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[JD1]

I just ordered the V3 mod and a couple of Sanyo 18500 batteries. Less than 30 smackers delivered. I don't think the sanyos are high drain, but I usually vape at 7 to 8 watts anyway to I should be fine. Ok now, how many sleeps until mail stalking??

 

[Capt.shay]

Dear God!

I think I am going to set an all time Record for shipping!

One item held it up from leaving the warehouse for a couple of days but it looks like I will receive it today!

Order accepted July 29, 2013, 3:10 pm and delivery for Aug 2! Four days from the FT to my door!!!!!

Seven days from order to the East coast with a delay for out of stock item. I am going to buy a loto ticket today!!!

I need more exclamation points !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[funkyZero]

I would suggest to everyone, most especially those worried about losing items to customs, that you simply keep your orders broken into smaller parcels.
My new rule with chinese orders is keep it under 50 bucks. And with Fasttech, do one order ever-other day so they are broken up. You will find that if you make 5-6 orders over a 3-4 day period, they will all be on the same airplane from HK and all hit customs at the same time... probably in the same container and bag, and they will probably all be in your mailbox at the same time. Keeping it under 50 bucks gives you the option of telling customs to just shove it rather than pay the ransom to get it released.
I've never received a package from FT that was declared as a gift, they shouldn't be doing this IMHO. However, the actual value they put on the packages is most likely closer to being accurate than anyone wants to admit. As cheap as they sell this stuff, I think most of us forget just how CHEAP these things really are in actual value.

 

[chuckie]

I would suggest to everyone, most especially those worried about losing items to customs, that you simply keep your orders broken into smaller parcels.
My new rule with chinese orders is keep it under 50 bucks. And with Fasttech, do one order ever-other day so they are broken up. You will find that if you make 5-6 orders over a 3-4 day period, they will all be on the same airplane from HK and all hit customs at the same time... probably in the same container and bag, and they will probably all be in your mailbox at the same time. Keeping it under 50 bucks gives you the option of telling customs to just shove it rather than pay the ransom to get it released.
I've never received a package from FT that was declared as a gift, they shouldn't be doing this IMHO. However, the actual value they put on the packages is most likely closer to being accurate than anyone wants to admit. As cheap as they sell this stuff, I think most of us forget just how CHEAP these things really are in actual value.

That's a great point.It makes me laugh when I see people paying $200 for a battery holder or $100 + for an atty.

 

[Myk]

The only 18650s I'd recommend from FT are high-drain Panasonic CGR18650CH and NCR18650PD. They have other high-drain IMRs like Sony, they are much lower capacity but high amp limits for sub-ohm vaping. You can use protected batteries, but they have a lower amp limit than IMR batts, so you want to make sure not to use with too low of resistance coils. The best choice for mechs and all PVs, is unprotected, high-drain IMR batteries.

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For the record, things are not looking good for the claims about the PD vs the B in the real life use with an eVic. I've only been through the PD once so I don't have an average and am not all the way through the B yet but the claims about the extra mah being unusable seem to be complete bunk (possibly because I've been seeing sub-ohmers making those claims about all mods). PD was barely any better than Samsung ICR and it had the drastic curve I've seen claimed of B to say they weren't good. So far B is at 50%, I'm not seeing any drastic curve yet and it is where I would expect it to be for the rated mah.
As far as drain goes, maybe it matters with sub ohm and mechs but all the NCRs I've heard about have a large enough drain to power any thing I've run through a calculator. Unless you're running 30w and extreme sub ohm I really don't see what I've seen claimed is the B's limit to be an issue.

As far as safety goes. After seeing NCR-A being shorted vs IMRs and CGRs being shorted that's another internet claim that needs a closer look. If the protection like action during a short will allow sub ohm with the A then the A would definitely be safer.

 

[FrostyWolf]

I would suggest to everyone, most especially those worried about losing items to customs, that you simply keep your orders broken into smaller parcels.
My new rule with chinese orders is keep it under 50 bucks. And with Fasttech, do one order ever-other day so they are broken up. You will find that if you make 5-6 orders over a 3-4 day period, they will all be on the same airplane from HK and all hit customs at the same time... probably in the same container and bag, and they will probably all be in your mailbox at the same time. Keeping it under 50 bucks gives you the option of telling customs to just shove it rather than pay the ransom to get it released.
I've never received a package from FT that was declared as a gift, they shouldn't be doing this IMHO. However, the actual value they put on the packages is most likely closer to being accurate than anyone wants to admit. As cheap as they sell this stuff, I think most of us forget just how CHEAP these things really are in actual value.

