Anyone interested in Zenith RDA V2 Pre-orders?

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Aawa

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I'm still patiently waiting on the Zenith.

The one thing I have noticed with almost all the pre-orders I have been involved with, and also pre-orders I have followed, is that a majority of them are always delayed from the projected delivery date. I have many hobbies and I don't think that I have seen an industry where its customers accepts such lengthy delays.

After my last 4 orders have been delayed (APO rda, Hana mod clone, Zenith v2, Copper Quasar) I have come to the conclusion that once I receive my missing orders (Zenith v2, Copper Quasar), I am not going to deal with Pre-orders anymore. Manufacturers need to do a better job with predicting their delivery date. They need to under promise and over deliver, instead of the other way around. This problem should not be tolerated by the customers, so that manufacturers appropriate the proper equipment and labor to complete their orders by deadline. As it is right now, they have all the pre-order money and they seem like it is ok just delay their order fulfillments.

I really do appreciate the the updates that you have provided. You are the only vendors, out of many, that I have pre-ordered something from and has actually kept me informed during the whole process. This helps put everybody more at ease when seeing the delivery date from the manufacturer just keep getting pushed further and further into the future, while they have already paid for their product. The only way to keep your mind sane during the wait is to go through trust vendors (such as Ikenvape) because they are not going to take your money and run for the hills.
 

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I'm still patiently waiting on the Zenith.

The one thing I have noticed with almost all the pre-orders I have been involved with, and also pre-orders I have followed, is that a majority of them are always delayed from the projected delivery date. I have many hobbies and I don't think that I have seen an industry where its customers accepts such lengthy delays.

After my last 4 orders have been delayed (APO rda, Hana mod clone, Zenith v2, Copper Quasar) I have come to the conclusion that once I receive my missing orders (Zenith v2, Copper Quasar), I am not going to deal with Pre-orders anymore. Manufacturers need to do a better job with predicting their delivery date. They need to under promise and over deliver, instead of the other way around. This problem should not be tolerated by the customers, so that manufacturers appropriate the proper equipment and labor to complete their orders by deadline. As it is right now, they have all the pre-order money and they seem like it is ok just delay their order fulfillments.

I really do appreciate the the updates that you have provided. You are the only vendors, out of many, that I have pre-ordered something from and has actually kept me informed during the whole process. This helps put everybody more at ease when seeing the delivery date from the manufacturer just keep getting pushed further and further into the future, while they have already paid for their product. The only way to keep your mind sane during the wait is to go through trust vendors (such as Ikenvape) because they are not going to take your money and run for the hills.

Beautifully stated, and I share the exact same sentiments!
 

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I wish I would have preordered from you so bad. I used Kidney Puncher (I mention them because I saw you mention them earlier. I hope I didn't offend.). The only updates I've gotten from them is checking their site and the day before the expected ship date hits, another delay goes up in its place. I'm assuming they are getting theirs from the same batch as you considering the dates keep linking up, so thank you for keeping me updated where they have not.

I suppose I can't blame them though because I'm sure they're getting bombarded with emails, but a little shout out on their site every now and then would be nice. Even a mass email to those that subscribe to their newsletter. I can't be too hard on them though, as KP has always treated me right.
 

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I wish I would have preordered from you so bad.

Me too - the last update on the vendor's site that I chose is now more than a month out of date. First and last time I order from them. I'm not upset about the delay, particularly given the information revealed in this thread. It's the lack of any updates from my vendor that I find frustrating. Hopefully it gets shipped some day and I don't walk away completely empty handed.
 

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Me too - the last update on the vendor's site that I chose is now more than a month out of date. First and last time I order from them. I'm not upset about the delay, particularly given the information revealed in this thread. It's the lack of any updates from my vendor that I find frustrating. Hopefully it gets shipped some day and I don't walk away completely empty handed.

Well welcome to the good part of town. Ikenvape is more like a family than a vender site and nobody lets family down.
 

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I wish I would have preordered from you so bad. I used Kidney Puncher (I mention them because I saw you mention them earlier. I hope I didn't offend.). The only updates I've gotten from them is checking their site and the day before the expected ship date hits, another delay goes up in its place. I'm assuming they are getting theirs from the same batch as you considering the dates keep linking up, so thank you for keeping me updated where they have not.

I suppose I can't blame them though because I'm sure they're getting bombarded with emails, but a little shout out on their site every now and then would be nice. Even a mass email to those that subscribe to their newsletter. I can't be too hard on them though, as KP has always treated me right.
You didn't offend as that's okay here and you're right. If someone has their money invested they should be kept up to date. The last place on ebay that did that to me I cancelled and got my money back. It's just not good business not to keep you informed.
 

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Iken,

Since they haven't shipped yours out yet, is there any chance they can send you extra rings/driptips? I ordered brass, but I wanted either SS or Copper. So if you can't, and if anyone wants brass but have what I want, let me know.

Might have better luck Emailing this to him Mr. M.
 

