opinions please

[dragonlover]

So I'm looking to buy my first box mod and have narrowed it down to the following vendors

MadVapes $45.99
1 Assembled 2xAA Box mod with Slow change LED and sealed 510 connector
1 5 Pack of empty 2.0 ohm cartomizers. Provide great vapor production!
1 510 2.5 ohm atomizer, great to try for flavor and dripping!
2 Empty 510 round Cartridges
2 Ultrafire Protected 14500 batteries, 900 mah
1 AD-103 Lithium Ion Battery Charger
1 10ml 24mg USA Mix e-liquid

Returns, Warranty and Exchanges

Returns, Repairs and Exchange Policy
Effective 10/01/2010

Please read and understand our warranty and return policy before placing an order.

THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS ISSUED ONCE AN ORDER HAS SHIPPED
NO REFUNDS OR RETURNS ON E_LIQUID.
NO WARRANTY ON ATOMIZERS OR CARTOMIZERS
EXCHANGE PARTS WILL NOT BE SENT UNTIL THE ORIGNAL PART IS RETURNED TO US AND EVALUATED. SHIPPING IS AT THE CUSTOMERS EXPENSE FOR PARTS RETURNED TO MADVAPES LLC.
THE DEFAULT WARRANTY PERIOD FOR ALL PRODUCTS IS 14 DAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.
PLEASE TEST ALL PRODUCTS UPON RECIPT. THE WARRANTY PERIOD EXPIRES WHETHER YOU TEST IT OR NOT.
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Ken's BoxMods $27.00 / $49.00 for kit

This is a 3.7 volt Box mod. You can order it with a 901 connector or 510 connector. USB option in the drop down box. Charging cable also available. Please check out the 3.7 box video review done by stubear62. It gives you an idea of the size and the vapor this puts out. The mod does not come with an atomizer, batteries, or charger. All the connectors are now flush with the top of the mod. If you want a connector recessed, please put a note in the comments section. 3.7 kits in the drop down list.. Please put atomizer and battery choices in the comments section when ordering kits. All of the mods need 3.7 protected LI or 3.7 high drain batteries.

Mod, 2 batteries, single charger, and a joye atomizer for $49.00

USB Mod 2 Batteries and a usb cable $55.00
All mods are covered by a 15 day return policy. If you don't like it send it back for a full refund. After the 15 days, for the next 45 days I will repair the mod if something fails, a wire comes loose, switch fails, connector loosens ect. I will not repair a mod that has been abused, dropped repeatedly, run over, or crushed. The batteries and chargers, have a 15 day warranty. Opened batteries or chargers are not returnable for a refund. I will not refund cost of postage. All e-cig kits have a DOA warranty only. All atomizers have a DOA warranty only. You are responsible for postage back to me for the return or warranty repair. If the boxmod or Little Sister 3.7 fails after 60 days I will repair and ship back your mod for $12.00. If the Little Sister variable or Big Brother Variable fails after 60 days there will be a $20 charge to repair and return your mod.
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JuiceBlaster
POWER VAPOR™ 3.7V 900MAH BOX MOD - BLUE $29.95
PANDORA'S BOX MOD-$34.95
batteries 6.95
charger 13.95
Warranty Info: Power Vapor™ box mods are warrantied for defects in parts/workmanship for 60 days from the date of purchase. Warranty does not cover user caused damage or misuse, breakage due to dropping, excessive force, or any other preventable user actions. Full warranty details and instructions on warranty return process are included with the product. Buyer pays all return shipping costs for warranty service. Out of warranty repairs are available for a nominal charge.

Fire and Ice Vapor $ 17.99 (new vendor)

2xAA sized box uses one 14500 battery which
supplies 900mah of battery life for all day use..

Small compact size is easy to carry and use.

Each box is handcrafted and tested before being
placed for sale.

Features:
Red 5 amp Horn Switch
3 mm Slow Color changing LED Indicator lights up
when the button is pushed.
Black 2xAA Battery box
Sealed 510 Connector
Master On/Off switch
Epoxy reinforced connector and switch area
This is for the completed 2xAA Box mod only. For a
full kit add 14500 batteries, charger and the
atomizer or cartomizer of your choice. The LED
changes color approximately every 3 seconds, red,
blue, green colors.
batteries $ 4.99
charger $8.95

have had technical difficulties and product failure in the past so am looking for good customer service/support, good reputation and durability of product, also want to be able to use 1.7 cartos, dual coils and LR boges.
I know most of you here have probably dealt with at least 3 of these vendors and am looking for feedback good or bad

thanks

 

[AttyPops]

I build em DIY for $10.00 - so IDK what to tell you about the pre-built ones. However, I piped in with a couple of thoughts for your consideration:

3.7 volts is 3.7 volts. Voltage depends more on the battery than the box. Construction counts tho. So do features like if you want an LED or not, a master cut off switch, and the button/switch used.

It's the switch. They fail over time. Some higher end mods have replaceable switches for this reason. Or consider the whole thing disposable and get two $17.00 mods.

I suggest you get an extra battery with your order. Although they all seem to have 2 in the kits, you should have at least 3. This is due to a battery dying or getting damaged and then being "Stuck" charging if you only have 2.

You'd have to get more info from users of these devices... like button "feel" and how hard they are to push, etc.

Good luck in your search.

 

[dragonlover]

thanks. flahing led light would be cool, but not necessary! master cut off switch would probably be a must, and batteries LOTS of batteries definitely!!!
i have a couple of weeks to decide before i have the money that's why i'm asking around now! don't want to make the same mistakes i have in past when buying without having researched enough!

 

[borockster]

You need to add Foxy Box to your list for consideration. Quality and service are top notch!

 

[Nomoreash]

I'd recommend Ken and Madvapes for vendors, don't know anything about Juiceblaster they could be great also, just no experience.

They are all basic box mods so look at what comes with the kit, warranty etc and go from there.

I would suggest if you go with Juiceblaster to get the black one. I've built mods with both and the transparent boxes seem to be a slightly different plastic. They may look cool but they don't hold up as well and are more brittle and easier to crack. The black or white ones are the best to work with imo.

 

[donnah]

Madvapes is a good, reputable company. I would not be afraid to order from them.

I agree! The foxy box mod by Godzilla is great quality.. I have one. He is super on customer service and a SUPER nice guy! If you want one on one service, along with quality.. then go with Godzilla!

 

[lauraebk]

I vote for madvapes. If there is anything wrong they will make it right.

 

[classwife]

foxy box mod or Ken's or Madvapes...all 3 are good choices.

I don't know the other.

 

[hairball]

I've owned both the little sister and big brother from Ken's. I also currently own a VV box mod from madvapes. Both are great vendors and stand behind their products. I don't know anything about the others.

 

[borockster]

I have a 5v box from Madvapes. I also have a 5v Foxy box. Both function perfectly. The difference is build quality.

The Mad Vapes box seems very "thrown together". The area around the LED is badly melted. The atty connector is crooked and came loose almost immediately. The circuit board inside is crammed in at an angle making it necessary to cut away a portion of the master switch housing.

The Foxy Box has none of these flaws. It was very obviously put together very carefully and precisely.

I am not trying to take a shot at MV. I order from them quite often and consider them a great vendor. I got an order today matter of fact. 2 boxes of LR cartos, 2 drip tips, 4 batts, and 3 bottles of juice. $60 worth...

As I said...Both boxes work perfectly. I just posted this so you can make an informed decision....

 

[Animeguy]

Madvapes where I get most my stuff from to make my vv box mod. The other internals from digikey. But really it take less than 1 hour to learn to solder and make a 3.7 box mod. That is how long it took me the first time.