VAMO From FastTech

[HDVaper]

I got my VAMO3, NiteCore charger and Panasonic batteries today in vapemail from fasttech and it's great!! You "nay-sayers" can talk ..... about them all you want but, for the price, they can't be beat!!! Pretty fast delivery all the way from China too. So, go ahead and buy your gear from local B&Ms (that get their stuff from the fasttech, or some place comparable, then double the price) and I'll spend the money I saved on more vape stuff. I'm not trying to be contrary but it amazes me how many folks say "I'd rather spend my money doing business with local vendors" and pay double for the same thing you can get from fasttech. the Chinese are getting your money regardless so why not try to save several dollars when you buy something that you want that's available on FastTech? I just don't get it.

 

[retired1]

The difference is you have someone who's local who depends on people like us to stay in business. Yes, it's going to be more expensive as the overhead is completely different than an online store. But you also get the satisfaction of getting it now as well as supporting a local business.

What I don't get is the crying that happens when the local vendor folds because people preferred to spend online instead and they can't get something immediately because theirs broke.

 

[HDVaper]

I've never been in that big of a hurry for anything!!

 

[The Ocelot]

I'm glad you're happy with your gear and will be vaping away like a dragon! Let's just hope your charger doesn't have a problem.

 

[Thrasher]

I agree we should support the local economy whenever possible but your opinion would change if you went in any of MY local vape shops. these jerks need to be sent home for what they charge, if you want to argue go ahead but 10 bucks for a ce4 clearo? really? and 15 bucks for 10ml juice? supporting locals and being bent over are far different things around here lol.

 

[HDVaper]

I agree we should support the local economy whenever possible but your opinion would change if you went in any of MY local vape shops. these jerks need to be sent home for what they charge, if you want to argue go ahead but 10 bucks for a ce4 clearo? really? and 15 bucks for 10ml juice? supporting locals and being bent over are far different things around here lol.

Case closed! THANK YOU, Thrasher. Exactly my point.

 

[nctrekken]

Try writing corporate offices if you don't agree with the pricing. I have a local store that is trying to stay competitive with other stores and online, but of coarse you will pay more just because of the overhead. I buy some at local shops and some online. I'm waiting on a package from fasttech now and it's been almost two weeks. I also went to the local shop and bought a few extra tanks. The same ones I've ordered from fasttech. So I do both. Sure you can get things cheaper online, but its the convenience and the service.

 

[bhswmc01]

I'm planning on getting a VAMO next month, will get it from a local vendor if it's priced reasonably. As long as the markup isn't too bad, I like to support B&Ms - the instant gratification is a perk, too.

 

[BlueMoods]

I agree, I am not goign to pay five prices for anything. I don't need it that fast - that's why we keep backups of our backups. Now I don't mind my local B&M asking 8.00 for 10 mils of juice, it's good and I know where it's mixed and who's mixing it. Not often you find a place with the quality to have fresh mixed never need steeping, even the tobacco flavors are good right off the bat. That is worth paying a bit more for but, 60.00 for a 650mAh ego clone kit?!?! and 125 for an iWand?!?! Not to mention the 200.00 e-pipe. GAH it isn't even VV, I can buy a Provari (clearance section) for less.

 

[nctrekken]

With my stores here I've tried to help them as far as juices to get and supplies. I've mentioned other places selling the same stuff at a cheaper price or someplace I've seen online that they could order from to cut their cost on their stuff. They have been adjusting their prices on stuff to become more competitive.

 

[fred1sa]

The difference is you have someone who's local who depends on people like us to stay in business. Yes, it's going to be more expensive as the overhead is completely different than an online store. But you also get the satisfaction of getting it now as well as supporting a local business.

What I don't get is the crying that happens when the local vendor folds because people preferred to spend online instead and they can't get something immediately because theirs broke.