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I wish I would have preordered from you so bad. I used Kidney Puncher (I mention them because I saw you mention them earlier. I hope I didn't offend.). The only updates I've gotten from them is checking their site and the day before the expected ship date hits, another delay goes up in its place. I'm assuming they are getting theirs from the same batch as you considering the dates keep linking up, so thank you for keeping me updated where they have not.

I suppose I can't blame them though because I'm sure they're getting bombarded with emails, but a little shout out on their site every now and then would be nice. Even a mass email to those that subscribe to their newsletter. I can't be too hard on them though, as KP has always treated me right.
I'm so sorry to hear it Path. Yes he must be very busy. I fired him off a few emails and never heard from either. We spoke in the past where he was always pretty prompt . It could be the pressure of the craziness.
Iken,

Since they haven't shipped yours out yet, is there any chance they can send you extra rings/driptips? I ordered brass, but I wanted either SS or Copper. So if you can't, and if anyone wants brass but have what I want, let me know.

Hey Chase, (I know your name isn't Chase, but it just sounds awesome with your email address) :laugh:
It's so strange, the only email I have received from you (or that I can locate in my inbox is from the end of March.
I know we spoke here and there before though. I actually can do that. We had 5 cancellations. So I have 5 units and for the rings 2 Copper, 3 Anodized Black. 2 Tiger Brass and 1 Sand Blasted Grey. I want to put them up on the site but the implications can get difficult. We can do a paypal transaction to avoid cc costs and shipping stipulations and I can manually modify your order. What do you think?
 

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I'm so sorry to hear it Path. Yes he must be very busy. I fired him off a few emails and never heard from either. We spoke in the past where he was always pretty prompt . It could be the pressure of the craziness.


Hey Chase, (I know your name isn't Chase, but it just sounds awesome with your email address) :laugh:
It's so strange, the only email I have received from you (or that I can locate in my inbox is from the end of March.
I know we spoke here and there before though. I actually can do that. We had 5 cancellations. So I have 5 units and for the rings 2 Copper, 3 Anodized Black. 2 Tiger Brass and 1 Sand Blasted Grey. I want to put them up on the site but the implications can get difficult. We can do a paypal transaction to avoid cc costs and shipping stipulations and I can manually modify your order. What do you think?

It's a new email. LOL. We spoke a long time ago over the phone and I *think* you were laying a floor or something. Sweet though. I do not want brass, but I had to go with it at the time if I remember correctly. But, I also had to get the atty. Yes, please modify to copper for Mr.Chase, erm, Mr.Mann. LOL

p.s. I had to get a new email as my other email was just being overrun with vape stuff, so my new one is solely for vape stuff -- it makes everything soooooooooooo much easier!

p.p.s. Thanks for searching for me and also checking back with me. I originally said why I went with Ikenvape and, once again, its because I feel safe with you.
 

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It's a new email. LOL. We spoke a long time ago over the phone and I *think* you were laying a floor or something. Sweet though. I do not want brass, but I had to go with it at the time if I remember correctly. But, I also had to get the atty. Yes, please modify to copper for Mr.Chase, erm, Mr.Mann. LOL

p.s. I had to get a new email as my other email was just being overrun with vape stuff, so my new one is solely for vape stuff -- it makes everything soooooooooooo much easier!

p.p.s. Thanks for searching for me and also checking back with me. I originally said why I went with Ikenvape and, once again, its because I feel safe with you.
Oh! Ok Disregard my last email. I'll pull the order and make the switch. LOL laying on the floor?
HA! I just found you in my contact list on my cell. We Did talk but on the floor? :laugh: You know what nevermind. God, I hear about vape stuff. My morning ritual is to clear out all the spam before answering a single email. It usually takes about a half an hour to finish up.
Thank you so much man. I really appreciate it so much.
 

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Why did I pre-order with Ikenvape?

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I'll pull the order and make the switch. . .
 

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I'm so sorry to hear it Path. Yes he must be very busy. I fired him off a few emails and never heard from either. We spoke in the past where he was always pretty prompt . It could be the pressure of the craziness.


Hey Chase, (I know your name isn't Chase, but it just sounds awesome with your email address) :laugh:
It's so strange, the only email I have received from you (or that I can locate in my inbox is from the end of March.
I know we spoke here and there before though. I actually can do that. We had 5 cancellations. So I have 5 units and for the rings 2 Copper, 3 Anodized Black. 2 Tiger Brass and 1 Sand Blasted Grey. I want to put them up on the site but the implications can get difficult. We can do a paypal transaction to avoid cc costs and shipping stipulations and I can manually modify your order. What do you think?

i'll be happy to add a black and a copper ring to my atty if you'd be so inclined. :D please kind sir.
 

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i'll be happy to add a black and a copper ring to my atty if you'd be so inclined. :D please kind sir.

I am sooooooo happy I didn't have to order another one. I would've hated to have done that because I wouldn't have used the atty until I got my copper or SS. However, I am eyeing that Sandblasted Grey and *may* want to get that one as well, but now it's just wishful thinking.
 
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