Just got my white ProVari mini...not loving the packaging...

[fxmunoz]

C'mon Provape you sell what is one of the best quality products made in the USA at a high price and all you can ship it in is bubble wrap. Don't get me wrong I love the unit but it is like buying a bottle of Blue Label wrapped in paper. Even the china peeps give a box with their cheaper eGo knockoffs.

 

[CountSmackula]

Would you rather pay more so that it can come in a 'lovely presentation case'? Not me. Those cases get chucked out pretty quickly around here.

 

[DPLongo22]

Would you rather pay more so that it can come in a 'lovely presentation case'? Not me. Those cases get chucked out pretty quickly around here.

I 2nd that emotion. A New York Minute, as is said.

 

[WNCmotard]

+1, I'm not using the box for anything once it arrives.

 

[Baditude]

I didn't know what to expect when my Provari arrived. I guess my reaction to the bubblewrap was -- hmmm, this must be how Provape feels is the safest way to ship their product. As a company, they seem pretty unpretentious when I compare them to some elite mod makers in the same upper scale class (IMHO). Although the competition mods certainly look great, sexy even, I think Provape focuses more on function and reliability over style and visual impression.

So, yeah, I noticed the bubble wrap. I carefully but impatiently cut the bubblewrap with some safety scissors, undoubtedly dropped the bubblewrap as I held my Provari in both hands, all my attention focused on studying every detail about it. It's weight. Hefty. Fit and finish. Simply marvelous. You remember when you first held your Provari, right?

It somehow felt like a defining moment in my relatively short vaping experience. I felt real good about holding this instrument in my hands. (Its rarely far from one or the other for as long as I am awake.) It seems strange to say, but my thoughts and feeling at that moment were of...confidence. Confirmation, that by holding this, reinforced my confidence that I had made the right choice for me. This was looking like the beginning of a nice, long term relationship.


I also remember the day when I got my first big battery mods, the Silver Bullet and BB. They both came in a white cloth bag with their names embossed on the bag. I wasn't impressed by the bags one way or another; in fact, they haven't been seen since the arrival of the two AltSmokes.

 

[fxmunoz]

Well thats my two cents I dont mind what you do with your box shipping protection should always be there but the presentation of the product should too.

 

[Lt. Col. Killjoy]

I'm going to have to agree with the consensus. The product speaks for itself.

 

[zoiDman]

I kinda Understand where the OP is coming from.

When I got my First Provari, I was a Little taken back that it was wrapped in Bubble Wrap and didn't come in a Presentation Box. But that wore off in about 12 seconds when I held it in my Hand.

 

[donnah]

I like that it doesn't come in a fancy (expensive) presentation box. It needs no fancy packaging. Bubble wrap gets it shipped safely and that's what matters.

 

[A17kawboy]

Mine came in bubble wrap (lots) with more bubble wrap filling the box. I got the extension cap and an Ego-510 adapter as well. Both of those were in nice heavy plastic ziplock bags. Perfectly protected all. Personally I couldn't care less about a nice "presentation" box as long as the product arrives undamaged. My two cents.

 

[new kid]

I have to agree with the OP. I clearly remember opening the package and thinking "that's it?". I can also agree that in the long run it makes no impact on the overall product.

The issue is marketing of the product. The first few moments, opening that box, can play a big part on the experience of the consumer. It is also a reflection of the manufacture's image of the product. Even some liquid vendors package special. Plume Room is one (really nice presentation box) and I am sure there are others. Even the inexpensive ego kits come with presentation boxes. Nothing fancy, but a lot more than bubble wrap. Bottom line, it's marketing. How much would a padded box with the logo on it cost? Maybe 50 cents in bulk? It flat out makes the customer feel special and that they bought something special. Bubble wrap is fine for my e-juices, but not impressive for a $200 PV.

I knew exactly what the OP meant with his post. It was a let down and I will always remember it. It's still a great PV. The OP also said that he loves the unit. However, his point on the packaging is perfectly valid.

 

[zoiDman]

What I would like to see rather than a Presentation Box is if the Provari came in a Velvet Draw String Pouch.

There are times I want to put my Provari in a Bag or in Luggage. A draw string pouch would be Nice.

 

[Rickajho]

I have to agree with the OP. I clearly remember opening the package and thinking "that's it?". I can also agree that in the long run it makes no impact on the overall product.

