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[E_Cig Vicious]

I probably wouldn't hand a newb a 1300. I think most would be more comfortable with a smaller form. I think that is the main attraction for cigalikes. I would go with a 650 and most people on here have said the evod clones from FT work fairly well. Also that EU to US adapter in the kit you listed is just one more thing to break or end up lost. Go with a straight US plug.

My $0.02

Everyone that I know including myself that tried different mAh fixed voltage batteries say the 1300 is noticeably better in time length and power than the lower mAh versions. Makes sense as they discharge they lose voltage output. If you run an Evod(better imo) with a 1300 it's the same length as a 900 with a CE4+/6. There are kits with the Evods and 1300mAh batteries

IDK why it keeps flippin the damn image no matter what I do... :S
If you went with a twist I'd buy 1100 twists and Evods and just buy the charger.

 

[Bmwmom2002]

I'm beginning to think I'll never get my order. July 8, still says ready to ship!

 

[crxess]

I'm beginning to think I'll never get my order. July 8, still says ready to ship!

Try contacting them, not us. You will get much better results. Customer service is normally Fast to reply. Include your order # in contact information.

 

[Bmwmom2002]

Thanks. I did, and they said they were working to get it shipped out. So not bashing them by any means, it's just my normal luck with getting anything online. The more I want it, the longer it takes!

 

[Myk]

Thanks. I did, and they said they were working to get it shipped out. So not bashing them by any means, it's just my normal luck with getting anything online. The more I want it, the longer it takes!

I used to have similar issue with electronics. It was almost a guarantee that I was going to go back to the store with a faulty product at least once.

 

[dw'struth]

the Trident and Helio everyone
Holy juice, eGos, and drip tips batman!

Seriously!!?? I just placed 2 orders Tues and this comes up! This is not good.....LOL

 

[dw'struth]

What exactly makes the MVP so popular? Is it a matter of form, or does it do things a Vamo or cheap mechanical will not? Thanks as always!

 

[Maggiemw]

What exactly makes the MVP so popular? Is it a matter of form, or does it do things a Vamo or cheap mechanical will not? Thanks as always!

My MVP arrived on Sunday and I am really enjoying using it. Why is a good question:
1. It's a clean, solid-feeling, well-designed, well-finished object. Not too big, fits in my old lady hand. Looks very good with an iclear 30 or a protank. I can see myself using it in public without feeling weird.

2. Buttons are easy to use. The whole thing seems very stable and safe. No fuss.

3. Variable voltage is an excellent improvement to make e-liquids taste the way they are supposed to. Not only can you choose exactly what temperature works best, but it stays stable.

4. The battery charge lasts for days.

5. I like the way it can be used to charge other electronics. I lost a cable for my mp3, and the MVP cable was perfect.

6. The FT price is about 25-33% of what other vendors are selling them for. It's an excellent buy for $45 with an iclear

My subjective judgement, but I hope this helps.

 

[Arnie H]

I just do not understand the Fasttech business mind. I have never encountered such a hassle with any US vendor. If a customer says they didn't receive an item, should you not take their word for it?

But no, I have to send photos of the items recieved, photos of the packaging (front and back), and a copy of the packing slip. All of which I am doing/have done. It really is bad business sense to make a customer jump through such hoops just to get an item that was paid for but never delivered.

In response to my messages which were sent in both Chinese and English, the first reply I got was this:


Hi Arnie Horton

Thank you for contacting Customer Service.

Sorry to hear that. According to your 3rd attachment, you have got 3 batteries?

What is the item SKU of the only battery you have got, please advise, thanks!

Please feel free to write us whenever you have questions. We're always here to help.

It's very polite, but three batteries (apparently they mistook the Evods for mini Egos)? It is as though they totally did not understand my message, regardless of the language used.

The next message I got sounds like they are starting to understand that I am only missing one item:

Sorry about the issue. So you mean you miss 1 sku1348000, right?

Could you take a photo of the items you got and the packing list first so that we can see how to proceed accordingly? Make sure each one less than 2mb and log in to your account to upload as the guide

For customer security, attachments are not included in e-mail messages. Please click on the following link and log in to your FastTech account to upload this attachment:
https://support.fasttech.com/ticket/Q0730GDGTW

BTW: I do not speak or write Chinese, I used Google Translator (which I actually don't trust, and may be part of the problem),

If I have to jump through any more hurdles, I'm just gonna write it off as a loss, and order from a US vendor.

Not trying to complain or anything, I am otherwise happy with their service and products, I just don't understand their business mindset.

 

[dw'struth]

Thanks Maggie....sounds nice.

Good luck Arnie, and don't let it aggravate you too much (easy for me to say).

 

[Glen Snyder]

I used to have similar issue with electronics. It was almost a guarantee that I was going to go back to the store with a faulty product at least once.

I once had to return the same model vanity light fixture to Lowe's 3 times. The fourth one, which was the last one they had in stock, I insisted on opening in the presence of a store manager. It also had one of the glass globes laying in pieces in the box. It then took an exasperating 10 minutes to convince said store manager to simply take one of the globes from the last one I returned to make one good kit. I still wonder to this day why these guys make 6 figures to run a store...

 

[BakuPeg]

I received my first Fasttech order today. Black K100 and batteries. Its a cute little PV.
Odd, the package didn't hit the sanfran black hole.

