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[Schnarph]

Third day in a row with nothing new? Weak.

I was wondering about that. They usually take Sundays off, but no new products for 2 business days is kinda odd. It wasn't a holiday weekend. On top of that, I'm signed up for new product e-mails but haven't received one in a few weeks.

I miss HK post shipping, SG is taking an extra week at least. I haven't found any way to change this, tips? Also, any clue if it's possible to change shipping method from SG to HK Post after the order is placed?

 

[Maggiemw]

COOL!!! An eGo sized rba (looks like for use with a eGo-T tank)!
$7.14 EGO-D Electronic Cigarette Flat Mouth Atomizer - rebuildable / RBA at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

I wonder if this could be modified into an Eternity-style dripper...do we have to use the plastic tank thingey? Hmmn...

Yes, and it's weird there've been no new arrivals since Friday.

 

[SimianSteam]

I wonder if this could be modified into an Eternity-style dripper...do we have to use the plastic tank thingey? Hmmn...

Yes, and it's weird there've been no new arrivals since Friday.

I got several of those through a co-op a while ago. They're absolute garbage.

 

[rehardy88]

Thanks for the reply! I'll get that wick and wire too. Any experience with the Kraken clones (Chi-Krack from 101vapes)? I can get that WAY faster

I canceled my Kraken from fasttech and got one from 101vape and couldn't be happier, one of my o-rings was pinched on the top cap but a simple a cheap fix.

 

[crxess]

I wonder if this could be modified into an Eternity-style dripper...do we have to use the plastic tank thingey? Hmmn...

Yes, and it's weird there've been no new arrivals since Friday.

I have 2 of these I picked up a year ago. Not the greatest.
Can they be used like an Eternity, not really. No juice chamber below the wick platform. Yes they can be a dripper.
Pop the EGO tank pin out, remove the Tank bottom cap and build a better wick.
Can also use the EGO-w Tips
For a few bucks more - Eternity is a better choice.

 

[Maggiemw]

I have 2 of these I picked up a year ago. Not the greatest.
Can they be used like an Eternity, not really. No juice chamber below the wick platform. Yes they can be a dripper.
Pop the EGO tank pin out, remove the Tank bottom cap and build a better wick.
Can also use the EGO-w Tips
For a few bucks more - Eternity is a better choice.

I think I agree with you - not going to bother trying to modify them.

In any case, I have 2 Eternity clones that I really, really like and use all the time.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

I wonder if this could be modified into an Eternity-style dripper...do we have to use the plastic tank thingey? Hmmn...

Yes, and it's weird there've been no new arrivals since Friday.

Now that you mention it...hmmmm

 

[Kaiser Bob]

CONFIRMED PICK UP REQUEST02/Dec/2013 16:37:23HONG KONG
PICK UP ARRIVED AT ORIGIN HUB16/Dec/2013 11:58:52HONG KONG
ITEM PROCESSING AT ORIGIN HUB16/Dec/2013 14:04:53HONG KONG
ITEM DESPATCHED TO TRANSSHIPMENT HUB16/Dec/2013 18:59:48HONG KONG


Ok well now there's movement, as you see it took 2 weeks to go from FT to the first hub in HK and 7 hours to process thru the hub off to Singapore. Probably another 2 weeks to get to Singapore and off to LAX...

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[awolfheart]

Welp, I have pretty much given up on receiving my vape mail before Christmas Order placed on 12/7. Took forever with the "restocking" all shipped now but no luck tracking through singpost. Weak (but not surprising.)

 

[searcher]

@searcher. Supposedly, Singapore post officially says ego type batteries are now allowed. That is the latest info posted on FT.

Although expect 3-4weeks for delivery.

Thanks. Order placed and Merry Christmas.

 

[CommaHolly]

So can anyone tell me if the shipping times for Fasttech are back to normal yet?? I know that they started to re-route packages to Singapore Post, but I can't get on handle on whether shipping times have actually improved.

I got my 1st package through SG post in 2 weeks,,,,,,,,

and it looks like I'll get the other one in 3 weeks,,,,,,,,mailed on the same day, go figure

no batteries of any kind in my order,,,,,,,,,,tanks and replacement heads.

I think there's still a major problem with batteries,,,,,,,and some people are saying SG post is taking longer (makes sense, it has to go 1600 miles out of it's way),,,,,,,but you'll get it eventually, which is an improvement since the first order I had with FT.

 

[Jayvaps]

Your lucky comma holly.

24 days and counting for a mod and a kick for me. Currently in LA.

I just placed an order this weekend, nothing major, using china post epacket. I will see how that goes.

And no new arrivals?

 

[Nikkita6]

Shipping out of China in any form will only get slower through the next 2 months. This has not changed in years. It is their busiest season.

I wasn't looking for a general reply to my question ... I am very well aware of what season it is, and the increase in market demand during this time of the year, as well as some increase in transit time ... Being a former internet retailer myself, I am no stranger to doing business with China. I wanted to know specifically about the current transit time to the US, from Fasttech AT THIS TIME. This includes order processing, and shipping.

I want to know if using Singapore Post has made overall transit times better, ie: processing through the postal facility. So thank you to everyone who answered, and has ordered from Fasttech within the last 15 days.

