Oh my dog Fast Tech is sloooooow

[treehead]

Honestly people are full of it.

fasttech ships as soon as an order can be completed. So, if ordering all in stock items, shipping is normally NEXT DAY. All other orders Pend stocking which is normally fairly accurate and up front as to Shipping DATE.

Any way you cut it - China Customs and International Shipping is SLOW - Not fasttech

Dude read my post again. Try and un-wedge those knickers when your done realizing that I know it's not FT's fault.

<-------------- you. us.--------------->

(Everyone here loves FT with international shipping included, I even said in a post I used to own an ebay store so I KNOW why the shipping takes a while, my titanic metaphor almost isn't an exaggeration.)

 

[ncpatches]

Seriously, if not for FT, I wouldn't be able to afford anything. I can't pay 4 times the price for the same products at a B&M. They have been my lifesaver since I started vaping. Them and Wizard Labs for my DIY stuff. I'm on disability and vaping is definitely cheaper than smoking and might just save me on medical bills in the future. China shipping is a pain, but I've never had an issue with any product I have gotten from FT.

Love that skeleton by the mailbox!

 

[Steamer861]

I made 1 order a wile back and after reading all the posts like this one I cancelled it and they refunded my money right away
There is no reason it should take soo long I'm in Canada and have ordered video games for my kids that I couldn't find any were else out of Hong Kong and Delivery was less than 2 weeks and free shipping to

 

[Katya]

 

[treehead]

That's funny. Honestly though, it depends on what you order. If I order things that aren't several days on wait before it ships, I get it within about 10 days or so. If I order mods it takes 3 weeks or more. But we all know going in that its like playing Russian Roulette. You might get it in less than 2 weeks, then again you might get it in a month or longer. It's fun watching the packages travel though...

I got a fasttech package Saturday. It took 9 days. But it was only plastic bottles (10 pack), drip tips, and a dripping atomizer. I've got another package from them that just hit Chicago. It has a little more stuff in it. I placed the order 5 days ago. It sat in China 3 days after the initial shipping from FT. I ordered something else a few days ago that isn't due to ship until the 25th. It's a waiting game. I don't really mind though. I realize they are waiting on the factories to get it to them so they can ship it. I enjoy the prices tremendously. When I first started vaping I bought expensive, authentic mods....even a Nemesis. I love it. But I'm all about saving money too... I've spent thousands...literally. I'm glad I found the slow boat.

No kidding, it's not their fault the pacific ocean is in the way, or that they are a global marketplace for more than just vaping, they are like walmart+shipping for the world, I don't hold it against them, I don't think anyone does with those prices. They have a warning RIGHT THERE on the website next to the price that everyone looks at.

 

[treehead]

FT is definitely at the top of that sign

 

[treehead]

Perfect sign for FT, they are definitely the top option; and I wouldn't have it any other way!

 

[Steamix]

Same stuff on ebay ?

Wouldn't count on it being any faster.

Most companies in China offer drop-shipping services, so what's on offer is not necessarily in stock at the place of sale...
Also remember some threads from the past, that ebay was a bit .... about all things e-cig, i.e. transactions being blocked etc.

 

[Benzin]

slowtech has just pulled their usual "ships in 3 days", ---> "Scheduled Ship Date: 3/18/2014" ---> [8 days later] "Restocking" stunts on me yet AGAIN.
Just like every other time i ordered something that wasnt in stock.

Man, i am SO MAD at those... people in fasttech right now... i better stop this rant here.
Or else i might get banned from the forum for excessive use of profanity.

EDIT AGAIN!: i just edited my higher toned rant a little, not that i dint meant it,but im allready aggravated at slowtech. i dont need the extra controversy

 

[Sirius]

Ordered a King Chromed Brass from Fasttech. I have never seen anyone in the US that even had it. My all brass was $40 from a US shop and it didn't have the reverse threaded lock ring. Took 42 days to get here but I got a fantastic mod for $19 that otherwise would have been at least $40 here. I'll not complain.

