Completely Disappointed in The Crown

[TheDistinguishedGentleman]

I received my new Crown atomizer by Flip Minds Project today from vape King. First off, vape King's delivery time, customer service, and follow through, are excellent. My order was marked as canceled, though my credit card was still charged. vape King stayed in touch with me until my order arrived, and made sure my buying experience was nothing less than stellar. As for the atomizer itself, meh... This thing, while being completely usable, is not even close to being worth what it is being sold for. I received a plastic bag, no box, containing the atomizer and a cheaply printed sticker with the product name and producing company's name on it. There were no extras at all. No wire, wick, replacement o-rings or post screws, and the sticker was so badly made, the printing was on the backing! . Most atomizers in this price range come with all of the above, sometimes even a screwdriver as well. The atomizer itself had all the parts, and all seem to be built within tight tolerances. However, the finish on this thing is worse than horrible. I mean it is bad, bad, bad.


This is after all parts have been soaked in a soap water solution and wiped clean with a few q-tips.


Scratches are clearly visible


Machining and tool marks everywhere


What is this crap in my 510?

All in all, it is a working piece of equipment. It is not worth more than $20-30. I have atomizers that cost less than a fifth of this one that are better made, and come with extras. I can't see a single reason for anyone ever to purchase this atty, other than it looks really good on a Maraxus

 

[dmska]

When I click on your links, it says "invalid attachment". Too bad, because I was looking for some reviews and your opinion seems less than stellar.

 

[TheDistinguishedGentleman]

I think it's fixed?

 

[dmska]

Yes pictures are fixed now. Wow, it came pre-scuffed? I'd be disappointed too. Sorry you aren't liking it.

 

[TheDistinguishedGentleman]

To clarify, it works perfectly. Vapor production is great, the adjustable airflow has more adjustment than any other atomizer I've tried so far. The largest hole is equal to my igo w4 drilled out to 3/32. The smallest hole is a little tighter than the w4 was stock. It definitely performs like a high end atty should, but the finish quality and that unidentifiable and unremovable gunk in the 510 are unacceptable for this price range.

 

[Jjshbetz11]

Is that epoxy on the 510? Forget that crap! Demand a refund!

 

[eda123]

Yuck! I'd be ...... big time.

 

[grayscale]

I, like you, was intrigued by the Crown, but receiving a sub par product from a near third world country is not a surprise to me.

 

[Harlen]

Looks used ?????

 

[Mark Anthony]

I would definitely want to send that back...... looks like crap because of the defects!!

 

[sean5340]

You spoke highly of Vape King. Do you think they have some responsibility in this?

 

[scrappy]

That's bs. I'd send it back. Thanks for the heads up though, I was eying that atty too.

 

[TheDistinguishedGentleman]

Update: First build- 0.85ohm dual micro coil w/cotton cloud. Great vapor, this thing has a very deep deck. I get an extra 4-5 drops of juice without flooding which is kinda cool. I was getting dry, overcooked hits a little to soon, so I built a couple of coils to get the ohms up to around 1. When I grief to pull the old coils, one of the post screws would not back out! After one build! I've contacted Vape King about the problems. I hope I can get this thing exchanged. I was really looking forward to this atty.

 

[TheDistinguishedGentleman]

Got a message sent out to the vendor and the manufacturer. Hopefully I can get this replaced and give you all a glowing review soon.