Six mods crapped out in a year or less? That's pretty bad, were the mods duds or not well made? I don't have any of those so not familiar. I'm still using my iStick 20w that was my very first mod purchase.
The Aliens just started coming apart and then 1 the board failed and then the IPV5s had button failure that could of been caused by condensation or leaking ejuice inside the mod. The Reuleaxs had 1 chip fail and 1 crappy 510. The ones that I have purchased as replacements all have good reviews. The Battlestars have been out for awhile and there are no negative reviews on them that I have been able to find. Smoant makes an excellent product with great workmanship and the ANT chip that is stellar. I have also replaced all of my tanks with RDTAs and RTAs that do not leak, leaky tanks can shorten the life of your mods.
PS. My Eleaf Istick Pico gets used daily and it is still going strong after a year.
Well very glad you have a handle on things now.
The Pico is great and have stocked up on a few of them myself.I'm glad you found some more durable choices. I'm surprised about the IPV-5, mine is a tank. I can't think of a "wrong" thing to do to a mod (drop in it, leak all over it, in fact it is now my beater mod to test RTAs) and it's still going strong after about 8 months. I do look at durability as one of my most important things (Provari) because I'm hard on mods, I also like quality mods because I enjoy a great vape. The IPV-5 was my first 2 battery mod and it really did the job for some time until I stopped dual using and came here. There are now many different things in my stable, but apart from spare parts, some coils, batts every now and then and another gallon of nic to be on the safe side, I'm stocked up in the sense that if vaping went "dark" tomorrow, I'd probably be okay... Here's hoping. I'm glad I finally got an RTA up and running and I have several more to work on, but I think I'm getting there with those. I'm glad.
Anna
I'm glad I finally got an RTA up and running and I have several more to work on, but I think I'm getting there with those. I'm glad. Anna
I am loving the Capo topped with an OBS Engine Nano. Nice Pocket sized set-up. The tank that comes in the kit can leak just a bit so it is binned for Vapocalypse. I only do rebuildables now, and it takes factory coils. The Pico is now set-up for occasional desk use with a Tsunami RDA for tasting DIY or a quick flavor change.Well very glad you have a handle on things now.
If you really want to be set for Vapacolypse, you should put some mechanicals in the mix. The one I recommend for beginners is the Beyond Vapes Beacon. It is very beginner friendly and a good durable authentic mech at under $30
Beyond Vape was clearing out some blems a while back and I picked up 4 of the red ones for $9.95 ea. I had to use the magnified desk lamp, to find the scratch on them. Well made & good threads. Very pleased with the Beacon. I prefer regulated mods on a day to day basis, but I pull out a Beacon occasionally for S&G's and use it.
Yes I got a couple for around $15 each, Not as good as your deal but they are nice little mechs. I keep one on my desk with a Lush RDA for when I want a little change up on flavor
I think the reds were $9.95, and the grey or black were $15, if I remember correctly. I'm sure the reds weren't as popular, but for a guy that's been nicknamed Clash Gordon by his wife, I wasn't concerned about looks, and went for the cheapest version..lol
That one was recommended to me last year and I did pick one up. Haven't used it yet, but did try it out before stashing away. Very nice.
I got the red one, but seemed more of a dull pink to me. Perhaps that is why is was considered a "blemished", but I found it to be in perfect condition.
Both of mine are black. Wish I had a Copper Beacon but $65
PS. Now they have a Tiffany Blue that looks sweet.
I was thinking of the Sage in Copper
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Oh, good point. I never even considered that the color might not be up to their specs, so it was considered blemished.
I thought so and then there was that deeming podcast. Argh. I want another gallon of 100 mg nicotine and I'm guessing I should buy a mechanical. It took every ounce of my power not to go after the simply BEAUTIFUL mech that is in the classies right now, but I know I'm not really ready for a mech, so buying that one (it is a work of art) seems crazy when I know I can get something inexpensive for less.... But ATM I am feeling rather Good about my stockpile, and it will increase (without my own funds) by Christmas time.
Maybe-- I am not planning to visit my bio family this Christmas, mainly because I don't know if my kiddo's going back to jail or not and for how long, and I Upset My Mother Greatly, which usually happens at Christmastime, somehow. Sigh. She offered to visit with my sis and I was like, "That's great Mom, can you stagger it a bit so I actually get to spend time with my sis on my own, since we were kinda planning that anyway, we haven't seen each other in ages?"
That did not go over well. She stated her feelings were "hurt" and if my Mom mentions her feelings-- ever-- well, that's a big loss that takes time to recoup from. She ended up hanging up on me (that's my deal, usually!!!) interestingly, I am perhaps becoming more mature than my mom. I kept explaining, "No, I want to see YOU, too, I just would like some separate time with BOTH of you," but, sigh, eh, all my siblings (me included) just hate Christmas as my mom seems to see it as a time of mandatory family harmony and as such, makes it extraordinarily stressful.
That's OK, if I'm not traveling I can buy my own gifts, I mean, deeming necessities....
Anna
Maybe-- I am not planning to visit my bio family this Christmas, mainly because I don't know if my kiddo's going back to jail or not and for how long, and I Upset My Mother Greatly, which usually happens at Christmastime, somehow. Sigh. She offered to visit with my sis and I was like, "That's great Mom, can you stagger it a bit so I actually get to spend time with my sis on my own, since we were kinda planning that anyway, we haven't seen each other in ages?"
That did not go over well. She stated her feelings were "hurt" and if my Mom mentions her feelings-- ever-- well, that's a big loss that takes time to recoup from. She ended up hanging up on me (that's my deal, usually!!!) interestingly, I am perhaps becoming more mature than my mom. I kept explaining, "No, I want to see YOU, too, I just would like some separate time with BOTH of you," but, sigh, eh, all my siblings (me included) just hate Christmas as my mom seems to see it as a time of mandatory family harmony and as such, makes it extraordinarily stressful.
That's OK, if I'm not traveling I can buy my own gifts, I mean, deeming necessities....
Anna
I like, what kind are those?
Looks like Provari but I thought those were VV not mech. You know my eyes can't see that small print in the photo even with my glasses and a magnifying glass
Just got a silver bullet M mech in today for the stash, will build a dripper tomorrow and give it a test ride...
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