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AnsonJames

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Malaysia seems to get the Hcigar clones a week or two before everyone else - looks to be the Hcigar version but it could also be the Ehpro. The Tobeco is hard anodized apparently - this is the same process used for cookware so it should be durable and safe.

I do know that the Tobeco is the only version with a glass tank, the others use PMMA like the original
 

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So I ordered a Squape from Vivid Smoke.
They claim it to be HCigar.
After searching around - I don't see HCigar even listing a Squape (on alibaba or their website)...hmm.

The knurling on the base (in the VividSmoke pics) doesn't look the same as the Tobeco model.
Vivid sells Ehpro stuff - so maybe it was mislabled? Maybe Hcigar just hasn't listed their Squape yet.

Has anyone found Hcigar listing for Squape?
 

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... I do know that the Tobeco is the only version with a glass tank, the others use PMMA like the original
Really? Wow - thanks for pointing that out. I have the Tobeco and was going to get another. I wasn't sure I cared which one, but I definitely want pyrex, so I'll make sure to get another Tobeco.
 

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Really? Wow - thanks for pointing that out. I have the Tobeco and was going to get another. I wasn't sure I cared which one, but I definitely want pyrex, so I'll make sure to get another Tobeco.

As nelsonm64 pointed out, Rainbow Heaven's version has a glass tank too and that could be a better bet.
Discount Vapers will probably get that version as they seem to stock a lot of RH products.

There's a few guys I know with the Tobeco version and no-one has had the problem with the glass falling out - or degrading decks for that matter. Hopefully isolated issues.

I'd say the one sure way to get a perfect Squape is to buy the real version - if you can afford it.
I bought the clone and it's working very nicely so far.
 

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So I ordered a Squape from Vivid Smoke.
They claim it to be HCigar.
After searching around - I don't see HCigar even listing a Squape (on alibaba or their website)...hmm.

The knurling on the base (in the VividSmoke pics) doesn't look the same as the Tobeco model.
Vivid sells Ehpro stuff - so maybe it was mislabled? Maybe Hcigar just hasn't listed their Squape yet.

Has anyone found Hcigar listing for Squape?

I couldn't find any mention of it anywhere but one of my local vendors only sells Hcigar clones, they're getting it next week.
 

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...I'd say the one sure way to get a perfect Squape is to buy the real version - if you can afford it.
It's got nothing do with being able to afford it...On principle I would just never pay $100+ for any piece of vaping gear. Regardless, the original has an acrylic tank, so that would take it off the list for any tank cracking liquid users.
 

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In case anyone cares. I emailed VividSmoke. Asking about Hcigar validity and tank material.
This is their reply.
"It is the HCigar version, we will most likely discontinue the sale of it very soon. There has been reports of disputes from the original creator of the atomizer and my guess is most of the clone manufacturers are either changing the name or stopping the sale of it as well. From what Hcigar said on the tank, it is made from PC (polycarbonate)".

Which is makes me question it even more.
Their website states the tank is PMMA.
They are telling me that Hcigar is saying its Polycarbonate.

Well, I think I'm done trying to figure it out.
I just won't use my tank cracker juices.
Guess I should have bought the cheaper Tobeco with glass.
 

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In case anyone cares. I emailed VividSmoke. Asking about Hcigar validity and tank material.
This is their reply.
"It is the HCigar version, we will most likely discontinue the sale of it very soon. There has been reports of disputes from the original creator of the atomizer and my guess is most of the clone manufacturers are either changing the name or stopping the sale of it as well. From what Hcigar said on the tank, it is made from PC (polycarbonate)".

Which is makes me question it even more.
Their website states the tank is PMMA.
They are telling me that Hcigar is saying its Polycarbonate.

Well, I think I'm done trying to figure it out.
I just won't use my tank cracker juices.
Guess I should have bought the cheaper Tobeco with glass.
That's interesting. I bought mine (the Tobeco version) from 101vape and they have completely removed it from their site. I sent them an email asking about it. Here was the reply (in about 20 seconds!!):

"We are not planning on getting the Squape back in stock. The creator of the Squape design "requested" that we remove it."

I'm assuming "requested" was something like "cease and desist".....
 
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