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[sbc83]

What was the longest ship time of the items you ordered?

I ordered on the 9th and mine just got updated to "packing" today, the longest wait in my cart was 3 days. They also mention @ checkout that they had some Chinese holiday or something and that orders might take a day longer than usual.

 

[Sm0kyBlue]

So, after dealing with customs(had to pay U$S25 in taxes -.-) i have my MVP...i didn't expect it to be this small and i like it a LOT amazing device to make company for my SVD and winders

Rocking Udderly Nuts on one of the iclear16 that come in the box extremely pleased with the mvp, i'll be first in line to get the next iteration with VW when it comes out...ofc first in line at FT

Is very very jealous now.. You come to states and share with me!!

 

[Susaz]

Usually no more than 8 days since it appears on the Singapore Post website to hit Uruguay, then 3 days to move around the clogged machine they call Uruguay Post and a fourth day to get home.

The order date was 23rd the shipping from singapore post says 28th and it landed in Uruguay on the 3rd then customs seized on the 4th and sent me the letter yesterday -.- But all my previous orders that didn't get seized took the time i posted first hope it helps

I ordered some T4 yesterday, they haven't been shipped yet, or at least I haven't received the mail. If this works (and they don't label it ecig, gets seized here too) I want an SVD or a Vamo... Thanks!

 

[Maggiemw]

So i placed a order with fasttech on the 6th and still no update on tracking or anything! It just says order received?! Anyone have this problem with them? Im getting upset because i asked them whats going on and i don't even get a response for that!

A couple of things to consider: if you check each product code of the things you ordered, there will be an indication of shipping time for that product. In my experience, it may range from "in stock" to "ships in 3-5 business days". Business days doesn't include weekends or holidays. Your order won't be finished and ready to ship until all the items are there and available.

The second little thing: it says on the Fast Tech site that they're on holiday right now for the Dragon Festival, which started on June 12th, I think. So nobody is working right now. That might explain why they haven't answered your queries.

So, between the weekends and the holidays...I keep telling myself that patience is a virtue, but how many times do I actually listen to myself???

 

[Whosback]

I know several people who have ordered from them easily. Their ship time has gotten a bit longer since the up swing in business. However it will ship. I have an SVD I ordered on sunday that's still waiting to ship myself, I know how you feel. We just need to be patient and it will be cool. We will be vamping off our new stuffs in no times.

 

[Susaz]

If it tastes just like tobacco there'll be people wanting that. Haven't tried Liqua myself - might give it a whirl - if fasttech ever ship my SVD first.

I'm spoiled with HHV liquids... Liqua is not up to par but it's vapeable. Try Citrus Mix and Berry Mix. Haven't tried the tobaccos.

 

[skyztheLynnit]

Puchox...great pics! I like seeing what people get! Glad you finally got it!

Yes! Thanks puchox for the pics! I live vicariously through other people's purchases (OPP!) from FT..
I'm down with OPP!

 

[Myk]

I ordered some T4 yesterday, they haven't been shipped yet, or at least I haven't received the mail. If this works (and they don't label it ecig, gets seized here too) I want an SVD or a Vamo... Thanks!

Mine is marked "electronic parts".

 

[Bookworm]

Mine is marked "electronic parts".

My package was really small and it was marked "international letter".

 

[DeeDee1234]

$10.38 1100mAh Rechargeable Battery for Ego Electronic Cigarette (2-Pack) at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Link for two ego 1100mah

 

[Imperious Rex]

I know several people who have ordered from them easily. Their ship time has gotten a bit longer since the up swing in business. However it will ship. I have an SVD I ordered on sunday that's still waiting to ship myself, I know how you feel. We just need to be patient and it will be cool. We will be vamping off our new stuffs in no times.

I am in the same boat as you. I'm waiting on my first fasttech order of a Vamo and various bits. The reason it has not shipped is probably due to the Dragon Boat Festival. I put in a support ticket and that was the response I received yesterday.

Sent from my Paranoid Nexus 7

 

[fourthrok]

I'm just curious, and not trying to make an issue or anything...but with everyone jumping on ordering from China directly from Fast Tech...well...I'm just wondering about the stateside vendors and stuff. I mean...it can't be good for their business. And I know they can't compete with the prices. After all..they are trying to run a business too. Just curious if anyone has any thoughts on this.

Seems like many are eager to support the small vendors and "Mom and Pop" and entrepreneur vaping business as we know it when it comes to Big Tobacco...but have no problem jettisoning them for the China direct angle. Am I just reading this wrong, or ...??

 

[Ref Minor]

I - might give it a whirl - if fasttech ever ship my SVD first.

I went the other way, lots of small orders, I have things in transit constantly, so if one is delayed something else is travelling.

I have only had one issue with my orders (10+) where the battery won't turn off they have offered refund or replace after they contacted the manufacturer to see if there was a solution.

Very happy with the quality of today's delivery -Evods.

 

[Capt.shay]

$10.38 1100mAh Rechargeable Battery for Ego Electronic Cigarette (2-Pack) at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Link for two ego 1100mah

Thanks Dee !

 

[Whosback]

I'm just curious, and not trying to make an issue or anything...but with everyone jumping on ordering from China directly from Fast Tech...well...I'm just wondering about the stateside vendors and stuff. I mean...it can't be good for their business. And I know they can't compete with the prices. After all..they are trying to run a business too. Just curious if anyone has any thoughts on this.

