Are you done stocking up?

Saippenu

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Ok so I thought I was done stocking up (famous last words around here I know). I hadn't been interested in Provaris because I usually vape .3-.5 ohm at 25 watts. But until the other day I forgot about the Radius. I understand everyone likes different things but do you guys think I would enjoy the Radius enough to justify its hefty pricetag? I do understand quality and peace of mind and that sometimes it's really worth the extra money.

Thank you all

I love my Provari 2.5 ( I don't sub-ohm) but can't bring myself to pay for a Radius at the current pricing. I did get a couple of eleaf Picos in case my tastes change in the future and they are great and for cheap money. I can't attest to the longevity of the Pico tho.

Knowing that the Provari 2.5s were SO much money when they came out, I just can't bring myself to pay $200 for a Radius only to watch the price plummet later on .... if Provape is still in business long enough to drop the prices that is.
 

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For now we still don't have any problems in france. Sure a time will come but my preferred shop has still plenty to go :)

I'm not sure that what we call the "decret" (the thing that validate and "start" a new low) has been published. Hopefully it will be like the Hadopi law (you're american DMCA)...
 

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I love my Provari 2.5 ( I don't sub-ohm) but can't bring myself to pay for a Radius at the current pricing. I did get a couple of Eleaf Picos in case my tastes change in the future and they are great and for cheap money. I can't attest to the longevity of the Pico tho.

Knowing that the Provari 2.5s were SO much money when they came out, I just can't bring myself to pay $200 for a Radius only to watch the price plummet later on .... if Provape is still in business long enough to drop the prices that is.
Understood. I have a couple of Picos stashed in the drawer myself. Still prefer the subox mini to them though. It seems like just my luck to pay for something and then the price drops or I decide to hold off and then its no longer available. I do have a 10% off code they emailed me though so that would take off $20...still kinda steep.
 
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With the rigorous paperwork, the absurd application fees and no guarantees that the product applied for will be approved, the question that keeps coming up in my mind is: who will file?

Imo, no small business owner in their right mind will file a PMTA for the reasons you mentioned. Perhaps BT. I think the rest will wait and see what transpires in the courts and in Congress. I hate this feeling, but it feels like we a waiting for the calvary to come save us from Armageddon. The only rational decision is to just stock up as much as you can reasonably afford.
 

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Tried to add this to my last post, but edit feature was doing "wonky" things!

DFW does also have the Smok DC Cartomizers in SS, with the flange, that their little $1.00 carto tanks take. They come in 1.5, 2.0, and 3.0ohms, and are $2.49/5 pack. They told me they had about 350+ 5packs left after I placed my order!

Coupon code dfwjuices will take $4 off your order.
 

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Imo, no small business owner in their right mind will file a PMTA for the reasons you mentioned. Perhaps BT. I think the rest will wait and see what transpires in the courts and in Congress. I hate this feeling, but it feels like we a waiting for the calvary to come save us from Armageddon. The only rational decision is to just stock up as much as you can reasonably afford.
The waiting game is a killer, worse than being pregnant ! LOL
 

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Some of us moving to high wattage and TC over that last couple years spawned some incredible sales on the ProVari 2.5, so I am thankful many saw them as outdated! They are now the most secure part of my stockpile, while I use one all day. I also drop it at least once every day, pick it up and vape.

The deeming made ProVaris and their durability relevant again for many.
Thank you for bringing Provari prices down, my stash thanks you ! :D
 
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Well I found a Sophia on eBay so bought it :) I always wanted a rebuildable Carto :) I need to download videos now LOL!
Which ΣΟΦΙΑ did you get off 'bay? V1 uses NR-R-NR wire. I think there's a V2 that uses only resistance wire but I havent stayed on top of that so not 100% sure.

 

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Which ΣΟΦΙΑ did you get off 'bay? V1 uses NR-R-NR wire. I think there's a V2 that uses only resistance wire but I havent stayed on top of that so not 100% sure.


Here is a pic of what I got, no info about what model.
 
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Don't forget o-rings for any tanks that use non standard ones (Subtanks come to mind for example).

Also, I have killed a couple of Nautilus bases, so a few of these (or similar) is a smart plan IME. $3.54 Replacement Stainless Steel Base for Nautilus Mini Clearomizer (Nautilus Mini, Base, SS, Silver) at m.FastTech.com

I gotta ask... Why so much NIC? Do you mix for others or use crazy high strength juice?

my housemate has wrecked 2 of those. wish I had known about FT before I ordered replacement parts direct from aspire a few weeks ago to repair the bent ones and build up some new tanks with spare glass and other parts from aspire
 

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    I used to use the Straw mod with my attys- do you recall it? At any rate, atty cartridges unmodded had filler that you kept wet with e-liquid and wicked the liquid to the atty bridge. I'm wondering if cartos might have a similar feel/taste.
    I do recall the straw mod, lol and using the attys with the cap/filler before dripping became the craze. For me, the cartos never tasted the same and I didn't like them until I started using the tanks with them. Everyone is different though and they are cheap right now so you could try them and then go to tanks and try that. I have a former co-worker who still only uses the 510 batt with the atty and the cartridge/filler stuff.
     

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    I wonder if Provape can stay in business and sell only internationally to all the countries that did not enact rules like the U.S. has done?
    Good question! I would hate to see them close, but have not heard of them submitting any devices for approval.
     
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