I had ordered my blucigs in early june, maybe 6/6, and received my package exactly one month later, 7/6. I'm pretty sure that when the item was first "shipped" that blu had only notified USPS to expect the packaged to be received for shipping, not that the package had actually been shipped. It still took about 5 days from that date that blu had posted that they "shipped" the item, til the day that USPS actually had it in their hands. I was actually impressed with USPS, even during the 4th of july rush it still only took 5 days for them to get it to my door step... but i live in raleigh, nc which is close to charlotte, nc where blu cigs headquarters are apparently located so maybe it was fast for me.
I did about 2 weeks worth of research before i stumbled onto blucigs the day i had planned to order a e-cig. Blu seemed to me to have the best fit. I wanted a e-cig that was astetically pleasing to the eye: same size as real ciggarette, Option to have black color, i like the idea behind the different color LED's "blu, green, red" and i really was just crossing my fingers that it would be as satifying as a real ciggarette. Approaching 7 dollars for a pack of newports or camel menthols i was spending about that much a day, around 7 dollars. i didnt want to quit smoking, i just could not afford the prices, and yes, my stamina is about down to zero, i sweat after walking up stairs, im tired alot during the day, and alot of people who dont smoke, are ".......s" about the smell so i had alot of reasons like most of you do to try an alternative.
On to the BluCigs. I would say that at this point I've learned alot about these things. The packaging was very nice, but like i really cared too much about the packaging, i payed $60 for the cig. I received 2 batterys, one DOA, one usb charger, also DOA, 2 atomizers, so i guess i got a bonus extra atty and i read alot about this happening for other ppl, wall charger and 25 carts. I went throught the carts in about 4 days just experimenting with them. They do taste great, but its not 15 cigs worth like they claim, and its not 7cigs like some ppl have said. In my opinion it might be considerd to be 5-7cigs depending on who you talk to. They have a VERY light throat hit, and i was never really satisfied with the carts like i was with a real cig. I researched E-liquid and smoking liquid on the internet and decided to order some befor i just give up and return the Blu. I went with Totally Wickeds e-smoking liquid 30ml super high strength DIY, no flavor because it already has tobacco essence oil in it which i assumed would hav a nice taste. Pillbox 38's shipping was A++ by the way. After i got the liquid, i started to just carry a couple of carts with me in my charging case, and periodically just topped them off with a dropper. BTW, what everyone is saying is correct, the carts are spent after only half use. My opinion, the atty on the BluCig may not be the best because the battery is small, it is VERY difficult to take a drag from these things and you will hav to get used to it. You have to take a primer hit and them pull with your lungs for about 5 secs. its annoying as hell at first, but i guess a e-cigs are similar. My experience with using the liquid, ontop of keeping the batterys fully charged, and drilling out the holes on the carts so that you can inhale just a little easier, the Blu eventually becomes somewhat satisfying.
My conclusion: With a little opened mindness, patience, acceptance of this new thing called e-cigs, and a hell of alot of research, I can state that i hav not purchased a pack of Real Analog Cigs for about 2 weeks. Don't get me wrong, i miss smoking, and if i find a better e-cig to fill the position i will return the blu, but for now i don't miss spending $7 a day on real ciggs. So with the savings on cigs, I feel like that I atleast got what I payed for. For those of you still waiting.... I hope you like it if you ever get it, i would say that it only took a week to receive a couple of replaced batterys and a new usb charger after i told them that one was DOA and i was concerned about the other one, which is actually starting to die out now. i think the electronics for this cigs is what holds it back. its reliability is 50/50, much like the company itself seems. and i do mean 50/50. Half the time it works great, half the time you curse the ppl you bought it from cause you cant get a decent hit out a NEW cartrige you just put in it. IDK, looking back if i knew the wait was going to be soo long, i probibly would have taken the time to try another cigg with a 30day money back guarantee, which it seems like most do. I could have tried another one, and returned it if that would have been the case, by the time my blu cig had gotten here. I would like to try the M403 or 402 at some point, E-lites seemes to be the exact same thing as BluCigs, so i would check them out. I researched some about the Trade key and wholesale markets in China and found out that the "Blu Starte Kits" can be bought, obviouslly un-branded, and it was 6 starter kits for $130. So these things really are cheap, im sure other ppl will start to rebrand and sell these. Ill try to find the website that wholesales this product. Buy one lot and just resale the rest to your friends and bam.... free starter pack and a little extra money for yourself.....hummm.... maybe i can do that....
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