Shinyitis Support Group

[AXIOM_1]

I got a form letter type reply basically saying wait a while longer. What gets me is, you can order something to vape weed, no problem, regular mail and no signature. Throw a vape mod in there, and all the sudden you are punching babies.

Yeah, that is what happens when big gvt. gets involved.... Regulations stacked upon regulations.... There are a lot of vendors out there who don't make a person jump through all of the hoops that Element vape does.... Personally, I only use Element as a last resort.... I currently have a mod about to arrive in the mail from element but it is the first time I have ordered from them in many years. They processed my order in about a day and they are usually very fast about getting stuff into the mail system.... Also, that signature that Element makes you pay for is another scam in order for the gvt. to collect money. I live very rurally in the woods and the mail carriers do not even come to my house as the mailbox is about a mile down the road. They simply throw my package into the mailbox and I never have to sign for it... At least I haven't yet, but I am sure that will change one of these days. They are supposed to make me sign but they don't ....

 

[englishmick]

Yeah, that is what happens when big gvt. gets involved.... Regulations stacked upon regulations.... There are a lot of vendors out there who don't make a person jump through all of the hoops that Element vape does.... Personally, I only use Element as a last resort.... I currently have a mod about to arrive in the mail from element but it is the first time I have ordered from them in many years. They processed my order in about a day and they are usually very fast about getting stuff into the mail system.... Also, that signature that Element makes you pay for is another scam in order for the gvt. to collect money. I live very rurally in the woods and the mail carriers do not even come to my house as the mailbox is about a mile down the road. They simply throw my package into the mailbox and I never have to sign for it... At least I haven't yet, but I am sure that will change one of these days. They are supposed to make me sign but they don't ....

I live on a regular street with a mailbox outside the house. I've had all sorts of stuff delivered that required a signature but probably only got a knock on the door 2 or 3 times ever. There is quite a long trek across the lawn from the mailbox to the front door though. There's no path, just grass. Maybe that's part of the reason.

It seems to randomly depend on the neighborhood and maybe on the individual postie. Several folks here have said their postie told them they sign the form themselves.

In your case the reason is kind of obvious though.

Heard a delivery story last year. We have a small town hall and the town marshal has his office there. He got a delivery there last year with his year's allocation of ammunition and some other cop stuff. He wasn't in the office so they left it outside the door in full view of the street. He only comes out 3 or 4 days a week. And the package was a large yellow cardboard box marked Caution Ammunition. Luckily it's a quiet neighborhood with no through traffic.

 

[Tor R]

Today's efforts are over, we have about two hours of work left on the wall tomorrow.

 

[Fidola13]

Afternoon everyone! No vape mail expected today unfortunately but I think something might be coming tomorrow. Nothing big though.

I keep reminding myself that I’m downsizing my hoard NOT adding to it. Plus I need to save for if my dog Haley needs surgery.

Other than rewicking several atomizers the only other vape related activities have been finalizing, packaging and shipping vape gear that I’ve sold.
It’s much more “work” than I realized especially with health issues. The hardest part for me is to keep all the sales from getting mixed up from my brain fog. I was smart enough to keep a notebook with every sale listed. It includes item, price, who bought it and which classifieds it was sold on.

I did buy an inexpensive utility type small table with wheels from Amazon that is great for building on or keeping gear that’s for sale stored on. It’s made it more physically comfortable for me. And I can roll it into whatever room I want to work in. I wish I had thought of it a long time ago!

Anyone with vape mail arriving today or this weekend? I do have a Reload Essential semi mech tube mod in Tiffany Blue arriving tomorrow I think.

If you like tube mods and are comfortable with semi regulated mods then you should check these out on the Reload USA site. They’re $50 which imo is a great price for the quality of it. I know @hittman thinks the same

 

[Fidola13]

@hittman what battery are you using in the area load Essential mod? I’ve been using the molicel 18650 p26a but I’d like to find something with more oomph or should I just use a more restricted coil. Right now I’m using a 0.3 ohms coil.

I need to buy some 18650s but I haven’t bought many in the past couple of years because I’ve been mostly using Squonkers that take 21700s. But now I have several new RTAs from Reload and I’m starting to be able to use the 18650 non squonk mods that have been neglected lol!

My older 18650s need to be recycled. They run out really quickly.

So if anyone has a suggestion let me know. Thanks

 

[AngeNZ]

Morning shinies

 

[Fidola13]

Yeah, that is what happens when big gvt. gets involved.... Regulations stacked upon regulations.... There are a lot of vendors out there who don't make a person jump through all of the hoops that Element vape does.... Personally, I only use Element as a last resort.... I currently have a mod about to arrive in the mail from element but it is the first time I have ordered from them in many years. They processed my order in about a day and they are usually very fast about getting stuff into the mail system.... Also, that signature that Element makes you pay for is another scam in order for the gvt. to collect money. I live very rurally in the woods and the mail carriers do not even come to my house as the mailbox is about a mile down the road. They simply throw my package into the mailbox and I never have to sign for it... At least I haven't yet, but I am sure that will change one of these days. They are supposed to make me sign but they don't ....

Of all the vape shops I’ve purchased gear from, Element is the only one that requires an adult signature.

On top of that I’ve NEVER had to physically sign from ANY vape store even with the return label states “vape” lol! Including the shipments from element that paid $8 towards.

I’ve bought A LOT of items from them over the past couple of years. Usually because I’m too impatient to wait for an overseas store.

And they carry some pretty “higher up” quality products most of which I can’t find anywhere else.

