen to long-time vapers suggestions for gear-we only want to help you.
My Radius and Kabuki are perfect for *ME*, and *MIGHT* be perfect for you, but only you can decide.
Vaping may not be as *easy* as smoking, but it costs less (unless you collect stuff), is harm reduction for you, and generally, you can vape more places than you can smoke.

 

[tearose50]

Very nicely written Peter and some great advice.

 

[matcas]

Hi I got the 510 kabuki and it wont fire on my provari p3. tried wiggling the post out but since its the coil tip not much to wiggle any suggestions.
Thanks

 

[Zen~]

Hi I got the 510 kabuki and it wont fire on my provari p3. tried wiggling the post out but since its the coil tip not much to wiggle any suggestions.
Thanks

Can you post a photo of the 510 connection please?

 

[matcas]

Can you post a photo of the 510 connection please?

 

[matcas]

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Ah blurry let me know if you need a better pic. Used my phone.

 

[Zen~]

Have you tried tightening that screw a little bit?

 

[matcas]

Have you tried tightening that screw a little bit?

on the provari yes.

 

[k2zs]

on the provari yes.

That little screw in the middle of the 510 connector HAS to make contact with the coil in the Kabuki. Try using the supplied allen wrench to gently tighten that screw. Just until it stops, don't over-tighten it.