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Koolkiz

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I ordered Friday and then I ordered something else on Monday and they shipped them together at the end of today. Usually they're not super slow but they're not what I would call fast either even though it is priority shipping that's once it gets to USPS. I'm pretty sure that the only reason my Monday order got shipped is because they realized there were two things going to the same address so they prioritized that to save themselves money which makes sense otherwise I wouldn't be expecting it yet
Thank you! I got a great deal and I'm anxious. I want to send my brother some coils before the ban. Do you guys really think they will reject a person to person shipment of a few coils (usps)?
 
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    Thank you! I got a great deal and I'm anxious. I want to send my brother some coils before the ban. Do you guys really think they will reject a person to person shipment of a few coils (usps)?

    No, you are permitted 10 packages of up to 10oz each per month, and that's if you actually declare what's in them.
     

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    Thank you! I got a great deal and I'm anxious. I want to send my brother some coils before the ban. Do you guys really think they will reject a person to person shipment of a few coils (usps)?

    No, you are permitted 10 packages of up to 10oz each per month, and that's if you actually declare what's in them.

    And it has to be sent via USPS Priority Express, which is expensive. About $25 for flat rate padded envelope. This is the online price. You'll pay more at the USPS counter. + adult signature service $6.65.

    Now you're over $30!

    And it has to be picked up at the post office with ID.
     

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    And it has to be sent via USPS Priority Express, which is expensive. About $25 for flat rate padded envelope. This is the online price. You'll pay more at the USPS counter. + adult signature service $6.65.

    Now you're over $30!

    And it has to be picked up at the post office with ID.
    Yikes! I can't afford that for sure!
     
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    EcigMafia.com has quite a few things in their clearance section that might interest someone. Most notable to me are a few RTAs that are priced as little as $1.99. The UWell D2 being the one that's only 1.99. I have that RTA and like it. But I use it as a single coil by plugging up the airflow and juice holes on one side of the deck with a piece of moldable silicone ear plug. I jsut use the walmart brand (equate) but you can usually find these on Amazon in other brand names.

    That is freaking brilliant. I've been plugging those holes with cotton! :blush:
     
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    Thank you! I got a great deal and I'm anxious. I want to send my brother some coils before the ban. Do you guys really think they will reject a person to person shipment of a few coils (usps)?

    I won't worry about declaring anything. I send vape stuff to friends on ECF from time to time and don't plan on declaring anything if I ship someone an adapter or some coils or whatever. That is my opinion only and am not telling folks what to do. I may be wrong but I just don't see USPS opening packages sent by individuals.
     

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    Thank you! I got a great deal and I'm anxious. I want to send my brother some coils before the ban. Do you guys really think they will reject a person to person shipment of a few coils (usps)?


    IMHO - NO, USPS/UPS/FedEx, will not reject a package being shipped person to person even if it is a vape product, whether it is in a priority envelope/box or wrapped in a plan brown box. That is unless you are "Marking" the outside of the package or verbally declaring what's being shipped inside the package - then you are setting yourself up to being question further and/or have the package rejected until the additional requirements/forms filled out are met.

    So it is up to you whether or not you send anything Vape related to someone else. BTW: I do it all the time. . . :facepalm:

    FYI: The only questions being asked by USPS at the moment:

    Can USPS ask what's in my package?

    When you bring your mail to the post office, employees will ask if there are any liquids, flammable, or hazardous material inside the package. It's your responsibility to make sure anything you mail complies with what's allowed. ... Mail may be flagged if the letter or package is stained or is leaking.Dec 26, 2018
    (BTW: Coils are not liquid, flammable, or hazardous . . . Just Sayin' . . . ;) )

    To be honest - In my opinion - there are a number of people all over ECF that are making to much out of the new mail/shipping ban of e-Cig porducts and E-liquid. I believe it mainly has to do with making it more difficult and/or stopping online purchases and manufactures from providing products over state lines without collecting taxes, etc. as they did with cigarettes.

    Just as as example: For years, I would send 6-8 cartons of cigarettes to a friend every 2 months in Priority packaging . . . I was never asked, nor did I declared or offer to tell the Postal Employee what was in the package . . . It was only after 15 years, one of the packages was not delivered and a notice to pick-up package at post office was left at the recipients door. Needless to say, the package was never "Picked-up". AND - Even with that said, especially since there was also a return address on the package - no further actions were taken either - No Summons' - No Fines - NADA.

    Just Sayin' . . . :rolleyes:


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    Here they're $7.80/box of 5. (Log in or sign up for an account in order to see the prices.) According to what you said you'd prefer...they have 112 boxes of the 0.7ohm and 132 boxes of the 1.6ohm. Free S/H with $75 or more total order sitewide. Below that, $9.99 S/H and up...depending on shipping weight and location shipped to.

    Aspire Nautilus BVC Replacement Coil - 5PK

    looks like they only have 1.8 left? 0.7 and 1.6 are greyed/struck out
     
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    Yes, but there is one incentive. To get rid of inventory that you would otherwise be stuck with when you go out of business. This can have negative tax consequences.

    But it could be their plan is to keep it for their own stash. Or even sell on the BM.

    Or they have a good walk in business, which I think is the case for a lot of shops that have survived this long. I have gotten a few emails that state they are only closing online sales.
     
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    looks like they only have 1.8 left? 0.7 and 1.6 are greyed/struck out

    I posted that last Friday, and several people have been looking for the Nautilus coils at the best price. Not counting the people who've posted about wanting more...others are stocking up as quickly and as much as they can, too, especially when something is at a great price. I'm not surprised that only the 1.8ohm ones are left now. It's not unusual for Kanger Wholesale to blow through hundreds of boxes of coils in a fairly short time, when they've gotten new stock on some of the more popular ones at really good prices. :)
     
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    Lightfire also has the Z-Coils at $6.10 for a box of 5 .. and, it may be worth your while to browse the Deals Section .. I believe you do have to be registered to see the prices ..

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    For 6 bucks a pop, I bought 4 of those ZBIIP and another 10 boxes of Z-Coils .. I decided a while back I would stick to the same system .. I now have 500 Z-Coils and they last me about a month each in my Aegis Solo .. I think I'm pretty well done now with the Doomsday Lifetime Stash .. although, I would consider a couple more 4ML Zlides / Pro-Tanks if I ran across a good deal ..
     
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    I won't worry about declaring anything. I send vape stuff to friends on ECF from time to time and don't plan on declaring anything if I ship someone an adapter or some coils or whatever. That is my opinion only and am not telling folks what to do. I may be wrong but I just don't see USPS opening packages sent by individuals.
    same here, I make ejuice for folks at cost, sometimes free....I never say what it is....if they ask if there's liquid I say yes...sometimes they ask what it is and I say essential oils (close enough), then they ask if it's combustible I say no.
     
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