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Zanzabar78

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Good luck! Hope you like it!

I'm a low wattage vaper so I wouldn't know what to do with a 20 or 30W mod... :p Let alone 50W. I'm happy with what I have now, but I'm always curious about new toys. That said, I usually resist buying the very first version of anything electronic. I have a ProVari V2.5, MVP V2, and sigelei mini V3. :lol:

Still waiting for a kayfun with premade coils. :facepalm:
Low wattage vaper here too but wanted something with better battery life and be a box mod form factor, Hana clone seemed like a good option for trying out drippers as well later on. I'll probably pick one of these up at v2 as well
 

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Just got my blue iStick from Smoke Evolution...OMG, I'm in love! Absolutely adorable, hits great, exactly what I wanted for out and about. Granted, its only been a couple of hours, but this is exactly what I've been looking for. For $30-$40 you can't go wrong.

What toppers are you using with your iLeaf? Resistance?
 

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If I may, I'd like to throw a few things out here.

I am STILL waiting on a blue istick that I "won" on ebay on the 18th from a seller named vapeoutlet. I ordered from them because they had a 99.2% feedback score. I didn't look to see that they've had over 60 negative feedbacks in the last 6 months. They said in their listing that items were in stock and that they ship the next day Monday thru Friday. They lie. About everything. They did not have blue. I was offered black or silver, I elected black. They didn't ship until the 24th but did the "print the label so it looks like we're on the ball" crap on the 18th. My shipping notice still says expected delivery Sept. 23rd. They changed their prices repeatedly and lied to say they had the iSticks when they no longer did, then went to "pre-order" status when they were called on luring in buyers for items they didn't have in stock. They plagiarized their istick listing info from a reputable ecig reviewer (to make themselves look more reputable) and had to be served a cease and desist from lawyers before they revised it. They were much more interested in revising their listng prices over and over to screw VapeNW/uvape out of business rather than actually taking care of the buyers they already had. They are not a reputable seller IMO, so please, steer clear of them or else consider yourself informed. I still feel bad about posting a link to their listing on ECF. I will NEVER buy ANYTHING from them again. Ever.

As for authentic NAUTILUS BVC coils, myfreedomsmokes is still having their coil sale (all coils, not just these) with the code "40PERCENT" that I believe is good through midnight tonight. These Nautilus BVC coils are still pretty pricey, so this is a great deal and shipping is very reasonable.

Seems the cheaper clone BVC coils do not have the little stainless screen that sits on top of the coils to prevent backwash of juice, fibers, etc. and just do not perform as well from what I am hearing.

I am also noticing that my 1.8 ohm Nautilus BVC coils actually read 2.0 ohms consistently on the iStick. Don't know what that means in the grand scheme of things but just throwing it out there to see if other have the same issue.

I am thoroughly and completely enjoying the BLUE iStick I got from VapeNW (in three days from ordering by the way). Seems they are trying to improve their less than optimal ebay feedback score. I have no complaints about them at all, and I have no complaints about my iStick burning too hot. I enjoy a cooler vape usually and am staying in the 3.5ish range without any complaints. For <$35, I have nothing but positive to say about the device itself. And, I'm on two days of charge still ...

Dang, sorry ... didn't realize this was so long!
 
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I've listed to it every Thanksgiving for the last 25 years. It's a ritual.

WNEW used to play it every turkey day. I have it on my ip-od. It's good for timing long walks. I once set out from work (33rd Street), walked to 23rd (half a mile) before the trial started. Waited for the crosstown bus and got off at 2nd Avenue around "Kid, we don't like your kind." I walked 4 blocks south and arrived at my appointment in time to be urged to "walk in, sing a couple of bars of Alice's Restaurant Massacre, and walk out. Friends, they may think it's a movement."

So, by using it as a timer, I learned I could get from that job to Pilates in only 2 hours, 27 minutes. (That's how long the song is, right?)
 

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If I may, I'd like to throw a few things out here.

