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Got another shipping update for my 3F package. Ordered on 1/7. It was handed over to Customs in Franklin Il on 1/10. 1/15 it was received by USPS. Due for delivery on 1/19.

I'm impressed. I believe someone else reported a 12 day delivery from a different Chinese vendor a few days back. Maybe they are working on their delivery process.

My previous 3F package was ordered on 11/22 and delivered on 12/22, it spent most of that time in US Customs on the west coast. My last one before that was some Boro tanks that I ordered from FT a week before the covid lockdown started, it took 5 months to get out of China and another month to get here.
 

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Got another shipping update for my 3F package. Ordered on 1/7. It was handed over to Customs in Franklin Il on 1/10. 1/15 it was received by USPS. Due for delivery on 1/19.

I'm impressed. I believe someone else reported a 12 day delivery from a different Chinese vendor a few days back. Maybe they are working on their delivery process.

My previous 3F package was ordered on 11/22 and delivered on 12/22, it spent most of that time in US Customs on the west coast. My last one before that was some Boro tanks that I ordered from FT a week before the covid lockdown started, it took 5 months to get out of China and another month to get here.
Likely shipped from a US bonded warehouse.
 

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I’ve got two orders in the works from Sourcemore and 2F vape store. I can’t figure out the tracking because it’s in Chinese so it will be a surprise when I finally do receive the orders.

Even though Hellvape won’t replace my dead rabbit pro RDAs I broke down and ordered another one. They said that it’s “normal” for the top cap to come off if picking up the mod by the atty. So I’ll take more videos of how loose the top caps are in some other way. Any suggestions would help. I have abt 100 RDAs and no top barrel slips off like these do. It’s hard to prove via videos because it doesn’t demonstrate how such little energy it takes.

So besides a DR Pro I also have to Reload clones coming as well. I’ve really fallen in love with those oldie but goodie atty. the flavor is fantastic!

Again if anyone has any ideas or suggestions to prove that the top cap is not connecting the way it should it would be appreciated.
 

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    I’ve got two orders in the works from Sourcemore and 2F vape store. I can’t figure out the tracking because it’s in Chinese so it will be a surprise when I finally do receive the orders.

    Even though Hellvape won’t replace my dead rabbit pro RDAs I broke down and ordered another one. They said that it’s “normal” for the top cap to come off if picking up the mod by the atty. So I’ll take more videos of how loose the top caps are in some other way. Any suggestions would help. I have abt 100 RDAs and no top barrel slips off like these do. It’s hard to prove via videos because it doesn’t demonstrate how such little energy it takes.

    So besides a DR Pro I also have to Reload clones coming as well. I’ve really fallen in love with those oldie but goodie atty. the flavor is fantastic!

    Again if anyone has any ideas or suggestions to prove that the top cap is not connecting the way it should it would be appreciated.
    If you take it off the mod and hold it upside down by the 510 connection, will the cap fall off?
     

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    Good evening Shinies :greengrin:

    The postman was kind yesterday (mostly). Can't believe the Health Cabin order only took 10 days in transit from China to AZ to CT.
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    Had to try the Tobeco Kayfun Lite Plus V2 clone, but decided to give coil making another shot first. Took quite a few failed attempts but I think I finally got the feel for it, made a couple good ~0.9 ohm coils with 4 wraps of 30ga SS 316L. Put one in the Kayfun clone and it's an Incredible MTL vape.

    Can't wait to try the Brunhilde. If I didn't already have 3 RBAs with fresh wicks, I'd be puffing on it already.

    (The pods are for my Mother.)
    That was a great haul!! Have fun with your new toys. It’s what being a Shiny is all about!!
    I’ve actually been thinking of making some of my own coils again too. I have lot of different wires but I’m thinking of just keeping it simple with a plain round wire like I made in the beginning of my vape DIYing. Plus it was kind of fun to do. Nerd alert :thumbs: !!
     

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    If you take it off the mod and hold it upside down by the 510 connection, will the cap fall off?
    Probably not but I’ll test it. I’m so bummed out that I got these three RBAs that I really can’t use as they are. Plus the money shelled out for them. It’s not like I’m asking for my money back. I’m just asking to replace them. But I’ll keep bugging Hellvape for the time being.
     

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    Like the look of this


    That seems like a great RTA.
    That was a great haul!! Have fun with your new toys. It’s what being a Shiny is all about!!
    I’ve actually been thinking of making some of my own coils again too. I have lot of different wires but I’m thinking of just keeping it simple with a plain round wire like I made in the beginning of my vape DIYing. Plus it was kind of fun to do. Nerd alert :thumbs: !!
    Thank you!

    After using fused claptons for a couple weeks I thought plain round wire might be disappointing, but that was not the case at all. I thought it was fun too. Satisfying to make something, even if it is just coiling some wire.
     

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    Good morning shiny people. Between shoveling snow and dealing with a frozen sump pump line I’ve got three reviews that I need to get done. It’s finally going to warm up a little today.
     

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    Even though Hellvape won’t replace my dead rabbit pro RDAs I broke down and ordered another one. They said that it’s “normal” for the top cap to come off if picking up the mod by the atty.
    Didn't have a chance to check until now... Mine definitely doesn't do what yours is doing; the top cap stays on good 'n' tight even when lifting a mod w/ dual 18650s installed. Good luck w/ HellVape.
     

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    Good afternoon shining stars,
    I haven't done much lately, in terms of packages it could be the China package is coming, the Spain package was worse, Hopefully Centenary will get it back a bit quickly so that we can come up with plan 2. information to the postal company, it never left Spain.

    I'm going to taste mixes tomorrow, after a lot of back and forth it will be atty's Vinegar Antiquity v2 dripper, and Atmizoo Aer after that.
     

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    Like a good morning (since I haven't gotten to bed yet),

    The Centenary package stopped completely even after Roberto submitted the export papers twice. Now (guess his wife) call GLS to sort it out, possibly get the package back and use another courier.

    I get to find the Antiquity v2 box so I can find the 510 blend screw, A really nice little dripper it will be.
     

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