New iTaste VTR (not released)

[Mad Scientist]

I think it is waaaay overpriced. Apart from the design (which is great), its basically an MVP 2 without a battery or charger, so how can it be almost twice the price? I was hoping for it to be around the £50-60 mark, but I ain't forking out £90 for one, especially without a battery.

think I'll wait until healthcabin or fasttech get them in and hope the dollar is weak against the pound - lol!

I prefer the replaceable battery, but it does add to overall initial cost if you don't have a bunch of them around. Likely market for this product is folks who do.

MSRP at around $120 U.S. (a guess) would likely result in a street price of about 2/3 that or $80. It might end up on fastech or it might be limited production so whoever wants one needs to jump in on it quickly once these are for sale. Could go either way.

 

[snitter]

I prefer the replaceable battery, but it does add to overall initial cost if you don't have a bunch of them around. Likely market for this product is folks who do.

MSRP at around $120 U.S. (a guess) would likely result in a street price of about 2/3 that or $80. It might end up on fastech or it might be limited production so whoever wants one needs to jump in on it quickly once these are for sale. Could go either way.

Yeah, I agree. I do have loads of 18650's & a charger, so it would not be an issue for me. I was saying it basically does the same thing as an MPV, but they have saved costs by not providing a battery with it. I suppose I was hoping they would come out cheaper than the MPV.

Perhaps I was being hopelessly naive..........lol!

 

[loggerhead]

Likewise .. I got in on a preorder for a MVP2 for $37. On Bucky's gaping discounts forum

 

[peraspera]

I think it is waaaay overpriced. Apart from the design (which is great), its basically an MVP 2 without a battery or charger, so how can it be almost twice the price? I was hoping for it to be around the £50-60 mark, but I ain't forking out £90 for one, especially without a battery.

think I'll wait until healthcabin or FastTech get them in and hope the dollar is weak against the pound - lol!

There are high development and manufacturing setup costs associated with novel designs. Also, the VTR looks to me like it has more parts than the MVP which increases manufacturing costs. The price came in at exactly where I thought it would be although one always hopes for less.

To me the price seems perfectly reasonable for a practical, original design that is very attractive, pocket-friendly has pushbutton VV/VW and doesn't pose the risk of snapped off tanks. Unique, well-designed devices out of China won't be forthcoming if manufacturers can't make a fair profit by doing them.

 

[MarKa]

I don't care what they call it, I want it.

 

[loggerhead]

Here's the MSRP and New Release Date
http://www.fairy-gift.com/itaste-vtr-p-35.html

 

[hazozita]

Thanks for the info loggerhead. The price of $119 is sort of OK. Not great, but in line with expectations. The "by September 25th" ship date is going to be a long wait. The speed at which time passes is inversely proportional to how much you want to get the device...

 

[jstaubin]

Thanks...just ordered with coupon code danny10 for 10% off!

 

[loggerhead]

Well from what I've see on their site Fairy Gifts only sells at the high end of the MSRP MVP2 $64.99 I just got in on a pre-order for $37.00..

 

[sgenn99]

i did the same. my old mvp is still working great. it's not a regular rotation pv for me, but i do use it often enough. comes in handy, especially when out and about. i actually use it as a backup battery charger for a lot of things, which i never thought i would... great little, pv. very reliable. and the new one looks like it'll be just as good, with the added bonus of VW... not that it matters too much. with vv or vw, you can get the same end result if you're not a mad scientist about it. i'm not into sub-ohms or dripping or anything like that. i just like to vape, and i usually use a carto tank or something in the protank family, adjust to taste, and i'm a happy camper.

 

[KalebK]

For those of you that have used Fairy Gift before...is shipping insurance not available with free shipping? I'm almost ready to pull the trigger, but would really like insurance!

 

[Crocky]

Did not see a place to enter a coupon code.....

hoping some US vendors will get in on the pro orders

 

[jstaubin]

Did not see a place to enter a coupon code.....

hoping some US vendors will get in on the pro orders

The coupon code entry was after you start to check out, right before you pay. Are you from the Charlotte area Crocky??

 

[KalebK]

The coupon code entry was after you start to check out, right before you pay. Are you from the Charlotte area Crocky??

Do u know about the shipping insurance jstaubin? I didn't see where to add it, even if I picked something other than free shipping.

 

[jstaubin]

I didn't get shipping insurance...never have had any problems with shipping!

 

[Bosco]

There are high development and manufacturing setup costs associated with novel designs. Also, the VTR looks to me like it has more parts than the MVP which increases manufacturing costs. The price came in at exactly where I thought it would be although one always hopes for less.

To me the price seems perfectly reasonable for a practical, original design that is very attractive, pocket-friendly has pushbutton VV/VW and doesn't pose the risk of snapped off tanks. Unique, well-designed devices out of China won't be forthcoming if manufacturers can't make a fair profit by doing them.

Yes - China is famous for having highly paid workers and limited run productions.

I'm sure the price will come down in a few months and, even if it doesn't, I am sure other companies will start to incorporate some of the features of the VTR into new products. The main thing about the VTR that is interesting to me is the recessed tank so it fits nicely in your pocket and won't snap off. In a way, it would be kind of ironic if the VTR got knocked off. In this market and with the ferver that this device has generated . .I'm sure it's only a matter of time.

 

[Crocky]

The coupon code entry was after you start to check out, right before you pay. Are you from the Charlotte area Crocky??

No, I live in about 15 minutes outside of Greenville, in between Greenville and Kinston
But the place I work for has our corporate office there in Albemarle.

Have you ordered form fairy gifts before?

 

[retired1]

NOW I see this thread after I've done my orders for the month.

Oh well. On the list for next month's crop of orders.

 

[rcoute]

They are for Sale coupon for first order 9% off = fg09
and shipping free

http://www.fairy-gift.com/itaste-vtr-p-35.html

 

[KalebK]

So I ordered one this afternoon! I'm so excited!!! I just hope everything goes smoothly with shipping, I couldn't find where to add insurance. I picked DHL shipping, never used them before either. What's making me nervous is I live in an apartment building and don't know if they will just put it in my mailbox or leave it by my door. I'm not always home and I worry it will be stolen.