Joyetech vs. knockoffs?

[adambean]

Hey all,

Just picked up an eGo-C from a local vendor. After spending ~$80 on a kit, I'm starting to learn pretty quickly that it appears there are a multitude of "knock offs" from Joyetech. While I have no qualms with mine, it works great, I'm wondering if this is the norm? Do most simply buy what's cheap or do they want the original?

I ask because now that I really enjoy mine, I plan on purchasing one for my father. Debating about just giving him mine and spending a few more bucks on the Joyetech. The big difference I see with the online kits vs. what we found locally, is that online provides an additional battery + more tank tips. Locally I got:
- eGo-C re-packaged by "Vapor Mate"
- 1x 650mAh battery
- 1x atomizer
- 1x cone
- 2x tank tips
- 1x drip tank + atomizer
- 1x carrying case
- 1x usb charger

5ml of juice were $6 each and you get to try all flavors prior to buying, well worth it.

So, I may have spent a few extra bucks, but the extra money educated me in the world of ecigs and vaping ... definitely worth it as I was rather confused prior to this. Now that I'm enjoying this though, I want to learn more and continue to educate others. This whole concept of clones and knock offs is currently what I'm trying to figure out.

Thanks all!

 

[Off Topic]

Most of the eGo batteries are good, knockoff or not.

I would get some cartomizers just in case you have problems with the eGo tank system. The eGo tank system has mixed reviews, knockoff or not.

Get some Boge 2ohm cartomizers.

You paid $80 and only got one battery?

 

[SirVette]

If you have the eGo-C, you may have Joye so you could post a link.


Some claim to sell no box Joye, which makes one wonder if it came out the back door.

 

[adambean]

Yeah, only one battery ... do I REALLY need two? The 650mAh will easily last a day no?

I don't know If I care that much about the cartomizer as I have the drip tank system too ... which I do like, hits harder.

Well, it shows eGo-C on the battery; however on Joyetech's website it actually shows that they print Joyetech on the battery.

 

[SirVette]

Battery life depends on how you use it. For a pack a day guy 1 is good for about 8 hrs. so 2 work great for full day 24hrs.
You need 2 batteries & the eGo fast charger is too much for a small battery!

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ey-ego-650mah-battery-life-6.html#post5004154

 

[madjack]

...so, what do you do for those HOURS while the batt is charging...smoke funkarettes...I think not...get a second batt...quick...you need spares anyway and oh yeah, spares for your spares..........
madjack

 

[adambean]

Ugh ... so now this is making me think I should have a second battery. I wish the batteries had some kind of indicator on them. I see that there are also 1000mAh batteries, would that be the better choice? On top of that, storage is important pending on which route I go. What is the typical/recommended setup for the 901 (eGo-C - they're one in the same right)? This is really making me wish I didn't buy locally now ...

 

[Running Wolf]

Where at in Ohio did you find a place to buy locally? Been looking for a place around me just in case I have a failure and need a battery or charger.

 

[ClippinWings]

Ugh ... so now this is making me think I should have a second battery. I wish the batteries had some kind of indicator on them. I see that there are also 1000mAh batteries, would that be the better choice? On top of that, storage is important pending on which route I go. What is the typical/recommended setup for the 901 (eGo-C - they're one in the same right)? This is really making me wish I didn't buy locally now ...

No, no no...

eGo is 510.

901 is totally different.

where did you buy this, do they have a website? maybe yours IS a knockoff.

 

[SirVette]

My Joye eGo-T batteries have eGo-T on them.
I got the C parts from here. Pic. of C battery.
eGo-C Battery ( 650 mAh ) - ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE (e-cigarette) :: ego-C, changeable system, ego-T, elips, liquid, juice, accessories

The 901 is DSE-901 another good model as is Kanger 808.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Here's some battery info:
100 mah= 1 hour vaping on Standrad Resistance single coil cartomizer before recharge
using a low resistance cartomizer dual coil cuts down on the battery life considerably.

Ugh ... so now this is making me think I should have a second battery. I wish the batteries had some kind of indicator on them. I see that there are also 1000mAh batteries, would that be the better choice? On top of that, storage is important pending on which route I go. What is the typical/recommended setup for the 901 (eGo-C - they're one in the same right)? This is really making me wish I didn't buy locally now ...

