That's a Pico 75W alright. Full Black. Nice mod. Many people complained when the Full Black first came out in that the paint chips off the top and bottom part (that are normally bare SS), but I don't have that issue. Must've been the first run with a bad paint job. I never buy latest and greatest, I've been burned too many times. And now that's all behind me
I think my Pico is the original and I don't know if there is a size difference in the 25 and 75w.
There really isn't a difference except size and amount of liquid held. I love mine, just goes to show we don't all like the same things.
I felt like the 2ml was more restrictive on airflow
That is interesting. I haven't noticed that but I usually run with 3 open. I will have to look for that. Although, it won't matter to me since I like mtl and not too airy. I can see where that would be an issue for others though.
I only bought one 2ml but have several of the 4ml ones. I still have a couple unopened.
I head back from DHL about the investigation I requested and here is their response and then my response:
Hello Edward.
DHL USA Inc. will no longer import, export or deliver any device that, through an aerosolized solution, delivers nicotine, flavor, or any other substance to the user inhaling from the device including:E-cigarettes / E-hookahs/ E-cigars/ Vape pens/ Advanced refillable personal vaporizer/ Electronic pipesAny of the above and any component, liquid part, or accessory of these devices without regard to whether the component, liquid, part, or accessory is sold separately from the device must be returned to the shipper or foreign origin. The package has been RTO under awb 4004802911 and I will close my file. Thank you for using DHL.
Hello ___,
Thank you for the information. When I ordered this item from the store in New Zealand, I was under the impression that DHL was still delivering this kind of merchandise. Apparently I was mistaken and I understand that you must follow the policies of your employer. It’s unfortunate that DHL decided to follow UPS and FedEx in this cowardly direction.
Thanks for your diligence in this matter. At least this mystery is solved.
Edward ____
....Meanwhile, another item that was ordered from HealthCabin on 11-19 was delivered yesterday in a plain unmarked package by the USPS.
Today I went to my local vape shop and the owner will order the piece I wanted from a wholesaler. All the times I went in there and bought something "just because" is paying off.
if you like the istick you will love the eleaf Aster. Its a tough mod. I bust one out for another once a year.
I'd email that retailer and demand my refund in full + 10% for Stupid Tax.
Also, I have read people lament that DHL sent them a $30-60 bill for customs administration fee. Don't be surprised if you get one. It may only aply to DHL express, I don't know. I know it doesn't apply to DHL ecommerce or I would be in the hole for many hundreds at this point.
Interesting! I never noticed the Aster offered anywhere I've bought, but I looked that up. I see them at Vapor Authority. Nice. I might add one of those to my vapocalypse collection, since they take one 18650.
Reading the description at Vapor Authority, this caught my eye:
"A subsidiary of Joyetech, Eleaf is a household name within the vaping community..."
I thought Eleafs were all Aspire. If Aspire is a subsidiary of Joyetech then I'm really surprised. I always thought of Kanger as bottom of the heap for mass market open system vape products, Joyetech kind of mediocre, and Aspire at the top for reliability, durability, value for the money.
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Joyetech was one of a few of the original companies making stuff when I started in 2009. They kind of fell from popularity over the years.
Eigate/Aspire Global produces Aspire, Ispire and Sensit brands. Eigate.com now redirects to AspireGlobal.inc.
Joyetech, Wismec and Eleaf are all companies/brands under JWEI Group. I don't know if they bought the Eleaf brand from Ismoka or if Ismoka was just another company they owned. They don't seem to use the name Ismoka anymore. Product packaging used to say "manufactured by Ismoka" but now it says "manufactured by Eleaf". My Eleaf Lemo 2 and Istick 20W and 30W boxes say Ismoka, but all my older and newer Istick Pico boxes say manufactured by Eleaf. Ismoka.com now redirects to Eleafworld.com
If you try looking into the Chinese companies it makes your head spin. Same in the USA but it seems to be extra head-spinning with Chinese companies.
Kangertech was always a mess of a company IMHO. Quality control seem to be more of an issue with them than all the others with version after version release and confusing as hell product names, especially when it comes to coil heads. But they were a big player in progressing vape beyond the cigalike and still have their cult following, even though they've seem to become almost non-existent these days in terms of the Kangertech brand. But they are still in business and it looks like they produce products (or parts of products) for some of the big brands out there, even Big Tobacco. Look below: TPB, Altria and RELX.
It's highly likely that one of these companies manufactures Vuse products for British American Tobacco. They all do OEM (slap your name on our design) and ODM (your own originally-designed product) manufacturing for other brands.
Yeah... Joyetech was one of the Very Early OEM's who supplied to the US Mass Market.
I might be wrong? But I believe that Joyetech was the one who came out with what we call the 510 (M7x0.5mm) Connector. The Name coming from the Joye510. Which just got Slanged to "510 Thread" for anything that would fit on it.
Joyetech went thru a period in the Mid-2000's where their QC was suspect. As a result, their Name was branded as be Low or Questionable Quality. That was a time when Companies were doing a Lot of Ownership shuffles. And Umbrellas of Parent/Daughters companies was coalescing.
BTW - One of my All-Time Favorite Mods is the eVic Primo SE. And there is one with a Cut-Down SXK Wine RTA on it sitting on my Nightstand.
I'm not sure but think you are right about the 510. That was back when you had to choose if you wanted a 510, 901, or 801 type cigalike. I think joyetech was the one that came out with the janty box too. One of the earliest box mods. It was actually horrible in my opinion but better than a cigalike.
Yeah... Before I joined the ECF, I lurked for 5 or 6 Months. Back then you could Read the Entire ECF New Posts in about 20 Minutes. LOL.
But I remember everyone telling New People that the 1st thing you needed to do was to Choose a "Thread Type". And that going with 510 was a Good call because there were more options.
Coming from an RN4081 and DSE103, that is what lead me to the ECF. Looking for Adapters so I could run 510 Stuff.
Joyetech was Big back then. And people like CigNot made a Big Deal about listing that they sold Authentic Joyetech Kits and such.
Cignot is a name I haven't heard mentioned in a long time. I remember ordering liquids from Ruyan Direct before it was Heaven Gifts.
Yep... I forget what the Gals names were who ran CigNot. But they were some of the Nicest People I ran into when I 1st Switched to e-Cigarettes.
Vicky was one of them. I know they got a warning letter in 2018, not sure if they are still selling ecig stuff.
They aren't. I was actually on their site 2 days ago because I was looking for old gear for someone. Selling skin care products now. https://www.cignot.com/category_s/162.htm
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