Can someone explain IkenVape to me?

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I missed the hobby comment and as for the "Issac has forgotten more about the vaping business than most vendors will ever know" I would love to talk with this person. The only thing I'm lacking is employees and space at this point. I currently deal with 8 manufactures at the moment. Sales are so high that the production lines are always running and I never get to sleep. I even have had a maximum of 10-15 products per customer Only. Increasing labor on my end to make sure everyone gets their piece of the pie. It's the popularity, not the small ordering. From looking at the stage and to peaking behind the curtain are two different worlds entirely.This isn't a hobby nor has it ever been. This is my life for my family, friends, and myself. I bleed for this business, constantly thinking of new ways to bring something brand new to the table, to introducing hybrids, to encouraging strong customer support and blowing minds in the community, and most of all building the strongest relationship I possibly can with my friends/customers currently and beginning their new life transitions. I started biting the bullet with heavy quantities ranging from the tens of thousands in single orders. In fact, there's nearly 13 grand sitting on 2 products alone that may or may not be Great, not counting the heavy weight devices known as Project: Chameleon or Infinity. I listen to my customers, what they want, I make sure they have(powerful, conservative, liquid, and everything in between 901 to Ego-T. I could go into origins of the products, but that will be for another time. This post is dedicated to unenlightened that made such an unknowing statement. May this person change his train of thinking.

5% Everything does go very fast at IkenVape, because it's worth it.
 

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Hey guys, Caged, Villian. I'm sorry for lashing out the way I did. I'm still not even sure what the comment "Issac has forgotten more about the vaping business than most vendors will ever know" means as it can be taken man different ways. With the constant stresses with this 'new' database along with customs, I assumed and overreacted.

Caged,
by your description. I would recommend an 801 or 510 Cannon as they are the slow sippers of the vaping world. Where you can take lighter to longer hits giving or decreasing intensity of the vape. On the cartomizer side, I would say to try the LR Gold V2, Fusion or 901 even cartomizer. I believe any of these will be a right fit for you.
 

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Isaac My good friend that means the small pitance of what you have forgotten is more than other vendors know about the business compared to you. I think you took that wrong my friend. It was meant as a compliment. It means you know more than any other vendor there is. It's an expression used a lot on the left side of the US. I'm very sorry if you took it as a put down because it was not meant in that manner. It's just one of my pet phrases. It doesn't mean you forgot anything. I'm totally sorry for saying it and I promise never to say it again.

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Isaac, 5card, the true measure of anyone's character is the ability to admit fault with grace and humility. Both of you, my friends, are shining examples of great character and I have nothing but respect for you.

The cream always rises to the top and the entire IkenVape line is 100% cream of the crop. I can only speak for myself, but if something is out of stock when I want it, then it's worth the wait for a restock. Other vendors could stand to learn a lot from you, Isaac, not just in terms of product, but also in consistency and customer satisfaction.
 

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Hey guys, Caged, Villian. I'm sorry for lashing out the way I did. I'm still not even sure what the comment "Issac has forgotten more about the vaping business than most vendors will ever know" means as it can be taken man different ways. With the constant stresses with this 'new' database along with customs, I assumed and overreacted.

Caged,
by your description. I would recommend an 801 or 510 Cannon as they are the slow sippers of the vaping world. Where you can take lighter to longer hits giving or decreasing intensity of the vape. On the cartomizer side, I would say to try the LR Gold V2, Fusion or 901 even cartomizer. I believe any of these will be a right fit for you.

Thanks. I placed a small order last night (LR and regular Fusions, Mega KR8s, and a couple of adapters). I was thinking about trying the Gold V2s but someone said they had a stiff draw. I guess that's not the case so I'll be sure to order some next time (just got the tracking number for the package). I'll definitely keep those attys in mind if I pick up a direct feed system, but dripping doesn't interest me and I'm not a fan of cartridges (of course, I am open to changing my mind if there is a good product).

In any case, I didn't mean any disrespect. To me, hobbyists are generally more passionate about what they do than most business owners I know (who usually are in it solely for the money and could care less about their products -- I don't get that impression from you) and I thought I remembered you talking about how you got started by scraping together funds from your job and investing everything you could to obtain product (I thought you mentioned something like that earlier in the year when you sold out of everything practically before the shipments came in). Although I do have a different impression now of the scope of your operation, when I say you run it almost as a hobby it's not intended as an insult at all for the reasons mentioned above. Perhaps I could have used better wording.
 

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If you don't like spending money to experiment just watch 5card lol. 5C is like a canary in the mine...inhales all maner of crazy sh** and then sings if it is safe.

That really makes sense beings all I vape is 555. Nothing else. Oh with Ikenvape cartomizers.

It's my guess that my posts are starting to bother people so I will try to keep it to a minimum.
 
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That really makes sense beings all I vape is 555. Nothing else. Oh with Ikenvape cartomizers.
It's my guess that my posts are starting to bother people so I will try to keep it to a minimum.

Maybe we're all being misunderstood today...or I'm not reading it right, but to continue on with the current tradition of responding to any possible misinterpretations - what I meant by that canary in the mine thing is that you've tried a lot of cartos and I've found that if your singing about it that it's a pretty safe bet. So far, if you've preferred it, it hasn't been a waste of money for me and if you (and a few certain others around here who appear to have tastes in common with me) think it sucks, it usually isn't going to work for me...

