I just ordered two for the wife. I clicked on the USA warehouse option for Los Angeles, an chose registered air mail, and the insurance. So we will see how it goes.
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thanks for posting this. kinda glad my cc didnt allow the payment and texted me to confirm the international order attempt so I got to read this first.
the brushed silvers I wanted were china only warehouse. I think I will just buy some more pico later from a state side vendor and pay another $5 each to get fast/reliable shipping instead of international shipping and possible issues.
It really doesn't matter what the product is.If you don't get something you paid for believe me PP cares.This is one of the reasons I use PP.
I would definitely file a claim.
@Mactavish just so we know, what exactly was in your order?
This is making me nervous about ordering from overseas.
This is making me nervous about ordering from overseas.
I'm in a similar boat. A month ago, I ordered a Pico and a tank from GB. The tank shipped first and I got it, no problem. They shipped the Pico a few days later using PostNL. I still haven't received it, and according to the tracking info, the last status was "transfer of customs" on July 31st. GB's policy states not to inquire until 25 business days have passed, so I'm waiting until the end of the month before I start complaining. I paid with PP, so if push comes to shove, I'll file a claim with them. But yeah, I'm in no hurry to ever use them again.
I saw a new mod by SMY, I like to try inexpensive TINY mods, passed on the COV and Nuggets. But since I like the SMY SDNA75's, I ordered two SMY MR. Q mods. They are tiny, but unlike most tiny mods with built-in batteries that you trash when they die, these take 18350 battery's. Granted at 800mAh, you won't be vaping long, before needing to replace the battery. Seems most US vendors passed on carrying these. 99% of the time I don't order from these Chinese Cheapo sites, as I'd rather pay a few more dollars and enjoy having the product 2-4 weeks sooner.
Point being, these mods have NO internal battery, so if they were rejected by X-Ray, one can assume getting electronics through certain countries due to terrorism paranoia is only going to get worse. I'm done with the slow boat, not worth my time and effort to save pennies.
I'm in a similar boat. A month ago, I ordered a Pico and a tank from GB. The tank shipped first and I got it, no problem. They shipped the Pico a few days later using PostNL. I still haven't received it, and according to the tracking info, the last status was "transfer of customs" on July 31st. GB's policy states not to inquire until 25 business days have passed, so I'm waiting until the end of the month before I start complaining. I paid with PP, so if push comes to shove, I'll file a claim with them. But yeah, I'm in no hurry to ever use them again.
First I waited a month, with Fastech the longest was 2.5 weeks. Now Gearbest says wait another month. Here is their last response: "Please kindly note that we cannot refund you now as we cannot make sure we can receive it."
It's not my concern if THEY receive it, since I have not!
Just took a look (am interested in the grey), but none of the colors have an option for the U.S. warehouse, so it seems you may have gotten the last of them in LA.
Just took a look (am interested in the grey), but none of the colors have an option for the U.S. warehouse, so it seems you may have gotten the last of them in LA.
Not me. I ordered Pink and white for the wife.
I have the grey, and like the color. Looks good with the Serpent Mini on it, kinda matches the brushed top and bottom.
We've ordered several Picos from Rocky Mountain Vapor - they have a permanent 25% off code ("President") and ship anything over $14 free. Each Pico (no tank) was delivered for about $29 in three days or less. Sweet Vapes has also been a good source and they run within a dollar or two of each other. Hope that might help some of you - Here's the link for Rocky Mountain Vapor in Colorado. Good old USA. Remember the 25 % off code. Eleaf iStick PICO Simple Kit - $36.00 : Rocky Mountain Vapor, The Mountain top of Electronic Cigarettes
Just wanted to point out to others that there are no more Picos available for purchase from the LA warehouse. I really don't care much about the color (I have many different colored silicone cases), so I tried for any color.
That's absurd! I've never had an issue with FT. When I order, I know that it's going to take a while, but I always get it.
ecig.com has them for 27$ and 10% off with 'ecig10' coupon, free shipping for orders over $75 - Istick Pico 75w Mod | Ecig.com
they don't have the brushed stainless or blacked out versions though
Yay, I got my pink Pico today with the Melo tank. It won't be pink forever though, as I picked up a skin on Fasttech (only $3-4 there! not a big selection though). Really liking it so far! I have small hands so I wouldn't quite call it a fister or extremely stealthy for me, but I like the size and look of it and the Melo tank is working nicely for me so far with some 80vg/20 Crunch Face from Mech Sauce.
I have been lung hitting it although I'm a MTL vaper, but I will try it with a smaller drip tip later and see how that works for me. Included in my Fasttech order is a Serpent Mini as I see that is a popular combination with many users here. Ugh... a few visits to ECF and I spent like $150 this week on new vaping gear. Damn this evil place! Jk.. you know what I mean.
I did have a particularly bad few months with my vaping gear... starting with my trip to Thailand where I dropped my Coolfire and phone into the pool... then losing my iStick 30 at a bar (also drinking related), then I drop my Egrip 2 into another pool, then my Wismec Presa just craps out for no reason, THEN I lose my iStick 50 last weekend at a bar. I am bad. I should probably drink less. On the other hand, it gives me an excuse to get new vape gear and I picked up some cheaper mods that I can take out with me that I can afford to lose. I mean, I'll TRY not to lose them.
I have been lung hitting it although I'm a MTL vaper, but I will try it with a smaller drip tip later and see how that works for me. Included in my Fasttech order is a Serpent Mini as I see that is a popular combination with many users here. Ugh... a few visits to ECF and I spent like $150 this week on new vaping gear. Damn this evil place! Jk.. you know what I mean.
I did have a particularly bad few months with my vaping gear... starting with my trip to Thailand where I dropped my Coolfire and phone into the pool... then losing my iStick 30 at a bar (also drinking related), then I drop my Egrip 2 into another pool, then my Wismec Presa just craps out for no reason, THEN I lose my iStick 50 last weekend at a bar. I am bad. I should probably drink less. On the other hand, it gives me an excuse to get new vape gear and I picked up some cheaper mods that I can take out with me that I can afford to lose. I mean, I'll TRY not to lose them.
i am thinking duct tape or gloves with sticky fingers so you cannot put it down.....course a lot less alcohol might fix some of their problems too lol...
Lol! It really is unfortunate though, I am not a pool or sunbathing person so I am rarely around a pool, but those two times I was.... ugh. I will have to learn not to use my devices near the pool or consider picking up one of those waterproof mods. I think someone mentioned one to me a while back when I was complaining about ruining my two devices in the water. Btw, do you guys charge your Pico using the USB or do you take out the battery and use a separate charger? I also tried using the Melo with a smaller drip tip and it does not appear to be constricted enough to give a proper MTL hit, but for the time being, I am fine with lung hitting it. I wish more tanks would allow the option of fulling closing the airflow so that adjustment can be made, but I'm aware this wasn't really made for that so it's ok. Do these coils tend to last a while or not really? The flavor on it isn't too shabby.
I usually take my battery's out and us an external charger, this way I can rotate the various batteries. If I'm not home and run low, then I use the cable.
I've been meaning to write our ECF battery expert "Mooch", for his opinions or tests regarding how good or bad the charging circuit is in most mods, compared to a real charger.
I've been meaning to write our ECF battery expert "Mooch", for his opinions or tests regarding how good or bad the charging circuit is in most mods, compared to a real charger.
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