Focalecig chat...Part 2

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eLefAdEr

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I'm guessing its not going to work until CNY is over?

No idea. The site was down when I checked it earlier today and it's back up now, but my Lucky money code doesn't have any value attached to it anymore (was $6 off $30 minimum).

Was anyone else's wish list deleted? Noticed it yesterday. Seems like the site is having bigger technical difficulties than I first assumed.
 

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They should of just stuck with the group buy and the sale items, lucky money was a mess and coupons still showing invalid, and the gifted points not worked out and they are on their holiday, so people just left frustrated I think.
I tried submitting my hotmail email address numerous times, to no avail. After learning that a (sometimes substantial) purchase had to be made to spend the free money, I just said screw it- not worth the aggravation.
 

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Oh I have missed a lot eh? I only went to the site once today very quickly to price compare something and it was up. I have not ever checked my wish list although I do have one :laugh:

I think FC's problem is that they try to do too much, at the last minute and with a janky website and so it never quite works out. Sounds like most of the "holiday promotions" were a bit of fail.
 

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It always confuses me why so many companies want to do all these gimmicky things and then act surprised when it didn't work perfectly. More moving parts = more breakage.

Agreed .. I have "tried" to tell Doris several times to quit it with the corny, gimmicky stuff .. just have a freakin sale already and call it a day. I don't think that most adult vapers give a crap about these corny themed promotions. A good sale and on some good items that people actually want and done.
 

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Agreed .. I have "tried" to tell Doris several times to quit it with the corny, gimmicky stuff .. just have a freakin sale already and call it a day. I don't think that most adult vapers give a crap about these corny themed promotions. A good sale and on some good items that people actually want and done.

Sounds like a plan!
 

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How many of you hybrid the Aqua V2 WITHOUT the adjusting nut? Is it a pain? Wobbly? (I don't like wobbly) I'm asking because I don't think the Group Buy one comes with the nut, so maybe I should go for the Tobecco/USA one instead, huh? Bummer, kinda.

I don't really know much about the Group buy Aqua, so I would say go with the one that is proven and verified to have the hybrid nut with it.
 

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The site hiccups over the last couple days were probably for the best, at least in my case. Ended up ordering a Smok Xpro M80 from VaporDNA instead of the DNA 50, figured it was better to get something beefier and from a state-side supplier since I do vape at a fairly high wattage coupled with a low resistance (current favorite is a 0.29Ω twisted build). Maybe I'll grab it anyway if the Lucky Money codes become valid again, if only to have a backup.

Also, received my Hobo RDA and 4nine clone yesterday from the Hour Sec Kill event from a couple weeks ago; the 4nine is a bit disappointing because it seems as if one of the two extension tubes was machined on a completely different assembly, having a different diameter of about 0.5mm. Still works fine which is all I really wanted. The Hobo is a great surprise though. Really great flavor, easy to build on and looks terrific.
 

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I brought both my 18350 le petit gros's to work today. Had to change the batteries in both 3 times during the course of the day.
I think if you get the 18650 version, you can always run it in 18350 mode when you feel like it ;)
18650 added to my wishlist, although the only available decent ss versions are gold plated ss (one from fc, one from ft, which looks far better). will might wait for a good polished ss 18650 version, probably, as not in a hurry. thank you!

How many of you hybrid the Aqua V2 WITHOUT the adjusting nut? Is it a pain? Wobbly? (I don't like wobbly) I'm asking because I don't think the Group Buy one comes with the nut, so maybe I should go for the Tobecco/USA one instead, huh? Bummer, kinda.
the group buy aqua comes without the nut. however, you could use any brass (or even copper) nut. stock one is about M5(ID) x 8(OD) x 5(H) mm, although one extreme is beveled to to 4(ID) x 6(OD) mm. so a M5 x 7-8(OD) x 5(H) brass nut would work (not sure, because haven't tried it; i guess the pitch of the thread should go ok).
anyway, i found i had to unscrew that nut very much, to reach the battery in fc (22mm) cartel, so opted to using magnet spacers instead (thought it would have larger contact surface).
another fix could be: no nut, and use a brass/copper M2 screw with shorter head than original, as 510 pin: (un)screw it to adjust. the unused brass pin from the top cap of the vela (batteries were too tight there) worked fine here.
the atty won't wobble, as it's screwed in the M20x1 thread. the 510 contact with the battery shouldn't wobble more than any other adjustable contact (like panzer, vela, etc.)
so that group aqua is a pretty good option. but Nikki has told us about the improvements of the tobeco version respect the 1:1 clones; if i could get it (not from US warehouse), would go for the tobeco, just for its better juice flow.


Also, received my Hobo RDA and 4nine clone yesterday from the Hour Sec Kill event from a couple weeks ago; the 4nine is a bit disappointing because it seems as if one of the two extension tubes was machined on a completely different assembly, having a different diameter of about 0.5mm. Still works fine which is all I really wanted. The Hobo is a great surprise though. Really great flavor, easy to build on and looks terrific.

my 4nine came with one extension tube cracked (top and thread of the tube). it screws on with difficulty at the end. no rush, as i use to replace it with the stingray x extension tubes from ft (which also provide longer space for batteries, if needed). get one of these tubes ;)
 
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Another CNY detour...

Just picked up a Svapiamo SX350 bottomfeeder:

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Traded my SX Mini for it... now that means I'll have to buy the M class when it hits. :facepalm:
 

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    So I tried to get the lucky money to work again and got a message "This activity has ended" and I also never got the 10 FC points added to my account. Anyone else? This is really lowering my confidence in FC.

    I think it will all be sorted out when they get back to work, sure everyone will get their lucky money and points, and could be a blessing, as probably be a lot of new things coming once they are back to work ;)
     

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    How many of you hybrid the Aqua V2 WITHOUT the adjusting nut? Is it a pain? Wobbly? (I don't like wobbly) I'm asking because I don't think the Group Buy one comes with the nut, so maybe I should go for the Tobecco/USA one instead, huh? Bummer, kinda.
    I have an extra nut should you decide to try the group buy Aqua v2. It's not like I'll ever use it- I don't own a mod suitable to hybrid, nor do I plan on it so it's yours for the asking...
     
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