Vamo disappointment

[pjim]

My first Vamo cost $40 US, the second $30 US. $30 is about 20 pounds. As mods go the Vamo is pretty inexpensive - even at 35 pounds, which is about $50 US. I think the price point of the Vamo has seen a lot of people buy it as a first mod - perhaps you too?
I am wondering if a vendor sold you a version 1 and not a version 2. The version 1 did have issues - the 6 watt bug, and the lack of insulation.
I always check the vendor site for the warranty when I buy mods. My first Vamo is probably nearly out of time on the warranty - I think it was three months, which for a $40 mod is fine with me. Its still going strong. Did you have a warranty with yours? You may be able to get it replaced.
Not knowing what you did, but a problem with pvs in general that comes up is some screw down their attachments too tight. Causes them all sort of hassles.

Yeah its a reasonably priced option for a mod sure, especially with the features. If its has the problems fixed that I had, its probably a fair buy for people, it was those that spoiled it. My first mod was a homemade VV box, for about 15 pounds, which had been nothing but excellent. I sold to a friend hoping the Vamo would be an upgrade, hence my disappointment.

Not sure which version it is, but its a very early one. It does irritate me that e-cig manufacturers seem to release later versions to solve problems thats should have been picked up in the earlier versions in product testing. Not exclusively a vamo problem though.

I think mine is out of warranty now. Someone has kindly offered to repair it for me. I had repaired it myself once but not well enough it seems.

I'm pretty cautious with tightening, though I can't guarantee that I didn't tighten a device too much on an occassion. I definitely don't force them on. The problem could have been caused by the differing sizes of 510 connectors on attys. When I inspected it I was really unimpressed with the post, which in addition to being sunken was loose and wobbly, something I'd noticed before. The sad excuse for the insulating grommet made the situation worse. Partly my fault for not arranging a return/replacement immediately, and fixing it myself.

If this connector has been improved then its probably an acceptable device. Ideally i'd like to get six months plus, use out of something that price, I've got many similarly priced items that have gone a lot longer. I guess I've got much hate for the Vamo, which many seem to enjoy, its just never worked properly for me.

 

[budynbuick]

case of 'foot in mouth'.

 

[budynbuick]

The Vamo will do everthing and MORE than Provari , it's just not as sturdy .

Well I lost track of the times my Vamo has hit the floor & it must be pretty darn sturdy. The much cheaper price of the Vamo doesn't automatically make it less sturdy. I think both Pro & Vamo have Chinese electronics. besides,I have 5 Vamo's for less then $200. Backups for my backups on a budget.

 

[budynbuick]

You definitely don't know what you're talking about. There was a run with bad springs - that issue has been fixed. Please troll elsewhere.

I'm even using one of mine with the 'crappy' spring in it. I think there are more then a few that are holding their breath waiting/hoping the Vamo falls on its face LOL. I was so impressed I bought 5 of them.

 

[Clearo-Mizer]

Yeah...looks like troll 1 had to get backup hence troll 2...and smart trolls know not to flame. They are just here to create doubt ...not necessaly flame it to cinders and comming off as "reasonable " is just part of the shtick...

When someone says "alot of people" and stuff like that...i question it because i have read these forums and its the opposite Alot of people love their vamo...but we knew what we were buying and our expectations were set on a 40$ mod......not some primo chi you somehow accidently being sold for 40 bucks

 

[budynbuick]

I wasn't the one coming on here calling it an ugly device and talking about the battery connection issue like it's still going on, if that's not trolling idk what is. There's an old saying that rings true, you get what you pay for. To expect a provari level of build quality on a 40 dollar device will always leave you disappointed. I don't think most people who bought a Vamo was expecting it to be perfect, but for the price I don't know how anybody could complain.

I actually paid $26 a piece for 3 of mine. I have no complaints.

 

[budynbuick]

but here 35 pounds is a lot of money for many people in the current climate.

If you would have shopped around you could have purchased for 17 lb($26).

 

[babyk1352012]

Agreed, a provari isn't going to do you any good either if your delivery system sucks. What are you using on top of the vamo? What ohms? What is your voltage and wattage set to? It all makes a difference.

lol changing the battery doesnt produce more vapor changing whats attached does....... dont get a porvari if the vamo doesnt do it for you. i think your looking in the wrong direction if what you want is more and better vapor .

 

[quickload187]

For the record I am currently blowing clouds with my Vapeonly BCC tank connected to my Vamo, mmmm butterscotch.

 

[budynbuick]

Sometime when one pays $200 for a particular item then see another (With better features)for 5 times less, they will look hard for a reason to hate the cheaper model lest they feel 'ripped off'. Psych 101 buyers remorse LOL.

 

[mmikee]

The OP has created one of the dumbest posts I have ever read. This doen't read "Im new", it read "TROLL".
My 60 year old mother has 2 Vamo's, and vapes Vivi's and carto tanks. Wow.
There is little chance that the OP really thinks what he posted.

 

[flintlock62]

I agree with what the others said. It's your delivery device, and not the Vamo. Would I like to have a Provari? Yes, absolutely, no questions there. Would I own a Vamo? Yes! I wish I had chosen the Vamo over the eVic. After seeing PBusardo's review, I'd like to have one. Does it have issues? Yes, a few like the single 18650 battery rattle, and it seems to scratch very easy + it's smooth, slippery surface. Why do people report it works best on RMS? Don't know. Do I personally need vw? Some seem to think it's the only way. I have no problems what so ever with vv.