So then their should surely be US based online stores with competitive pricing.
I am from South Africa and all you get locally are bottom of the range ego style batteries and ce4/5 and vivi novas, etc

 

[Thunderball]

Fasttech can be great for many thngs....Glad your happy with your purchase. I too buy only when Ive found the best price.
I think we as ECF members are much more saavy than most vapors out there. Im glad I found this place.

 

[HDVaper]

I'm glad you're happy with your gear and will be vaping away like a dragon! Let's just hope your charger doesn't have a problem.

I thought NiteCore was a good charger. But if I do I have trouble I have three or four other ones. The only one that I really worry about is the Trustfire. I just can't get next to any e-cig product that has the word "fire" in their name. Regardless, every item/device I have is pretty much disposable IMHO, except my ProVari with is at the "hospital" as we speak.

 

[The Ocelot]

I thought NiteCore was a good charger. But if I do I have trouble I have three or four other ones. The only one that I really worry about is the Trustfire. I just can't get next to any e-cig product that has the word "fire" in their name. Regardless, every item/device I have is pretty much disposable IMHO, except my ProVari with is at the "hospital" as we speak.

I've heard quite a few untrustworthy things about batteries and chargers with fire in the name. I didn't realize you had other chargers, my comment was meant as where would you get one if the only charger you had went out. I hope you got the ss finish. I got the black chrome - oh oops! The finish wore off down one side in under a month.

ETA: I have a Nitecore and and Xtar. I like them equally.

 

[Thunderball]

Not wanting to de-rail anything here, But just thought I would chime in on the "fire" batteries and my FT charger. Early on, I bought all my batteries from FT..and an "intelicharger. Anyway, after reading many posts I was convinved the AW's were best etc. After a coupkle months of the trusfires and AW's in my rotation, I not only see no difference, but I have one battery that has a very short life, and that is the AW. ... so you just never know.

Sorry for de-railing a tad...

 

[The Ocelot]

Not wanting to de-rail anything here, But just thought I would chime in on the "fire" batteries and my FT charger. early on, I bought all my batteries from FT..and an "intelicharger. Ant way, afyer reading many posts I was convinved the AW's were best etc. After a coupkle months of the trusfires and AW's in my rotation, I not only see no difference, but I have one battery that has a very short life, and that is the AW. ... so you just never know.

Sorry for de-railing a tad...

Have you seen Bad's pictures of the ones that went thermal? It can happen to any battery, but the pictures are scary.

Sorry for the derail...we will now rejoin the program already in progress.

 

[Thunderball]

Havent seen that yet..........."LUCY.... Got some readin to do"

 

[The Ocelot]

Havent seen that yet..........."LUCY.... Got some readin to do"

The one in the back is his.

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[JR 137]

If I've got someone good who I can trust locally that only charges a little more than an unknown online source, then they'll get my business. I'll take face to face sales over a computer screen and keyboard any day, so long as the local guy isn't out of line with his prices.

I only have one "vape shop" in my area. They have no shortage of "water pipes," "hand pipes" (as they call them), and tobacco. But they only got one generic eGo battery, generic Vivi novas and one line of juices. The hardware is priced twice as high as authentic name brand stuff. Did I mention the guy smokes cigarettes all day in the shop, has more fingers than teeth (and is probably missing a finger), smells like he hasn't showered in a few days and his eyes light up when someone inquires about how a "water pipe" performs?

Yeah. He totally diserves my money. Until a respectable vape shop comes around with respectable prices, gear and most importantly juices, I'll give my business to cyberspace. Halo, FastTech and EVCigarettes haven't wronged me yet.

 

[HDVaper]

I've heard quite a few untrustworthy things about batteries and chargers with fire in the name. I didn't realize you had other chargers, my comment was meant as where would you get one if the only charger you had went out. I hope you got the ss finish. I got the black chrome - oh oops! The finish wore off down one side in under a month.

ETA: I have a Nitecore and and Xtar. I like them equally.

I did get the stainless steel V3 but I have a black chrome V2. So far (knock on wood) the finish is in tact. But, after reading your post, I'll be keeping an eye on it. Thanks for the info.