I do have to say your one note 555 preference strikes me as odd so I won't be looking to you for juice recommendations...but don't be holding back on those posts because your a very solid source on the hardware. A couple of times I've saved money by watching your posts and my point was just that that's a smart strategy financially - find someone whose tastes tend to reflect your own and follow their experiments instead of trying to buy and personally test everything under the sun. Works for me anyway. And I think it's good advice for anyone who is frustrated with spending on stuff they end up not liking.
 

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That really makes sense beings all I vape is 555. Nothing else. Oh with Ikenvape cartomizers.

It's my guess that my posts are starting to bother people so I will try to keep it to a minimum.


Your posts ain't bothering nobody cousin 5card. And honestly, like player said, you used a very common expression that was intended as (and is) a compliment.

You've always been a champion for IKV and Isaac knows and appreciates that.

But I've run into this before. Some folks read real fast and miss something, or read something and misunderstand, or can't see the smile on the other persons face and take it wrong ... there's a hundred reasons. The bottom line though, is that this is a very imperfect manner of communication.

Its cost me one on-line friend and would have cost me a second except I choose to let things go and just accepted an untruth that had been told about me. But you know, I've got these great big shoulders ...

I was bothered initially by the OP's 50 questions that later became almost insulting (but weren't) and just had the impression that he wanted somebody to hold his hand and tell him exactly what to do and what to use. I know you like to help everybody 5card, but this kind of Thread isn't worth getting involved in.

Why? What you do or use or what I do or use more than likely isn't going to meet with satisfaction from the OP. Its just not worth getting involved in this kind of Thread. And OP, in the future you ought to just communicate directly with the company owner via PM or e-mail, not create Threads like this when you have so many questions. This really isn't the purpose of Forums like this.

And OP, I'm not trying to step on your toes or make you mad. But I think you can see the problems you've started here and I also know that was not your intent. I know your new at all this, but there are better ways of dealing with the kinds of questions you've asked. Go directly to the supplier.

You can even pick up the phone and call Isaac. He'll talk you through the whole thing.
 
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Isaac My good friend that means the small pitance of what you have forgotten is more than other vendors know about the business compared to you. I think you took that wrong my friend. It was meant as a compliment. It means you know more than any other vendor there is. It's an expression used a lot on the left side of the US. I'm very sorry if you took it as a put down because it was not meant in that manner. It's just one of my pet phrases. It doesn't mean you forgot anything. I'm totally sorry for saying it and I promise never to say it again.

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Jonny5! Ah!!! Oh man, oh man! You know, I was racking my brain all night and day about that comment and came up with the conclusion that if it was from a friend, it's a great compliment, but if it was from someone anti it's hurtful. You totally confirmed it! Please don't be sorry my dear friend. I am the one who was the...
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Thanks. I placed a small order last night (LR and regular Fusions, Mega KR8s, and a couple of adapters). I was thinking about trying the Gold V2s but someone said they had a stiff draw. I guess that's not the case so I'll be sure to order some next time (just got the tracking number for the package). I'll definitely keep those attys in mind if I pick up a direct feed system, but dripping doesn't interest me and I'm not a fan of cartridges (of course, I am open to changing my mind if there is a good product).

In any case, I didn't mean any disrespect. To me, hobbyists are generally more passionate about what they do than most business owners I know (who usually are in it solely for the money and could care less about their products -- I don't get that impression from you) and I thought I remembered you talking about how you got started by scraping together funds from your job and investing everything you could to obtain product (I thought you mentioned something like that earlier in the year when you sold out of everything practically before the shipments came in). Although I do have a different impression now of the scope of your operation, when I say you run it almost as a hobby it's not intended as an insult at all for the reasons mentioned above. Perhaps I could have used better wording.
I think you made a very well decision Caged. The v2 is sometimes stiff depending on the device itself. If its standard fittings, it's smooth, but on certain mods, that not only depend on model, but in batches can this tightness occur. I'm sorry to you for taking offense as I really shouldn't have. I just got carried away there.
There's couple new things coming up that I think you'll really enjoy in regards to not needing to top off or drip often. There's the Ego-t which does last quite well but there is a better in transit. Which is not going to mentioned just yet but it will house a good amount of liquid.

That really makes sense beings all I vape is 555. Nothing else. Oh with Ikenvape cartomizers.

It's my guess that my posts are starting to bother people so I will try to keep it to a minimum.

Please don't. It was totally my fault. I'm sorry that your going through troubles. If there's Anything I can possibly do, please let me know. You know that I'll do anything for you man. There's a wide range of things going awful here to, from bad deals, horrible stalls, needing credit, etc. I'm the one who took your comment the wrong way and just raged. Please don't ever feel that this is not your home Jonny5. I'll say it a million times and mean sincerely every time. I love you man.
 

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Can't we all just get along? (I had to!!) -- now you two kiss and make up, and fight nice in the future!! <3

In all seriousness, a lot goes on behind the scenes of everyones lives but that is not always the foremost thought when we chat on here. TexasT summed it up quite well, "Some folks read real fast and miss something, or read something and misunderstand, or can't see the smile on the other persons face and take it wrong ... there's a hundred reasons." and it's very true. Ultimately, although we don't want to think or accept it... Isaac is human. 5card is human. Human's make mistakes. Don't put too much into feeling bad, pick yourselves up and move on from it now that it's resolved... and get back to vaping! :)
 
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