Kayfun LITE - Part 2

[ErnieKim]

As Raitizz just pointed out it's about $71.30 US. Your math is not what you think it is. Which again begs the question, why not just get it from VapinArt in Miami. I know you think all the time and effort you put into this is going to pay some huge dividend, but it's not. Other than making you think you got some superior deal. Which you clearly didn't. Still if this was fun for you and you're happy, that's really all that matters, right?

Yes, exactly. I know that between me and the fence post, I got a good deal, I know it's authentic., and I enjoyed communicating with the folks over there, they just do business differently. That's worth something.

 

[rbrylawski]

About 23% savings. That's considerable.

Maybe you can work Vapinart down a bit, but that takes time and effort, too. And maybe spends your good karma from the vendor if you do need additional service from them.

If the price paid is $71.30, one thing that has not been mentioned is how much is shipping from Europe to the US. I'll remind you that I paid $80.85 including tax and shipping from Miami to Tampa. I don't see the 23% savings you're suggesting, unless shipping was free.

 

[VapingTurtle]

If the price paid is $71.30, one thing that has not been mentioned is how much is shipping from Europe to the US. I'll remind you that I paid $80.85 including tax and shipping from Miami to Tampa. I don't see the 23% savings you're suggesting, unless shipping was free.

$71.20 now (it changes by the minute) SHIPPED @ inTaste vs. $91.50 shipped incl. FL tax @ Vapinart

22%

I donno... maybe if I mention your name I could get it for $90 flat at Vapinart. On the other hand, they may charge me extra if I mention you, because you put in the time and effort to weasel them on their price on your purchase.

 

[rbrylawski]

$71.20 now (it changes by the minute) SHIPPED @ inTaste vs. $91.50 shipped incl. FL tax @ Vapinart

22%

Are you saying there were no shipping charges? And WHY do you keep ignoring the fact I paid $80.84? That's not a 22% difference.

To be honest, while I think this is goofy, it doesn't matter to me. If ErnieKim is happy, even though little was saved, good for ErnieKim. I'm out of this discussion. Everyone can spend their money with whomever they choose.

 

[Pinggolfer]

No kidding!! We never would have known!!!

And what do you get when you convert that to US Dollah? And then what do you get when you remove the 19% VAT?

You get this.

VAT excl.
Sub-total: 50,42 EUR
Shipping to
Zone Rates - Shipping to: US : 1.08 lb(s) (United States): 15,00 EUR
Total: 65,42 EUR

 

[VapingTurtle]

Are you saying there were no shipping charges? And WHY do you keep ignoring the fact I paid $80.84? That's not a 22% difference.

To be honest, while I think this is goofy, it doesn't matter to me. If ErnieKim is happy, even though little was saved, good for ErnieKim. I'm out of this discussion. Everyone can spend their money with whomever they choose.

YeeeeGaddss... go to inTaste and add it to your cart... The price is 50.42EUR, which is 54.92USD right now. Add $16.33 for shipping. Yaddaya get???

Ya know, I paid $55 shipped for my authentic on a New Years deal from a joint in Texas. (Not an authorized dealer, but an authentic nonetheless.) So what?? Ya can't get that now.

 

[VapingTurtle]

Total: 65,42 EUR

Pretty slick, Ping!

Now, highlight that "65,42 EUR" and right click and select "Search Google". Waddaya get???

 

[Pinggolfer]

YeeeeGaddss... go to inTaste and add it to your cart... The price is 50.42EUR, which is 54.92USD right now. Add $16.33 for shipping. Yaddaya get???

Which is 71.24 not $50.00.. Your point??

 

[rbrylawski]

Pretty slick, Ping!

Now, highlight that "65,42 EUR" and right click and select "Search Google". Waddaya get???

So, it was $71.25 from Europe. That was a $9.25 savings. 12%. Not bad. It wouldn't be my choice, but ErnieKim seemed to enjoy the purchase and shopping should be fun, so good for him! I hope he likes his KFL+ as much as I like mine. Yes I do.

 

[VapingTurtle]

Which is 71.24 not $50.00.. Your point??

$71.20 now (it changes by the minute) SHIPPED @ inTaste vs. $91.50 shipped incl. FL tax @ Vapinart

 

[raitizz]

If the price paid is $71.30, one thing that has not been mentioned is how much is shipping from Europe to the US. I'll remind you that I paid $80.85 including tax and shipping from Miami to Tampa. I don't see the 23% savings you're suggesting, unless shipping was free.

71,30 USD shipped, RB..

R

 

[rbrylawski]

71,30 USD shipped, RB..

R

Yep, I got it. It's a 12% savings, not the whopping 22% savings they were trying to claim. As long as it comes in good shape from across the pond and the buyer is happy, good for them!

 

[ErnieKim]

It's all about the negotiation you do. You do right by them and they'll do right by you. The last time I bought from them, I wrote a nice note back about the interaction and how I was comfortable dealing internationally. They probably used this in their advertising to some benefit. I don't know but,,, they gave me free shipping.
My philosophy is that if you're nice to people it will pay off in the end. "Do onto others......."

 

[VapingTurtle]

Yep, I got it. It's a 12% savings, not the whopping 22% savings they were trying to claim. As long as it comes in good shape from across the pond and the buyer is happy, good for them!

12% savings over the price that you took the time and effort to haggle from them. 22% savings over the no effort price.

I know you think all the time and effort you put into this is going to pay some huge dividend, but it's not.

 

[raitizz]

It's a discussion about the "cost" of vaping ..... AAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

R

Edit: actually a quote from that recent Provari bash thread..

 

[ErnieKim]

Turtle,
Are you really on the water or is that where the Avatar lives?

 

[VapingTurtle]

Really?? RB a weasel? I know RB and he is one of the nicest members on ECF. He didn't weasel anyone on the price he simply asked them to price match which they did.

You are right. I apologize for using the incorrect and derogatory term. Haggle is the correct verb. I didn't mean to denigrate RB, and do sincerely appologize.

 

[ErnieKim]

Getting weird, going sailing. Later all

 

[VapingTurtle]

Turtle,
Are you really on the water or is that where the Avatar lives?

Just the avi, Ernie. I'm stuck in the only place in FL that is not by the water, Central FL, Orlando suburbs.

 

[ErnieKim]

Oh well, ya got Disneyworld!