ProVari pricing question

[Hangman0417]

Hi everyone! New to this whole vaping thing, as of 5/19, and quit smoking analogs (love that term) the same day. What started as just wanting to quit smoking, turned into me working at a new bar that does not allow indoor smoking, has quickly turned into an obsession. I come from an electronics background, so most of the jargon makes sense, until we get into brand names, and the terms for the cartos/tanks/attys/etc., but I'm learning quickly via ECF! Anyway...

I've been looking to upgrade to a ProVari, and was recently directed to their blemish/clearance section. "What an awesome deal!", I thought; then I looked at the pricing. There's one blem model listed, with a $19 discount, and several that say "original design". What is the difference between the "original design" and the "new design" models? The only thing I can visually note is that the etching on the sides is a different design. Anyone have any input? Why would I pay the same price for an older model?

Also, a side note, how the heck do i add a signature?!

 

[wandawag]

welcome to ecf and congrats on your giving up the stinkies! after a certain number of posts you can do a signature. i think it is 15. in he meantime, read everything in the new member section.

 

[Guild]

Difference between 2.0 and 2.5 is only cosmetic. (I think those are the version numbers.)

 

[Denzilla]

The old version just has straight lines going down the tube, and the new one has criss crossing circles around it. I hear the blemishes on those normally aren't that noticeable. The only reason I didn't order from the blemished ones was, I had to have black. Can't go wrong buying a Provari!!! I have a mini, and a full size and I love them both! A must have for any collection!

 

[Denzilla]

The one on the left is the newest look, and the one on the right is the older one.

 

[mmikee]

I have a V2 Full sized and a V2.5 mini. I bought the V2 blem mainly because I like the way that it looks better than the full size V2.5. I can not find the blemish on it at all. As already stated, the only difference is cosmetic.

 

[Hangman0417]

Guess I'll wait till I see a white blem go up for sale

The Diamond White just looks way too damn cool to pass up!

Are they anodized, or just painted?

 

[DanKnowsJack]

Are they anodized, or just painted?

Neither, they have a ceramic coating called Cerakote. It is very durable, but it does chip if you drop it on a hard rough surface. Mine has quite a few scars now, but that is the reason I payed the money for a Provari... I knew I would be rough on it. I'm actually surprised at how well the finish has held up.

 

[Hangman0417]

AHHH I really just keep telling myself I don't need one...but I think I need one lol.

I don't understand why so many of you go for the Mini??

 

[iamtyy]

Man, I want a ProVari so bad... I need to get a job... It's like every time I order something on my vaping wishlist, I add 10 more things I think I need.

 

[chillaxing]

AHHH I really just keep telling myself I don't need one...but I think I need one lol.

I don't understand why so many of you go for the Mini??

If you gonna stick with vaping i would suggest you skip all the china brands, nothing wrong with china stuff a lot of people like them, and get one. Mae in US, 1yr warranty, well made, and good cs from provape.

V2 and v2.5 have the exact same internals only difference is the outside.

The blems are a great deal. If i didnt want to support local shops i would have ordered one. I dont hink i ever saw one of the colored ones being a blem. But i havent checked their site after i bought mine.

People get the mni for stealth and compct use. You can buy the extended battery cap and put the 18500 battery in there making it a standard size.

 

[genoxy]

My

Get a ProVari Mini, usually the same price as standard size but you can get Extension Cap to fit an 18500 whereas you cannot make a standard sized ProVari smaller

 

[genoxy]

ProVari Mini with 18500 Extension Cap



Provari Mini with 18350 Normal Cap

 

[Hangman0417]

Too bad there isn't an option to make the mini an 18650 size. Lol.

Size really doesn't bother me. *shrug*. Thinking the full size, and an 18650 extender!

 

[Dvx67]

Actually there are 3rd party options for an extender ring that will allow you to use the mini with an 18650 battery. I have 2 minis with the 18500 cap. For me this is the perfect size and I get pretty long battery life with this size battery.

 

[The Dutchman]

I'm just waiting till payday (Friday) and then I'll be picking up a Provari. Just haven't completely decided on what color combo to go with, but it's looking like bronze with green LED's.

 

[Hangman0417]

Re-he-he-healllllly?

Looks like I'll just get a mini!!!

 

[Baditude]

Too bad there isn't an option to make the mini an 18650 size. Lol.

Size really doesn't bother me. *shrug*. Thinking the full size, and an 18650 extender!

I have both a regular size and a mini. Started out with the regular using the extender cap for the longer lasting 18650 battery. But there are times when out-and-about when you may want something more pocket-friendly or more stealth-like (in the cinema). I got a mini for those situations.

I got the Tatroe base with extender sleeves which allow me to use two sleeves to use an 18650 battery on the mini. I don't use it this way, as that defeats the purpose of why I wanted a mini in the first place, but I still have that option.

Below is a regular size Provari alongside a mini with the Tatroe base and two extender sleeves (18650 mode). Two extender sleeves and the regular Provari battery cap can also be used (instead of the base).




Below is just the Tatroe base on the mini. The AGA tanks pictured are pretty top heavy and can cause accidental tipping over of the Provari's. The bases allow for a wider center of gravity to help prevent tipping.




Below is the Tatroe with one extender sleeve for 18490 battery mode.

 

[Hangman0417]

Excellent info!!! Thanks a ton for the comparison pics!

 

[Riverboat]

Difference between 2.0 and 2.5 is only cosmetic. (I think those are the version numbers.)

I have owned 5 Provari's and the V2.5 design is much nicer than the V.2....... A V.2 in Satin Silver, the logo is laser etched, and will fade over time where as the V2.5 logo is engraved.........

Too bad there isn't an option to make the mini an 18650 size. Lol.
Size really doesn't bother me. *shrug*. Thinking the full size, and an 18650 extender!

Here is the link....http://www.cigtechs.com/Provari-Tatroe-Base-Ring-_p_382.html
You use the ring and the Provari ext. cap to make your Mini accept a 18650 battery...