In good humerus guys let's just take a deep breath and understand the intention of what Hydro was attempting to say. Though his initial thought that the price was $250 US, what I got out of this was that perhaps....perhaps, a version with no extras might be a viable offer for those who aren't interested in a extra glass tank and ss tank. Perhaps in the range of $125 US.
As for cloning the GEM, I'm not convinced it will happen for two reasons. It would be very difficult to make a copy for half this price and two, the GEM is geared for highend RTA folks with a touch of collectability thrown in; I wouldn't call the GEM mass produced even not knowing the exact amount made.
Of the 5 pricy RTA's I have to say that this GEM so far is my best and most favorite already in less than a week of using it. Having the extras is a bonus, though some may purfur a base model for a tad less.
Now don't be fooled, they cloned the Kayfun V4, though not without its numerous problems. But Kayfun is a well known name and I think the Chinese took the gamble.
At the time when I wanted one, there was none to be bought from retailers. I found "1", on Ebay, used once, ultrasonic cleaned and paid $205 for it. Ya I paid the entrance fee for getting on when there were none to be had, big deal; by the way, it's now number 2 on my list of best RTA's, replaced by the GEM.
Biggest disappointment is my Rose, now a collection idem. My Squape is number 3 followed by my Erlkoenigin Nano. Speaking of which I paid primumum price with no extras, none!!! And a plastic tank, that I have yet to find a glass replacement that fit right and didn't leak. I get all sides of this discussion, but I believe Hypro when he says he was not advocating a clone.
In this game, in most cases, you get what you pay for, the Rose may be the exception.
Now back to topic, this is a very fine Atty with extras most people would eventually be asking for anyway.
Vape on brothers, and sisters.
As for cloning the GEM, I'm not convinced it will happen for two reasons. It would be very difficult to make a copy for half this price and two, the GEM is geared for highend RTA folks with a touch of collectability thrown in; I wouldn't call the GEM mass produced even not knowing the exact amount made.
Of the 5 pricy RTA's I have to say that this GEM so far is my best and most favorite already in less than a week of using it. Having the extras is a bonus, though some may purfur a base model for a tad less.
Now don't be fooled, they cloned the Kayfun V4, though not without its numerous problems. But Kayfun is a well known name and I think the Chinese took the gamble.
At the time when I wanted one, there was none to be bought from retailers. I found "1", on Ebay, used once, ultrasonic cleaned and paid $205 for it. Ya I paid the entrance fee for getting on when there were none to be had, big deal; by the way, it's now number 2 on my list of best RTA's, replaced by the GEM.
Biggest disappointment is my Rose, now a collection idem. My Squape is number 3 followed by my Erlkoenigin Nano. Speaking of which I paid primumum price with no extras, none!!! And a plastic tank, that I have yet to find a glass replacement that fit right and didn't leak. I get all sides of this discussion, but I believe Hypro when he says he was not advocating a clone.
In this game, in most cases, you get what you pay for, the Rose may be the exception.
Now back to topic, this is a very fine Atty with extras most people would eventually be asking for anyway.
Vape on brothers, and sisters.
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