In short, for the price range and from what I've seen in reviews, the Vamo seems to be one of the best. Again, I wish I had gone this route over the eVic. My fault, and that old saying about hind sight being 20-20.

For the absolute best quality, get a Provari. It costs more, but it's the best on the market.

 

[Clearo-Mizer]

Sometime when one pays $200 for a particular item then see another (With better features)for 5 times less, they will look hard for a reason to hate the cheaper model lest they feel 'ripped off'. Psych 101 buyers remorse LOL.

this is VERY TRUE!! Its funny how hobbies with market purchasing are alot alike.

I play tournament paintball, I have for the last 4 years mostly regional divisional stuff but some national level stuff as well...I also coach a team out of Atlanta named Team Mystery...my point is this...there were only 2 brands that held 95% of the market share on paintball guns..."Dye" and "Planet Eclipse"...these were what everyone shot and you could not be taken seriously unless you had one, retail cost is 1400.00 ( I have both)..now comes along "Empire" who develops a gun with all the best features of both companies and releases a gun called the "Axe"...smooth shooting, no recoil, very accurate, light and extremely efficient retail cost 499.00....it took a solid year for it to be accepted as a descent gun it got flamed and people would not accept the concept of a 499.00 tournament level gun until a pro team won World cup using them....now my son shoots one and loves it....and I have one for backup..its simply an awesome gun.


Moral of the story...Good engineering and quality are not always reflected in retail price...

sorry if i got off topic

 

[Idaholandho]

Deleted GL OP

 

[quickload187]

I agree with what the others said. It's your delivery device, and not the Vamo. Would I like to have a Provari? Yes, absolutely, no questions there. Would I own a Vamo? Yes! I wish I had chosen the Vamo over the eVic. After seeing PBusardo's review, I'd like to have one. Does it have issues? Yes, a few like the single 18650 battery rattle, and it seems to scratch very easy + it's smooth, slippery surface. Why do people report it works best on RMS? Don't know. Do I personally need vw? Some seem to think it's the only way. I have no problems what so ever with vv.

In short, for the price range and from what I've seen in reviews, the Vamo seems to be one of the best. Again, I wish I had gone this route over the eVic. My fault, and that old saying about hind sight being 20-20.

For the absolute best quality, get a Provari. It costs more, but it's the best on the market.

Wow the evic was that bad? I got one coming on a co op and was looking forward to it. Guess I should temper my enthusiasm.

 

[donesmokin]

Happily vaping my early model Vamo. As I've said before this is the best $35 I've spent on vaping. Now if I could just get this $30 AGA-T+ working....

 

[flintlock62]

It's not totally bad, but it's not the AMAZING, WONDERFUL device many have said. For one, even if there is no atomizer present, it says "Recommended power 5.2 W". Insert an atomizer if any OHM, and a message pops up "Recommended power 5.2 W". That is totally useless information. Once, my clock lost it's setting and reverted to 00:00. When I tried to reset the clock, it froze, and I had to remove the battery, and then reinsert it to make it function again. The device froze another time when I tried to adjust the OHM's. Again, I had to remove the battery.

The version 1.2 update is definitely better than the version 1.0. The screen can be only be viewed inside. Take it out doors, and you cant see anything at all. It still has a 5 v/11 watt limit. I've seen a few pictures of broken eVics that were dropped. I will be repairing one for a friend as soon as I receive it in the mail. I may be able to, but 30 ga wire is difficult to solder. Hopefully, I can get it going for him.

You may get yours, and never have a problem.

Edit: Corrected 11 OHM to 11 watt

Wow the evic was that bad? I got one coming on a co op and was looking forward to it. Guess I should temper my enthusiasm.

 

[MF DOOM]

Duplicate.

 

[MF DOOM]

That VAMO will whoop your be-hind...but you have to give it a decent atomisation device.

Take a .50 cal DE...Overkill, right? Now put blanks in it. The DE still has huge FPS capabilities, but throw blanks in it, and you are let down.

 

[Tommy Aces]

I agree with most of the responses here. If you don't know enough about VV, VP, or are using junk for juice or delivery device, it doesn't matter if you put it on an eGo, Twist, ProVari, Darwin, ZMax, or Vamo. You will be disappointed.

If you really want to nit-pick about build quality and interface on a $30-50 MOD, that's your business. But to troll this board of VAMO owners and blame them because you bought a device that you decided isn't up to par after using it for an hour, is just a waste of everybody's time here. I mean, I'm just not sure what you were expecting.

Take the time to learn about the product. Go to YouTube and watch PBusardo or Fazed's reviews. Learn the basics of PG/Vg ratios, ohms, single vs dual coil, VV, VP, batteries, ect.

I'm sorry that you didn't see fireworks when first vaping the VAMO, but if you aren't satisfied with the vapor on this device, then you will most certainly not like the ZMax, Lavatube, Groove, or any of the other devices using essentially the same chipset. And, in all likely hood, you won't be impressed with a ProVari or other high end APV (unless the fact that it cost as much as 6 VAMOs makes you feel better).

Just don't come here and rip on a product that many, many, many of us enjoy because this was your first APV and you had unrealistic expectations or don't know how to use it properly. Like I said, there are 1 or 2 things that I could pick on that could use improvement....Then I remember that for the price of 2 Twists, I've got a well built, reliable device and a few batteries to go with it.