Why are reos so much ? How fast do they burn through juice ? What about Monkeyboxx ?

[Mvgratz]

I completely missed the question on "burning through juice". I feel the main reason we use "more" juice with the REOS is its so easy to vape we get carried away. IF you do buy a REO (of any kind) please take this advice to heart... The first few vaping sessions, reduce the level of nicotine content of your juice or you WILL get sick. Most of us learned that the hard way, myself included. I used 30-36mg juice before the REO, now 22-26mg satisfies my nicotine cravings quite well. I attribute this decrease in strength to efficientcy of the REOS. The simplicity, consistency, and durrablity are second to none IMHO....

To touch once more on your first question... Comparred to alot of tube mods that are avaliable, the REO is an outstanding buy. If you buy a tube mod your still stuck with dripping and the hassles involved to get a vape that tastes as good as a REO provides... So, "Why do REOS cost so much"??? BECAUSE they are worth every damn penny!

 

[canoeist]

So, "Why do REOS cost so much"??? BECAUSE they are worth every damn penny!

This is pretty much the bottom line here. I had only had my first Reo for a week before I bought another one because I did not want to be without it for ANY reason.....

 

[SuziesMom]

They're exquisite. It's like driving a luxury car- every last piece has been well thought out, and superbly crafted. The tolerances are tight, it's machined beautifully, and you can just tell that Rob puts every last bit of his soul into his babies.

I had some things machined for my business- essentially a few smallish pieces of aluminum with some holes drilled in it, and they were $700. That's with the family discount-he gave them to me at his cost.

I could be wrong, but I don't think Rob's getting rich- chunks of aluminum, and the machines that turn them into REO's aren't cheap.

 

[mrengles]

Quality PV handmade in the USA, and that's all I have to say about that.

 

[mlinky]

What everybody said, but bottom line for me is to stay off the cigs, I needed vaping to be easier than smoking, and the REO does that perfectly.

 

[unsure]

Hey now..Monkeybox has a place so lets be fair...and that place is with all the others....wanting to be as good as a REO!

 

[Mvgratz]

Hey now..Monkeybox has a place so lets be fair...and that place is with all the others....wanting to be as good as a REO!

Don't know anthing about 'em, and don't ever need to either

 

[vicsan]

I started with an eGo-T 8 weeks ago today (yay me!) and now own 3 Reo's. I really like the eGo-T, but I wanted something with a larger bottle of juice and the Reo fits the bill perfectly. The 6ml bottle in the REO Woodvil and REO Grand lasts me 2 days. The 3ml bottle in the REO Mini will last me all day. The batteries get changed once a day. I charge when I go to bed and put fresh batteries in to start the day. If I use the mini exclusively during the day (which I rarely do because I have different flavors in 4 different PVs that I use throughout the day) I will have to change the battery once. The Grand and Woodvil battery lasts me all day until it's time to go to bed.

The REO Mods are GORGEOUS, the bottles are very easy to change, they operate flawlessly, are made to last a lifetime and the vape is PHENOMENAL! The Mini is also a perfect size for taking with you on-the-go...in-the-car.

I can't speak to the Monkey Box because I know nothing about it. Sorry.

If you want a carefree Mod. Get a REO. You will be happy you did.

 

[Stownz]

I still fine it odd, even after all these thousands spent on this hobby, why people freak out over $200 for a mod. I never once, freaked out about the 2 cartons of smokes I was buying a week at $70 a carton. I buy an insane amount of stuff, every week, at least a hundred bucks worth. Every atty and carto made, every new fangled PV that hits the market, every tank, Over 100 flavors now in my juice lab... Thats just after a year of vaping. Combine the saving from not smoking,and DIY mixing my juice, costs me almost nothing to vape 6ml+ a day.

Most of us would have bought cigs, before we bought food.

 

[ancient puffer]

One of the most telling aspects of the Reo, is the number of owners that have multiple Reos. How many people do you know that have 5 darwins, or 6 provaris?

I've been through my fair share of trial and error. Looked at the Reo for a long time before I finally "risked" $137. That was on May 18th. On May 26th (the next sale date), I ordered another one...because I wanted to be sure no matter what happened, lost, run over by a train, dropped off a 3000 ft cliff, whatever, I'd always have one. In case you're wondering, yes, I'm a backup fanatic. I have multiple chargers, multiple multimeters, attys, juices, etc. But I doubt I'll ever be without my Reo.

 

[Diablo]

I still fine it odd, even after all these thousands spent on this hobby, why people freak out over $200 for a mod. I never once, freaked out about the 2 cartons of smokes I was buying a week at $70 a carton.

Not all cities and states charge that much or more for smokes. Marlboros are $32 bucks a carton here.(proof some places just like piss money away on BS services and make smokers pay for it) If people are quitting smoking because of the money, vaping may not save you a lot.

If your quitting because of your health...well then money doesn't matter much IMO.




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[garyinco]

You pay for quality, you only cry once. You pay for crap, you cry all the time...

That pretty much sums it up for me. I don't think I could stand the pain of adding up all the money I've spent over the past year looking for what I've found.