Seems like many are eager to support the small vendors and "Mom and Pop" and entrepreneur vaping business as we know it when it comes to Big Tobacco...but have no problem jettisoning them for the China direct angle. Am I just reading this wrong, or ...??

You do have a point there. I am mostly going for supplies for videos where I might need a lot of things I could not otherwise afford also it was the first place that I saw the tub only SVD so I had to snag it.

However when it comes to my protanks and RBAs I will be getting I am going for the local guys. It's about balance really.

 

[sbc83]

I'm just curious, and not trying to make an issue or anything...but with everyone jumping on ordering from China directly from Fast Tech...well...I'm just wondering about the stateside vendors and stuff. I mean...it can't be good for their business. And I know they can't compete with the prices. After all..they are trying to run a business too. Just curious if anyone has any thoughts on this.

Seems like many are eager to support the small vendors and "Mom and Pop" and entrepreneur vaping business as we know it when it comes to Big Tobacco...but have no problem jettisoning them for the China direct angle. Am I just reading this wrong, or ...??

If I was making what I made 10 years ago I'd buy stateside. Unfortunately I make less, therefore I'll buy directly from them.

I just spent $100 getting my supplies up to par. It would've cost me double had I bought from a vendor here in the US, which more than likely is selling the same things.

 

[Ref Minor]

I'm the person who reported getting two bad 650 mAh ego batteries. Got a email from fasttech apologizing for any problems and asking if I would like replacements. They also mentioned that they 'might need my help' returning the defective batteries to their Miami office.

They just want you to get a quote for return shipping cost so they can decide whether to actually get you to send them back. No point them getting you to return $10 of batteries if it will cost them $20.

 

[Myk]

I'm just curious, and not trying to make an issue or anything...but with everyone jumping on ordering from China directly from Fast Tech...well...I'm just wondering about the stateside vendors and stuff. I mean...it can't be good for their business. And I know they can't compete with the prices. After all..they are trying to run a business too. Just curious if anyone has any thoughts on this.

Seems like many are eager to support the small vendors and "Mom and Pop" and entrepreneur vaping business as we know it when it comes to Big Tobacco...but have no problem jettisoning them for the China direct angle. Am I just reading this wrong, or ...??

I don't support businesses for the sake of supporting them, I can't afford to waste money. They have to provide price and service to make it worth supporting them.
I'm a very small business with probably as much overhead as some internet ecig stores. I could buy a single Vamo from FastTech, put my regular business markup on it and still match the prices I've seen some places charging. Consider that FastTech is making profit ordering from the same places the ecig stores buy from and that there are price breaks when buying in bulk. I get the idea that some places (and manufacturers) price based on what they think they can get away with because of cigarette prices not what it takes to run their business.
I'm sorry but there comes a point where the "mom and pop's" need to also support their customers by not taking huge markups. I actually do labor to earn my markup, not just buy wholesale and put the item in a case.
I do a lot of "DIY" to save a buck. Beer and winemaking, what about the mom and pop liquor store? Fruit and garden, what about the mom and pop grocer? I really don't see much difference ordering from China when ordering from China is the only service some places actually offer.

One of my regular stopping points is a Joyetech distributor and I'd like to support them when buying an eVic but when it comes down to paying $104 vs $75, $30 is not chump change to me. And if it comes down to paying $104 it's doubtful that I would buy an eVic so it's not like anyone has lost a sale that they didn't already lose because of their (or in this case, Joyetech's) pricing.
When it's saving a couple dollars on an atty or battery it's worth it for me to go more local for the service of faster shipping time.
When buying liquids it comes down to trust for me and I pay one of the highest prices to have that service of trust.

 

[Ref Minor]

I'm just curious, and not trying to make an issue or anything...but with everyone jumping on ordering from China directly from Fast Tech...well...I'm just wondering about the stateside vendors and stuff. I mean...it can't be good for their business. And I know they can't compete with the prices. After all..they are trying to run a business too. Just curious if anyone has any thoughts on this.

Seems like many are eager to support the small vendors and "Mom and Pop" and entrepreneur vaping business as we know it when it comes to Big Tobacco...but have no problem jettisoning them for the China direct angle. Am I just reading this wrong, or ...??

You are free to pay a middleman a 200-300% markup on some Chinese goods if you want to. Personally I would rather order direct and keep the extra money in my bank to spend on other things locally, but if you would rather give the money to someone else to spend then that is your call.

 

[alcarl]

I'm just curious, and not trying to make an issue or anything...but with everyone jumping on ordering from China directly from Fast Tech...well...I'm just wondering about the stateside vendors and stuff. I mean...it can't be good for their business. And I know they can't compete with the prices. After all..they are trying to run a business too. Just curious if anyone has any thoughts on this.

Seems like many are eager to support the small vendors and "Mom and Pop" and entrepreneur vaping business as we know it when it comes to Big Tobacco...but have no problem jettisoning them for the China direct angle. Am I just reading this wrong, or ...??

All the B&M shops in my area are VERY overpriced. Like the $130 Evic I saw the other day. Yeah right! I have no problem ordering from China. Those that do not know better will continue to support the local B&M shops.