I recently bought a Vaporflask clone on ebay and the screen was broken. It did fire, but nothing on screen. I tried to return it, but the seller was non-compliant. After dealing with him for quite some time and getting nowhere (aside from being called a liar) I gave up and decided to just try to get it repaired. It's a very nice clone; looks just like the current version authentic Vaporflask with the updated 510 that has the single channel. The only difference I can tell is that the 510 pin is not spring loaded (even the box, charge cable, and felt bag are a match). So I'm not sure who originally made it or where to inquire for a possible repair (I did try Ace of Vapes but they have not replied for a week). Any thoughts? Any help would be appreciated.
Where can I get a vaporflask clone repaired?
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eBay has a 45 guarantee. You should file a claim against the seller and not take the loss or worry about the repair. eBay WILL make it good.
Yeah, go through ebay. They will freeze the money til you click resolved. Money talks.
Yes, go through eBay, the have a strict no ecigarette policy and will probably close the listing.
Wait
What.?
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I've gone through ebay for a defective rta, and they did close the listing. they still honor their policy. They may give the seller a warning and freeze his account until it's taken care of, but won't screw the customer. I don't want to be a ...., but you've obviously never been involved in a dispute with someone over a vape product, after the listing was removed. I have. It worked out just fine.
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Your right I never have been in a. Dispute. Seeing what the OP is going through is exactly why I don't use eBay for vape gear
I prefer businesses that go oh hey sorry, send it back
I refuse to buy stuff from a place where I have to chase people to get stuff done
I prefer businesses that go oh hey sorry, send it back
I refuse to buy stuff from a place where I have to chase people to get stuff done
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I've bought plenty of stuff on ebay and I've never been burned. Even when the listing is removed you still have the option to open a dispute if you go to the resolution center.
Sorry about your luck but I think there's a lesson here.
All products can be cloned; customer service cannot.
All products can be cloned; customer service cannot.
So... Let me rephrase this. Where can I get a vaporflask clone repaired? I'm done with the seller and eBay at this point. I'm just looking to get it fixed.
Maybe a local vape shop?
I seriously doubt any authorized Vapor Flask vendor or the authentic VF manufacturer would touch it.
I seriously doubt any authorized Vapor Flask vendor or the authentic VF manufacturer would touch it.
You probably can't.
If the display isn't working then it would require a chip replacement. If you're looking for someone else to order a new chip and replace it for you then in all likelihood it's going to cost as much as buying a new clone would. Probably more. The chip alone will cost in the $30-$40 range, and you would have 1-2 hours of labor at a cost of somewhere around $20 per hour from someone who knows what they're doing. These things only cost in the $65 range online anyways.
It would probably be as cheap or cheaper to simply order a new clone from a reputable online vendor that has some sort of return policy.
Worth a shot... Hold power and up at the same time.... this will take it in and out of stealth mode! see if that works. if not... i dont know about repairs... sorry
Actually, an authentic DNA40 chip retails for $60. So yes, your cost will be higher than the clone. If you really want to do it, I suggest buying a chip and doing it yourself.
If the screen doesn't work, it could be a bad solder joint. I don't know where you live or what's around you, but an electronics shop that specializes in repair could take a look at it to make sure its soldered right, but they aren't experts in vaping most likely, but lcd circuit boards are all the same whether it's a mod or a radar detector.
Just about anything can be fixed, but getting it fixed will most likely cost more than another 'clone'... After a while, some spend as much, if not more on 'clones' than they would have on the real device...
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