The thing is I don't think they are clones, I think they are the real thing relabled. It's really too bad too because with what she spent she could've gotten a Provari and a few nautilus full size and extra heads and had money left over. I know that Provari is criticized for not going TC and they don't have a lot of power but they have plenty and I think they are still the highest quality VV or VW PV's around. Last a lifetime and the nautilus for someone who doesn't want to wrap coils are still one of the best most dependable around.