Are you done stocking up?

[musicalchairs]

I've been using nautilus since 2014 and my last purchase was a Aspire prime x and I also bought the kit so I could rebuild rdta and rta. It's a pretty good system and I'm thinking of adding another prime x before the mail ban. The cheapest place to buy is provape.com (not to be confused with the old provape vendor of yesteryear). They are 39.99. Aspirevapeco has them for 40.99.

For coils go to kangerwholesale.com Aspire Nautilus BVC Replacement Coil - 5PK 7.80 a pack. Free shipping over 75 bucks. They shipped UPS for me.

Maaaan, building coils. I don't know if I can do it. I'm using the Nautilus GT & I'm liking it. I was thinking of going with the GT kit with the Glint mod so I'll get another tank & it's an inexpensive mod. I also wanted to pick up a Hellbeast tank because I can use the Nautilus coils.

 

[Territoo]

Guess they don't like kittys. I never got one of the PMs. LOL

My last order has shipped from element vapes. Kinda sad. I will miss vape mail.

There's still the classies, plus I don't think China is going to stop shipping. Vape mail isn't dead!

 

[smacuser]

@JCinFLA @Ceejay0875 @YoursTruli

They do retail, too. You have to create an account and choose retail customer as your account type. Then you can see prices.

Important to note that sometimes you have to go into the product page and choose an option to see the actual price or else the price shown is sometimes higher than what it actually is. At least that's the way it was before they updated their site not too long ago.

I signed up and never got any confirmation. Ended up calling them (I see they're based here in Florida) and was sent to a Middle East call center. Dude there said he'd check into it and called me back saying I had to go to lightfirevapor for personal orders.

No biggie. That site didn't have what I was looking for at the right price.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

I signed up and never got any confirmation. Ended up calling them (I see they're based here in Florida) and was sent to a Middle East call center. Dude there said he'd check into it and called me back saying I had to go to lightfirevapor for personal orders.

I don't think you were sent to mid east. I believe they are owned by eastern indians.

That's a bummer. They have had the lightfirevapor site up for years and I guess they are directing new retail customers there now? Prices are higher there last I checked.

 

[smacuser]

No...it's not.

Yeah. When I signed up to "see" the prices, they wanted my company name and ID number.

 

[Ceejay0875]

@JCinFLA @Ceejay0875 @YoursTruli
I signed up and never got any confirmation. Ended up calling them (I see they're based here in Florida) and was sent to a Middle East call center. Dude there said he'd check into it and called me back saying I had to go to lightfirevapor for personal orders.

No biggie. That site didn't have what I was looking for at the right price.

Sorry...

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

Yeah. When I signed up to "see" the prices, they wanted my company name and ID number.

"Company name" and "Federal Tax ID/EIN" fields are not required fields.
You select "NO" for "resale customer"and leave those 2 fields blank.

I have a feeling the reason why you didn't get instant access is because you selected "YES" for "resale customer"? Reseller accounts need to be verified so no instant access - need to give them state and/or federal documents to prove you are a business.

 

[smacuser]

"Company name" and "Federal Tax ID/EIN" fields are not required fields.
You select "NO" for "resale customer"and leave those 2 fields blank.

I did.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

Well, if you think you want to order, send an email telling them you signed up as retail customer but never got access.

Personally, I think their phone people suck. But I've gotten good service via email. Andy is really helpful.

Also, check spam folder to see if maybe your activation email didn't go to spam.

This is all I got for ya.

 

[smacuser]

Also, check spam folder to see if maybe your activation email didn't go to spam.

This is all I got for ya.

Did that, too. I spoke with Jack. I'll further investigate when I get home to my laptop instead of my phone.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

Did that, too. I spoke with Jack. I'll further investigate when I get home to my laptop instead of my phone.

My account still works and looks like I could place an order if I wanted. But my accounts over a year old, maybe 2. can't remember. I thought for the longest time they were wholesale only, too, until I came back to ECF.

 

[Shadav]

I just signed up an account with them, no issues, instant access....so not sure what happened for you, can only guess you said yes to the retail customer instead of no....
maybe try signing up again with a different email address.


fyi they have a lot of tanks on sale for $2.99 if anyone wants to stock up

 

[smacuser]

maybe try signing up again with a different email address.

Hey. I could have messed the pooch, wouldn't be the first time.

 

[hittman]

Did that, too. I spoke with Jack. I'll further investigate when I get home to my laptop instead of my phone.

