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    I'd rather order from fasttech than find a US retailer with something worth while and low shipping costs at this juncture, to be frank. Shipping in the USA is too much of a chore anymore plus they have to report your purchase to the tyrants. Screw it. As far as I'm concerned, buying vape in the USA is virtually dead.

    I haven't seen this store yet. The prices don't seem outlandish and it's free shipping in the US. >.>
     

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    I haven't seen this store yet. The prices don't seem outlandish and it's free shipping in the US. >.>

    Well, epacket is free, yes, if you order something like $20. But USPS expedited is better and usually no more than $6. It's DHL Ecommerce, delivered by USPS. Usually better than epacket.

    I would never use "Registered Mail" option unless you want to wait 2-3 months lol.

    Problem with fasttech these days is that unless stock status is "in stock" or "ships next day", it could take a while before it ships. And there is a LOT of stuff that isn't "in stock" or "ships next day" these days on Fasttech.
     

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    Well, epacket is free, yes, if you order something like $20. But USPS expedited is better and usually no more than $6. It's DHL Ecommerce, delivered by USPS. Usually better than epacket.

    I would never use "Registered Mail" option unless you want to wait 2-3 months lol.

    Problem with Fasttech these days is that unless stock status is "in stock" or "ships next day", it could take a while before it ships. And there is a LOT of stuff that isn't "in stock" or "ships next day" these days on Fasttech.

    Ahhh, noted.
     

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    I haven't seen this store yet. The prices don't seem outlandish and it's free shipping in the US. >.>
    fasttech is chinese, so be prepared to wait a month for delivery (sometimes more, but usually a month) and also make sure of what you are buying as they do sell both clones and authentic ... it will normally state if it's authentic....read any review or discussions before buying anything or ask here first...
    if it weren't for ft I'd not have been able to afford to vape when I started out.
     

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    fasttech is chinese, so be prepared to wait a month for delivery (sometimes more, but usually a month) and also make sure of what you are buying as they do sell both clones and authentic ... it will normally state if it's authentic....read any review or discussions before buying anything or ask here first...
    if it weren't for ft I'd not have been able to afford to vape when I started out.

    Ah yes, I'm already waiting on a few packages that are getting close to a month, lol. China and SG I think the shipments originated from. I don't mind the wait if the deal is right, but I'd definitely not wait that long for something paid in full price.

    And yeah, it seems as though the site is pretty good about labeling what is or isn't authentic.
     
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    For anyone not on Wotofo's mailing list:

    US Vapers Special Offer

    40% off everything on the page. It's wire & accessories. USA orders only.

    Ah yes, I've been here before for info actually. Never shopped around though. I just got the Profile RDTA and a bunch of mesh coils elsewhere, lol. I see they have a ultrasonic cleaner - do many of you use it? I also saw one by coil master I think. Was considering purchasing one.
     
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    Finding the online stores that have a low price point for free shipping is what I've been keeping an eye out for. hoosierecig for example, you only need to spend $50 and the shipping is free.

    They've stopped all online sales now... they're officially B&M only...
     

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    Ah yes, I've been here before for info actually. Never shopped around though. I just got the Profile RDTA and a bunch of mesh coils elsewhere, lol. I see they have a ultrasonic cleaner - do many of you use it? I also saw one by coil master I think. Was considering purchasing one.

    A lot of vapers have them and swear by them, but with my funds concentrating on stocking up I've never gotten around to buying one yet. I figure now that stocking up is over I'll get one... they're supposed to be phenomenal at cleaning tanks and RTA's...
     

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    They've stopped all online sales now... they're officially B&M only...

    They have? A few of the sites I'm seeing are available until the 21st. I'm sure most that are closing now are doing so as to not have their shipped products become fodder midway through shipment. There are however, companies who are going to be using other (more expensive) shipping companies until something gets figured out.
     
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    A lot of vapers have them and swear by them, but with my funds concentrating on stocking up I've never gotten around to buying one yet. I figure now that stocking up is over I'll get one... they're supposed to be phenomenal at cleaning tanks and RTA's...

    I suppose you're right - these can be purchased outside the mail ban, lol.
     
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    They have? A few of the sites I'm seeing are available until the 21st. I'm sure most that are closing now are doing so as to not have their shipped products become fodder midway through shipment. There are however, companies who are going to be using other (more expensive) shipping companies until something gets figured out.

    They sent me an email last Friday announcing that they were stopping online ordering as of 1 minute before midnight on Saturday.

    I'm sure that's just to leave plenty of time to ship out and packages reach their destination before USPS cuts us off, since no one knows if USPS will return any vape mail packages out in the wild after the 27th...
     
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    They have? A few of the sites I'm seeing are available until the 21st. I'm sure most that are closing now are doing so as to not have their shipped products become fodder midway through shipment. There are however, companies who are going to be using other (more expensive) shipping companies until something gets figured out.

    If you are referring to UPS, FedEx, and DHL, all of these companies have already stopped shipping vape products as of the first part of March. There may be some regional shippers, who these companies can use for partial service.
     
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    If you are referring to UPS, FedEx, and DHL, all of these companies have already stopped shipping vape products as of the first part of March. There may be some regional shippers, who these companies can use for partial service.

    Yeah, USPS is still viable until the 27th, and unless the site is willing the pay the price (which some are), that $15 adult signature bs is quite off-putting. I suppose if we're desperate enough to want to stock, that isn't so much a concern though. But yeah, there are other companies (can't think of the names off hand) that will still be able to provide shipment to particular regions. At this point, it seems most online stores are trying to figure out if they want to deal with that while something else is figured out or just hang up the boots. Tis a sad time for the industry.
     
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