RTA wanted again

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fatboy1

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Perhaps y'all can help. I'm an old vaper, in every sense and you guys seem to be in the know. So many devices over the years I can't remember. Can't even remember the last time I bought juice, been in the kitchen making my own for years and years. So much has changed from back in the day, now things seem to be hitting the fan hard. Have bought from FT years ago, now gone! Crazy world.

A couple 3 or 4 years ago got myself a Lost Vape Centaurus DNA 250C and discovered what all the ruckus was about. After popping on an OFRF or a wotofo nexmesh pro (couldn't find coils for the OFRF or something so bought a tank closest to what I really enjoyed) coupled w/ss316 running TC@50/60W/350-400Degrees I was completely blown away by the taste, smoothness, satisfaction - by far, the bomb in every way. Did I mention what a great combo I had? TC is where it's at in my book (it's the dna).

After I went thru the 1/2 dozen or so pre-made coils IN A YEAR, they were nowhere to be found short of slo boat from chynah. Back to kenthal. YUCK! Then I noticed the top end of the mod loose. Popped it apart and found the plastic holding the 510 connector was crumbling apart, perhaps from me popping the lid of my tank to fill, can't be fixed, no support. Very careful now WITH A NEW Thelema dna2000 widget. I really miss the old battery door. First world problems, LOL.

Been buying much from mostly element vape for some time. What's with stuff OOS everywhere? OK, just like nic/nic river, the hammer is falling, time to bust out an old RTA or 5 and buy 500 feet of ss316 wire, take another stab at building. No wait, those things were a pain, why did I not like them? Can't remember, been too long.

tanks and coils for the last year+ with nothing matching what I once had. Ni80, ss, mesh this that, more crazy, make it stop! I'm MTL, maybe I enjoyed RDL, DTL tank thingie or some 3 letter acronym I haven't been keeping up with and not even knowing what I had. The industry (or what's left of it) is clear as mud. Retailers no nothing any longer it seems.

I have a Brunhilde MTL in my cart, not a very conservative looking device and not really sure it's even what I'm hunting for (thanks all for the thread). Something tells me I need to buy a couple spare mods and stuff for the long haul. First world problems nothing a grand or two couldn't fix <sigh>.

What to do, what to do. Got any ideas?
 
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Several years ago I stocked up on RDA's, RTA's, regulated mods, mech mods, squonkers (reg + mech) and plenty of spare parts for all my RTA's. Also bought a few regular tanks + many drop-in coils for those. I purchased enough nicotine to carry me through to a ripe old age. Been doing DIY since 2012.

I purchased multiples of the RBA's and mods that I like a lot. I mean, why not, makes sense.

With the FDA only approving closed vape systems (Pods) my suggestion would be to stock-up on everything you need. As you noted many stores, B&M + online, have disappeared over the last couple years.

Also, with the vape regulations China put into effect this last October some Chinese online stores are gone (FT and HeavenGifts). I suspect the remaining ones will also bite the dust.

Nicotine, don't know how much you have, if not enough for your future needs then now is the time to stock-up. The government was, still is, talking about adding very heavy taxes for nicotine.

Flavors for DIY and VG/PG will always be around. There are excellent USA based online stores for purchasing high quality US made wire. Wire will always be available.

Hope that helps!!!
 
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As to wire, I don't know if they'll have what you're looking for but I've ordered wire from Wire Optim a couple of times. They do sell spools and ready to go coils, though I have only picked up spooled wire.

Here is their hybrid wire page if you want to check it out,


Oh, they often have sales so you might want to keep an eye out for those if interested in their products.
A 30% off most items sale just ended this past weekend, so might be a little while until the next one.
 

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Healthcabin seems to be up, or I'm missing something?

Oooops. I meant HeavenGifts!!! Sorry about that. I fixed my post.

HeavenGifts has this on their website:

"Affected by some policies, it is difficult to develop the retail business. We are sorry to inform that no retailer service will be provided (wholesale business as usual). Sorry for the inconvenience caused."
 

fatboy1

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I had some stuff in my cart at HC, get a throw away visa? 20-30 business days shipping? At least they seem to be running (nobody really knows for sure how long). I'm thinking maybe support someone in the states. Not so sure what's best way to solve this problem. The landscape sure has changed over the last 10 years. SMH
 
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