Have you broken a mirror or spilled salt lately? Sure seems like you have some bad luck lately.

 

[Shadav]

Hey. I could have messed the pooch, wouldn't be the first time.

eh it happens usually to me

 

[smacuser]

Have you broken a mirror or spilled salt lately? Sure seems like you have some bad luck lately.

lol. Yeah. Turns out innokin ran out of the brown Sensis, so now I have to wait 3-4 weeks until they're back in stock. I asked Timmy if they'd still be able to ship then. He didn't reply

 

[Enoch777]

Maaaan, building coils. I don't know if I can do it. I'm using the Nautilus GT & I'm liking it. I was thinking of going with the GT kit with the Glint mod so I'll get another tank & it's an inexpensive mod. I also wanted to pick up a Hellbeast tank because I can use the Nautilus coils.

Learning to build your own coils is super important, it's half the equation (nearly)! The other half being liquid. If we can make our own of each they can't stop us.

I do understand reservations about rebuilding Nautilus coils even with the RDTA kit. I've re-built Protank heads and I know others have rebuilt Nautilus coils for years. It's not a particularly fun experience. Other RDTAs are less fiddly than rebuilding drop ins but still have their drawbacks especially for a first timer.

But I would still urge you and everyone else who hasn't yet - invest in an RDA. Something like the Dead Rabbit: Dead Rabbit 24mm RDA - HellVape & Heathen

That's where rebuilding really shines. RDAs and Squonkers. They are larger, you have a lot more room to work in, and well - they're designed for it! The simplicity of the system makes it a more user friendly experience.

You have: Coil, Deck, Posts (or Post Holes). It's as simple as figuring out how to wrap the coils and getting them snug into the posts.

Plus you have all the help and information here on ECF to take your time learning how to do it even if you don't plan on doing it right away. Having the option - that's the takeaway. I spend about $1 a year on coils because I wrap my own kanthal. Just consider that, as well as the fact that in the future wrapping your own coils is likely to be the only option available. We all know how random & spotty B&M inventory is.

Note: Meaning no disrespect to anyone who loves their drop in systems. Just advocating independence

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

lol. Yeah. Turns out innokin ran out of the brown Sensis, so now I have to wait 3-4 weeks until they're back in stock. I asked Timmy if they'd still be able to ship then. He didn't reply

Would be interesting to know what his answer is if he does reply.

 

[musicalchairs]

Learning to build your own coils is super important, it's half the equation (nearly)! The other half being liquid. If we can make our own of each they can't stop us.

I do understand reservations about rebuilding Nautilus coils even with the RDTA kit. I've re-built Protank heads and I know others have rebuilt Nautilus coils for years. It's not a particularly fun experience. Other RDTAs are less fiddly than rebuilding drop ins but still have their drawbacks especially for a first timer.

But I would still urge you and everyone else who hasn't yet - invest in an RDA. Something like the Dead Rabbit: Dead Rabbit 24mm RDA - HellVape & Heathen

That's where rebuilding really shines. RDAs and Squonkers. They are larger, you have a lot more room to work in, and well - they're designed for it! The simplicity of the system makes it a more user friendly experience.

You have: Coil, Deck, Posts (or Post Holes). It's as simple as figuring out how to wrap the coils and getting them snug into the posts.

Plus you have all the help and information here on ECF to take your time learning how to do it even if you don't plan on doing it right away. Having the option - that's the takeaway. I spend about $1 a year on coils because I wrap my own kanthal. Just consider that, as well as the fact that in the future wrapping your own coils is likely to be the only option available. We all know how random & spotty B&M inventory is.

Note: Meaning no disrespect to anyone who loves their drop in systems. Just advocating independence

I've been making my own juice since the beginning (even though it's reaaaaallly bad juice lol. Just one mint flavoring. I do it because of the cost. Ok, so it's not so much the coil building that sounds so frustrating but the wicking. Right now I haven't stocked up on anything but maybe I have a year or 2 of nicotine coming. I need to figure out what to do & now.

 

[BillW50]

I highly doubt a new shipping startup will serve many areas if it comes into being, not enough volume to justify the cost. And then there's the high delivery charges they will need to just break even. I guess I see it as a pipe dream and wouldn't count on it at all.

Who would invest anything in a new product delivery business when most of those products won't survive the FDA approval process? It's a red herring IMHO.

There are thousands of independent shipping companies throughout the US. And I bet a large number of them would jump at the chance to haul vape products. They would love to do anything that edges themselves ahead from the competition.