US Customs law is based on all packages going to your house in a single day. If the total sum of all those packages is equal to what it would have been if they were all together, there is no difference besides the fact you had to make some customs guy work 3 times (or however many packages) as hard, and probably draw a lot more attention to yourself and your order. Customs logs all outgoing and ingoing addresses, and if your total exceeds 100 dollar gift or 200 dollar in good in a day they are supposed to charge you tax or duty fees or whatever.

They are also supposed to, you know, check stuff that looks suspicious, like one address getting a bunch of separate packages all on the same say from the same person.

I would just keep it under those 100-200 dollar limits if you are trying to play it 100% safe, and maybe space it out to every other day.

In the end though, if you're ordering thousands of dollars from fasttech, it is customs job to eventually notice and go "hmmm...maybe we should crack one of these open and make sure it's not bomb parts or something..." Especially if you are ordering liquid in bulk.

I haven't ordered liquid yet from fasttech but I would be curious to know if they still put "electronic parts" on the label. If should be fairly obvious to customs if your ordered a box of liquid, and to see a box labeled as generic "electronic parts" as a gift should set off some red flags.

Basically, you are hoping that the shear amount of stuff that goes through customs combined with some employees that just want to finish their shift and go home ends up you getting all your goods with out hassle.

 

[funkyZero]

Basically, you are hoping that the shear amount of stuff that goes through customs combined with some employees that just want to finish their shift and go home ends up you getting all your goods with out hassle.

No, that's not what I said.
I suggested that people break their orders into small units of 50 dollars or less and space them out ever-other day so they are not all delivered at the same time. Simply breaking up a large order into 5 smaller ones all ordered on the same day does nothing to help you. Even FastTech claims they will combine your orders into single parcels if they can. That is why I suggest you space out orders at least to every other day so this opportunity is reduced. To be totally sure, you could wait until the last order ships before you place the next. That could be a week in between orders in some cases though

 

[FrostyWolf]

No, that's not what I said.
I suggested that people break their orders into small units of 50 dollars or less and space them out ever-other day so they are not all delivered at the same time. Simply breaking up a large order into 5 smaller ones all ordered on the same day does nothing to help you. Even FastTech claims they will combine your orders into single parcels if they can. That is why I suggest you space out orders at least to every other day so this opportunity is reduced. To be totally sure, you could wait until the last order ships before you place the next. That could be a week in between orders in some cases though

That last part wasn't directed at you specifically, it's directed at everyone ordering things from china, lol. As long as your under your country's gift/goods (whether it be 20 dollars or 200 dollars where you live) for the day (or whatever period of time your country measures it in) you have a lower chance of being charged duty/tax.

But EVERYONE is hoping for what you quoted. A bored custom worker on a slow day is going to be the one that likes to take that "This item/parcel may be opened officially." thing under advisement, and, lets be honest, I'm not entirely sure where they are allowed to pull values from and where you are allowed to pull them from in a counter argument, but the are assessing them based off of US prices there is a good chance your order is going to be over the limit, even if you limited it to half the limit. Nevermind the grey legality of purchasing "gifts" from China, if you package is labeled as such. lets not get even get into the shady custom worker practice in some places that makes items go "missing".

 

[Alchapwn]

Those are so cool looking. I want one!

But alas, I'm electronically challenged and don't feel I have the knowledge to keep from blowing something up.

Yeah, I know I could learn. It can't be that hard. But I'm just not that into it. I just like to fill up my clearos and vape. Changing heads is about as technical as I want to get right now.

Just get yourself a vape safe fuse aka. 2 cents for safety fuse...keeps it from goin up in a puff. Remember, you should be vaping....not smoking! lol

 

[Glen Snyder]

I would suggest to everyone, most especially those worried about losing items to customs, that you simply keep your orders broken into smaller parcels.
My new rule with chinese orders is keep it under 50 bucks. And with Fasttech, do one order ever-other day so they are broken up. You will find that if you make 5-6 orders over a 3-4 day period, they will all be on the same airplane from HK and all hit customs at the same time... probably in the same container and bag, and they will probably all be in your mailbox at the same time. Keeping it under 50 bucks gives you the option of telling customs to just shove it rather than pay the ransom to get it released.
I've never received a package from FT that was declared as a gift, they shouldn't be doing this IMHO. However, the actual value they put on the packages is most likely closer to being accurate than anyone wants to admit. As cheap as they sell this stuff, I think most of us forget just how CHEAP these things really are in actual value.