The issue is marketing of the product. The first few moments, opening that box, can play a big part on the experience of the consumer. It is also a reflection of the manufacture's image of the product. Even some liquid vendors package special. Plume Room is one (really nice presentation box) and I am sure there are others. Even the inexpensive ego kits come with presentation boxes. Nothing fancy, but a lot more than bubble wrap. Bottom line, it's marketing. How much would a padded box with the logo on it cost? Maybe 50 cents in bulk? It flat out makes the customer feel special and that they bought something special. Bubble wrap is fine for my e-juices, but not impressive for a $200 PV.

I knew exactly what the OP meant with his post. It was a let down and I will always remember it. It's still a great PV. The OP also said that he loves the unit. However, his point on the packaging is perfectly valid.

It's akin to buying a Porsche, and having it driven to your door from the dealership by Larry the cable guy. It wouldn't take very much to create a better first impression.

 

[MiamiMom63]

Uhm, btw, I do keep the boxes my mods come in. lol. They are nice to hold other things in.

 

[Lt. Col. Killjoy]

I have to agree with the OP. I clearly remember opening the package and thinking "that's it?". I can also agree that in the long run it makes no impact on the overall product.

The issue is marketing of the product. The first few moments, opening that box, can play a big part on the experience of the consumer. It is also a reflection of the manufacture's image of the product. Even some liquid vendors package special. Plume Room is one (really nice presentation box) and I am sure there are others. Even the inexpensive ego kits come with presentation boxes. Nothing fancy, but a lot more than bubble wrap. Bottom line, it's marketing. How much would a padded box with the logo on it cost? Maybe 50 cents in bulk? It flat out makes the customer feel special and that they bought something special. Bubble wrap is fine for my e-juices, but not impressive for a $200 PV.

I knew exactly what the OP meant with his post. It was a let down and I will always remember it. It's still a great PV. The OP also said that he loves the unit. However, his point on the packaging is perfectly valid.

It could be argued that the lack of superfluous packaging is in perfect keeping with the image of Provape and the Provari as a no BS company and device.

 

[Cuando]

I dunno, at that price point, a diamond clad elf should ride up on it's reindeer to slowly peel layers of velvet away to display for me my brand new Provari.

But I'm that customer.

 

[mwa102464]

What counts is was it delivered perfect, and how it works, and lastly if something should go wrong David at Provape will handle you with white kit gloves and your mod is back in a flash ( not that much ever goes wrong ) What happens to those Chinese mods when you have an issue, and even after warranty is up ? at Provape they still fix your mod and even if it cost a couple of bucks its done right and back to you in a flash. Just saying.

 

[GutsRage]

I have to agree with the OP. I clearly remember opening the package and thinking "that's it?". I can also agree that in the long run it makes no impact on the overall product.

The issue is marketing of the product. The first few moments, opening that box, can play a big part on the experience of the consumer. It is also a reflection of the manufacture's image of the product. Even some liquid vendors package special. Plume Room is one (really nice presentation box) and I am sure there are others. Even the inexpensive ego kits come with presentation boxes. Nothing fancy, but a lot more than bubble wrap. Bottom line, it's marketing. How much would a padded box with the logo on it cost? Maybe 50 cents in bulk? It flat out makes the customer feel special and that they bought something special. Bubble wrap is fine for my e-juices, but not impressive for a $200 PV.

I knew exactly what the OP meant with his post. It was a let down and I will always remember it. It's still a great PV. The OP also said that he loves the unit. However, his point on the packaging is perfectly valid.

I agree, I was surprised it didn't come in a fancy package or with a booklet of some kind. Yea. I know I can download and view the manual online but still for what we pay for these PV's I expected more. I love the the device but the packaging is pretty mediocre. First mod I ever got was a Mako midi years ago for 60- 80 bucks and even that came in a nice tin (still have to this day). All I'm saying is something as good as the Provari (and expensive) deserves better packaging, Apple style imo.

 

[new kid]

I hear they have great CS, I don't think anyone disagrees. Packaging leaves an impression.

What counts is was it delivered perfect, and how it works, and lastly if something should go wrong David at Provape will handle you with white kit gloves and your mod is back in a flash ( not th

at much ever goes wrong ) What happens to those Chinese mods when you have an issue, and even after warranty is up ? at Provape they still fix your mod and even if it cost a couple of bucks its done right and back to you in a flash. Just saying.

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[vsummer1]

I had read prior to my getting mine about the packaging so I wasn't expecting much in that department. Thus, no expectations and no disappointment. But then, I am that customer that reads up on everything before I plunk down that much money.