"EGO" from bigboxstore.com

[LeftCoastVaper]

Hi everyone,

I recently ordered an "eGo" from bigboxtore.com, an Hong Kong outfit. After waiting a month to receive the kit, it turns out to be a clone from all appearances. None of the devices match any pics I've seen of genuine eGos, the name Joye or their other trademarks are nowhere to be found, and my authentic Joye cartomizer doesn't work with the batteries (although it's fine with a real Joye batt). While the thing seems to work ok with their supplied carts and atomizers as well as with Boge carts, who knows how long it will last? Moral of the story: don't get suckered by low prices...

 

[TC2000]

Sorry to hear that but still good to know.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

Sorry to hear that you got ripped off. You should check our list of registered vendors toward the bottom of the forum lists. These are all people who come highly recommended and will make sure that you get the right stuff!

 

[5cardstud]

I pretty much try to order from the US. I haven't had good luck ordering things from China. I also found out what the term "slow boat from China" means

 

[LeftCoastVaper]

Lesson learned. From now on it's only vaporkings, Johnson Creek, etc. But they'll still be good for backups, if nothing else...

 

[ImJustAvg]

Hi everyone,

I recently ordered an "eGo" from bigboxtore.com, an Hong Kong outfit. After waiting a month to receive the kit, it turns out to be a clone from all appearances. None of the devices match any pics I've seen of genuine eGos, the name Joye or their other trademarks are nowhere to be found, and my authentic Joye cartomizer doesn't work with the batteries (although it's fine with a real Joye batt). While the thing seems to work ok with their supplied carts and atomizers as well as with Boge carts, who knows how long it will last? Moral of the story: don't get suckered by low prices...

I ordered and received two ego starter kits from bigboxstore.com and just received them today. Since I have ordered a Joye eGo starter kit from IVAPE I compaired the kits and they were exactly the same! The boxs, all items and even the literature was the exact same. The only problem I had with them was that I had paid extra for the 3-5 shipping (for a Christmas gift) and it took them 8 days to even ship it from their factory.

ALSO, they claim the atty they also sell (separately) is for the ego only (i.e. ego mega) but when I received it, it was a 510 atty, NOT the mega.

 

[LeftCoastVaper]

Hmmm... well, maybe IVAPE sells the same clones. Seriously, though, I've never seen the "original" but the pictures don't match my unit. Close, but no e-cigar, if you know what I mean...

 

[UntamedRose]

Ivape's eGo's arnt Joye eGo's they are DSE eGo...a clone DSE Ego (Black) | eGo | Starter Kits | iVAPE
If they work for you great, but thats what it is.

Weird that the atty wouldnt work on it.

 

[LeftCoastVaper]

Aha! Now these look like mine, but bigboxstore markets them as Joyes. Caveat emptor... when will I learn??

 

[a68rebel]

Mine lasted about 2 months before both batteries stopped working. I tore the battery apart and "joye" is printed on the side of the battery cell.......don't know if this is a fake cell or not.

 

[LeftCoastVaper]

Considering my original Joye shorties are over a year old and still working fine, I'd say fake...

 

[LeftCoastVaper]

Considering my original Joye shorties are over a year old and still working fine, I'd say "fake."

 

[Tradegal13]

I have had great success ordering from several Hong Kong companies. But I have also found that the U.S. Distributors (when they have a sale) come very close to the pricing. By the time you pay for the money transfer, and shipping costs, it's usually more cost effective to buy locally.

 

[hiram13pm]

I've actually had some really good experiences ordering direct from China... but then I only order from heavengifts and dealextreme. Everything I've ordered has been quality stuff. Yes, you do have to deal with the shipping delay... but it's not so bad from them. Dealextreme is where I get all my mod batteries and chargers.