FastTech - Bitcoin

[wesson]

About three weeks ago I placed an order with fasttech and paid by PayPal. Today, I assembled another order, however, at checkout, the only payment option available to me was Bitcoin. I began an on-line chat with fastech and learned that they now will only accept Bitcoin payments for e-cig related products. Bummer. I don't do Bitcoin, so, now, I don't "do" fasttech anymore. A shame.

Peter

 

[pappcam]

Were any of your items Aspire items? For some reason FastTech only accepts bitcoin for those. It's strange.

To work around it you can either purchase a gift certificate with the mobile site or buy something else worth the same value and immediately cancel it and you'll get a gift certificate for that amount. You can use the gift certificate to buy anything on FastTech.

 

[Oregon Linda]

I had the same thing happen when I tried to order some Erlkonigin clones. I had to go the gift certificate route.

 

[VHRB2014]

Must be a Canadian thing? I just put a RDA in my cart and was offered PP at check out?
I`m in California.

 

[Tortus]

I had it happen to me a few weeks ago. I can't remember what I was trying to order, but all I could use was bitcoin and I couldn't get bitcoin to work. Downloaded the app and everything. I later ordered some Atlantis and OCC coils using paypal with no problem.

Not sure what's up with it.

 

[crxess]

About three weeks ago I placed an order with Fasttech and paid by PayPal. Today, I assembled another order, however, at checkout, the only payment option available to me was Bitcoin. I began an on-line chat with Fastech and learned that they now will only accept Bitcoin payments for e-cig related products. Bummer. I don't do Bitcoin, so, now, I don't "do" Fasttech anymore. A shame.

Peter

Better check what you were ordering. I just placed an order with FT for $50 paid through PayPal.(All e-cig) Saw Bitcoin available as an additional payment method.

 

[Canadian_Vaper]

Ordered.

$8.74 Velocity Styled RDA Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer - 1:1 / 304 stainless steel / 22mm diameter at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

today no problems...

 

[wesson]

Were any of your items Aspire items? For some reason FastTech only accepts bitcoin for those. It's strange.

To work around it you can either purchase a gift certificate with the mobile site or buy something else worth the same value and immediately cancel it and you'll get a gift certificate for that amount. You can use the gift certificate to buy anything on FastTech.

Yes, as a matter of fact. I wanted to purchase an Aspire Nautilus Mini.

Must be a Canadian thing? I just put a RDA in my cart and was offered PP at check out?
I`m in California.

Maybe? I'll try again in a couple of days to see if I get a different result. At checkout, I had two payment options displayed - PayPal and Bitcoin. Bitcoin was already "highlighted," and when I tried to highlight PayPal, I was unable. A message appeared that PayPal was not available for this purchase. I activated FastTech "Chat" and was told that I could not use PayPal for e-cig related purchases.

Peter

 

[Tortus]

I just tried out of curiosity and also couldn't use anything but bitcoin for genuine Aspire items. The generic Atlantis coils were fine, but not the authentic ones or authentic tanks. Kanger tanks were fine for paypal also.

It's most likely a Paypal policy and Aspire is flagged. It's affiliated with eBay and eBay doesn't allow vape related products.

 

[crxess]

From The Order Page
and it has been this way for Aspire for a year

Important information and restrictions:

• This item can only be purchased via Bitcoin (XBT) or gift certificates (store credits).
• Bitcoin is secure and popular. First time using Bitcoin? Click here to get started within minutes.

 

[crxess]

From The Order Page
and it has been this way for Aspire for a year

Aspire Deliberately Black Balled their Products as Tobacco products(or their Vendors did) through PayPal to avoid non-valid vendor sales.

 

[Foggy Road]

Had this problem several weeks ago with Aspire BVC coils. Glad to know how to get around it now.

 

[HauntedMyst]

I just ordered some clapton coil right now on Fasttech and it let me use Paypal.

 

[wesson]

I just tried out of curiosity and also couldn't use anything but bitcoin for genuine Aspire items. The generic Atlantis coils were fine, but not the authentic ones or authentic tanks. Kanger tanks were fine for paypal also.

It's most likely a Paypal policy and Aspire is flagged. It's affiliated with eBay and eBay doesn't allow vape related products.

Folks you're correct It was specifically the Aspire Nautilus Mini that caused the issue. I went to the Fastech website and placed a dummy order for a number of e-cig items, including an "authentic" Kanger tank and when I went to checkout, all was good. PayPal was an available payment option. Thanks to all who responded to my observation and provided info. Much appreciated. None the less, I'm miffed with the dipsh*t (Glen) who responded to my Fastech on-line chat and informed me that all e-cig paraphernalia was subject to Bitcoin payments.

Again, thanks for straightening this out for me.

Peter

 

[Canadian_Vaper]

Folks you're correct It was specifically the Aspire Nautilus Mini that caused the issue. I went to the Fastech website and placed a dummy order for a number of e-cig items, including an "authentic" Kanger tank and when I went to checkout, all was good. PayPal was an available payment option. Thanks to all who responded to my observation and provided info. Much appreciated. None the less, I'm miffed with the dipsh*t (Glen) who responded to my Fastech on-line chat and informed me that all e-cig paraphernalia was subject to Bitcoin payments.

Again, thanks for straightening this out for me.

Peter

Woo hoo!! Where ya from? I'm in Sudbury Whomever that Glen guy is he deserve a head slap

Btw just got a couple batteries in from Fasttech today! Damn I hate Canada Post, rang the doorbell and ran away, had to go to the post office to get it >.>

 

[sonicbomb]

Bitcoins are not that hard to use.

 

[wesson]

Woo hoo!! Where ya from? I'm in Sudbury Whomever that Glen guy is he deserve a head slap

Btw just got a couple batteries in from Fasttech today! Damn I hate Canada Post, rang the doorbell and ran away, had to go to the post office to get it >.>

Hello Asylumsix: I'm just down the road from you, in North Bay

 

[Canadian_Vaper]

Hello Asylumsix: I'm just down the road from you, in North Bay

Heh cool! Got some family in the bay, actually heading close by on Thursday, dropping some stuff off at my trailer in Sturgeon Falls, may head to the bay afterwards for a visit with my sis

 

[WillyZee]

Must be a Canadian thing? I just put a RDA in my cart and was offered PP at check out?
I`m in California.

just ordered some stuff yesterday ... paid with PP.

 

[Oregon Linda]

Bitcoins are not that hard to use.

Could you explain it, sonicbomb? From what I read, it didn't sound all that secure to me.