Is the provari really worth the money people are expected to pay ? In my opinion no, no they aren't !. Firstly i think i should mention i do not own a provari. I am not likey to get one anytime soon either. I say this because "Provape", the usa based company responsible for producing the provari, are establishing their product as better than the rest simply by charging over 50% more for a product which is no better than any other mod on the market. You can pick up a lava tube for about £75 and this is the ballpark price for a mod. The common mistake consumers make is that price equals quality and the more you pay for a product the better it is. There is nothing at all special about the provari that you don't get from other mods. It's true though, that not all other mods provide all the features the provari does. Should this mean paying an extortionate price for one ?. I have no doubt a lot of people that read this, and own a provari, will argue. Well they would wouldn't they, seeing as they've already spent their money on one. Why would i just give some complete stranger £100 for absolutely no reason at all, i wouldn't, i'm not insane. So who of you would not buy a provari simply because you refuse to pay the money vendors are charging ?.
The Provari Ripoff
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Personally, I've owned both, and feel they both have their place. The centre pin on my LT disagrees with "They're the same", as does the previous one I owned that I dropped and no longer works. If I (personally) could do it again I would have skipped the LT. This is all personal though, I've since given the LT to my wife and she thinks it's the cats pajamas.
China = $0.50 hr labor
USA = $20-$30 an hr labor and sometimes more
This is why the provari is marked up NOTE: People that have a provari do not regret buying one
I must say if the provari is made like our cars, provari owners are in big trouble
USA = $20-$30 an hr labor and sometimes more
This is why the provari is marked up NOTE: People that have a provari do not regret buying one
I must say if the provari is made like our cars, provari owners are in big trouble
Mili spec. so works the same every time. Warranty. Has been dropped in coffee, and washed in a washing machine and after drying, still worked. When dropped, the only damage is your atty, your 510 connection is fine. The button is solid.
It will never be "parts" or tossed away broken. Unless you lose it or sell it for almost what you paid for it, you will always own a PV. Your lavatube cannot make those claims. You might be surprised if you ever had the opportunity to try one. I have a Vamo I like very much, and use a lot. But when it fails, it is disposed of not repaired.
And compared to many other PV's out there, the ProVari isn't that expensive. It is all relative, and what you want in a PV. Some people like the ego and will never need or want to upgrade. Others spent way more for a mechanical with a kick. But for the most part, I think you calling it a "ripoff" is unfair, and many people will most certainly disagree.
It will never be "parts" or tossed away broken. Unless you lose it or sell it for almost what you paid for it, you will always own a PV. Your lavatube cannot make those claims. You might be surprised if you ever had the opportunity to try one. I have a Vamo I like very much, and use a lot. But when it fails, it is disposed of not repaired.
And compared to many other PV's out there, the ProVari isn't that expensive. It is all relative, and what you want in a PV. Some people like the ego and will never need or want to upgrade. Others spent way more for a mechanical with a kick. But for the most part, I think you calling it a "ripoff" is unfair, and many people will most certainly disagree.
Everyone is allowed their own opinion. I own a Provari along with 2 Vamo's, 2 itaste VV's, 1 kicked SB, 3 twist, and 1 spinner. I vape em all but must admit that the Provari and the SB get the most workout. If you want one then get one. If you don't want one then don't buy one. Very simple. I want a PreciesePlus from Super T Manufacturing but can't swing the cash at the moment.
I think the features of the ProVari wouldn't be much better than any other VV but maybe the quality of the materials and solid build are a selling point? plus the all the rave over the customer service? I've never tried one but I think you're trying to instigate arguments over something that doesn't affect you really.. If you don't wanna buy it, then don't buy it 
. The same goes for $3000 3d TVs and a $60,000 Mercedes Benz.. It's still a 4 door car with the same features as that new Honda... But people still want it
. The same goes for $3000 3d TVs and a $60,000 Mercedes Benz.. It's still a 4 door car with the same features as that new Honda... But people still want it
i do not regret buying one..... it has been my goto device since i bought it, and i own several others. you cannot kill this thing. mine is over 2 years old now and still trucking, i wanna see something china made last that long that has been dropped hundreds of times, hurled at a brick wall, and even been driven over.
people really do not grasp the concept of how much it costs to machine ss, it is quite a bit of money(most places outsource for this), and if you buy a good machine to do it for you(chances are you need many) you are in the hole for 300 grand or so.
go ahead keep buying your chinese garbage made by 5 year olds, ill take quality
o and also if your chinese crap breaks you buy a new one, if my provari breaks they fix it for dirt cheap.
people really do not grasp the concept of how much it costs to machine ss, it is quite a bit of money(most places outsource for this), and if you buy a good machine to do it for you(chances are you need many) you are in the hole for 300 grand or so.
go ahead keep buying your chinese garbage made by 5 year olds, ill take quality
o and also if your chinese crap breaks you buy a new one, if my provari breaks they fix it for dirt cheap.
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If I can get away buying cheap stuff then I do buy cheap - just bought a 15 ft HDMI cable for $0.60 from Amazon.
But when it comes to something you want to last - you got my drift.
But when it comes to something you want to last - you got my drift.
Just as i suspected. Predictable ? Oh yeah !. I knew it. I knew this is what would happen if i posted this. No one that owns one would admit it's just another mod and not worth anymore than any other. Oh and comments about me not being able to afford one even though you don't even know if i can or not. And if i pay less, even if it is only say £50 less, would be considered "cheap". £75 is not cheap. £150+ is expensive. Lets get it right. So i just get insulted. As i said. Predictable.
I've owned both and like the Provari.
You keep your Lavatube and I'll keep my Provari.
Vape on!
You keep your Lavatube and I'll keep my Provari.
Vape on!
To me a ripoff is something that doesn't work as advertised. I think the Provari works very well and is dead on settings. It's expensive, but it performs as advertised. To each, their own. I don't own one, and wouldn't buy one due to its complicated settings. But I've seen many people very happy with it.
I might be wrong here, its been known to happen a time or two, but posting for the sole purpose of eliciting a negative reaction is the textbook definition of trolling and against forum rules.
Have a Merry Christmas.
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