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markfm

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I would never use my credit card with a Chinese vendor. I've read too many horror stories about their terribly insecure systems.

Also realize your credit card company will likely charge you an international charge fee. It probably won't be more than $5, but it's something to be aware of.

Try contacting sourcemore. Last I heard they do take paypal with an alternate paypal account and they will tell you how to proceed.
I can confirm the alternate PP method is painless. Place your order, get a an e-mail describing the PP option, follow it (not hard, just send the money to the account, and inform them via e-mail).
 

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I haven't ordered from sourcemore before, but wanted to get the wife a couple more Pico 25's. Ordering by credit card safe?
For credit card I always try for a burner number. In my case I use capitalone visa, their Chrome Eno extension generates site-tied virtual numbers.

Barring that, I'd pick the Western Union option, then do PayPal when the email arrives from them about how to pay.

The PayPal option incurs no additional charges, what you see at checkout is what you are asked to pay.

(I've had no particularly rough issues with any of the "regular" China suppliers, and include Sourcemore in that list. I've had one or two problem products from each of them, across many total purchases, and in all cases a little patience and clear communication got things taken care. For the suppliers that have ECF presence, a friendly IM to them, asking for a hand, can speed resolution if things are going a bit slow.)
 

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you might like to ask over in the random diy thread: Random DIY mixing and More


:lol: oh common, you know you want more colors :lol:
it really looks to be a good mod, an improvement to the aegis legend since it takes 21700's, so betting I'm gonna like them
I know the aegis x takes 21700 (pretty sure I read that) but, I don't know I just don't quite like the new look they gave it....

What sold me on the GAUR-21 was how much they emphasized how light it is. The only other Vandy Vape mods I have are Jackaroos, and I swear those are the heaviest single battery mods you can buy. They are actually heavier than some of my dual battery mods. They're like vaping with a brick.
 

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    For credit card I always try for a burner number. In my case I use capitalone visa, their Chrome Eno extension generates site-tied virtual numbers.

    Barring that, I'd pick the Western Union option, then do PayPal when the email arrives from them about how to pay.

    The PayPal option incurs no additional charges, what you see at checkout is what you are asked to pay.

    (I've had no particularly rough issues with any of the "regular" China suppliers, and include Sourcemore in that list. I've had one or two problem products from each of them, across many total purchases, and in all cases a little patience and clear communication got things taken care. For the suppliers that have ECF presence, a friendly IM to them, asking for a hand, can speed resolution if things are going a bit slow.)

    Wow I have a Capital One card and had no idea this existed. Just set it up, excited to try it out.
     

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    What sold me on the GAUR-21 was how much they emphasized how light it is. The only other Vandy Vape mods I have are Jackaroos, and I swear those are the heaviest single battery mods you can buy. They are actually heavier than some of my dual battery mods. They're like vaping with a brick.

    The Empro Cold Steel is also amazingly heavy for a single batt. I bought it because it was small and thought it would be handy to carry around when I'm out for the day. Nope.
     

    markfm

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    Wow I have a Capital One card and had no idea this existed. Just set it up, excited to try it out.
    It works well. Every so often you need to remove and reinstall the extension (it doesn't always auto update properly), but it's otherwise very handy.

    On android it can be installed on the Kiwi browser, which uses the Chrome engine. I find I use Kiwi a lot for phone shopping, since other extensions like Honey also work.
     

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    The Empro Cold Steel is also amazingly heavy for a single batt. I bought it because it was small and thought it would be handy to carry around when I'm out for the day. Nope.

    No doubt, it's a heavy little SOB, even without a battery lol.
    I still love it but I'd love it a lot more if it were just 30% lighter.
    It makes little sense to make such a small mod that weights so much especially seeing how it's not an old mod. I guess it was cheapest to make it that way.
     

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    No doubt, it's a heavy little SOB, even without a battery lol.
    I still love it but I'd love it a lot more if it were just 30% lighter.
    It makes little sense to make such a small mod that weights so much especially seeing how it's not an old mod. I guess it was cheapest to make it that way.

