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    , my understanding that the shipping costs for SM, HC and VS have risen significantly over the last year plus compared to what they were just a couple years ago.
    Mmm, I'd say a good 80% of my current gear is from SM, FT, and HC. A few things here and there from 3Avape, 3Fvape, 2Fdeals, Vapesourcing, Everzon, and some stuff from US sites and UK. My serious hoarding started a bit before I joined ECF in early 2021 and while I'd heard that prices had gone up a bit when the collecting started, I didn't care because I was in hoard mode. Over more than a year and a half span since then, not much has changed in that regard - certainly not anymore than what the US has added onto domestic S&H with the adult siggy, state, and local tax add-ons.
     

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    Mmm, I'd say a good 80% of my current gear is from SM, FT, and HC. A few things here and there from 3Avape, 3Fvape, 2Fdeals, Vapesourcing, Everzon, and some stuff from US sites and UK. My serious hoarding started a bit before I joined ECF in early 2021 and while I'd heard that prices had gone up a bit when the collecting started, I didn't care because I was in hoard mode. Over more than a year and a half span since then, not much has changed in that regard - certainly not anymore than what the US has added onto domestic S&H with the adult siggy, state, and local tax add-ons.
    I think shipping used to be quite a bit cheaper a couple years ago and then went up but I haven't noticed any considerable shipping charge increases in the last year from China companies. I have bought from sourcemore a lot in the past and remember shipping being cheaper. They weren't the only ones that increased shipping charges a couple years ago though.
     

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    I’m a little surprised since they sell other things besides vaping hardware. I wonder if they will close down then reopen somewhere else under a different name.
    I find this surprising too since it looked as if vape gear was just one of many categories of items they sell. Weird.
     

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    I think shipping used to be quite a bit cheaper a couple years ago and then went up but I haven't noticed any considerable shipping charge increases in the last year from China companies. I have bought from Sourcemore a lot in the past and remember shipping being cheaper. They weren't the only ones that increased shipping charges a couple years ago though.
    Yeah, that's what I figured. But the price hasn't increased since then, and wouldn't be a result of the price hike due to the recent implementation of Chinese regulations.
     

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    Morning shinies ;)

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    An awesome Uwell rep sent me 2 of their new Tenet pods along with a box of coils. I'm going to have so much fun photographing this - I love the steampunk look. And me being me, I also love the cases.
     

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    Yeah, that's what I figured. But the price hasn't increased since then, and wouldn't be a result of the price hike due to the recent implementation of Chinese regulations.
    I believe you are correct. If there is going to be a hike in rates due to the new laws then I don't think we've seen them yet.
    MyVPro has a 30% off code "xmas30". Just got the Riva DNA 250c for $70 and 3 cloud chasers and vaporz cloud atomizers for $160.
    That's a really good deal on the Riva. I paid quite a bit more than that when I bought mine.
     

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    Finally got around to building the Blaze Solo that was delivered last week. I had a tough time getting the supplied coil legs pinned down. Maybe these coils are too flat for the atty to catch and press them securely. Has anyone else have the same problem or is it just me which wouldn’t be surprising lol!

    Other than that I really like deck which is pretty large and has room for a coil with an inner diameter of 3.5 or 4.00mm which makes for a fantastic juicy vape.
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    Good morning Shiny's
    1st sm order arrived yesterday but 2nd hasn't shipped, all preorder so not concerned. FT order seems to be held up in LA hub since 11/20, hopefully it just shows up next week.
    What did you buy? I’ve missed some pages while I was in the hospital so I think that I’m out of touch right now!
     

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