VTC-5's are available...

[Train2]

Don't say I never gave you nuthin.

For you low sub-ohmers...
Illumn's got 'em at the best price, Sun-Vaper's has some too.
Neither place would sell a fake.

 

[inspects]

Good man...Train...spread da word while they're Cheap.......

 

[custom-classic]

Yeah,... I picked up a handful from illumn last night. Excellent price. They must've got a huge shipment in. It's been allover ecf and the facebooks since yesterday, and they still show to be in stock....
I thought sony discontinued 'em tho.....

 

[Jet Knight]

Good find....

 

[TKS]

Meh. I've seen juice manufactures get busted flat out red handed selling juice they replied to folks' inquires about specific chemicals and denying it.

VTC5's are gone if you ask me personally. Without proper testing these thing can only be some really old stock they got who knows how, or most likely 100% fake that they aren't even aware of.

I don't get the fascination with VTC5's considering they aren't true 30Amp batteries like everyone thinks..

 

[SteamStack]

By the look of the sticker on the other site.. old stock from first batch? The last newer batch I got had a white sticker from a rtd.

 

[kkay59]

I like the VTC4, I have no need for the VTC5. For the Reo though, I really like the AW better.

 

[Wraith504]

illum supply sold fakes unkowingly to customers of vtc5s before. I would be cautious at this point purchasing any since the Sony statement release.

 

[kkay59]

illum supply sold fakes unkowingly to customers of vtc5s before. I would be cautious at this point purchasing any since the Sony statement release.

Could you post a link to that please? I have bought VTC4's from there. I also bought some Samsung there too. They were very good, but I need to know if they got fakes accidentally.

 

[Wraith504]

Could you post a link to that please? I have bought VTC4's from there. I also bought some Samsung there too. They were very good, but I need to know if they got fakes accidentally.

Illumn PSA: New counterfeit VTC5 batteries : electronic_cigarette
More fake Sony VTC5 | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[Wraith504]

It seemed like a pretty isolated incident that they narrowed down to purchase dates. I have cells from them that have no problems. They are definitely a legitimate vendor, but even vendors are not immune to being dealt a bad hand occasionally

 

[kkay59]

Wraith, thank you. This happened before I started buying from Illumn. They sound like a top notch dealer, and handled the matter the way a reputable dealer should. I wish they would sell the AW 18650 as well. I have had a very good experience with Illumn so far. I appreciate those links. I knew there were plenty of counterfeiters on the Sony VTC5. I wonder why Sony quit making them. They are obviously in high demand. I don't sub ohm, at least not at this point. I tried it once but didn't care for it. I like the Sony VTC4 for my mech mods, the Samsung 25R for most things, and the AW 18650 for the Reo/Woodvil. I don't have an interest in any other kind of battery besides those, at this point.

 

[BlueSnake]

Right on the listing Illumn states the authenticity of these batteries were verified through testing. Since they were burnt with fakes once I would think they would be extremely careful before offering these batteries for sale. They are one of the most trusted battery vendors and not just by the vaping industry.

And as far as battery age this type of battery properly stored can be good for 10 years. I personally would have no hesitation buying these batteries. For anyone that wants Authentic VCT5s, this may be one f the last chances to get them.
JMHO

 

[Pete54]

I'm not sure why people are still hunting for Sony VTC5's. LG's new HG2 should outperform it. LG HG2 20A 3000mAh High Drain IMR Battery INR18650HG2

 

[BlueSnake]

I'm not sure why people are still hunting for Sony VTC5's. LG's new HG2 should outperform it. LG HG2 20A 3000mAh High Drain IMR Battery INR18650HG2

The main reason is in testing nothing had outperformed the VCT5s.

 

[Wraith504]

The original problem i think with the vtc5s is the rating at a certain temp threshold. This is probably why you find people prefer the vtc4s or the samsung 25rs , LGs etc.

 

[Pete54]

The main reason is in testing nothing had outperformed the VCT5s.

Testing has only been done vs older batteries and it barely edged out the Samsung 25r. I'd like to see tests vs the new LG's or even the new Samsung 30Q's.

 

[BlueSnake]

^^^^^^^^^^Me Too^^^^^^^^^^^

But probably pointless as the Sonys are not going to be made anymore but it would definitely be worth seeing how the new batteries compare. There needs to be some new battery tests done.

 

[Mooch]

I'm not sure why people are still hunting for Sony VTC5's. LG's new HG2 should outperform it. LG HG2 20A 3000mAh High Drain IMR Battery INR18650HG2

I tested the LG2, but not against the VCT5. I'll do the tests if someone is willing to send a pair of VCT5's.

LG INR18650-HG2 20A 3000mAh Bench Test Results | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[TKS]

Testing has only been done vs older batteries and it barely edged out the Samsung 25r. I'd like to see tests vs the new LG's or even the new Samsung 30Q's.

The HD2's from LG beat the VTC in amp discharge and the HB6's as well beat them both with a finally true 30A continuous discharge from a battery. The HD2 at a close second with 25A @ 2000 mAH, and the HB6 1500 mAH.

People are getting scammed by some of these manufacturers like Efest advertising bs like 2100 mAh @ 38A and 2500 mAH @ 35A. 100% lie.

The Samsung 30Q I have no idea about though. Aside from being a high capacity battery rated for 15 continuous, I see nothing too special here.