    I keep it on my desk for those times I am on the computer for long periods. That way I get at least some exercise. ;)
     

    SlowTalker

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    For credit card I always try for a burner number. In my case I use capitalone visa, their Chrome Eno extension generates site-tied virtual numbers.

    Barring that, I'd pick the Western Union option, then do PayPal when the email arrives from them about how to pay.

    The PayPal option incurs no additional charges, what you see at checkout is what you are asked to pay.

    PP gave me a virtual credit card. Best of both worlds. :)
     

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    There is, however, one small chance that Paypal only available to those who have at least one order under their belt. But no way to know until one contacts them.

    Just placed a first time Sourcemore order using the PayPal option, easy breezy.
     

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    Hello everyone! I just received the second half of my last Sourcemore order. First half that shipped from HK arrived in two weeks. Second half that shipped from mainland took 26 days. 20210425_084733.jpg
     

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    Both of my FT orders have shipped, well sort of. I'll get to that in a minute. But I just wanted to say...

    The second order is a mix of 2 mods, a few RDAs and a bunch of accessories. Declared as "Metal tube". This one shipped today.

    However the first order that shipped a few days ago, is a package with 2 bricks of coil heads and a non-vape accessory. I didn't notice when it shipped, but now I see that it was declared as "Atomizer". :confused: That sucks but I hope that they see "atomizer" and think it's one of these...

    $7.67 Refillable Glass Perfume Atomizer Empty Spray Bottle (100ml) at FastTech - Free Shipping

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    Now about that "sort of" business. On that second order, FT decided to split it and ship what was ready to ship, which was all but 2 things. One of those things is a pack of drip tips and the other is a part for an RTA. The RTA part started at 7 days ETA (restocking) then when it came to 1 day left, it changed to 13 days ETA. This has happened to me before and the result was that the part was discontinued. No biggie if that happens but I hope it doesn't. So far the part is still able to be purchased.
     

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    Both of my FT orders have shipped, well sort of. I'll get to that in a minute. But I just wanted to say...

    The second order is a mix of 2 mods, a few RDAs and a bunch of accessories. Declared as "Metal tube". This one shipped today.

    However the first order that shipped a few days ago, is a package with 2 bricks of coil heads and a non-vape accessory. I didn't notice when it shipped, but now I see that it was declared as "Atomizer". :confused: That sucks but I hope that they see "atomizer" and think it's one of these...

    $7.67 Refillable Glass Perfume Atomizer Empty Spray Bottle (100ml) at FastTech - Free Shipping

    7928701-4.jpg



    Now about that "sort of" business. On that second order, FT decided to split it and ship what was ready to ship, which was all but 2 things. One of those things is a pack of drip tips and the other is a part for an RTA. The RTA part started at 7 days ETA (restocking) then when it came to 1 day left, it changed to 13 days ETA. This has happened to me before and the result was that the part was discontinued. No biggie if that happens but I hope it doesn't. So far the part is still able to be purchased.

    The old perfume bottle atomizer air bulb invention, perfect for use in the trout mask.:)
     
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    UncLeJunkLe

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    I am waiting for 3 orders from FT. They have shipped. When I track the first two there have been no updates since 4/13. The last, when tracked, says 'not yet in the system'. I am concerned - to put it mildly.

    Have you tried them in 17track.net ?
     

    Territoo

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    I am waiting for 3 orders from FT. They have shipped. When I track the first two there have been no updates since 4/13. The last, when tracked, says 'not yet in the system'. I am concerned - to put it mildly.
    Try tracking with 7track. However there is going to be a stretch of time for 2-3 weeks where there is no movement. This is normal. I call it the slow boat from China, but it is essentially just loading cargo, thousands upon thousands, onto planes and once they are full, the planes take off. Then upon arrival, thousands and thousands of packages are unloaded and scanned. It isn't always first come first serve either.
     

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