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Interesting to note:
2 months ago I traded for a boxmod - 5v -
Liked it enough that when the opportunity arose for a 'commercial' high volt p/v came up I went for it.
3 days into the commercial p/v - 2 attys dead - juice all over the flippin' place as it leaks from atty into entire well around the connector - inconsistant 'vape' and
comments from other members that the bats supplied at purchase new actually register over 7v rather than the 6v advertised to be dropped via resistor to 5v.
While it doesn't look as fancy - the boxmod does just fine in fulfilling its purpose. (and seems to function better at the level claimed and without burning through parts)
The person who built it isn't making hundreds to be marketed around the world - and actually responds with info and follow up in a timely manner.
And the moderator I pm'd .... not interested enough in the matterof modders selling while bulk stock sold by non-suppliers....to ever offer a reply.
2 months ago I traded for a boxmod - 5v -
Liked it enough that when the opportunity arose for a 'commercial' high volt p/v came up I went for it.
3 days into the commercial p/v - 2 attys dead - juice all over the flippin' place as it leaks from atty into entire well around the connector - inconsistant 'vape' and
comments from other members that the bats supplied at purchase new actually register over 7v rather than the 6v advertised to be dropped via resistor to 5v.
While it doesn't look as fancy - the boxmod does just fine in fulfilling its purpose. (and seems to function better at the level claimed and without burning through parts)
The person who built it isn't making hundreds to be marketed around the world - and actually responds with info and follow up in a timely manner.
And the moderator I pm'd .... not interested enough in the matterof modders selling while bulk stock sold by non-suppliers....to ever offer a reply.
maybe if the fees for becoming a supplier were priced more reasonable modders could afford to enlist and still be able to show some profit.
Modders here don't make much and they DO take much more than 10 minutes to make a good mod.
I would suggest a modders classided area that would allow modders to sell for a much smaller monthly fee since they dont have markups on products like the regular suppliers have. Don't know but would seem something should be done for these hard working ppl that use their time to create some nice stuff.
Modders here don't make much and they DO take much more than 10 minutes to make a good mod.
I would suggest a modders classided area that would allow modders to sell for a much smaller monthly fee since they dont have markups on products like the regular suppliers have. Don't know but would seem something should be done for these hard working ppl that use their time to create some nice stuff.
excellent idea doots. minus any fee though unless they're cranking out orders left and right.
all the commercial 'mods' have been inspired off the backs of modders that took vaping to the next level. Now the forum wants to diss them?
Leave the modders alone or perhaps they'll only supply a paypal link to a pdf of instructions on how to make your own mod.
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good point need_2.
modders can use alertpay if Paypal is a problem.
Ive been using them for years and they offer everything paypal does except the BS.
I agree this forum , from what Ive seen is very much supplier friendly which Im not downing, but iy seems there could be some space devoted to the selling of mods with no ridiculous limitations placed on how many a modder can sell.
A lot of buyers aren't interested in mods anyways since they don't look like cigs.
I cant see this is taking away from suppliers profts.
There is more than enough to go around for all!
I think the Mods here are very reasonable and want the best for everyone and will provide somewhere for the modders to sell. Seems like a lot of good ppl here! I'm glad we have a place to congregate!
modders can use alertpay if Paypal is a problem.
Ive been using them for years and they offer everything paypal does except the BS.
I agree this forum , from what Ive seen is very much supplier friendly which Im not downing, but iy seems there could be some space devoted to the selling of mods with no ridiculous limitations placed on how many a modder can sell.
A lot of buyers aren't interested in mods anyways since they don't look like cigs.
I cant see this is taking away from suppliers profts.
There is more than enough to go around for all!
I think the Mods here are very reasonable and want the best for everyone and will provide somewhere for the modders to sell. Seems like a lot of good ppl here! I'm glad we have a place to congregate!
You just described a supplier and there is already an entire forum for them to sell their mods. If the mod section turns into a marketplace, it will pretty much be the end of the sharing of ideas. It's been heading that way for a while though so possibly it's inevitable.
There are definitely people here who's primary purpose is to make mods to sell. Next thing you know, Imeo will be bypassing the forum controls on suppliers because he's a 'modder'.
No cost
At least they could have spelled SUPPLYING right. As of right now I am a modder who makes things flexible and limber.
I cannot believe nobody noticed.
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–adjective
1.bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible: a supple bough.
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At least they could have spelled SUPPLYING right. As of right now I am a modder who makes things flexible and limber.
I cannot believe nobody noticed.
sup⋅ple /ˈsʌp
Show Spelled Pronunciation [suhp-uh
Show IPA adjective, -pler, -plest, verb, -pled, -pling. –adjective
1.bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible: a supple bough.
2.characterized by ease in bending; limber; lithe: supple movements.
3.characterized by ease, responsiveness, and adaptability in mental action.
4.compliant or yielding.
5.obsequious; servile.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
6.to make or become supple.
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This is what I noticed...and this goes with a lot of things in life. Don't make a fuss about rules just do what you gotta do expecting something might or might not happen
People are talking about The FDA Banning ecigs, but honestly if they do are you going to stop? yes some maybe but they don't frequent the classifieds enough anyway.
JUST let it be, keep every tom Richard(if i typed it it would filter to ****) and Harry would be posting SHizzie everyday and it will turn into EBAY which at first was good, but now it is out of control trying to find a REAL auction Item....
I already said more than I really wanted.. and really shouldn't have said anything at all and just let this thread fade into the abyss of forgotten whining threads....
Not that everyone is whining but it usually ends up that way at about page 5/6 of a thread about an issue
People are talking about The FDA Banning ecigs, but honestly if they do are you going to stop? yes some maybe but they don't frequent the classifieds enough anyway.
