Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part 5

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No, I hadn't seen that particular one. But yep ... it's truly looking sad for the future of Provape. For the last few month's they've just been selling out stock on hand ... I've been watching for about 3 month's to pick up another black and purple Radii ... nope neither has been available for a very long time. Over in the Provape forum a lot of folks figure they're just depleting inventory to shut down. Provari's and Radii are just a part of their overall technology business. Perhaps they are dropping out of the market. Would be very very sad to see them close up shop.
Mike can you give me the link for the Provape forum? I did a search and found lots of provari/provape forums but they all seem to be several years old. I must be doing something wrong.
 

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Not Mike, but ProVape
Thanks DH. That's the forum I found too but there doesnt seem to be any post much past a few years ago. I had the impression that there was recent discussion there about what may be going on at Provape. I guess not. Thanks anyway.
 

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Thanks DH. That's the forum I found too but there doesnt seem to be any post much past a few years ago. I had the impression that there was recent discussion there about what may be going on at Provape. I guess not. Thanks anyway.
There are 8 threads in the Provape forum that have been posted to today. Two of the stickies and 5 others.

But, you're right. It's not as active as it used to be. The link Gary gave you is the only thing Provape has said on the subject. The rest is just users making guesses.
 

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Thanks DH. That's the forum I found too but there doesnt seem to be any post much past a few years ago. I had the impression that there was recent discussion there about what may be going on at Provape. I guess not. Thanks anyway.
There's a new thread called, "Hey ProVape. Everything ok?" in which folks are discussing this. It's all speculation; so far, no word from Ken.
 

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I was feeling really good about not buying much from Amazon during all of the holiday specials. I did waffle quite a bit about a replacement for my Dymo Plug & Play label maker that I label all of my liquid bottles with. It was on sale for less than $25, but since my 2 year old one still worked (I bet you can see where this is heading) I decided not to.

Sure enough, when I wanted to label some juice bottles last week I couldn't get it to work. I suspected, and Dymo customer service confirmed, that the rechargeable battery had died. A replacement for the battery is about $25, and the price for the whole thing is back up to the normal level of about $40. :censored: Since my current one was getting really fussy about feeding the labels there's just no point in replacing just the battery. So there goes my vape budget for next month.

The moral of the story is go ahead and buy what you want while it's on sale.

Spend on, folks.:D
 

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The moral of the story is go ahead and buy what you want while it's on sale.

Spend on, folks.:D
Hah! I have one of those. (they're great) But since you plug it into a usb... who knew it even had a batt!
 

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Thanks DH. That's the forum I found too but there doesnt seem to be any post much past a few years ago. I had the impression that there was recent discussion there about what may be going on at Provape. I guess not. Thanks anyway.

I follow but rarely post in these Provape threads. They're def not as active as the once were, but the regulars seem to have their 'pulse' on Provape products and directions. Most are updated daily.

Provape all things Provape and Beyond, Official Provari Radius Thread, Official Provari 3 Thread, and Official Provari 2.5 Thread.
 

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I don’t know. If I had my druthers I would rather see them stay in the mod business although I don’t need anymore ProVaris. I saw where there are a couple of the 2.5s in the new website as well as a some tanks, batteries, etc.



I have never tried their eliquids so cannot speak to them.

Love their juice. Cinnabomb is my all day vape!!! Remember when companies could send samples? I routinely buy 5 different flavors.
 

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I have 5 or 6 P3's and am thinking of sending them in to be cleaned, refurbished and have the software updated. I'm getting a bit nervous that time's a wastin'. Though I very rarely use them, it would be good to know that they're in mint condition if I need them. Somehow, I never thought it would come to this.

Um, stop thinking and do it. I need to send in several for minor things after years of procrastinating. It really looks like they are abandoning ship. They aren't even communicating with their most ardent fans begging for clarification on their company's health status.

I have been a staunch fan of theirs, but not much more if they continue to ignore pleas for clarification. My compassion now lies with their workers who will need to seek employment elsewhere.

Janet and I have quite a collection of Provape products too. he, he ... I wonder how my Provape portfolio value will be effected if indeed they go out of business. Will the value of a Provari go up because you can't get them any longer or go down because Provape isn't around to support/repair them.

oh wait ... focus Mike, just focus ... I feel better now.

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I just looked, there's only five $130 Muddy Girls left. Oh wait, the price may go down on some others in the next couple of days, or they may transfer them all to the other site and raise the price. It's really a crap-shoot and this point.

Yeah, seems they don't even sell the extensions for the mini anymore. Last one I got they had a check box. Add extension (free) add end cap (free)

You can use the P3 tubes. $7 ProVari 3 Extension Ring - Special Edition or the titanium ones for $20 ProVari Extended Titanium Ring
I'd love a ti one but the price is still to much. Maybe in three days?

I gotta save money for my flight to Cali.

Are you still planning on moving here? :) If you are, please call it Calif., CA or California. Cali is for noobs and foreigners. ;) Over 4" of solid rain today. :thumb: Consequences will be broadcast on national news tomorrow.

I have my fair share of ProVaris including 2.5s, Classic, P3s and one Radius. I was on the Provape website and they have moved some items to: http://www.provarifuel.com. Not sure what is going on.

Sad. All their batteries, juice, etc. are gone. Stuff vanishes then a few items come back and then vanish again. Having spent nearly $2,000 there, it's not a game I care to play. There is taking care of themselves (understandably) and there is being true to their customers. I vote for the latter. Not a popular option these days.

Anybody try their joose? Any good?

No. They did send me a bunch of free samples of which I'd be willing to send most on to you if you PM me your address.

I did get a free 30ml bottle of a menthol one last order I think I'll try to thin down to my mg tolerance. One of the free samples is a tobacco and the other I have no clue. Frostie York, whatever that is. Anyway, they are sitting here, would adore dumping the on someone else. :)

We know that. Just say otherwise to keep you humble.

Second. :D

I was feeling really good about not buying much from Amazon during all of the holiday specials. I did waffle quite a bit about a replacement for my Dymo Plug & Play label maker that I label all of my liquid bottles with. It was on sale for less than $25, but since my 2 year old one still worked (I bet you can see where this is heading) I decided not to.

Sure enough, when I wanted to label some juice bottles last week I couldn't get it to work. I suspected, and Dymo customer service confirmed, that the rechargeable battery had died. A replacement for the battery is about $25, and the price for the whole thing is back up to the normal level of about $40. :censored: Since my current one was getting really fussy about feeding the labels there's just no point in replacing just the battery. So there goes my vape budget for next month.

The moral of the story is go ahead and buy what you want while it's on sale.

Spend on, folks.:D

Bought a couple of things on sale at Christmas, not vape related, as backups. I learned my lesson a couple of years ago when I didn't. Just like vaping, some stuff is worth having backups for in this day and age of throw-away technology. It's disgusting.

I follow but rarely post in these Provape threads. They're def not as active as the once were, but the regulars seem to have their 'pulse' on Provape products and directions. Most are updated daily.

Provape all things Provape and Beyond, Official Provari Radius Thread, Official Provari 3 Thread, and Official Provari 2.5 Thread.

The 2.5 thread has been unstickied (is that a word?) to die a natural ECF death. They no longer care about online help for 2.5 users.
 
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I did get a free 30ml bottle of a menthol one last order I think I'll try to thin down to my mg tolerance. One of the free samples is a tobacco and the other I have no clue. Frostie York, whatever that is.

Maybe to emulate York Peppermint Pattie?
 
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