The REO Lounge - Part II

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vsummer1

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Good morning, Reonuts. Blue skies, temps in the mid-50's and our two-feet of snow has melted off in a day and a half. Supposed to be in the low-70's this weekend and even the pasture is starting to get green. (Could still use a couple more one-foot snows over the next couple of weeks then it can change to spring rains... that'll keep the fire danger down.

For those who have never followed Todd's reviews, he's actually pretty good and covers the gambit of vaping equipment. (I do believe this is the first one of his reviews where the comment section had been disabled, normally he elicits a number of comments and answers each one. (This review may have been posted under his 'blog' category which tend to be shorter than his full blown reviews of a particular piece of equipment... they tend to run 30 to 45 minutes and are very thorough.)

He's actually as entertaining as PBusardo, but more knowledgeable, and with his accent it's probably a lot like talking to Supertrunker in person except that Todd can probably spell VAPE without being spotted the V-A-and P.

Since I tend to be a contrarian, (I know this comes as a complete surprise and is hard to believe), I look at the review as helpful to Rob. It exposes the uninitiated to bottom feeding, something they may never have seen done, or ever heard of. (We all heard about bottom feeding before we bought our first Reos and that initial introduction very well may not have been a Reo but it aroused our curiosity and caused us to do more research.)

A viewer to that video may very well be intrigued by the BF concept but their first reaction may be, "I like the idea but I think I'd want something smaller". What would be their next step? Mr. Google, of course and ultimately websites that manufacture BF's which leads to reading mod owner comments, reviews and forums. Where's the downside of this video... it's free advertising for Rob and I think it's fair to say that the vast, vast majority of Reo owners would enthusiastically agree that Reos certainly hold their own against any other BF. (If you want to be known as the best by necessity you have to be the best, competition is never something to be feared, it's the engine of innovation, quality of design and construction and sets the bar for customer service.)

We all know of the problems Darrel has just trying to get a Reomizer shipped across our northern border, if someone in the states sees the video, gets interested in BF and finds that one of the highest rated, and most popular BF mods is made in Maine by domesticated porcupines and has it's own sub-forum on the worlds largest e-cig forum are they really going to be predisposed to order something from Poland? Wouldn't you start wondering about shipping costs, repair times and over all customer support?

Obviously I might be completely wrong in my opinions, I'm usually wrong about most things, but it seems to me that there's more than one way to take this video.

OUCH, dammit, I fell off my soapbox... I think I hurt myself!


Jack

Someone copied his woodvil, and that is a good thing? Now, had Todd SAID it was a copyright infringement version, I can see how that would help Rob. But this review (or what I saw of it before I bailed out in disgust) never gives credit to Rob nor mentions REO's as holding the copyright. It only talks about the copy :glare:

HEY JACK! Do you know what "pork tofu" is? Me either, but would love your take on it :laugh:
 

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I don't know if Rob has the Woodvil design patented. I know the metal mods are covered though.

I guess I am just partial to REO's for some reason, and this got me riled. I assumed the patent covered the design and not the material. I don't know these things though, which is why I am a consumer :lol:
 

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The duBocage mods, are sold by a guy called RUIP, he goes on uk vapers, a lot, I've never owned a one, but I've seen, & tried a one, in my opinion, the workmanship, leaves a lot to be desired.
The finish on them, is in my opinion, nowhere near the finish, that a top class mod should have.
But I state again, that is just my opinion, & no slur is intended, to RUIP, or his equipment
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    Hi All,

    Just like to clarify this is the first bottom feeder mod like this I have ever owned ans my knowledge of what else it looks like is zero!

    I stand by my review as it is based on that device and not compared to any other.

    I understand brand loyalty only to well and have my own opinions on copies and clones that have voiced in my reviews several times.

    As for the YouTube comments, they have been disabled for some time now, if you do want to leave comments then if you read the description in each video, that will explain where you can.

    Cheers

    Todd, the far transgender bloke from YouTube

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    I live in town right by the Hiltons hawaiian village. Hawaiian vape meet ....

    Oh boy, you live in Waikiki...where all them half naked beauties go prancing along the sidewalks. Besides you, I think another lives on Kauai and no idea for the other. May be a very small meet, hopefully we can get some mainland and Canadian help. :)

    Val, you don't know what pork tofu is??:facepalm:. Pork Tofu Recipe - Chinese.Food.com - 247577 Youn can add shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, watercress, most anything

    You guys need to watch this video :ohmy::shock::shock::shock::ohmy:

     

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    Nice of you to stop in, Todd, and clarify your position, well said. It's too bad you can't type with the same accent as heard in your videos. Wait, from your point of view we're the one with the accents... nevermind.

    Enjoy your website, very entertaining and informative reviews and videos. When you plan on having another giveaway how about stopping in and giving us a heads-up so those of us on this side of the pond can join in.