First-Class Package International Service
Delivered
July 31, 2013, 10:50 am
GAINESVILLE, GA 30506
International Letter
Arrival at Unit
July 31, 2013, 7:59 am
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Processed Through Sort Facility
July 27, 2013, 12:00 pm
HONG KONG AIR MAIL CENTRE, HONG KONG
Acceptance
July 26, 2013, 1:26 pm
HONG KONG

The NCR18650PD are being charged now. They are not button top. Hmm.. Husband may need to "make" them some button tops if he will use them in the provari.

 

[tA71ana]

Generally any mechanical device that will fit an 18650 can use that kick by going to an 18490 or 18500.

Yes, but I was looking more at the inside diameter because the Kick Clone seems to be a tad wider than the original Kick and some folks were having problems/could not fit it inside their devices. I will get one anyway....it will fit in something, lol.
I wouldn't bother taking a chance like this with the real (Evolv) kick because it is too expensive....the Sig kick is between 21.00-25.00.
It would be nice if FT would note whether their diameter measurements are for the inside of the device Their measurement may be including the telescoping tube as well

 

[tA71ana]

I received my first Fasttech order today. Black K100 and batteries. Its a cute little PV.
Odd, the package didn't hit the sanfran black hole.

First-Class Package International Service
Delivered
July 31, 2013, 10:50 am
GAINESVILLE, GA 30506
International Letter
Arrival at Unit
July 31, 2013, 7:59 am
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Processed Through Sort Facility
July 27, 2013, 12:00 pm
HONG KONG AIR MAIL CENTRE, HONG KONG
Acceptance
July 26, 2013, 1:26 pm
HONG KONG

The NCR18650PD are being charged now. They are not button top. Hmm.. Husband may need to "make" them some button tops if he will use them in the provari.

WoW! you got yours fast!
Perhaps it went through another hub as yet unknown...I'm jealous, lol
Mine took ten days...but...I live in a rural area of MN so I always make allowances for that.
I will be making another order soon...I would like to see if the logistics change any

 

[Myrany]

Last package it wasn't a SF black hole it was a Hong Kong one. 1 day in SF....6 days in Hong Kong!

 

[Capt.shay]

Not trying to complain or anything, I am otherwise happy with their service and products, I just don't understand their business mindset.

This is the way they do returns for every one. Read it here many times. I have also seen it with another Chinese vendor that I deal with for another hobby. It seems excessive to us but it appears to be a standard business practice with them. If you hang in there and jump all the hoops, I have yet to hear of some one who did not get the problem solved satisfactorily.

Hang in there!

 

[Heavyrocker]

I just tracked my order which was shipped last Friday,July 26,it says: Despatched to overseas (Country code: CA)...i guess this means its either in the middle of the Atlantic ocean somewhere or has hit land.

 

[FrostyWolf]

I just do not understand the Fasttech business mind. I have never encountered such a hassle with any US vendor. If a customer says they didn't receive an item, should you not take their word for it?

But no, I have to send photos of the items recieved, photos of the packaging (front and back), and a copy of the packing slip. All of which I am doing/have done. It really is bad business sense to make a customer jump through such hoops just to get an item that was paid for but never delivered.

In response to my messages which were sent in both Chinese and English, the first reply I got was this:


Hi Arnie Horton

Thank you for contacting Customer Service.

Sorry to hear that. According to your 3rd attachment, you have got 3 batteries?

What is the item SKU of the only battery you have got, please advise, thanks!

Please feel free to write us whenever you have questions. We're always here to help.

It's very polite, but three batteries (apparently they mistook the Evods for mini Egos)? It is as though they totally did not understand my message, regardless of the language used.

The next message I got sounds like they are starting to understand that I am only missing one item:

Sorry about the issue. So you mean you miss 1 sku1348000, right?

Could you take a photo of the items you got and the packing list first so that we can see how to proceed accordingly? Make sure each one less than 2mb and log in to your account to upload as the guide

For customer security, attachments are not included in e-mail messages. Please click on the following link and log in to your FastTech account to upload this attachment:
https://support.fasttech.com/ticket/Q0730GDGTW

BTW: I do not speak or write Chinese, I used Google Translator (which I actually don't trust, and may be part of the problem),

If I have to jump through any more hurdles, I'm just gonna write it off as a loss, and order from a US vendor.

Not trying to complain or anything, I am otherwise happy with their service and products, I just don't understand their business mindset.

Not only is this standard practice for china vendors, this is standard practice for a lot of vendors here in the states as well. Granted, there a little bit of a issue translating, but they can't send you what you are missing if they don't understand what it is, lol. The pictures and the packing list aren't anything out of the ordinary.

 

[Griff.J]

I just tracked my order which was shipped last Friday,July 26,it says: Despatched to overseas (Country code: CA)...i guess this means its either in the middle of the Atlantic ocean somewhere or has hit land.

Good luck fellow Ontarian.. I've been waiting 4 weeks now. still says "Despatched to overseas".....

 

[Heavyrocker]

Good luck fellow Ontarian.. I've been waiting 4 weeks now. still says "Despatched to overseas".....

What did you order,i just got the brass V3 Sentinal,2 batts and a hip carrying case,i hope canada customs dont throw it in the garbage.4 weeks is a long time for Fasstech,yours should be here any day now,glad i have back ups.