SXmini M Class (TEMP CONTROL)

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Quantum Mech

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I hate to say told you so, but I had made a couple of posts that I had heard yihi only made the finish change to all the models with black about 2-3 weeks ago. And it was important to ask your dealer when they received their units. That would not happen with the newer black -- whether on the cover or frame.

I was contemplating picking up an all black, but between them being old style and worse, that large gap where the cover meets the frame, I'll just hold off with my black skin until my Boxer arrives.

But Vapinart sold out of the all black M Class a month ago

They only came back in stock last week

I have ordered one too & hope there will be no paint issues

The base don't matter but have paid the extra for the all black look & don't want an half painted wreck :(
 

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But Vapinart sold out of the all black M Class a month ago

They only came back in stock last week

I have ordered one too & hope there will be no paint issues

The base don't matter but have paid the extra for the all black look & don't want an half painted wreck :(
Paid extra? I thought the price was the same for the all black when I saw the listing on VapinArt?

THE WGU CLUB
 
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Paid extra? I thought the price was the same for the all black when I saw the listing on VapinArt?

THE WGU CLUB

Yeah to you's that side of the pond

I don't pay Miami tax but pay import duty & value added tax

Plus the higher cost for me to have it shipped to the UK

At todays exchange rate it would cost $289usd
 

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Yeah to you's that side of the pond

I don't pay Miami tax but pay import duty & value added tax

Plus the higher cost for me to have it shipped to the UK

At todays exchange rate it would cost $289usd

ACKKKKKKK
You have to really WANT that all black ASAP to pay that penalty!
 
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ACKKKKKKK
You have to really WANT that all black ASAP to pay that penalty!

I was getting it the first time round , but come pay day it was sold out

As soon as see it was back in stock I just kept clicking till it was on its way

Forgot about the UK taxes till after had purchased

Standard price here is £169gbp that will cost me £189gbp which is not that much more for the colour I wanted :)
 

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After all the hassle of getting it replaced...my SXM is now protected by J-wraps (until I can get my hands on a silicone sleeves)

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So I got my all black SX Mini M Class from Vapinart today.

I throw a fresh charged battery in it and my brand new billow v2 and it vapes like a champ. I was quite impressed with how hard it hit at 30 wats with a kanthal build. Then its time to drive to work and I vape the whole way there like I normally do. When I get to work I look at the screen and to my dismay its all messed up and unreadable.
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The screen will still rotate, the device is still vapable. If you remove the battery the SX logo comes up clear and then the screen will come up fine for a few secs then go scrambled again. Sometimes its completely scrambled sometimes very small pieces of info are readable.

I'm pretty bummed and have emailed vapinart, hoping to hear from them tomorrow.
 
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I do not know if this was a open box returned item that I was sold, or if vapinart just breaks the seal to check devices before they mail them. My Vapor Flask V2 I got from them was in pristine condition and works flawlessly. I'm pretty bummed and have emailed vapinart, hoping to hear from them tomorrow.

Might never been sold, but open box is still open box. Regardless, an SX350J screen shouldn't look like that. Sorry to hear it didn't arrive in proper working order. Given how many times that has happened with other mods I've purchased, I know how much it sucks. I would ask them to ship out a new one right away while you're sending the old one back. I think that's a fair thing to ask for when it shows up DOA - which in this case, is Defective Upon Arrival ;).
 

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So I got my all black SX Mini M Class from Vapinart today. Opened up the packaging and the seal was already cut. I'm like ok... I take out the mod and notice 2 small scuff marks on the top shoulder of the device on the side parallel with the button. I took at the 510 connection and there is scratches like its had an atty screwed down on it before. So I'm a little upset at this point. No one likes paying full price for openbox/returned items. But at this point I'm willing to suck it up and not complain. I was able to buff the tiny scuff marks to almost non visibility. You had to really look for them after I rubbed them with my shirt and some spit (yuk).
So I throw a fresh charged battery in it and my brand new billow v2 and it vapes like a champ. I was quite impressed with how hard it hit at 30 wats with a kanthal build. Then its time to drive to work and I vape the whole way there like I normally do. When I get to work I look at the screen and to my dismay its all messed up and unreadable.
YTZQVt7.jpg


The screen will still rotate, the device is still vapable. If you remove the battery the SX logo comes up clear and then the screen will come up fine for a few secs then go scrambled again. Sometimes its completely scrambled sometimes very small pieces of info are readable.

I do not know if this was a open box returned item that I was sold, or if vapinart just breaks the seal to check devices before they mail them. My Vapor Flask V2 I got from them was in pristine condition and works flawlessly. I'm pretty bummed and have emailed vapinart, hoping to hear from them tomorrow.

From your initial description it sounds like you may have received a return. Not sure you would want to mess with it being you paid for new you should receive new. But you may be able to flash the firmware to fix the display. I've read another post that had display problems and the update resolved their problem. Feel for you that really sucks.
 

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From your initial description it sounds like you may have received a return. Not sure you would want to mess with it being you paid for new you should receive new. But you may be able to flash the firmware to fix the display. I've read another post that had display problems and the update resolved their problem. Feel for you that really sucks.

I have not seen anyone post a scrambled screen pic for the SX. If you can post a link, or, links I would be extremely grateful.

Your guess about a return seems spot on to me, and, worrying, since I have one in my VA Wishlist. Been ready to pull the trigger once the mood suits. I am not going to let this pic influence my decision. In a perverse way it's sort of refreshing 'cause I've seen LOTS of pics of scrambled screens. Owning three of those "other" mods and no problems (screen or otherwise) I feel lucky.

Vicariously, I would be very interested in the result if ryback81 did try the upgrade, making sure to FIRST contact VA, and, SENDING the above photo.
 

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But Vapinart sold out of the all black M Class a month ago

They only came back in stock last week

I have ordered one too & hope there will be no paint issues

The base don't matter but have paid the extra for the all black look & don't want an half painted wreck :(

I think you'll be pleased with it, the finish feels more like Cerakote than paint and a very nice matte finish so no fingerprints at all, but you never know when that first drop will sneak up on you, silicone sleeve shows up tomorrow.

The SX is my first purchase from VapinArt, smooth as can be with ultra fast 2 day shipping from FLA to LA, solid outfit.
 
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