 

[Jayvaps]

I wasn't looking for a general reply to my question ... I am very well aware of what season it is, and the increase in market demand during this time of the year, as well as some increase in transit time ... Being a former internet retailer myself, I am no stranger to doing business with China. I wanted to know specifically about the current transit time to the US, from Fasttech AT THIS TIME. This includes order processing, and shipping.

I want to know if using Singapore Post has made overall transit times better, ie: processing through the postal facility. So far anyone who has ordered from Fasttech within the last 15 days, that can offer some feedback, I appreciate it.

Well.

I have an order that was placed on Nov17th, and shipped out on Nov 22nd. It has just made it thru LAX. 24 days and counting.

The reason it took 5 days to ship was because the item was on a 3 day backorder, and it went on a bit longer. It was specifically a brass neme clone.

I did make an order this weekend, all little things like drip tips and stuff that all said were in stock or ships next day. And that went into packaging last night, and now I have a tracking number. I placed this order specifically with china post e-packet shipping, which is also free to the US on orders over $15.

So, I think their processing is about the same as it always was. It is mostly dependent on what is ordered. The hot new clone that just got put up today? Yeah, you are gonna wait 5 or 10 days(or more...look at the caravela) before it ships.

Something that is not in that high of demand? Much quicker, and basically the same it always was.

Now, imo, if you use the general singapore post shipping, which is the free usps shipping option over $15, expect increased time from what you were used to. I was used to 10-14 days on average shipping time to the east coast of the US using Hong Kong post. From looking at mine and others shipping, I would say you are looking at 20-25 days average now.

However, there are other free shipping options to the US when an order is over $15. You can select several, even the old HKP. I am expecting about a 2 week shipping time with china post epacket, although it is very close to christmas now, so...who knows. From what I have been reading, HKP is about the same times as it always was.

So. Processing time is about the same as it always was. Singapore post is adding a week or 2 to shipping times, but you have other options which should be faster. Singapore post though for ego type batteries...and I think liquid, although I am not sure on the liquid part. Loose batteries are still a crapshoot. I think they added malyasia post for that though, and well...DHL(costly).

 

[DancingHeretik]

When I made my recent order, it was suggested that I cancel the one 510-X battery that I had ordered. But, my order already said it was shipped. FT said my order was shipped on Dec. 6th.

Yet, Quantium says CONFIRMED PICK UP REQUEST on Dec. 7th. Then nothing.

I decided to take that as an opportunity to cancel and re-order without the battery. So, I sent the following support ticket yesterday:

My order supposedly shipped 8 days ago but has not even been picked up yet.

If it has not been picked up by the time you read this, please cancel my order and refund my money to PayPal.

Thank you.

I figured either it would get them off their behinds in order to avoid giving a refund or I would, at least, get a chance to start fresh and order again without the battery and to request a different shipping method instead of Singapore.



I think they just read my support ticket. Quantium now says "PICKED UP AT ORIGIN HUB" !

I had promised myself that I would only get a little bit at a time from FT and only order again when the first one was on its way. So, now I can consider putting in an order for this: $22.40 Pipe Style Telescopic Mechanical Mod Kit (blue).

 

[Novalok]

My Package was shipped out on the 7th as well, just hit origin hub, nice to see movement. I'm in no rush as i got vape mail from 101vape i want more than my fasttech stuff. but yeah nice to see movement.

 

[bluecat]

I wanted to know specifically about the current transit time to the US, from Fasttech AT THIS TIME. This includes order processing, and shipping.

I want to know if using Singapore Post has made overall transit times better, ie: processing through the postal facility. So thank you to everyone who answered, and has ordered from Fasttech within the last 15 days.

It is worse. I never had a problem with HK shipping. 5-6 days to my door on the east coast. With SP, it is 5-6 days at origin pickup.


All I ordered was an Igo L and W.

 

[Ladiekali]

I have stuff i bought nov 30' or shipped nov 30
No batteries no liquid
Nonshipping information via sp other than shipping info recieved.
And today the tracking is down

The same for some products shipped on dec 3

Not complaining just sharing, some one was asking about shipping times...
Well with hkp i was getting may packgs roughly in two weeks

 

[edyle]

YAY! Something changed on the tracking on my package:

Status Date Status Description
22-11-2013 Information Received (This is not an acknowledgment of the physical receipt of the stated Registered Article)
28-11-2013 Despatched to overseas (Country code: KE)
09-12-2013 Arrived at overseas (Country code: GB)

 

[levisdaddy]

Great list!
Of these 'baccos, which is sweet? perhaps sweetened with maple ?
I am thinking about getting a Liqua brand bottle as well, mainly to use the bottle as a KF filler
good 'bacco liqua juices?

FastTech Dekang Turkish is my favorite, I order 100ml at a time. the Hangsen Cubana, Cigar, French pipe, Eastern tobacco, Marlboro mix mint, Dunhill menthol, and Ruyan 4 are all good. I have also gotten a pineapple, melon, and orange that is good, but not FANTASTIC. Hangsen tobacco flavors are all great and I haven't found one I didn't like, either alone or a tobacco to tweak with a basic fruit flavor like peach or cherry. There's a Apple Martini Hangsen Shisha that I got stateside that is soooooooooooooooo delicious.