I’m fortunate because I can’t recall if I’ve ever had to wait very long to receive it. They usually get their stuff shipped out pretty quickly.

It sucks when you’re the one that falls through the cracks. When I’ve had to contact them their customer service was spot on in helping me out.

Morning shinies

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good morning AngeNZ

 

[Daniel Forsyth]

Good Morning Shiny People

 

[chanelvaps]

Shiny (not) delivery for me. 15 winter cat houses going out by 2's to my feeding colonies and friends feeding colonies of homeless cats. Sorry to those who were expecting shiny. (we live very different lives, lol)

 

[no|ah]

Good evening Shinies.

 

[Daniel Forsyth]

If you come into this thread you have to buy something bff man!
Have you got a Luna

 

[Daniel Forsyth]

@classwife can you please sort out this other post above too? It's giving me the heebie jeebies
Thank you so very much

One step ahead of me

 

[classwife]

@classwife can you please sort out this other post above too? It's giving me the heebie jeebies
Thank you so very much

One step ahead of me

 

[chanelvaps]

@classwife can you please sort out this other post above too? It's giving me the heebie jeebies
Thank you so very much

One step ahead of me

Oh for a minute I thought you guys were talking about me and my post. lol

 

[Daniel Forsyth]

Oh for a minute I thought you guys were talking about me and my post. lol

I just reported that post quietly

 

[AXIOM_1]

Afternoon everyone! No vape mail expected today unfortunately but I think something might be coming tomorrow. Nothing big though.

I keep reminding myself that I’m downsizing my hoard NOT adding to it. Plus I need to save for if my dog Haley needs surgery.

Other than rewicking several atomizers the only other vape related activities have been finalizing, packaging and shipping vape gear that I’ve sold.
It’s much more “work” than I realized especially with health issues. The hardest part for me is to keep all the sales from getting mixed up from my brain fog. I was smart enough to keep a notebook with every sale listed. It includes item, price, who bought it and which classifieds it was sold on.

I did buy an inexpensive utility type small table with wheels from Amazon that is great for building on or keeping gear that’s for sale stored on. It’s made it more physically comfortable for me. And I can roll it into whatever room I want to work in. I wish I had thought of it a long time ago!

Anyone with vape mail arriving today or this weekend? I do have a Reload Essential semi mech tube mod in Tiffany Blue arriving tomorrow I think.

If you like tube mods and are comfortable with semi regulated mods then you should check these out on the Reload USA site. They’re $50 which imo is a great price for the quality of it. I know @hittman thinks the same

Yes, I had some vape mail arrive today, some will arrive tomorrow, more on Monday and some more on Tuesday.... I am getting wore out just going to the mailbox, but I love it

 

[hittman]

@hittman what battery are you using in the area load Essential mod? I’ve been using the molicel 18650 p26a but I’d like to find something with more oomph or should I just use a more restricted coil. Right now I’m using a 0.3 ohms coil.

I need to buy some 18650s but I haven’t bought many in the past couple of years because I’ve been mostly using Squonkers that take 21700s. But now I have several new RTAs from Reload and I’m starting to be able to use the 18650 non squonk mods that have been neglected lol!

My older 18650s need to be recycled. They run out really quickly.

So if anyone has a suggestion let me know. Thanks

I’m using the same battery. Right now I’m using an original Zeus rta with a .25 ohm coil. It normally runs well at 25-35 watts and is working great on the Essential mod.

 

[AXIOM_1]

Of all the vape shops I’ve purchased gear from, Element is the only one that requires an adult signature.

On top of that I’ve NEVER had to physically sign from ANY vape store even with the return label states “vape” lol! Including the shipments from element that paid $8 towards.

I’ve bought A LOT of items from them over the past couple of years. Usually because I’m too impatient to wait for an overseas store.

And they carry some pretty “higher up” quality products most of which I can’t find anywhere else.

I’m fortunate because I can’t recall if I’ve ever had to wait very long to receive it. They usually get their stuff shipped out pretty quickly.

It sucks when you’re the one that falls through the cracks. When I’ve had to contact them their customer service was spot on in helping me out.

good morning AngeNZ

Yep, well there are many other online vape stores that don't charge anything except sales tax..... I have a huge list of online stores that I frequent.... NOTHING wrong with Element Vape, it's just they tack on too many charges for my liking. I suppose they are trying to be 100% legit and legal with all the gvt. regulations in place..... I do like their fast service for sure..... There is one company that is probably the slowest vape place I have ever shopped at. I bet nobody can guess to whom I refer..... Hint: They are located in Texas...... You are also correct about Element having a lot of better-quality stuff. They also usually carry a lot of stock... If I can't find what I am looking for at another place, chances are that element will have it.... But it is a lot less hassle to shop at other places on the Internet and a lot cheaper without all of the charges tacked on. But I do order from Element, and I currently have an order from them arriving Monday.....

 

[Hightech Redneck]

Wanted to mention Mike vapes to yall.
Alot of us have watched his videos and used his many products. I have alot of respect for him.
Anyway he is likely to be absent for a while as his wife is expected to lose her battle to cancer in the coming days. They were childhood sweethearts and dont have kids.
It hits close to home for many of us. Just thought it was worth mentioning.

 

[AXIOM_1]

Wanted to mention Mike vapes to yall.
Alot of us have watched his videos and used his many products. I have alot of respect for him.
Anyway he is likely to be absent for a while as his wife is expected to lose her battle to cancer in the coming days. They were childhood sweethearts and dont have kids.
It hits close to home for many of us. Just thought it was worth mentioning.View attachment 1018667

I have really enjoyed his reviews... This is too bad to hear