STEVE! Another Good Idea!!!

[FAUXPUFF]

Most of us are gearheads.
That means, we want to get a new PV every time something new comes out.
There are two problems with that:

1: (Opinion) The Protege/ Prodigy units are the best on the market, so upgrading is pointless.
2: Some of us can't afford every new toy that comes out...

Steve, here's my idea:
Take a batch of main tubes for the Protege and/or Prodigy and have them Powdercoated or painted in different colors!
This would give me the gadget fix I need.
Most of the time I want to get a new toy is because it looks different, not only because it works "better".
The tubes are easily interchangeable by the end user and would cost ($20-25?)
I know black and white tubes would be classics.
I know a lot of women like the pink.
Heck, everyone's got a favorite color!
I think getting it to look the way you want it is why a lot of vapers go for the Chuck.
So what do you think guys? Would you like to see this offered?
Steve? Good idea?
Happy vaping/ vaping Saved My Life!

 

[doots]

Id like to see different colors offered with powdercoating..

 

[LuckySevens4U]

I'd do a leopard print protege IF Steve gets my mechanical switch working on it to my liking. <G>

 

[Sig-man Floyd]

Matte Black. that would be the ultimate. That's what I miss most about smoking. no real use for my matte black zippo

 

[BrockJ]

The problem with powder coating small batches is the setup fees/oven time.

We have parts / pieces powder coated from time to time and there's a minimum fee assocaited with the setup if we're doing 1 piece or 15.
If it was just tubes you could offer a few different colors but everyone would want something different.
*Look what happened when they opened the V2 design up to the peoples choice*

Their would be no way to have 4 tubes in yellow, 2 purple and 2 red for any kind of realistic price. The tube would wind up being more in the $45 - $60 range.
Then the problem would be with the logos. How to protect it during the coating process? Do they go back to the inscription like the original V1?

Great idea but I just don't see it as being doable and cost effective.



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[FAUXPUFF]

Black is the New Black.
Everyone loves Black. Especially for gadgets.
I wonder if Steve had 50 or 100 tubes done in Black if they would all sell?
Chime in with your interest in Black main tubes!
What about Anodization? Does that only work with aluminum?
Enamel? Which is the most cost effective?
Show your interest in this thread!

 

[Wench]

I still vote for going with Leopard print.

 

[pipes1]

Flat Black has my vote

 

[Kimmberlee]

Fauxpuff.... great idea!!!! You are spot on when you said we like to get new toys, however, PS makes the best ones so upgrading is pointless! I do find myself always going back to my Prodigy V1.

Of course I know Prodigy V2 will also rock and hope to have it in my hands next week. I would love to have it in different colors and pink is on of my favs!

Here is my vote to say Yes! I am on board!!!

 

[YoMike]

The Best selling colors for a YoYo are in this order,

1. Black
2. Dark Blue
3. Red
4. Green
5. Purple
6. Gold
7. Orange
8. Yellow
Wild card, Gun Metal sell great when done right!

I also own one of the most popular color charts on the internet, the bottom chart is tricked move your mouse!

color chart @ Gotomy.com

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[Fish Juice]

I don't no anything about the set up are the cost of the logo, I do think a lot of people including myself would pay a lot extra for a personalized logo.

 

[foebea]

I have no problem paying 60 for a custom tube
I don't mind about protecting the inscrtion, its just some days are stainless steel days and other days are fireengine red days. I and everyone I meet will know its a prodigy and that's all that matters.

 

[lotus14]

Black satin always works.

 

[EcA2AcE]

The Best selling colors for a YoYo are in this order,

1. Black
2. Dark Blue
3. Red
4. Green
5. Purple
6. Gold
7. Orange
8. Yellow
Wild card, Gun Metal sell great when done right!

I also own one of the most popular color charts on the internet, the bottom chart is tricked move your mouse!


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My Vote is with The "Wild Card",,, ,,,

 

[robstc]

I would go for a black one myself!

 

[New_World]

how about custom engravings?
cheaper than a paint job on a pv.

 

[CaSHMeRe]

how about custom engravings?
cheaper than a paint job on a pv.

Let me think this one over New_World ...

As for colors -- Because its SS, we can't anodize. We could take black oxide to it though ... hmmm

 

[Shan123]

I was planning on sprucing up my Prodigy V1 tube with a Gelaskin cover... already ordered an iPod Touch cover that'd do it. It would be cool to have the tubes already done in different colors or designs, but if you're craving a new look for your PV, that's maybe a place to start, for about $20 and a little skill with an X-Acto knife. (I may never get to do it now, looks like my beloved is going to inherit my V1 and he'll probably prefer the standard black to the battery-themed piece I found at Gelaskin.)

 

[Pete54]

Black Oxide ....... where do I send my money.

 

[wgm]

Another vote for black oxide...

Will