 

[yellowrider]

when I order from slowtech, I usually forget I ordered something since it will come 30 days later.. And when you have problems, it will take another 30 days emailing back and forward.. So to the patient folks who want to save money, its generally a decent choice. To the one who wants it now and not concerned with best price, bad choice..

 

[Bunnykiller]

Fasttech isnt slow, they process orders quickly when its in stock... its the postal service thats slow.....
every one of my Fasttech orders processed and shipped in 2 days.... but it took 3 weeks for Singapore Post ( and USPS) to get it to me... ( 2 weeks for SP and 1 week for USPS)

 

[Bosco]

I love ordering from Fasttech. By the time it arrives, I've usually forgotten that I've even ordered anything so it's a total surprise. I ordered a nemi clone on 2/11. Received it yesterday, 3/18. I ordered the magnet upgrade as well. That actually shipped on 2/13 but still hasn't arrived.

What I've learned about fasttech is this:
1. If you order something in stock, they usually ship it by next day.
2. A lot of things are not in stock. Estimated ship date is total bs - or maybe wishfull thinking.
3. If your order is $20 or more, you get better shipping and stuff usually arrive in US 2 weeks after shipping from China.
4. If your order is under $20, they basically put it in a bottle and toss it in the sea. Who knows when/where it will wash ashore, lol. I've been waiting for my $2 magnets shipped 6 weeks ago!

Still - I love fasttech. Really, I do. I love having the ability to order direct from china at those prices. It's really the same thing retailers deal with when they order products to mark up and sell - we just don't realize it because we walk in the shop and there it is.

 

[zoiDman]

I find the Shipping Time from Fasttech is Directly Proportional to How Much I Saved times How Much I need it.

When I got an OK Deal and I don't really Need it, it comes Very Fast.

But when I get a Great Deal and Need it Yesterday, then it Takes Forever to Reach my Door.

 

[crxess]

Dude read my post again. Try and un-wedge those knickers when your done realizing that I know it's not FT's fault.

<-------------- you. us.--------------->

(Everyone here loves FT with international shipping included, I even said in a post I used to own an ebay store so I KNOW why the shipping takes a while, my titanic metaphor almost isn't an exaggeration.)

Did I quote you in my post? ummm No
Personal issues there?
Maybe you should consider:
a) not everything is about you
b) New members could get the wrong impression and be swayed away from something they might otherwise appreciate.

No anger here - more of a over some peoples thought process

 

[oxidus]

Anyone in Canada, I'm wondering if the strike in Vancouver will affect the delivery time. No idea if they're related or not, but less truckers is never a good thing for deliveries

Assuming it left on a rowboat on March 11th -> Canada Post - Track - Personal Results Details

 

[Koudotai]

Agreed. Ordered on the 28th of February and still hasn't arrived

 

[zoiDman]

Agreed. Ordered on the 28th of February and still hasn't arrived

Just Curious...

Did your Order have any Batteries in it?

And did it go Malaysia Post?

 

[KurrptSenate]

I don't understand how people can blame fast tech for these issues. They take a product, package, and take it to the courier/post office.

Somehow they are responsible for the mail sucking.

 

[Big Southpaw]

Same stuff on ebay ?

Wouldn't count on it being any faster.

It is a lot faster if you buy from an American shipper. I suspect it is exactly the same stuff…they buy it from FT, wait to get it delivered and make 15% for their troubles. It would not be worth the haste for me, but a lot of times I buy things from Ebay, pay a little more than I would from FT but a lot less than I would from a local B&M and have it in 2-3 days.


Example: This kit which I bought for a friend:

$46.38 Vamo V3 6-in-1 Variable Voltage E-Cigarettes Set with OLED Screen - 2*18350 / chromed brass / US plug at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

is $46 and change from Fasttech. You can get if down to about $44 with bulk buying. I got it for $50 shipped from ebay from a California seller. I suspect they have a deal with FT to get it a little cheaper. Ordered Friday, delivered Monday. Well worth the difference to me.