JUST let it be, keep every tom Richard(if i typed it it would filter to ****) and Harry would be posting SHizzie everyday and it will turn into EBAY which at first was good, but now it is out of control trying to find a REAL auction Item....
I already said more than I really wanted.. and really shouldn't have said anything at all and just let this thread fade into the abyss of forgotten whining threads....
Not that everyone is whining but it usually ends up that way at about page 5/6 of a thread about an issue
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I do think something should be done for the hobbyist modder who is trying to just get some of their cost back so they can make more mods. I don't know how that would be regulated, but surely a way could be found. Mostly I love the modders. They share their information freely and there should be some kind of consideration for that. Just my 2 cents.
There are so many ways of looking at it....in some way's you could even think that some of the suppliers on here should really be paying some of the original modders a royalty for using their ideas. Most of the retail mods are little more than cosmetic improvements on some of the original modders ideas.
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Ya should have just deleted this entire post if you were going through the trouble to censor it...
I for one was happier than a pig in "sheet" when one modder offered a few his units for sale. I hope something can be done to satisfy everyone and help the small modder make a little cash to keep developing.
I like yer idea!!!!
This is America- If you can make something you should be allowed to do what you want with it. This forum is about e-cigarettes. Everyone is allways talking about what is best and new and available. So this just makes sense to me.
Question: I'm currently trying to develop a marketable version of an ePipe mod (starting from tobacco pipes, not the 601). Someday I hope this will be a full-fledged business (and I'm approaching it like one, with COG calculations, projected labor costs, etc.) but right now it's just me in the garage with a bunch of tools and a bunch of busted tobacco pipes. Once that's established, I plan on working on atomizer/cartridge mods (as stems for the pipes, but they'll work for any RCA based battery mod), but right now what I've got is a rather complicated battery mod.
So far I haven't produced anything I'd even try to sell, never mind sold it. I'm already in for $500 worth of tools, and I'll probably put in another $500 for materials once I'm sure I'm ready to shift to making things to sell (some of the things I want for sellable models can only be purchased in minimum quantities worth $100+), but I'm not even sure of the *name* I'm going to give all of this, never mind made any money from it. At what point do I stop being a "modder" and become a manufacturer/seller, for your purposes?
So far I haven't produced anything I'd even try to sell, never mind sold it. I'm already in for $500 worth of tools, and I'll probably put in another $500 for materials once I'm sure I'm ready to shift to making things to sell (some of the things I want for sellable models can only be purchased in minimum quantities worth $100+), but I'm not even sure of the *name* I'm going to give all of this, never mind made any money from it. At what point do I stop being a "modder" and become a manufacturer/seller, for your purposes?
my 2cents
I think
you are a modder if you make something for the pure joy of it and to share it with others with out the intention to make money....of course if its a good mod people will keep asking for one and you will have to mod more and the selling of mods is the side effect of the hobby
It sounds like you might be jumping right into manufacturer/seller if you haven't made a name for yourself with the hobby of it...
I hope I said that clearly
you shouldn't mod with the intent to profit you should profit with the intent to mod
I think
you are a modder if you make something for the pure joy of it and to share it with others with out the intention to make money....of course if its a good mod people will keep asking for one and you will have to mod more and the selling of mods is the side effect of the hobby
It sounds like you might be jumping right into manufacturer/seller if you haven't made a name for yourself with the hobby of it...
I hope I said that clearly
you shouldn't mod with the intent to profit you should profit with the intent to mod
at the point you say "X" is for sale- You become a manufacturer.
BTW- I'm also Developing a Pipe based on a 510 atty- The first is called the -
Hill Billy 6 volts 2 CR2's - it's allmost done (2-7 days)
the next will be called
The General - Looks like Mac Arthurs Pipe- 5 and 6 volt with inline regulator just like my Detonator
My "Detonator" which I'm not manufacturing - I'm just making a few for friends.
500 Spent?? I borrowed most my tools.
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I get what you're saying, and this started out as me wanting a pipe-shaped eCig and deciding the 601 sucked (nice cartridge, but replacing an atomizer/battery/logic/pipe bowl unit every month or so?). As I researched what it would take to make my own and get something that would look good, I realized I was looking at hundreds for tools alone. I learned woodworking and machining as a kid from older relatives that did it for a living, and electronics in the Air Force, but hadn't done anything more than home repairs in over a decade, so no equipment.my 2cents
you shouldn't mod with the intent to profit you should profit with the intent to mod
Once I committed to doing that, I figured I might as well go a step further and try to make something that looked like it was purchased in a store rather than hacked together in my garage. And having committed to that, I figure I might as well try to sell them, as my industry is having a tough time and my career in it had seen better days even before that. I could use some pocket money, and something to fill my time besides shotgunning resumes to the same short list of companies that have been ignoring them for the last year.
I don't expect to make a tremendous amount from this, and I'll be happy if I just pay for the tools and keep myself busy for a few months (as well as getting something to vape that lasts all day and doesn't cause problems at Airport Security). But what's wrong with having an entrepreneurial approach to it?
I just want to know where the line is, this forum's denizen's aren't really my target market anyway, so if I can't pimp my products here I'm fine with just geeking out over batteries and IC's. But I was hoping the mods would tell me what the rules are for that kind of thing.
--Dave
EDIT: Here's the prototype, and my normal PV right now, tell me that doesn't look like a pipe only a modder could love:
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A classified section for modders has my vote! BTW, nice pipe mod. Keep up the good work modders. I'm looking to buy my first mod. I would love to get one with a juice bottle resevoir like Moonman's mod.
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