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aggo

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Just to elaborate further, they clearly are premium, high-quality juices and I think they certainly have a right to charge more than usual, but I still think they're a bit too expensive. I don't really care all that much about fancy-dancy packaging. If they knocked off like $5 for a 30ml I'd consider ordering from them on a somewhat regular basis. I'm very curious about Castle Long Reserve, but I'm too peeved about their extra-high price, even if they're aged in 200-year-old oak barrels or whatever.
 

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I am vaping Gambit in my tank right now. I am loving it!

Since I bought it I haven't put it down, easily one of the best crafted juices I have tried. It's not a simple flavoring based juice trying to taste like an object. or mindlessly mixing everything under the sun to make something people might like.

To me, it's more it takes "spiced apple pie ala mode" and uses that as an inspiration to make an experience. If that makes sense?

I watched an interview pbusardo did with them at ECC and they did state they make their own flavorings in-house rather than use off the shelf flavorings every one else does. Also their packaging and presentation is first class all the way. It's not your typical Death Spade ejuice coming at you with a flavor called Immortal Sin or something in a squeeze bottle with a 10% off coupon code.

I am not saying they are not high priced, they are. But their in house flavorings and awesome and professional presentation has to be considered with that high price tag too.
 

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I ordered the sample pack based on all the great reviews from people who like similar vendors. I should have trusted my instincts and past experiments with caramel flavors and known I wouldn't like those, but I love caramel in food so I thought I'd give it one more try. I'm finally going to call it official that I just cannot do caramel in a vape. I also can't seem to find an orange vape that I like either. So there go 4 of the 5 and the last one is chocolate mint, meh. Never been a fan of chocolate and mint together (yes, I know I'm in the minority here.) Needless to say I was highly disappointed that none of them really worked for me. However, I will say that they all tasted like good, very flavorful vapes and I wouldn't hesitate to order from 5 Pawns again if/when they come out with a new line containing different flavor profiles. These just weren't in my palate wheel.
 

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Have you tried this the review seems pretty good
SnG Vapors Orangegasm (Premium Line), US, 50/50 PG/VG
posted 01.04.2013
This is the second juice I've reviewed from the new SnG premium line of mixed-to-order juice. After a very strong rookie performance from their Mt. Doo flavor, I decided go with their Orangegasm for the next review. There is usually very little to say about basic, straight, single fruit flavors, they either taste right, or they don't, with varying concentrations of flavor. SnG's take on orange e-liquid tastes right on the money, with an added little bonus. Their website says they used a tangerine base as the main flavoring component and it shows, as the flavor is just a bit different from a standard orange which usually tends to come off a bit flat to me. The tangerine concentrate brings with it a sweeter note than a basic orange, in addition to a candy-like sourness that adds depth to the overall flavor, and makes for a more dynamic profile. The front side of the vape is mildly acidic with hints of store bought, straight from the carton orange juice. The back-end is where the volume gets turned up a bit as the mild 'orange juice' flavor morphs into a full on tangerine with a mild hint of lime that has, in all respects, a sweet and tart natural quality to it, helping the juice come off crisp and clean, rather than sticky sweet. I found the flavor to be most pronounced at 4.7v on my 2.5Ω atomizer yielding just shy of 9 watts. The resulting vapor is flush with sweet citrus packing in a moderate throat hit, and very respectable cloud.
 
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My favorite of the bunch is Bowden's Mate. It's the only one from the sample pack that I ordered in a 30ml bottle. Queenside was very good too. I might end up getting a larger bottle of that too in the future.

My favorite is Bowden's mate too. It's the best juice I've tasted. It's quite expensive, I think, so it's a treat when I vape it. I got it at a vape shop near me. For me, its as good as the hype says.
 

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I have tried a lot of juice.. hell.. i have a couple k ml of juice in my juice drawer.. and Bowden's Mate is one of the best, if not the best i have had.. i am on my 6th bottle... yikes.. going to go pick up another t/m..

and btw.. there are only a few other juices that i will re-buy.. most juice i get burnt out on.. fast..
 

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of the Five Pawns line, i've only tried Gambit. managed to get a tank-full off a friend who was kind enough to share..

it is such a fantastic, full-bodied, creamy, delicious vape! i was so disappointed when i finished vaping the tank..

very keen to try the rest of the Five Pawns flavours.. if they're anything as good as the Gambit.. i'll be a very poor man.
 

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With mod, juice vessel, replacement parts and the like it's gonna be close for those vaping 6ml or more a day. Just sayin'.

People should buy what they want IMO, but almost $1 a ml is really, really steep.

Initial setup cost to vape will cost more. Once you get a dependable mod and supplies, it will eventually be cheaper. I have been using the same mod for almost 3 years so that is 36 months of no cost for the mod. Wire and cotton for my RBA costs about $0.30 per month.

6mil a day of Five Pawns will get expensive, that works out to 6 bottles per month, which is still less than I spent a month on cigs. On the bright side, ordering one bottle at a time brings down the price to about $0.75 per ml and saves you about $30 bucks a month at $5 bucks per bottle priority shipping.

If they knocked off like $5 for a 30ml I'd consider ordering from them on a somewhat regular basis.

Free priority shipping will save you $5 bucks on each order. Order one bottle at a time and you will save $5 bucks a bottle.
 

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Damn guess you got to sign for it and I missed the mailman- he was running late and I had to go to work :(

Oh man, I hate when that happens. It seems like when all you get is bills and junk mail the mailman shows up in record time. Just the opposite when you're waiting for something. Strange that you have to sign for it though.

Hope you are able to pick it up today and I hope you enjoy it as well. Good luck!
 

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I have some Gambit loaded up right now. I really like it. I like it so much that my ADV's for the last 3 years aren't cutting it anymore. As for the price, I have been to several brick and mortars and flea markets where they are charging the same price or more for terrible Chinese crap. Plus the free priority shipping on EVERY order saves you $5 bucks or so.

I know what you mean by your old ADV's not cutting it anymore. After trying Halo's Tribeca, all my previous ADV's have been sitting on the shelf for months. I'm planing on trying five pawns but hope it doesn't ruin me for Tribeca.
 

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The said if over 3 bottles then need signature unless I note on next order.
Oh man, I hate when that happens. It seems like when all you get is bills and junk mail the mailman shows up in record time. Just the opposite when you're waiting for something. Strange that you have to sign for it though.

Hope you are able to pick it up today and I hope you enjoy it as well. Good luck!
 

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been thinking about the price... recently ordered a 30ml bottle... it was 27 with priority boxed shipping... so minus the $5.50 or so for the shipping... and we're down to about $21.50 per bottle...

most juices I order are $18-$20 before priority shipping... so, not as bad as I originally thought...

their packaging and marketing costs are obviously higher... so... I would agree they are a little expensive... but over all, quite in line with halo, tw and some others...

they aren't outlandishly expensive...
 

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Free priority shipping will save you $5 bucks on each order. Order one bottle at a time and you will save $5 bucks a bottle.

Hmmm I just found out that apparently they do free shipping to Canada, under certain conditions.

Anyway, don't mind me....I'll look into it more. It sure helps if I don't have to pay $25 shipping.
 
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