Authentic makers sueing Cloners?

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samcm010

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Well the silence on this is deafening I am curious why? I was convinced there would be some who would come up with an argument that it is perfectly ok to put an exact logo on a clone. To take it further is there anyone out there who thinks it is ok to market said clones (with exact logos) to new or inexperienced vapers as the real deal or "an exact match"? Finally is it ok for B&M stores to sell the $20 Clones for upwards of $80? Because if one cannot justify these arguments then the original purpose of this thread is answered of course it is ok for the original companies to sue the cloner's and we as consumers should be thanking them. With all that said I still do not think they will win the lawsuits for all the reasons previously stated.
Crickets from the pro clone crowd? Well I suppose some of my faith in humanity is restored
 

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Crickets from the pro clone crowd? Well I suppose some of my faith in humanity is restored
No one said anything about it being acceptable to sell them as the real deal. This has been stated many times. I agree that they could easily not include the creator's logo, but I'm not going to go out of my to find a clone without it.
 

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Crickets from the pro clone crowd? Well I suppose some of my faith in humanity is restored

It's because this topic has been beaten to death and there is absolutely no legal protection against copying a piece of equipment that does not have a patent, trademark or copyright.

This is just a circular subject that never come's to an end.

Just people throwing stones.

Bottom line is there is no way to stop it, it's about supply and demand with price point being a big factor. Leave a void and someone will fill it and everyone saber rattling won't change a thing.

And I own both and some clones are every bit a well made as the original. I would have the authentic but the manufacturer wasn't producing product. I won't wait because someone has a bad business plan or a lack of funds.

Ok well I must have missed anyone directly addressing this but I am fairly ADD and might have missed it.

You did miss it, read the whole thread, both sides have beaten it to death. It just isn't worth repeating a dozen times.
 
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Look at this way.. Take that chip out of the provari.. (Not sure for switch but just imagine a side switch with no wires - yes I know it does not exist) Would you still pay 185 bucks for it? Maybe you would.. It would be your choice.

A ProVari blem sells for $130...There is the PV-1, the father of ProVari, which sells for $89. I have 2.
 

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I would love to buy an authentic nemmy, or king, or chi you... Do you know where I can find one?
What?
Only a limited amount were made?
I have to wait by my computer on a specific day (all day), and I might be able to get one?
Hcigar, infinite, Tobecco and ehpro make KNOCK OFFS that cost 1/3 the price and works just as good, if not, better?
Looks like I'm getting a clone then.

IMO I don't think most consumers set out to buy clones just based on price alone. I believe that we all try to find an authentic but as most of you know, they are ALWAYS out of stock. Sure you can find authentics out there but are they any good? Or is that the particular mod you were looking for?

Hate on the Chinese all you want but if you really think about it, 90% of everything in your home comes from china.
 
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