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When it went on sale at 11:55 PM PST last night, it started out at 3-5 days to ship. Around 1:00 AM PST, they changed all products to 10-15 days probably as a precaution as the amount of orders they had already received would take some time to process.
Even with that, many orders are already shipping out today. Always better to say it will take some time and then surprise the customer, than to say it will be right up and then go ut-oh!
To give you an idea of how long it is taking them to process the orders:
Order # 17851 was placed at 12:00 AM PST and shipped 10:19 PST. 43 Units were ordered in between and then order # 17894 was placed at 12:03 AM PST and shipped 11:46 AM PST.
That's only 2 min or so per unit to process and ship. Not too shabby.
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Yes I ordered one when they first went available already shipped! I have a feeling they are going to run out soon!
I saw that same sentiment from a lot of people so I figured why not just go for it. The new mini should be a nice upgrade from my e-power
that is a good question, as I would order if they had this in a black flat finish!
As I understand it, the cap on the regular sized ProVari IS the extension cap for the mini. They're interchangeable, so you wouldn't need a different sleeve (by sleeve do you mean the body of the unit)?
What he might have meant is that the extension cap you get to extend a regular to use 18650s can be used on the mini to extend to use the 18490s. Rather than make a larger extension cap to allow the mini to use an 18650 (which would be too long for use on a regular), just make a small amount of tube that is threaded on both ends that can screw inbetween the mod and the original extension cap so that you get the extra length necessary to use an 18650 in the mini. Then you could just re-use the extension cap you already own (provided you already had one).
The alternative way to read into his statement would be to use the original stock end cap (not sure how that would be any different than the one on the mini) and a sleeve that is long enough to thread the unused cap (makes the assumption you've plugged an 18650 extention on your regular) and make the mini 18650 capable. Although it kinda reads more like this, I can't follow it as well, as the stock end cap on the end of the mini should essentially be the same as the stock end cap on the normal.
I'm sure Frick will be able to clarify when he gets back. In the mean time, hope that may have cleared it up a bit.
That totally makes sense, I was having a hard time figuring out exactly what he meant. Although I would personally doubt that they'd provide an accessory that would let you use 18650s on the mini (even if it would be simple enough to do) as that would possibly cannibalize regular ProVari sales. Maybe someone that could fabricate and machine that part could sell it as a third party accessory, I'm sure many would like to have the option of the larger battery on the mini.
I could of swore I read something about them working on an 18650 extension to the mini. Then again I swear I read (from one of the Provape guys) a post where they were going to have another shipment of blue LED in April in case they ran out of this batch. But then when I went to go quote it I couldn't find it again.
Anyhow, if they make it an option, it really doesn't cannibalize sales. They cost the same as the regular. If anything it adds sales of extension sleeves (probably another $20 or so) and some will go for the mini for flexibility or design, other will still go for the regular for simplicity (less configuration options = less parts to track) and/or design. Either way if they make it, win win for everyone.
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Yeah that's true, I guess I just think having all those options available with the mini would result in the regular not really having a differentiator. The way I look at it, if the mini can take all the possible batteries the regular can, and in a smaller form factor, there wouldn't be much reason so buy the regular (IMO at least). Although I can see your point about simplicity and design, some people I've seen prefer the grooves of the regular to the teardrop divots of the mini. I think it would be a win for consumers to have the most possible choice, but I suppose I'm saying I could see why they wouldn't (or would) choose to provide a 18650 endcap for the mini.
Yeah, I agree with you as well. While I see it as a win win for everyone if they do, I can see why they may not want to. Guess it all depends on how much it will cost them to manufacture the part vs demand vs marketing strategy. Speaking of marketing strategy. This last round with the mini and the blue LED was well played. 
By all accounts, they sold nearly as many units in 1/2 a day as they did in the last 10 days. A nice spike in profit I'm sure they are not disappointed with.
By all accounts, they sold nearly as many units in 1/2 a day as they did in the last 10 days. A nice spike in profit I'm sure they are not disappointed with.
^This. I would prefer a sleeve that screws into the Mini, with internal threads for the standard cap -- I referenced the 18490 cap for clarity, but it didn't work
. I don't like the look of the rounded-bottom extension caps they sell for the standard Provari, and it would make use of the cap that becomes useless when you prefer using the longer batteries.I also don't think it would cannibalize "full-size" sales. Some people know they need 18650s to satisfy their vaping pace, and wouldn't have any use for the size advantage of the Mini. Then there's the appearance thing that was mentioned; they look different, grooves vs. tear-drop divots. And Provape already stated they cost virtually the same to make, so profit remains the same. In that light, increased Mini sales cost them nothing. I think a 3-battery model would make it the single most-versatile mod available.
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I like the idea of a Provari that uses all three battery sizes! Thie product could make itself distinct from others through it's design and finishes! Also...Provari could charge more for the extention sleeves! Brilliant idea!
I too prefer the flat cap, to the rounded extension cap, but it is all aesthetics I guess. I do like the idea of multiple sleeves to accommodate different battery designs, and I love the new teardrop design on the mini, but would love to see a SS version with no paint, just give me the bare metal.
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