    Oh, if you get a chance, try a Reo, you'll probably very, very pleased... especially since you already have a Killer to slap on it.

    Keep the reviews coming.


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    Hi All,

    Just like to clarify this is the first bottom feeder mod like this I have ever owned ans my knowledge of what else it looks like is zero!

    I stand by my review as it is based on that device and not compared to any other.

    I understand brand loyalty only to well and have my own opinions on copies and clones that have voiced in my reviews several times.

    As for the YouTube comments, they have been disabled for some time now, if you do want to leave comments then if you read the description in each video, that will explain where you can.

    Cheers

    Todd, the far transgender bloke from YouTube

    Sent from my Shed.

    Appreciate your post Mr Todd, yes we are a loyal REO bunch here and for good reason (if you read my earlier comment on the matter). Not a copyright attorney so will restrain from further comments about that. Do you own the device in your video, was it a gift, loaner, bought at full price? These are important questions I feel a reviewer needs to disclose. Someone can recommend a Lamborghini to me and say its the best I've ever driven, but is everything about the drive?? I think not :)
     

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    Just wanted to pop in and say my hello's to everyone! I actually miss everyone on here and now finally this web site is functioning properly. But can't stay on. Kiddo's have their spring concert at school tonight! And the sun is actually out today. Still cold but the weekend is supposed to be into the 60's! Yeah
    Just wanted to let everyone know I miss them and hoping everyone has a wonderful weekend!
     

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    Boilednuts,

    It doesn't matter if I get something as a gift, free for review or if I buy it, the review will already be honest no matter what.

    I do state how I received the mod in the video though, always do :)

    Anyway, I'll leave you guys to it.

    All the best

    Todd

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    OMG Jack!!!! I read your theorum on the BF knock off and was spellbound...till i got to the last paragraph and especially the last sentence...


    I slapped my chair arms in glee so hard I think I ruptured my inner palm..and of course, as usual, I had a mouthful of coffee that sprayed EVERYWHERE..the screen, the keyboard, my beautiful desk that I just recently slaved over, putting it:laugh: together.!
     

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    I have learned NEVER to drink and read a post from Jack :D

    OMG Jack!!!! I read your theorum on the BF knock off and was spellbound...till i got to the last paragraph and especially the last sentence...


    I slapped my chair arms in glee so hard I think I ruptured my inner palm..and of course, as usual, I had a mouthful of coffee that sprayed EVERYWHERE..the screen, the keyboard, my beautiful desk that I just recently slaved over, putting it:laugh: together.!
     

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    Never had an MRE, we were issued C-rations... we managed to eat 'em while we were reloading our flintlocks.


    Jack

    Thats probably why you got addicted to stinkies...thats govt, first they give it to you then later tell you its bad and wanna tax the hell out of it. :p


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    boilednuts

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    Boilednuts,

    It doesn't matter if I get something as a gift, free for review or if I buy it, the review will already be honest no matter what.

    I do state how I received the mod in the video though, always do :)

    Anyway, I'll leave you guys to it.

    All the best

    Todd

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    Your dog or maybe that rubber chicken must've distracted me....sorry. There are others not as conscientious as you seem to be :)
     

    oldbroad

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    Just wanted to pop in and say my hello's to everyone! I actually miss everyone on here and now finally this web site is functioning properly. But can't stay on. Kiddo's have their spring concert at school tonight! And the sun is actually out today. Still cold but the weekend is supposed to be into the 60's! Yeah
    Just wanted to let everyone know I miss them and hoping everyone has a wonderful weekend!


    Cheri...you have a great weekend!
     

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    Thats probably why you got addicted to stinkies...thats govt, first they give it to you then later tell you its bad and wanna tax the hell out of it. :p


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    The first cigarette I ever had was aboard Air Force One. They gave away free packs with a card inside the cellophane with the Presidential Seal that said 'Welcome Aboard Air Force One, (or Two, depending on what aircraft you were on).

    They also made great trading material or cheap trinkets for accommodating young ladies.

    At they end of a mission we simply took all the cartons, (every popular brand), out of the galley. Who the hell was going to stop us... we were the Poleece. (Abuse of power is a wonderful thing!)


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    oldbroad

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    To stick my nose into the fray..er...discussion....I've seen a few wood mods and I believe some of them were BF's. To me, they looked like cheap imitations of the Reos mod BF's. I have no clue if there is any copyright infringement with any of them, but I'm very sure that Rob is on top of this .

    When these cheap knockoffs fall apart in a short amount of time, the buyers will look elsewhere for a much better model that will last for years and years and perform flawlessly during that time...and hopefully they'll have heard about the patented Reos mods and the thousands upon thousands of totally happy Reos owners.

    And then, hopefully, they'll join us on this lovingly unique forum. I only pity the vapers that haven't yet discovered the very best vaping mod in existence.
     
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