Why are mods SO expensive?

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

Rolls-Royce (Super-T Manufacturing Super-6) vs. Honda (DSE 905)

Many choices in between, but you get what you pay for (usually, *sigh*).

If you are handy with wire/solder and some knowledge of safety when using Li-Ion batteries, you can make your own for very little. I like the custom aspect of the Chucks (and 1 year warranty) so bought several of those and just ordered a Silver Bullet because of the battery size it holds and the great button. I didn't want something that looks like a bomb detonator (box mod) and I can't make something that looks like a Chuck or SB and I wanted them... so I paid! Some day... a Super-T (when he finally makes a unit that runs an 18650).

*waves at RadioKaos*

 

[Lab]

here you go kits to make your own mod CigMods.com/ECigMods.com - Marietta Georgia runs you around 25$

 

[Richie G]

Super T also has a 3 year warranty. That doesn't come with a $50 mod. LOL

I don't have an issue with mod prices. Perhaps as a fellow tradesman, I have a better understanding of material cost and the labor of a true machinist.

Granted, some of these 'mods' are pipe nipples and plumbing end caps. Those are over-priced, IMHO. But, mods (really NOT mods but creations as there is nothing being MOD-ified) like the S6, the Chuck, SB, etc., are laborious to build and engineered from scratch. They command more money and should from where I sit.

 

[Ajaxus]

I learned with my car that when you find out what modding is like on anything, it is easy to get addicted. The only major difference here is pricing..dropping $100-150 on here is much cheaper than dropping $500+ on a car, lol

For me, I'm using the e-cig to quit. If anyone is using it for that, the basics are all you need. If you are using it to keep your nicotine addiction going, then mods are probably going to be far more enjoyable for you.

So basically you should look at what your short-term and long-term goals are, then decide what is best for you in terms of expenditures.

 

[Richie G]

I learned with my car that when you find out what modding is like on anything, it is easy to get addicted. The only major difference here is pricing..dropping $100-150 on here is much cheaper than dropping $500+ on a car, lol

That cost difference is part of the allure of the PV collection. =)

Ideally, I'd like to collect American muscle cars but alas, that *ain't* happening. LOL

 

[Bastage]

They are not a mold of 10 million at absolute lowest cost plastics and cheap electronic parts. Most of the time they are hand made and use top quality parts and batteries. They are expensive for the same reason you really want one. They are good.

 

[quasimod]

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Lets face it most of these mods are a simple battery holders mainly in the shape of a flashlight (basically an offshoot of a screwdriver/ $2 flashlight). [...] I don't own any special mods except the one I made for myself which set me back a total of $25.00 including batteries.

First, build one of these:

Then tell us how much you will sell it for. If you say $50, then you will certainly not be in business long enough to make another one.

Think how long it took you to build your mod, and pay yourself what you think your time was worth. Add that to the $25 worth of parts. Think about all of the other things that go along with running a business, like taxes, insurance, etc. You need to make enough money to pay your bills, eat, put the kids through college... How much would you sell your mods for?

Sure, a lot of these guys have day jobs, but why would they build a mod for someone they don't even know? Financial incentive, that's why.

 

[candre23]

If mass produced, the GG could be profitably sold for well under $50. There is nothing inherently expensive about the design. Box-of-parts cost is probably only in the $10-15 range. It is only the labor needed to make them by hand that costs so much.

China will catch on eventually and we'll see more cheap, factory-built mods. I've already got my eye on the Indulgence, which is only $60 with four atty connectors, 2 batteries and a charger. Eastmall is working on something called the Obsession as well, which looks to be a super-thin 10440 mod like the Spade or the Precise, for only $60.

Mark my words, in a year or two, there will be a lot of sub-$50 mods in every shape and size.

 

[Bastage]

First, build one of these:

Then tell us how much you will sell it for. If you say $50, then you will certainly not be in business long enough to make another one.

Think how long it took you to build your mod, and pay yourself what you think your time was worth. Add that to the $25 worth of parts. Think about all of the other things that go along with running a business, like taxes, insurance, etc. You need to make enough money to pay your bills, eat, put the kids through college... How much would you sell your mods for?

Sure, a lot of these guys have day jobs, but why would they build a mod for someone they don't even know? Financial incentive, that's why.

Now that's one classy looking setup. Nice!

 

[LostInDaJungle]

Check out the SP2 from LitecigUSA The full kit is 69.99. Comes with batteries, charger and atty. I have had mine over 1 month now and it is still a vaping machine!

I'll second that...

A lot better looking mods can be had for more money, but the SP2 works like a champ and the price is right. I got mine for $60 from a supplier who no longer carries them, and it's awesome.

I spoke with James McDonald, and his entire business idea is getting a mass produced mod out on the market that's affordable. (And FYI, the customer service is over-the-top insane.)

To repeat what someone else said: I could have gone out and gotten some "mega" batteries for ~$15 a piece, and bought some more a few months down the road... Or I can invest $60 in a mod and have a replacement battery that is easy to find, larger capacity, and cheap.

Considering that the SP2 is less than the eGo/Tornado, I'm not sure that complaining about the price of Mods is all that worthwhile. They're cheaper in the long run... And if you must have the big shiny blah, blah, blah... Well you always pay a premium for that.

 

[Valhalla1]

saw a tip on another part of this forum regarding the ego and its price... the kit comes with two units, which you don't really need since the battery lasts all day and then some.. also comes with carts which I personally don't need, and fancy packaging and stuff which costs money

at totallywicked u can buy it in pieces, so just get 1 battery and 1 cone, and a charger and thats all you need. hook up one of nhalers low resistance atty's and you have a 5v-like experience on the cheap (dont forget nhaler and totallywicked coupon codes) and its in a slim sexy package not found in high volt mods

 

[allaboutthevapor]

saw a tip on another part of this forum regarding the ego and its price... the kit comes with two units, which you don't really need since the battery lasts all day and then some.. also comes with carts which I personally don't need, and fancy packaging and stuff which costs money

at totallywicked u can buy it in pieces, so just get 1 battery and 1 cone, and a charger and thats all you need. hook up one of nhalers low resistance atty's and you have a 5v-like experience on the cheap (dont forget nhaler and totallywicked coupon codes) and its in a slim sexy package not found in high volt mods

I beleive this is what the gentleman above me is talking about.

YouTube - Nhaler + Totally Wicked= Portable High Power Awesomeness


best bang for your buck.

 

[doxzilla]

Some of the mods are pretty expensive, but you have to take into account the fact that a lot of them are literally hand made and that takes time. If I had any patience or skill I would probably make my own mods, but since I don't I'm more than happy to pay someone to do it for me.