What should I do about shop selling dangerous equipment w/ no guidance?

[pevinsghost]

So, coming off a nautilus on an istick, I decided to try sub ohming on a mech. Two defective mechs latter, I tried a different shop. This one didn't sell me a defect, they sold me a hybrid mod, and didn't give me any safety info with it. Coming from an electronics background, battery and voltage safety is second nature to me, but I knew nothing about hybrid. Thank good I googled before I used it, could have vented a battery with my Atlantis. Any recommendations on what to do?

 

[Topwater Elvis]

Get a delivery device with a protruding center pin if you want to use the hybrid or get a decent regulated apv if you want to use the atlantis.

 

[dcfluegel]

ugh - why does that seem to be becoming a more common story with the B&M's? I have been fortunate thus far - the guys at my two local shops are knowledgeable, friendly and safety-conscious - have not tried to sell me stuff they would not use themselves

 

[Rihanna]

Snow Wolf is great.

 

[pevinsghost]

Get a delivery device with a protruding center pin if you want to use the hybrid or get a decent regulated apv if you want to use the atlantis.

I made do with an 510 to eGo adapter with a protruding center pin for a couple days, and then moved to other devices. I just worry about the next guy they endanger.

 

[stevegmu]

It will take a number of explosions with injury before some state's attorneys generals investigate, or CPSC...

 

[gin828]

What hybrid did you get? I would take it back and explain why you are returning it...

 

[pevinsghost]

It was a 4 nine clone, was only $20, would have been a decent price if they had just provided a little info.

 

[pevinsghost]

I just have no luck with mech's, that was actually my third. First 2 I got just didn't work. First was a Kamry mech mod shaped like a pipe, but it needs a proprietary adapter, which literally no one makes, and would take $30 in new tools for me too make myself. Second was a "Wolverine" that worked about 4 days before the fire button failed.

 

[Romano Cheese]

Use regulated mods and stay away from crap B&M's that overcharge for their pipe bombs

 

[pevinsghost]

Use regulated mods and stay away from crap B&M's that overcharge for their pipe bombs

Fair enough. At least the place that sold me the two defects refunded one, and would have on the other if I hadn't damaged it. And they still sat with me and spent at least 6 hours over three days answering my noob questions, and has bought adapters to try to fix it out of their own pocket. The place that sold me an ied, on the other hand, will never be darkened by my shadow again.

 

[Romano Cheese]

@pevinsghost I'm glad one shop at least explained some stuff to you...I read more and more are just opening up to make $$$. I jumped on the Mech Mod band wagon after my beginner Ego phase. It lasted a few months but I got sick of changing batteries 2 - 4 times a day. Dual 18650 regulated boxes are my go-to now or my iStick 50w for going out and about. Adjustable power + battery life. They pretty much make those fool proof with safety features...unless you have an original iStick 50w, in which case those exploded too

 

[pevinsghost]

I skipped the 50, jumped straight from the 20 watt I'd been using a while to mech's, to an invader mini, to an xcube ii all in the last month or so. When I got burned, I started figuring out what I actually wanted real quick.

 

[coilburner]

When you bought the hybrid did you make it clear that you nothing about hybrid mods? I don't see where its the shops responsibility to educate you.

 

[LMS62]

When you bought the hybrid did you make it clear that you nothing about hybrid mods? I don't see where its the shops responsibility to educate you.

^^^This. I have purchased 2 different power saws, and 1 chain saw from Lowes over the past few years, and the clerk did not take the time to educate me on the safety aspects during any of the purchases. Of course, I didn't expect them to. Sorry....but I am a big believer in people doing their research, and personal responsibility. Just my humble opinion.

 

[coilburner]

Did you read the manual the mod came with?

 

[anavidfan]

Fortunately for you , you did look up some information and found out what to be wary of.

You could go to the shop and explain what you found out and how you felt fortunate etc... Then tell them someone should have told you about Hybrid connection/ atty possible problems because it could have been bad for the customer and bad for vape community etc.... Then see if they can educate you like they should.

Its like when you buy a car.... They cant make sure you "know how to drive" but they do ask for license and insurance blah, blah but they cant make you prove it.

So I think that even if one should know what you are buying, they cant expect that you know all about safety... Ive been to many local B&Ms and many people would walk in with the " I want to quit, what should I get and tell me about ecigs" etc. Ive seen some great shop people that explain it all and take their time.

I guess things are different now. Its all ooohs and aaahhs and this is the coolest etc.....

If you dont want to go back, you might write them a note and mail it or slip it under the door and let them know that you wish they had told you about the possible problems. Heck they might not even be aware of it.

You cant really make them sell better, If you did tell "someone" about it, all it will lead to is headlines like "Local Vape shop , selling dangerous , etc" and make it hard for the shops and businesses that are legitimate and educate.

Heck even a gun store makes you take a test and doesnt let you purchase if you dont know where the safety is and how to load it

 

[Bunnykiller]

one should know what is involved in purchasing a mod.... do your homework, gain some insight to its operation and quirks before buying... The B&Ms are going to believe/think you know what you are buying and its operation of it. If you walk in and tell them you want a new mech and have no idea how they work, then you will probably get a lesson in usage and tips on safety.

 

[Racehorse]

ugh - why does that seem to be becoming a more common story with the B&M's?

Well, would it be any different for people who order online? They're not getting any instructions either.

 

[suprtrkr]

1) don't go back to those shops
2) come and talk to us here before buying
3) vape safe, vape happy.