Focalecig ... A new Fasttech??

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Nikkita6

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I wanna see some official porn Jonny with the KFL set up :D

ETA: and when I said that the machining was different on the SR with drip tip, I meant that it is better because the seams between tubes are finer than with the Walrus made one. :)

As I have shown and stated in the pic I posted, the engraving is kinda deep. It's NOT a electrostatic etching as is with most clones. It has to be a laser etch.


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I haven't posted on ECF in a while, but I am still ordering from FC and wanted to see what everyone has purchased recently. Just like someone posted already I got a "Npmpsis" clone but the serial is 0886, however despite this, it has become my favorite mech so far. Performs great. This was the $17 Nemesis model (SKU: 13124), not the more expensive $30 one (SKU: 12631) but not sure if all the $17 models are like this.

My Caravela I got from FC a while ago has gone to the sidelines as it doesn't have battery vent holes and a finicky locking ring that frustrates me. Definitely not on par with the Nemesis in performance either, IMO. I would avoid this particular model Caravela clone (SKU: 13156) -- the other SKU models for Caravela may be OK.

I did get a Taifun GT after all the rage and it's a solid RTA, good purchase. When I first got the Taifun I had to clean it really good b/c of the machine oil left over. The first fill up I swear I could still taste/smell the oil so I had to clean it several times to get it good. It is also quite heavy and 23mm doesn't sit flush on most of my mechs.

I also got a Valkyrie hybrid dripper clone and a Stillare v2 clone but not from FC so irrelevant I suppose.

After coming here and checking up on the replies about the Stingray I purchased the SR with the drip tip as the machining and materials looked better in the photos vs. the one currently on Group buy. The photos posted here also helped with the decision to pick up the SR with drip tip (thank you!). I emailed and msg Doris asking who the two manufacturers are, which Nikkita already solved the first part of the puzzle, so if I hear back I will let you all know.

Happy vaping everyone :)
 

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Hey there Mister! Long time no see :) ... Caravela sku 13156 is no longer in stock at FC, perhaps this is why? ... I can however, vouch for Caravela sku 13537 and 12629 though, both are excellent ... And if you are looking for a 23mm mod for your Taifun GT, I would recommend the Chi You (23mm at top cap), Caravela 13437, or even a Panzer.

Doris probably will not be able to answer your manufacturer questions though, I don't believe their supplier gives out that information ... When we do uncover manufacturers, its usually from matching product specs to manufacturer verified specs ...

I haven't posted on ECF in a while, but I am still ordering from FC and wanted to see what everyone has purchased recently. Just like someone posted already I got a "Npmpsis" clone but the serial is 0886, however despite this, it has become my favorite mech so far. Performs great. This was the $17 Nemesis model (SKU: 13124), not the more expensive $30 one (SKU: 12631) but not sure if all the $17 models are like this.

My Caravela I got from FC a while ago has gone to the sidelines as it doesn't have battery vent holes and a finicky locking ring that frustrates me. Definitely not on par with the Nemesis in performance either, IMO. I would avoid this particular model Caravela clone (SKU: 13156) -- the other SKU models for Caravela may be OK.

I did get a Taifun GT after all the rage and it's a solid RTA, good purchase. When I first got the Taifun I had to clean it really good b/c of the machine oil left over. The first fill up I swear I could still taste/smell the oil so I had to clean it several times to get it good. It is also quite heavy and 23mm doesn't sit flush on most of my mechs.

I also got a Valkyrie hybrid dripper clone and a Stillare v2 clone but not from FC so irrelevant I suppose.

After coming here and checking up on the replies about the Stingray I purchased the SR with the drip tip as the machining and materials looked better in the photos vs. the one currently on Group Buy. The photos posted here also helped with the decision to pick up the SR with drip tip (thank you!). I emailed and msg Doris asking who the two manufacturers are, which Nikkita already solved the first part of the puzzle, so if I hear back I will let you all know.

Happy vaping everyone :)
 

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I have to say, I just got some great customer service. After my wait I emailed Focalecig and Doris replied to tell me that she could split my order. Only my Lotus clone was out of stock so everything else should ship today! Very nice of her to do, definitely makes me eager to place another order when I find something else I want.
 

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I have to say, I just got some great customer service. After my wait I emailed Focalecig and Doris replied to tell me that she could split my order. Only my Lotus clone was out of stock so everything else should ship today! Very nice of her to do, definitely makes me eager to place another order when I find something else I want.

Thats the kind of customer service update that we love to hear! :banana:
 

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Oh .. also forgot to mention that I am going to create a blog where helpful and important information regarding Focalecig will be centrally located .. Please be patient with me while getting it done, because it will take some planning being that we are almost 300 pages deep in this thread, and there is a lot of relevant contained therein ... but Nikki will be working on it.

And if I end up slitting my wrist while doing so, you can all blame Laylel because it was her idea. :laugh:
 

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if you are looking for a 23mm mod for your Taifun GT, I would recommend the Chi You (23mm at top cap), Caravela 13437, or even a Panzer.

Doris probably will not be able to answer your manufacturer questions though, I don't believe their supplier gives out that information ... When we do uncover manufacturers, its usually from matching product specs to manufacturer verified specs ...

ah I didn't know the chi you was 23mm at the top, good lookin' out. But since you mention the Panzer I think I would go that route. Thanks!

I wish they could say what manufacturer makes each clone, that way we could all avoid products coming from sloppy factories. I know HCigar gained a good rep in the clone business so I wish others would let their name be known so we can specifically search for them (or avoid them)
 

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Laylel .. some manufacturers want their products associated with a higher end because they feel that a low price = low quality, and so they don't want their brand associated with low quality.
So, they can easy fix it on there's side, do they. Put there's sale price up high right away, aha. But in that case, they will lower there's sales, do they... So in way they do force seller make better profit but with high price it does take longer to sell product longer and seller does not place next order till old one is gone. And... they still sell FC and FT only in this case they do not allow seller call there's name, what i personally find really not attractive when i see "no name" product.

Bla-bla... higher price - lower sales, no matter where that price raised.

Anyway, i think its stupid. Take order 50 and send them for free to bonz of vaping world and if product is good you will have sales at any price.
 

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Oh .. also forgot to mention that I am going to create a blog where helpful and important information regarding Focalecig will be centrally located .. Please be patient with me while getting it done, because it will take some planning being that we are almost 300 pages deep in this thread, and there is a lot of relevant contained therein ... but Nikki will be working on it.

And if I end up slitting my wrist while doing so, you can all blame Laylel because it was her idea. :laugh:

Work Nikki, work! *whip* *whip* ;)
 

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I tend to "like" every post as I go down the page but I'm thinking Nikki might save some of her wrath for me if I did it on this post :ohmy:

That's right Cranky! :rules: ... I've been letting you off easy lately, but if Laylel and now Corpse are cracking the whip on me, well then some has to trickle down to you too! :laugh:

In fact, I nominate you to be my blog assistant! :D ... all those in favor of Nikki's bright idea, say "I" ... :banana:
 
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That's right Cranky! :rules: ... I've been letting you off easy lately, but if Laylel and now Corpse is cracking the whip on me, well then some has to trickle down to you too! :laugh:

In fact, I nominate you to be my blog assistant! :D ... all those in favor of Nikki's bright idea, say "I" ... :banana:

Shoulda kept my big mouth shut! :ohmy:
 
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