Fasttech!?!? Go!
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I have not made any large purchases from them other than a sigelei legend mod last summer. Was a legit sigelei. Everything else has been small purchases such as prebuilt coils and misc vape supplies. I have been satisfied with everything I have gotten from them. I suggest paying a little extra for shipping. You will get your order a lot sooner. Standard free shipping can take a couple of weeks. Next step up in shipping had always gotten to me in 8-10 days.
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I've used FT a number of times, even up to almost 200 bucks. I even daily check out the new arrivals page. Usually everything arrives OK, but they do ship in a padded envelope; additional charges are made for boxes.
Had a plastic mod stand get destroyed once; had an Ithaka clone arrive with half the parts gone out of the box. They made both of them right, refunding for the stand and reshipping a new atomizer.
There is about a 2 week shipping time, and sometimes a 2 week wait for all of my order to be in stock. But for the most part they do OK. Don't always buy the cheapest item, though. Sometimes an extra couple bucks gets you a higher quality clone.
Had a plastic mod stand get destroyed once; had an Ithaka clone arrive with half the parts gone out of the box. They made both of them right, refunding for the stand and reshipping a new atomizer.
There is about a 2 week shipping time, and sometimes a 2 week wait for all of my order to be in stock. But for the most part they do OK. Don't always buy the cheapest item, though. Sometimes an extra couple bucks gets you a higher quality clone.
Best Advice, read the reviews, do not order batterys, and pay the little extra for shipping. I got most of my stuff within 2 weeks. I think there is a 20 dollar minimun for a tracking number. I mostly buy small stuff. I am not sure but there is a time of year that takes forever to get. Some kind holiday. Some of the stuff you can find here for just a little more without the wait.
I've bought many attys and mods from FT and they have ALL been better than I expected. Prices are half or less for what the same clones would cost locally. The catch is even though it's free, shipping usually takes 11-15 days mainly due to customs inspection and can take even longer. That's why many of us jokingly refer to them as "SlowTech". Batteries can be a BIG problem due to air freight regulations so don't include batteries with your order else it may get stuck in limbo. Don't know about the "authentic" or "genuine" tags as I don't look for such when shopping for hardware. They carry clones from many different manufacturers so often have several different versions of the same item. I read the reviews for each item/clone and only order those that have high marks.
The Chinese New Year is almost upon us, when all of China (including both Fasttech and the Post Office) takes a vacation. Not sure of the exact dates, but it's pretty darned close now. This affects both stuff ordered right before, as well as stuff ordered shortly after, since the whole "China Pipe" gets clogged.
I love fasttech, and have spent a ton of money with them; very very rarely disappointed!!! ALMOST all of their stuff is of pretty good quality; read the discussions (not the reviews!) for info on whether something is good or bad, and what the issues might be with a particular item. Lately, things have been getting here in 2 weeks (from ship; if you're in a hurry make sure everything is in stock).
Fasttech is also pretty scrupulous about saying whether something is authentic or a clone. If they say "Authentic" it is. If they say "Style" it's a clone.
I love fasttech, and have spent a ton of money with them; very very rarely disappointed!!! ALMOST all of their stuff is of pretty good quality; read the discussions (not the reviews!) for info on whether something is good or bad, and what the issues might be with a particular item. Lately, things have been getting here in 2 weeks (from ship; if you're in a hurry make sure everything is in stock).
Fasttech is also pretty scrupulous about saying whether something is authentic or a clone. If they say "Authentic" it is. If they say "Style" it's a clone.
I have just ordered smaller stuff and have been pleased with what I have purchased. Just don't order something you need immediately.
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You will also find most popular items at most U.S. Venders will become short in supply. Only the most expensively priced venders will have certain product until restock reaches us.
You will also find most popular items at most U.S. Venders will become short in supply. Only the most expensively priced venders will have certain product until restock reaches us.
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All I can is{Moderated} fast tech. I would rather order from another company and receive my order within a wee or week or so. {Moderated} waiting for EVER and 3 month for delivery on a item.
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Shipping delays are usually not the fault of Fasttech. They are the fault of customs and poorly chosen shipping options. This stuff comes from China, ya know.
Pay attention to shipping options when checking out. All free shipping is not created equal. If your order is for a small dollar amount, you can end up getting the free "30 day" shipping. It's better to pay the extra buck or two to get the 8-14 day USPS Express ePacket option.
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I've mostly had good experience with Fasttech. I've ordered a few atomizers through them (mostly Kayfun clones), and a few mods (such as their 1:1 Stingray X clone, which is an amazing value). They are legit.
Key things to understand:
1) Don't be in hurry, especially if it is a new item that is showing a 5 or 7 business day stocking delay before shipping. That can easily stretch to weeks, especially if it is a hot in-demand item. It's a crap shoot, had one item take almost 2 months to receive, yet another get to me in 2 weeks. Generally, items that are in stock and ready to ship arrive in 2-3 weeks.
2) Read the Reviews and the Discussions for the item. The Discussions, particularly, are both entertaining (some of the posts are downright funny, especially if somebody brings up brass concerns) and amazingly nit-picky/insightful. It will also give you an idea if a particular version of something has issues, as these guys WILL find the most minute concern from the pictures alone.
3) Many products have multiple "versions", usually just labeled A, B, etc. These are different manufacturers, but good luck knowing who makes what, as that seems to be a closely guarded secret. If you're looking for a particular manufacturer for a clone (e.g. Infinite, HCigar, Tobeco, etc), the Discussions can be helpful but not always accurate as they are reading tea leaves to figure it out. If the manufacturer is important to you, buy from a reputable online vendor instead.
4) I usually try to stick with items labeled "1:1" clone. They seem to be better quality, almost universally.
5) I find that the China Post ePacket via USPS shipping to be the fastest of the free shipping options. Avoid SingPost like the plague; had something stuck in there for weeks once. Regardless of your choice, tracking data will suck until it hits US shores.
Good luck!
Key things to understand:
1) Don't be in hurry, especially if it is a new item that is showing a 5 or 7 business day stocking delay before shipping. That can easily stretch to weeks, especially if it is a hot in-demand item. It's a crap shoot, had one item take almost 2 months to receive, yet another get to me in 2 weeks. Generally, items that are in stock and ready to ship arrive in 2-3 weeks.
2) Read the Reviews and the Discussions for the item. The Discussions, particularly, are both entertaining (some of the posts are downright funny, especially if somebody brings up brass concerns) and amazingly nit-picky/insightful. It will also give you an idea if a particular version of something has issues, as these guys WILL find the most minute concern from the pictures alone.
3) Many products have multiple "versions", usually just labeled A, B, etc. These are different manufacturers, but good luck knowing who makes what, as that seems to be a closely guarded secret. If you're looking for a particular manufacturer for a clone (e.g. Infinite, HCigar, Tobeco, etc), the Discussions can be helpful but not always accurate as they are reading tea leaves to figure it out. If the manufacturer is important to you, buy from a reputable online vendor instead.
4) I usually try to stick with items labeled "1:1" clone. They seem to be better quality, almost universally.
5) I find that the China Post ePacket via USPS shipping to be the fastest of the free shipping options. Avoid SingPost like the plague; had something stuck in there for weeks once. Regardless of your choice, tracking data will suck until it hits US shores.
Good luck!
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