I am STILL waiting on a blue istick that I "won" on ebay on the 18th from a seller named vapeoutlet. I ordered from them because they had a 99.2% feedback score. I didn't look to see that they've had over 60 negative feedbacks in the last 6 months. They said in their listing that items were in stock and that they ship the next day Monday thru Friday. They lie. About everything. They did not have blue. I was offered black or silver, I elected black. They didn't ship until the 24th but did the "print the label so it looks like we're on the ball" crap on the 18th. My shipping notice still says expected delivery Sept. 23rd. They changed their prices repeatedly and lied to say they had the iSticks when they no longer did, then went to "pre-order" status when they were called on luring in buyers for items they didn't have in stock. They plagiarized their istick listing info from a reputable ecig reviewer (to make themselves look more reputable) and had to be served a cease and desist from lawyers before they revised it. They were much more interested in revising their listng prices over and over to screw VapeNW/uvape out of business rather than actually taking care of the buyers they already had. They are not a reputable seller IMO, so please, steer clear of them or else consider yourself informed. I still feel bad about posting a link to their listing on ECF. I will NEVER buy ANYTHING from them again. Ever.

Keep all e-mails from and to them.
Ask for your money back.
If they refuse, make it a clear list:
--Sept 1 - purchased blue iStick from Vapeoutlet. Paid by PayPal
--Sept 2 - VO informed be by email that they did not have blue iSticks in stock. They gave me a choice of black or silver. I selected black.
--Sept 3 - I noticed VO was still offering blue iSticks for sale despite having informed me that they were out of stock.
--Sept 23 - I received an e-mail from PayPal that a shipping label had been generated.
-- Sept 25-29 - I checked the tracking number at least daily. The package had not yet been delivered to the post office.
--Sept 30 - I contacted VO as I wanted to cancel my order and receive a refund. The refused.
Note that you have documentation for everything and, unless they credit you with the money, you will send the list to eBay.

eBay has buyer protection. If VO won't give you a refund, they will (although you will have to fight a bit for it) and then they'll collect from VO.


And mods can edit old posts on ECF. If you locate the posts where you recommended VO, they can remove links, etc. No one wants to send more ECF members to a scam artist.
 
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If I may, I'd like to throw a few things out here.

I am STILL waiting on a blue istick that I "won" on ebay on the 18th from a seller named vapeoutlet. I ordered from them because they had a 99.2% feedback score. I didn't look to see that they've had over 60 negative feedbacks in the last 6 months. They said in their listing that items were in stock and that they ship the next day Monday thru Friday. They lie. About everything. They did not have blue. I was offered black or silver, I elected black. They didn't ship until the 24th but did the "print the label so it looks like we're on the ball" crap on the 18th. My shipping notice still says expected delivery Sept. 23rd. They changed their prices repeatedly and lied to say they had the iSticks when they no longer did, then went to "pre-order" status when they were called on luring in buyers for items they didn't have in stock. They plagiarized their istick listing info from a reputable ecig reviewer (to make themselves look more reputable) and had to be served a cease and desist from lawyers before they revised it. They were much more interested in revising their listng prices over and over to screw VapeNW/uvape out of business rather than actually taking care of the buyers they already had. They are not a reputable seller IMO, so please, steer clear of them or else consider yourself informed. I still feel bad about posting a link to their listing on ECF. I will NEVER buy ANYTHING from them again. Ever.

As for authentic NAUTILUS BVC coils, myfreedomsmokes is still having their coil sale (all coils, not just these) with the code "40PERCENT" that I believe is good through midnight tonight. These Nautilus BVC coils are still pretty pricey, so this is a great deal and shipping is very reasonable.

Seems the cheaper clone BVC coils do not have the little stainless screen that sits on top of the coils to prevent backwash of juice, fibers, etc. and just do not perform as well from what I am hearing.

I am also noticing that my 1.8 ohm Nautilus BVC coils actually read 2.0 ohms consistently on the iStick. Don't know what that means in the grand scheme of things but just throwing it out there to see if other have the same issue.

I am thoroughly and completely enjoying the BLUE iStick I got from VapeNW (in three days from ordering by the way). Seems they are trying to improve their less than optimal ebay feedback score. I have no complaints about them at all, and I have no complaints about my iStick burning too hot. I enjoy a cooler vape usually and am staying in the 3.5ish range without any complaints. For <$35, I have nothing but positive to say about the device itself. And, I'm on two days of charge still ...

Dang, sorry ... didn't realize this was so long!
Yup my shopping label printed on 22nd no movement whatsoever. I chose blue also and they let me change it to silver to get it here this week. Lol that's not happening. They still insist it shipped I really really doubt it.
I've got no trust in their company now.

