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DasFriek

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i vaped but stop so im out of the info loop on modding,so i ask for help.
My mom and aunt both in thier 70’s both got off 2 packs a day with evod spinners and earotanks.but lately the quality is down right junk.
Now i got ebay sellers scamming me im done with that route with seems to be dying out,at least on the battery end. coils do suck also.

So im looking for something evod sized thats guarenteed repuatable and tanks easy to fill with coils that work and last a long time. If its digital it should have just a 1-2v range.

What you guys got for me and where can i get it?
Cost isnt an issue but nothing over $100 all in per rig.
Thanks!
 

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What you guys got for me and where can i get it?

If you like a tube shaped mod and tank with replaceable coils, the Innokin Endura T18 v. II is a good kit and well liked around here--make sure you get version II, it comes with three wattage settings so you can fine tune your vape to your liking. Very easy to use and widely available.

Endura T18 II Starter Kit by Innokin

I also like eGo One tanks with CLR coils or Eleaf GS tanks--but you'll have to buy a mod separately for those; I recommend something like an iStick 30--inexpensive, long-lasting and reliable.
 

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Cost isnt an issue but nothing over $100 all in per rig.

First, I'm not surprised the batteries and coils you've been getting off of eBay, aren't lasting very long, nor working very well. There are MANY clones/fakes sold on there. It's also hard sometimes to tell them apart from the authentic ones...until you get them.

It's not a tube shape, like your Mom and Aunt are used to, but I 2nd @Katya in recommending an Eleaf iStick 30W mod for each of them. They're easy to hold, easy to use, and last a long time with normal use.

The Aerotanks both people are using can still easily be used on the iStick 30W if they want to. Just get the authentic KangerTech Dual Coils for them from a reputable vendor, rather than from eBay sellers.

I'll check what a vendor has, that I've dealt with for years...as far as the 30W iSticks and the coils. When she states something is Eleaf or KangerTech or whatever brand, it definitely is, and isn't a clone/fake. She's also given me a code to pass along to people so they can save 10% off. I'll come back and add to my post when I check it out.
 

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@DasFriek - OK, I checked that vendor, and her price is rather high right now, even with the 10% off.

However, I just checked another vendor I've dealt with many times, and lots of other ECF members have, too. He also sells only authentic products. You can use the coupon code TURKEY when you Checkout...to get 30% off each item! You'll also get FREE S/H if your order is more than $14.00 total. So, here's what he's got that would work for your Mom and Aunt.

Eleaf iStick 30W Battery - $35.00 : Rocky Mountain Vapor, The Mountain top of Electronic Cigarettes - Regular price is $35, but with 30% off, they're only $24.50 each. Has Black and Silver ones in stock now.

iStick 20W/30W Silicone Case - $2.00 : Rocky Mountain Vapor, The Mountain top of Electronic Cigarettes - These are silicone covers for the mod. IMO, it makes them easier to hold on to and protects the mod, too. I use 1 on all of my iStick 20W and 30W mods. Regularly $2.00, but with the 30% discount = $1.40 each. Available in Red only , which is actually more of a pink color.

Eleaf Micro USB Charging Cord - $2.00 : Rocky Mountain Vapor, The Mountain top of Electronic Cigarettes - Eleaf charging cable for the iSticks. Regularly $2.00, but $1.40 with the 30% discount.

Kanger Protank 3/Aerotank/EVOD 2/T3D Upgraded Coils - 5 Pack - $8.00 : Rocky Mountain Vapor, The Mountain top of Electronic Cigarettes - Regularly $8.00/box of 5, but with the 30% discount = $5.60/box of 5. Available in 1.5ohms and 1.8ohms right now.

If I were you, you may want to get them each (2) of the 30W iSticks, so they'll have reliable back-ups, and a spare to be using while charging the other one, too. Even if you got each of them - (2) of the iStick 30W mods, (2) silicone covers, (2) charging cables, and (2) boxes of coils...at $65.80 total for each person, with Free S/H...you'd be well under your budget of $100 per person, that you mentioned.

By the way...there have been members who've posted that their iStick 30W mods are still going strong, even after 3-4 years of use. That's terrific, IMO, especially considering their inexpensive cost! My own have only been in use for about 2 years so far, with no problems whatsoever.
 
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If they want to really save money in the long term, going the DIY route is good. Vaping hardware can be fairly competitive, so juice is marked up. B&M store sales especially.

The box mods, compared to tube mods, stand a little better and fit in the hand better. I think that is why they sell so well.

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If they want to really save money in the long term, going the DIY route is good. Vaping hardware can be fairly competitive, so juice is marked up. B&M store sales especially.

The box mods, compared to tube mods, stand a little better and fit in the hand better. I think that is why they sell so well.

Good luck
Might be good if they’re really active and like hobby cooking. Making juice would give them something new to mess about in the kitchen with.
 
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i vaped but stop so im out of the info loop on modding,so i ask for help.
My mom and aunt both in thier 70’s both got off 2 packs a day with evod spinners and earotanks.but lately the quality is down right junk.
Now i got ebay sellers scamming me im done with that route with seems to be dying out,at least on the battery end. Coils do suck also.

So im looking for something evod sized thats guarenteed repuatable and tanks easy to fill with coils that work and last a long time. If its digital it should have just a 1-2v range.

What you guys got for me and where can i get it?
Cost isnt an issue but nothing over $100 all in per rig.
Thanks!
Yep. eBay and Amazon are both do-not-buy zones for vape gear these days. They’re full of Shenzhen fly-by-nights shipping counterfeits. It’s a cheap and easy way for the Chinese criminal element to get cheap easy anonymous access to relatively wealthy American consumers. It’s not just vape gear either.
 
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lol and yes ebay is not the place to buy from, really vape gear isn't allowed there but people still do it
if you want cheap and can wait a month then fasttech would be a good option but always check reviews and discussions before buying and feel free to ask here first
3fvape and efun.top are other good one but again be prepared to wait on shipping
 

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Hello DasFriek, I don't know how many are available but you can still find Innokin itaste SVD 2.0 mods available here.
https://puffnstuffvapeshop.com/product/innokin-itaste-svd-2-0/

They're an older Evolv DNA 40 mod.

For MTL tanks Innokin Zenith to something like the Vaporesso Drizzle, order them from fasttech or the likes for the cheapest prices.
 
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