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xan13x

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I don't know if anyone's posted an update(and I'm not flipping through 50 pages of posts to find out) but it seems like HK post is moving again.

Both of my early September orders finally made it stateside, including one with batteries in it(mod batteries not egos).

Cheers!

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I've used/given away over 100 of these (Ego-C) so far and had zero issues outside one threading problem just the other day. You were the unlucky one. I would try again and return the lemon as this isn't typical, there are just a few random reports of bad ones. If it makes you feel any better, I just got a Genuine Smok branded 25 dollar spinner/twist battery from a US vendor and it was dead out of the box. It does happen... and more frequently than it should. The catch is that with FT, you will have to wait a long time for that replacement. You might want to consider double-ordering if you REALLY need something, and that's not just with FT either. This stuff is all Chinese, failure rates are higher than they should be.
As far as mechs go, I got a Nemesis clone (https://www.fasttech.com/p/1448300) and I love the thing. Does all battery modes AND will take a kick; same as the Chi-You clone. It's modular so you take out the tubes you don't need and that includes the kick extension ring. This leaves a LOT cleaner looking and more solid feeling device. I've decided I do NOT like telescopic tube mods at all even though they are more convenient (you don't have to store and lose tube pieces that you may need tomorrow).
Having said that, I haven't seen the Chi clone to compare, but I have one on order... I've seen others compare clones (Nemesis v/s Chi-You) and say they like one or the other about equally the best I can tell. I can say this, there is almost no way the Chi-You can be better in aesthetics or build quality than the Nemesis unless the switch is better. The Nemesis switch leaves a little to be desired but still works very well if you setup the device properly... and the same holds true for the Genuine REAL Nemesis so I've heard.
If you go for the Chi clone, make sure you get the one that is marked "Laser Etched" (https://www.fasttech.com/p/1438500). Apparently the other versions are not as good (I can't remember details, you'll need to read the comments on the FT site).

I really appreciate your very comprehensive opinion! And thanks for those links. I'm leaning toward the Nemesis, but I still need to study these out better. I need to ask you, what 18350 and 18650 batteries do you use?

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Some times good, sometimes not so much. Some times you can fix it and some times it has to go back. I have two on their way to Miami this morning, one doa, one button unfixable.

I would never order one as my main device because they can be flaky some times. As back ups and PIF's to try to get people started, they are totally acceptable.

If you open a ticket they will set you right. You will have to go through some steps but they will refund or replace. So you ARE saving money however, you may have to work for it.

Thanks. I just put in a Ticket with FT. Hope they just offer me Credit, I won't send it back. And I won't be buying any more of these, it's just not safe. But...it does get some pretty good reviews. Go figure. :)
 

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Thanks. I just put in a Ticket with FT. Hope they just offer me Credit, I won't send it back. And I won't be buying any more of these, it's just not safe. But...it does get some pretty good reviews. Go figure. :)

You mail it to Miami. They will reply to you to get a quote for how much that will cost and cover that expense too.
 

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Hey guys......got some stuff today (pics later if I have time). Do you ladies and gents wash out the plastic refill bottles before using, or are they good to go?

I got my brass chi you clone today and it is as good, if not better than, the SS version! Everything is easily interchangeable between the two. My Ithaka will likely be here tomorrow. I can't believe the quality of equipment that I have for the price in comparison to what some pay!! Go team clone!! :party:
 

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I should be getting my driptips tomorrow!

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To be real honest...I don't remember. It seemed the button might have been stuck but I'm not sure.

I think I had the same issue with a normal ego. I just twisted the silver head slightly to the opposite side to where the button was stuck and it popped straight out, the ego still works fine I think (not used it since I got the twist). Might be worth a try if you want to avoid the grief of sending it back, if not FT are pretty good on returns.
 

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my nemesis finally shipped, i ordered it like on the 10th i think and it shipped friday...i ordered a king clone saturday morning and it has already been packaged and hopefully gets shipped today along with a helios clone...hopefully in like 2 to 3 weeks i will have those nemmy and king clones as well as the iatty and helios which is everything i am waiting for from them right now...gonna order that immortilizer next and their trident as well as a magneto clone and the ihybrid clone in black just to check out bc i can easily afford it...gonna get a kayfun lite from vaperev soon too to have waiting for that nemesis
 

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Dark passenger:10848908 said:
my nemesis finally shipped, i ordered it like on the 10th i think and it shipped friday...i ordered a king clone saturday morning and it has already been packaged and hopefully gets shipped today along with a helios clone...hopefully in like 2 to 3 weeks i will have those nemmy and king clones as well as the iatty and helios which is everything i am waiting for from them right now...gonna order that immortilizer next and their trident as well as a magneto clone and the ihybrid clone in black just to check out bc i can easily afford it...gonna get a kayfun lite from vaperev soon too to have waiting for that nemesis

... that's a lot of mods.
 

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VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE REF PAYPAL: FastTech Forums

Is this true? PayPal will not back you up in case of lost or undelivered E-cig related products? Anybody have real life experience on this issue?

BTW...I see the mailman outside. My SVD is suppose to be delivered today. I need to go check!

From what I have read since I started vaping 1.5 years ago, paypal will not do business with anything e cigs. I use a cc with ft which is converted to paypal. Not sure if this is different. My beef would be with the cc company.


Hope u enjoy the svd as much as I do mine.
 

Dark passenger

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haha i am kinda crazy right now about ordering them...i am using the chi you clone right now but am excited to get that nemesis and the king more than anythinggg bc i always liked them a lot more than the chi i just got it bc my first was a k100 and i wasnt that impressed.

to markFLL, i got an SVD from fasttech and it is a great device...last vv/vw device i will prob need to buy for a long long time..i dont use it much anymore but it is still a very solid vape to have and i was very pleased with it.

also man how can i pass up ordering them for such good prices haha...nemmy clone for 30 and king for 25 uh yeahhhhhh!! haha
 
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