 

[Homedude]

You definitely want at least one backup battery. Remember that just about everything related to this type of PV is disposable/consumable. Some parts will last several days, some weeks and some months but just about everything will need to be replaced eventually. The eGo batteries are typically known to be pretty good quality for what they are but failures and premature death (battery, not you) do happen.

 

[adambean]

Where at in Ohio did you find a place to buy locally? Been looking for a place around me just in case I have a failure and need a battery or charger.

Familiar with Macedonia/Northfield? It's on 82 in a plaza next to beer and belly deli called "Stuff-N-Puffs".

 

[adambean]

No, no no...

eGo is 510.

901 is totally different.

where did you buy this, do they have a website? maybe yours IS a knockoff.

Wait a tick, eGo makes 501 and 901 correct? I have the eGo-C ... it's the bigger one, not like the normal sized cig, or the "100". It looks 100% identical to the one on the Joyetech website, it just doesn't say "Joyetech", but it does say "eGo-C" on the battery.

 

[ClippinWings]

eGo uses a 510 connection

510, 901, etc is a reference to the threading... NOT the body of the unit

 

[adambean]

Interesting ... my colleague and I were both under the impression that the 510 vs. 901 was really in use to represent the size.

 

[ClippinWings]

Wait a tick, eGo makes 501 and 901 correct? I have the eGo-C ... it's the bigger one, not like the normal sized cig, or the "100". It looks 100% identical to the one on the Joyetech website, it just doesn't say "Joyetech", but it does say "eGo-C" on the battery.

I have the eGo-T

These are all eGo Batteries:

 

[MikeE3]

I get my Joye eGo batts and accessories from cignot. Her eGo-C kit is $88 and includes 2 batteries. Cignot may not be the cheapest in eGo style batts but prices are competitive, her response to questions is super fast as well as shipping.

https://www.cignot.com/product_p/kit-egc-all.htm

Included in this kit is 2 batteries, 2 eGo-C Type A atomizer bodies, 5 atomizer heads, 5 Tanks, 1 eGo fast USB charger, 1 AC to USB adapter, 1 pouch, 1 instruction sheet. You may select Regular resistance heads or Low resistance. The Low resistance burns hotter.

Hey all,

Just picked up an eGo-C from a local vendor. After spending ~$80 on a kit, I'm starting to learn pretty quickly that it appears there are a multitude of "knock offs" from Joyetech. While I have no qualms with mine, it works great, I'm wondering if this is the norm? Do most simply buy what's cheap or do they want the original?

I ask because now that I really enjoy mine, I plan on purchasing one for my father. Debating about just giving him mine and spending a few more bucks on the Joyetech. The big difference I see with the online kits vs. what we found locally, is that online provides an additional battery + more tank tips. Locally I got:
- eGo-C re-packaged by "Vapor Mate"
- 1x 650mAh battery
- 1x atomizer
- 1x cone
- 2x tank tips
- 1x drip tank + atomizer
- 1x carrying case
- 1x usb charger

5ml of juice were $6 each and you get to try all flavors prior to buying, well worth it.

So, I may have spent a few extra bucks, but the extra money educated me in the world of ecigs and vaping ... definitely worth it as I was rather confused prior to this. Now that I'm enjoying this though, I want to learn more and continue to educate others. This whole concept of clones and knock offs is currently what I'm trying to figure out.

Thanks all!

 

[ClippinWings]

Interesting ... my colleague and I were both under the impression that the 510 vs. 901 was really in use to represent the size.

Nope.

So...

there is the

510 <--- cig size
eGo <-- fat .......

then various eGo clones... Riva, Kgo, etc....

But they are all 510 threaded and thus their atomisers and tanks etc. are interchangable.


It may not sound nice, but you really do need to READ as much as possible on these forums, before you:

1. waste a ton of money buying a ton of products that are not what your want/need

2. get discouraged by said purchases of ill suited products and return to smoking Analogs.

 

[ClippinWings]

BTW...

5ml of juice were $6 each and you get to try all flavors prior to buying, well worth it.

That's insane.

I'm paying $6 for 18ml

No, I can't try before I buy, but it's only $6!

Besides, if I hate it I can trade it on here