OK, this is what I know about the 'gift' status. It is the commonly used and accepted practice to declare goods you purchase for personal use as gifts when you are having them shipped back from you vacation destination. It's simply the correct procedure, not skirting the law. You can find this information on the US Customs website. I learned of it many years ago when purchaing jewelry and cigars from Caribbean countries on vacation.

How this relates buying for personal use is unclear to me, but I suppose the real purpose of the 'gift' declaration is that it's NOT for resale. I could be wrong about that.

 

[Rogan]

Can anyone message me an old fasttech USPS tracking number for me? I want to compare it with my order and look at times. Still waiting for an update and its been three days and my package hasn't hit San Fran yet. Getting annoyed.

 

[FrostyWolf]

OK, this is what I know about the 'gift' status. It is the commonly used and accepted practice to declare goods you purchase for personal use as gifts when you are having them shipped back from you vacation destination. It's simply the correct procedure, not skirting the law. You can find this information on the US Customs website. I learned of it many years ago when purchaing jewelry and cigars from Caribbean countries on vacation.

How this relates buying for personal use is unclear to me, but I suppose the real purpose of the 'gift' declaration is that it's NOT for resale. I could be wrong about that.

Totally off topic, but Cape Coral? You live down the road from me, lol. Have you been to Vapin' in the Cape? Where I picked up my protank from for relatively cheap.

Can anyone message me an old fasttech USPS tracking number for me? I want to compare it with my order and look at times. Still waiting for an update and its been three days and my package hasn't hit San Fran yet. Getting annoyed.

Old tracking numbers get "filed" in the USPS system and have to be requested for info, but here:

For those of you recording ship times (I live in Florida, USA):
Placed - Shipped - Delivered
05/14/13 - 05/15/13 - 05/25/13 (9 business day shipping)
05/16/13 - 05/18/13 - 05/29/13 (9 business day shipping)

I posted that a little bit back. It typically takes 5-6 days to hit the states, then moves quickly from there. (at least for me)

 

[Rogan]

Totally off topic, but Cape Coral? You live down the road from me, lol. Have you been to Vapin' in the Cape? Where I picked up my protank from for relatively cheap.



Old tracking numbers get "filed" in the USPS system and have to be requested for info, but here:

For those of you recording ship times (I live in Florida, USA):
Placed - Shipped - Delivered
05/14/13 - 05/15/13 - 05/25/13 (9 business day shipping)
05/16/13 - 05/18/13 - 05/29/13 (9 business day shipping)

I posted that a little bit back. It typically takes 5-6 days to hit the states, then moves quickly from there. (at least for me)

5-6 days after ahipping or after it leaves HK?

 

[FrostyWolf]

After shipping. Packages moving from San Fran to South West Florida typically take 3 or 4 days. The rest of that time was it getting from HK to US.

Some people here have ship times of 3+ weeks though. Basically, I wouldn't order anything on Fasttech you wanted to get to your door in under a month, just to be safe.

 

[Heavyrocker]

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[Dusty_D]

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Good find. Bookmarked!

 

[Ref Minor]

$11.72 EGO-C Twist 650mAh Variable Voltage Rechargeable Battery for E-Cigarette - black / 3.2-4.8V at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

650mah twist battery only now in stock.

 

[Capt.shay]

I posted that a little bit back. It typically takes 5-6 days to hit the states, then moves quickly from there. (at least for me)

OR...It gets stuck in the shampoo cycle of San Fran and they do lather, rinse, repeat for a week to ten days

But hey, my package is on track for a record right now and it was only in SF about 18 hours. So it is total hit or miss.

Average I've seen over the last couple of months on here following the threads, 8-10 business days order to your door in the states.

 

[LunchusBoxious]

Sorry too hear the bad news,how do they soak you,is it done by each individual item in the box of a % of the total cost?

Bad news??? I have not had any issues with FastTech other than my own impatience...

 

[kushka]

I put in an Fasttech order on Sunday, and just looked at tracking info and saw that it had arrived at my local PO - not bad

LK032435180HK
First-Class Package International Service
Arrival at Unit
August 2, 2013, 5:33 am
MARIETTA, GA 30060
International Letter
Processed through USPS Sort Facility
August 1, 2013, 11:39 pm
ATLANTA, GA 30369
Processed Through Sort Facility
July 30, 2013, 9:21 am
HONG KONG AIR MAIL CENTRE, HONG KONG
Acceptance
July 29, 2013, 2:34 pm
HONG KONG