Tinkering with crap gets old after awhile. By then you know what you want, only what you have isn't delivering it. You keep looking. Then you hit on something. It is incredibly simple. It is of the highest quality. The maker stands behind it. There is a huge group of supportive users. The cost:value ratio is higher then all the others you've tried, maybe combined. It's cool-looking and bullet proof.

You realize this has been available for awhile. And you missed it and wasted money on stuff that didn't do what you were seeking. But instead of feeling bad about wasting all the money you're glad you found what you're looking for (U2 in the background.... btw, if this current tour is near you - GO).

No wires to break, no electronics to fail. Everything is on-board (juice, the ability to drip if you want and try different flavors and strengths). All-day vaping with one battery (in the Grand). What else could you ask for?

You mentioned a near $200 cost. They're less than than $150. And a bunch of other stuff is not included because it simple isn't needed at all, ever.

Good luck with wherever you go.

 

[Levitas]

Well, I am not a Reo owner but if I may have an opinion?

I have no doubt that the Reo is an exceptional mod and no doubt the durability is extremely appeasing! But, what is one thing that none of the Reo's have? Variable Voltage. In my opinion, however much that might mean to anyone, VV is truly the best option to have for any mod/pv and without it, in my opinion anyways, that mod loses by default.

Once again, I have never tried the Reo. I bet it's a fantastic mod! But I would never trade my VV MonkeyBoxx, not even for a Grand and a Mini combined. Two cents.

 

[Mudflap]

Because I started with a 3 piece 510 and liked it about 25% of the time.

 

[mlinky]

Nothing against vv, haven't tried it, but I haven't needed it. I love my REO Mini with a 1.5 ohm 306 and AW IMR batteries. For me, vv would just add size and complexity to something that already works perfectly.

 

[ancient puffer]

Well, I am not a Reo owner but if I may have an opinion?

I have no doubt that the Reo is an exceptional mod and no doubt the durability is extremely appeasing! But, what is one thing that none of the Reo's have? Variable Voltage. In my opinion, however much that might mean to anyone, VV is truly the best option to have for any mod/pv and without it, in my opinion anyways, that mod loses by default.

Once again, I have never tried the Reo. I bet it's a fantastic mod! But I would never trade my VV MonkeyBoxx, not even for a Grand and a Mini combined. Two cents.

I have no doubt that VV is wonderful for *some* folks. But I've also read a few posts about people that aren't that impressed, because they wind up using essentially the same voltage all the time. I got a Reo to avoid all the fiddling, and that includes adjusting the voltage for each different resistance atty and juice. Some folks prefer simple.

ETA: Another consideration is that the more complex a device is, the more potential failure points it has. I also like being able to remove the battery and juice and wash it out.

 

[Levitas]

I have no doubt that VV is wonderful for *some* folks. But I've also read a few posts about people that aren't that impressed, because they wind up using essentially the same voltage all the time. I got a Reo to avoid all the fiddling, and that includes adjusting the voltage for each different resistance atty and juice. Some folks prefer simple.

Sure! I'm not arguing that point. I don't have it in my mind to try and change anyone's mind on what they think is the best choice for their vaping needs.

I happen to be a part of those *some* that believe that VV is the cat's meow, so to speak. If you've found the perfect set-up and your juices always stay great & delicious at that set-up then of course that's fantastic! Why would you want to change? I wouldn't!

Variable voltage, to me, is all about diversity. I can use anyone of my atty/cartos for my Monkey, but in order to do so on other mods, I'd have to change the batteries to accomodate certain resistances. I don't have to experiment with multiple attys/cartos to hit my sweet spot, because all I have to do is adjust the voltage to find it with whatever atty/carto I am using. That to me is keeping it simple.

ETA to your edit: Just curious, why would you need to wash your mod? Does it leak on the inside? Please, take no offense to that question, I am just truly curious?

I also wanted to ask, are the Reos regulated? Or does the voltage decrease as the battery life decreases?

 

[adam.phillips]

VV would destroy the simplicity of the REO that is a core component of why we love this mod. You want VV you can get different batts for the REO Grand and Woodville. But I know a Buzz, Darwin, or my Provari (the only other mod that I own that's not a Reo, I own 3 Reos now) wouldn't stand up to my clumsiness or my Jeep gas filling practices. Reo survived, 4 HTC Evo phones in otter boxes not so much. More doodads and whiz-bang gizmos means more breakable non common end user repairable parts. Furthermore I look at things from a military standpoint. Will it last while I'm deployed in Afghanistan Climbing up and down mountains? I can think of no other mod I would carry in my kit than a REO and not worry about it's safety. It's built tough and I love it.

 

[Mvgratz]

Levitas, Rob has already mentioned possibly creating VV REOS in the future ...

 

[Mudflap]

Since it's being discussed, Rob told us a few weeks ago that a VV Reo would eventually be offered. VV offers definite benefits that Levitas succinctly explained. I think Rob knows there's a market for it and will give another great option to a increasingly diverse customer base.