Sorry, I can't post a pic of my stash, as it may be used to incriminate me in an intent to distribute lawsuit that could very well be pending if I chose to post such pic...just saying is all...
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Curious about the stockpilling, show it!
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Why are people stockpiling Provaris? I haven't used one of those in roughly 5 years now.
Seriously? That's ridiculous. Every quality device I've ever bought has "worked" without issue. I would take the money you're spending on an overpriced and outdated Provari and put it towards a good DNA200 device, like Reuleaux or even an IPVx (if you want quantity over quality). Provari's are probably the worst bang for your buck device in industry with a target market of vaping noobs who've just graduated from Blu, V2, etc.
Yup, seriously. If all of the devices you ever bought "worked" without issue, you are lucky. Good for you.
Which of these devices do you recommend that has a better "bang for the buck" than the $27 Provari 2.5's I bought new? I had 2 Releaueaux mods. They are NOT in the same class as Provari quality IMO and good luck getting warranty work done on these if something goes wrong.
If $27 for an American made mod that could last for many years that includes a 1 year full warranty with free two way shipping is "the worst bang for your buck", call me stupid.
You stock up on your favorite gear, and I will stock up on Provaris. Let's compare notes in a few years.
I've been doing this since 2008 and the last thing I want to go back to is my variable voltage Provari. I've got 3 and they all still work. As a matter of fact, the only device that I've ever had that did require service was one of my old Provari's. Funny thing is they did fix it, but it was the best of the best back then. And that "warranty" is no guarantee. The last time I checked, Provape was based here in the US (Wisconsin if I recall correctly). Provape could just as easily go belly up and take that warranty with them.
I'll admit, when I bought my Provari's they were a hell of a lot more than $27 and I've never bothered to look at any of their products or prices in longer than I can remember. It's about time the price came down on them - however, I don't care if they cost $10. It's still foolish. You're investing thousands of dollars into supplies to vape like you did in the dark ages. If you've been driving a Rolls Royce for as long as you can remember and they suddenly are unavailable, do you take all that money and go buy a fleet of Yugos? Not all of those supplies you need to make juice won't even last forever even if you freeze them.
It's also very easy to take an old Altoids box (or something comparable) and buy individual electrical components, solder them together and build a device that will eclipse anything that a completely useless variable voltage device can deliver in terms of value. Even if you can't build one yourself, there will be plenty of people offering their services to do so. A warranty won't even matter on a throw away device. Even a mech device, which is the equivalent of a flashlight will work better than a Provari - and with no electrical parts - will last longer than all of your supplies.
Edit - And BTW - the reason the Provari failed is it's shape and internal design. It would constantly either get knocked over or roll off the table if wasn't able to place in a stand. The way the board was attached inside the metal case was a major design flaw that I don't know if they ever changed.
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1.5 L of nic (15 years for me)
2 Vamos (obsolete, but perfectly functional)
3 VW mods (from $16, $20, $34)
1 TC mod (Pico, $29)
7 RTAs (3 of them I do not like, but can use them if I have to)
2 spools of Kanthal and 2 spools of SS
Just ordered one more TC mod, so far the most expensive in my collection ($35) and Kayfun V3 mini ($12).
May order Kayfun 5 ($20?) and some spare parts for $20.
That's it. Do not need anything else. I believe it's enough for 15 years.
2 Vamos (obsolete, but perfectly functional)
3 VW mods (from $16, $20, $34)
1 TC mod (Pico, $29)
7 RTAs (3 of them I do not like, but can use them if I have to)
2 spools of Kanthal and 2 spools of SS
Just ordered one more TC mod, so far the most expensive in my collection ($35) and Kayfun V3 mini ($12).
May order Kayfun 5 ($20?) and some spare parts for $20.
That's it. Do not need anything else. I believe it's enough for 15 years.
I will just say, I am ready for whatever shakes out after the dust settles and leave it at that. I will add that I am prepared to help a few others if the need should arise.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I remember the 2.5 having something like a 1.2 ohm limit, with which you could go up to 3.5v without errors... That's only like 9 watts. It was never enough (at least for me) to deliver a satisfying vape.
The design is ok, no wires and you can pop the cap off from the inside with a hammer and a long screwdriver to get the chip out/clean it, which is nice, but imo worth the $27.
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I am vaping a 2.5 now at 1.6ohm/4.9v. Great vape. I'd does ok with a 1.2 IIRC, but if I am not using a Nautilus 1.6/1.8ohm coil, I am using a different device. 1.2 works better for me at 15-20w and I will use a SX Mini, Snow Wolf or Provari Radius if I am subohming. The 2.5 definately isn't for everyone.
I just made my own.. For around $40 you can get a DNA75 chip, a block of wood, and a couple of zero sleeves and make some homemade c-frames that are plenty reliable for myself and my gf.
Love my Provaris; I bought a bunch of the 2.5 minis on sale. They are incedibly cheap now, especially for blems. I'm more of a tootler, so I don't have a particular need to sub-ohm or blow huge clouds. There's a mod out there for everyone--for now.
Haven't seen a ProVari bashing thread in a long time. Let's NOT keep this going.... Okay?
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I'm not stockpiling Vamos either but if I was under oath I might confess to a few still hiding around here. Not gonna throw them out, I figure they might be handy to have about 2025 or so.
I'm stockpiling RX200's, TFV4 tanks, and TFQ4 coils at the moment. I need ease of use and a good amount of vapor. I have yet to try most of the stuff you guys are talking about buying super cheap (sales and such), but I have had a couple of Vamo's with Nautilus tanks. They didn't work for me. They were not enough for me to break the cigarette habit.
Sub-Ohm, Lots of Airflow, Lots of Vapor, and DIY liquid is what made me stop smoking for good, so that's what I'm going to stick with stockpiling for now. My nicotine stash will probably outlast my need for it at the low level that I'm vaping. If not, it will probably go bad before I get to it.
I just went to the dark side and ordered my first RDA the other night, so I'm sure I'll be stockpiling some of those in the future as well, but honestly, the only reason I want to get into RDA is so that I can test run new mixes without wasting 2 plus dollars on a coil each time.
No matter what happens in the next couple of years, I'm still not convinced that we will not be able to get hardware one way or another. But I will still continue to build a collection of what I like.
Sub-Ohm, Lots of Airflow, Lots of Vapor, and DIY liquid is what made me stop smoking for good, so that's what I'm going to stick with stockpiling for now. My nicotine stash will probably outlast my need for it at the low level that I'm vaping. If not, it will probably go bad before I get to it.
I just went to the dark side and ordered my first RDA the other night, so I'm sure I'll be stockpiling some of those in the future as well, but honestly, the only reason I want to get into RDA is so that I can test run new mixes without wasting 2 plus dollars on a coil each time.
No matter what happens in the next couple of years, I'm still not convinced that we will not be able to get hardware one way or another. But I will still continue to build a collection of what I like.
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