Jay G
 

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Keep all e-mails from and to them.
Ask for your money back.
If they refuse, make it a clear list:
--Sept 1 - purchased blue iStick from Vapeoutlet. Paid by PayPal
--Sept 2 - VO informed be by email that they did not have blue iSticks in stock. They gave me a choice of black or silver. I selected black.
--Sept 3 - I noticed VO was still offering blue iSticks for sale despite having informed me that they were out of stock.
--Sept 23 - I received an e-mail from PayPal that a shipping label had been generated.
-- Sept 25-29 - I checked the tracking number at least daily. The package had not yet been delivered to the post office.
--Sept 30 - I contacted VO as I wanted to cancel my order and receive a refund. The refused.
Note that you have documentation for everything and, unless they credit you with the money, you will send the list to eBay.

eBay has buyer protection. If VO won't give you a refund, they will (although you will have to fight a bit for it) and then they'll collect from VO.


And mods can edit old posts on ECF. If you locate the posts where you recommended ECF, they can remove links, etc. No one wants to send more ECF members to a scam artist.

Oh you betcha I'm keeping track.

Post was not difficult to find. I tried to edit but can't. I'll PM Classie and thanks for the suggestion!
 
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Jayscuzzi

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Oh you betcha I'm keeping track.

Post was not difficult to find. #196 this thread. I tried to edit but can't. I'll PM Classie and thanks for the suggestion!
Can't even open a case on mine because even tho the shipping label was printed on 22nd the expected delivery date on it is Oct 3rd. They knew what they were doing. They are hoping next shipment comes in

Jay G
 

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Classy is editing it now. You know, there's a reason their listings are all private. I don't know how they have 99.2% feedback score with all the negative and neutral feedback they have over the last 6 months. Lesson learned for me, in more ways than one. I've had very little trouble dealing on ebay myself overall.
 

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Can't even open a case on mine because even tho the shipping label was printed on 22nd the expected delivery date on it is Oct 3rd. They knew what they were doing. They are hoping next shipment comes in

Jay G

I'm not sure if e-Bay has Changed. Or if the just don't Enforce it as much Anymore.

But it used to be that you Couldn't Auction or list a "Buy Now" for an Item that you Physically did Not Have.

So this "Pre-Order" would be an e-Bay Selling Violation.

Pre Order Istick 20 Watt 20W by Eleaf Jig Coiler Mini Nautilus Adapter Incl | eBay


WARNING: Do Not Buy from this Seller thinking I am Recommending them. I am Not. Just Listed an Auction that I Believe is an e-Bay Selling Violation.
 

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It's legal as long as you state it's a pre-order or other nomenclature, because you can't do fixed price listings any other way.

I remember taking part in a DVD player pre-order (also with Buy it Now) on ebay over 10 years ago.

ECF does have a rule that it must be in your possession to sell in the classifieds though.
 

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Well honestly, absolutely anything ecig related is against ebay policy and not allowed. Not saying I agree with that just stating a fact. I've had ebay contact me more than once saying I was not obligated to pay for an ecig related item because selling it was against ebay policy. They seem to target some sellers and leave others alone.
 

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It's legal as long as you state it's a pre-order or other nomenclature, because you can't do fixed price listings any other way.

I remember taking part in a DVD player pre-order (also with Buy it Now) on ebay over 10 years ago.

ECF does have a rule that it must be in your possession to sell in the classifieds though.

Like I said, e-Bay used to enforce that you had to Physically Have an Item to Sell an Item.

Policy overview

eBay is a place where people buy all sorts of items, and it's important that sellers create listings that offer physical items or actual services. We don't allow listings that don't offer anything for sale or those that have intangible items (generally things that don't physically exist).

No item listings policy
 

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Well honestly, absolutely anything ecig related is against ebay policy and not allowed. Not saying I agree with that just stating a fact. I've had ebay contact me more than once saying I was not obligated to pay for an ecig related item because selling it was against ebay policy. They seem to target some sellers and leave others alone.

e-Bay is doing just what the FDA will do when the "Deeming" of e-Cigarettes is Final. If you Do Not call it an e-Cigarette, or make References to e-Cigarettes, it is allowed and can be Sold.

The e-Bay seller I bought my MVP from made a Reference to e-Liquids and Vapor in his First listed. It was Quickly Closed. He removed the words e-Liquid and Vapor and relisted the MVP's.

His listing went on for about 3 Months until he Sold all the MVP's he had.
 
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