This smallpenny is going out *big*

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My username was chosen because I love penny slot machines. I play a couple of times per month and have a blast. I woke up today, got the kids off to school and decided to head over to our local casino for some fun. I had a great time playing for almost two hours on $22 then decided to head home. On my way out I looked over at some three reel dollar machines and decided to take a shot with my other $20 and see what happens. I put the twenty in and was almost out of money when I hit two red sevens and a third red seven with a double symbol on it! I won a ProVari!

I've been stalking this forum for a while reading all of the threads that I would not be a part of *any* time soon. I kept telling myself it would be pretentious for a noob like me to ever consider a ProVari anyway. Like a noob has no business looking any higher than a 1300 mah Spinner. After this morning though my attitude has changed lol! Pretentious? No way! Or if is then call me pretentious Penny!

Those three red sevens paid $400 and after playing another couple of minutes I cashed out at $520!!!!! For a $20 investment! I cashed out that ticket and ran out of there with the biggest smile on my face!! I could not believe it, that will never happen again lol!

So I've got my SS mini/green LED in my cart along with two 350's, two 490's, (will get the charger elsewhere) 490 extension cap, battery box, ego adapter and the Tatroe wide end cap!! All I have to do is proceed to check out. I'm illogically nervous about finishing this $324 process. That's a lot of money, even though I'm not actually paying for it, my local casino is. I keep taking deep breaths telling myself to just do it....this is a lot harder than I thought it would be.
 

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Perfectly normal behavior.

I filled my cart and cleared it almost 5 times before pulling the trigger. When I first read your post I was like: "What casino gives out Provaris as prizes." Yeah, sometimes I'm slow on the uptake.

I will give you the head nod on the tatroe. It's utility even outperforms it beauty.

As long as you have at least 3 (I see you chose 4) batteries you'll never have to leave the house without at least one fully charged extra, while you leave a dead one in the charger at home. The 3 battery rotation is absolutely mandatory IMO.

Myself and prolly all the others will tell you to pull the trigger. Don't worry, it's not like we're biassed. :rolleyes:
 
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Preloader-I was really glad to see the tatroe wide end cap. I'm using a spinner right now and when I'm sitting I'm always placing it between my legs to hold it upright when I can't hold it with my hands or putting it my pants front pocket. That's gotten old. So being able to sit the ProVari down on a table or counter top and walk away with confidence that it won't fall over will be awesome. I can't wait to show it to my hubby cause he's a millwright (formerly worked in the machinist department) and he works with stainless all the time. I'm going to see if he can make me a second one.
 

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I just noticed you're in Oakland. I grew up in Newark. :)

Born and raised here. I love it.

You bring up a good topic about the Tatroe foot. Safety.

I was holding my devices between my legs while driving. And even worse, in my front breast pocket. Imagine the worst case scenario.
I quit smoking to save my life, not put it a more immediate risk.

Also, glass tanks made my eGos way top heavy. It took way too much focus to get one to stand upright on its own.

So if you find that the Tatroe is a little awkwardly heavy.... Don't be discouraged. It's designed like that to help execute its primary function.

Oh and plus, it looks amazing!!!
 

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Ok Dokee:2c: I lUV the Tatroes end caps also..albeit in the interest of CHOICES (or vape budget) which ever
shoe fits..there's some really gorgeous wooden stands on the market today. They're priced thru the alphabet from
eBay to ProVape and even custom wood work designs to your specs. (I cant remember the shop making the leather holsters for
ProVari??) noodle around.. The (no criticism, just imho) prob with Tatroe base is carryig the PV in breifcase, puterpack, etc..
Im active in & out of offices, shops, cars, planes et.al.
All the Best..
 

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Perfectly normal behavior.

I filled my cart and cleared it almost 5 times before pulling the trigger. When I first read your post I was like: "What casino gives out Provaris as prizes." Yeah, sometimes I'm slow on the uptake.

I will give you the head nod on the tatroe. It's utility even outperforms it beauty.

As long as you have at least 3 (I see you chose 4) batteries you'll never have to leave the house without at least one fully charged extra, while you leave a dead one in the charger at home. The 3 battery rotation is absolutely mandatory IMO.

Myself and prolly all the others will tell you to pull the trigger. Don't worry, it's not like we're biassed. :rolleyes:

Oh and before forgetting--I do have the little plastic carry cases for the batteries to fit snug in. Yes you'll want one handy, fully charged, yes, you'll get a full day's vape on a charged bat (YMMV);No, you dont want the Bat. loose in a pack,purse,pocket, etc
 

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Oh and before forgetting--I do have the little plastic carry cases for the batteries to fit snug in. Yes you'll want one handy, fully charged, yes, you'll get a full day's vape on a charged bat (YMMV);No, you dont want the Bat. loose in a pack,purse,pocket, etc

Yes, I read that recent thread where the persons batteries went into melt down inside his backpack! I've definitely got a case in my cart!
 

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I just wanna know did you pull the trigger or are all your items still just hanging out in the shopping cart? LOL!

I lost count of how many times I added the mini to my shopping cart but never completing the purchase. Had I won some money it would've been a no-brainer.
I finally went for it 9/24 and rec'd it yesterday-no regrets. I don't think you'll have any either.
I don't see myself buying anything else other than juice UNLESS something really shiny catches my eye.
 

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I actually haven't pulled the trigger yet lol! My house is busy busy right now, just got home from high school football. But in a few minutes all three kids and hubby will be out of the house to go fishing and I'll be home alone, with my cart. I might shop ProVape a tad more to make sure there isn't anything else I want to add before clicking the check out button. I keep thinking about the wraps, I like some of them. :)
 

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I just noticed you're in Oakland. I grew up in Newark. :)

Funny - as your user name includes my real name and I am from Indiana born and raised!

I actually haven't pulled the trigger yet lol! My house is busy busy right now, just got home from high school football. But in a few minutes all three kids and hubby will be out of the house to go fishing and I'll be home alone, with my cart. I might shop ProVape a tad more to make sure there isn't anything else I want to add before clicking the check out button. I keep thinking about the wraps, I like some of them. :)

Here's some eye-candy to contemplate while you shop for your 'Vari ;)

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I don't see myself buying anything else other than juice UNLESS something really shiny catches my eye.
I thought the same, then someone had to make a zombie version with special cap...

I consider myself a noob, too, smallpenny. I'm not a noob when it comes to quality and value. You'll get your money's worth! I knew I wouldn't be happy with less than a Provari. Quality remains after cost is forgotten....
 
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