Battery and Vendor question

[scribes]

Healthcabin.net has some ridiculously cheap prices, specifically on batteries, they are in China though it looks like. I see that they have a subforum, just wondering if anyone in the main has any feedback on overseas vendors? or them specifically?

Also, im looking for some more batteries, i have a couple Inferno batteries from Volcano, and as far as i know they are just rebranded 510s, but they seem to maybe be altered alittle in the design as well, maybe its my imagination.

myvaporstore.com has 510 batteries for $12 and $16, are there better prices out there? Should i be looking for something other than a standard 510 battery? Everything i have is 510 threaded, but i know other things out there that arent branded 510 still use the 510 threading right?

 

[kwalka]

510 refers to the threading. Just like theres 901, 808 etc. When it comes to batts you dont want to try and save $, unless you are involved in a co-op or something like that. There's a reason they can sell them cheap and you dont want to find out the hard way what that is. A lot of things use the 510 thread pattern. I've never dealt with HC, but weather were buying from a US vendor or a China vendor, most everything we buy was made in China. Its just a matter of who made it and if its a reputable vendor. There are sites online that are known to re-wrap unprotected batts and sell them as protected at a insane markup, and even at the insane markup it looks like a deal to us.
When you say rebranded 510s, do you mean rebranded eGos?

EDIT: Let the record show I was not referring to Health Cabin with my comments above. I have never dealt w HC. I have no opinion about HC specifically. I was referring to sites that are not on the ECF list.

 

[scribes]

There is a 510 version though, not just referring to the threading. My Inferno batteries need an adapter, shorty 510 extension for the ego clearo/stardusts, but a regular ego c or t doesnt require that adapter? Can anyone confirm or deny that?

It doesnt really matter, the extension doesnt bother me. I think im going to pick up a couple ego c batteries.

 

[the_vape_nerd]

I think Health Cabin is widely regarded as a reputable vendor and so you can feel somewhat safe ordering from them. I've never done it myself but have seen other people in here post that they do order from them. I've not seen many complaints about the products themselves but I think the usual problem is that it takes forever to get here.

As far as 510 that only really refers to the threading. You can get a little 350mah with a 510 attachment or you can get up to like a 2600 mah mod battery that also has a 510 thread adapter. When you see "510 battery" all that means is the 510 connection is sealed to the battery.

 

[NICnurse]

I use health cabin for my bulk purchases. I order every 4 months or so and make sure I order the minimum $250 to get free shipping. I have had DHL and EMS deliver my stuff, never had a problem at all, and package always arrived in 7 days. Great way to cheaply stock up on cartos, drip tips, batts, etc. I highly recommend them!!

 

[Bwana]

I've had no trouble with HC. I made the mistake of using the standard (slow boat from China) shipping for my first order. It took over 2 weeks and came 'signature required'. Thank goodness I happened to be home the day it came. Otherwise, there are some good deals to be had there. I will probably go for the $250 free shipping deal next time.