Just curious with all the uproar over counterfeit products in this industry, why so many vapers knowingly buy clones?
Seems counterproductive to me...?
Seems counterproductive to me...?
Just curious with all the uproar over counterfeit products in this industry, why so many vapers knowingly buy clones?
Because not all of us can spend hundreds on every product?
Because I feel many things are overpriced.
Because some things aren't available (Squape Reloaded sold out in minutes in July and wasn't available again until November, for example).
Because sometimes they've been improved over the authentic (Fuhattan, Orchid).
I wish they didn't copy writing and logos, and that has been the trend lately.
Why do people knowingly buy mods and other hardware for $150+ when it only costs the manufacturer a fraction of that price to make them and they can buy mods and tanks that do the exact same for for much much cheaper. Seems like a waste of money to me
A little background on why I asked this, my intention for asking, and where I'm coming from on this topic:
I'm just coming into this after quitting ....-logs, and I see lots of warnings and complaints regarding getting counterfeit $30 tanks, and $10-15 batts. I even have read that there are sub-standard counterfeit replacement coils out there. So as a relative newb, I look for authentics that (theoretically) should be higher quality.
As for clone mods, I would never spend $200+ on an authentic mod. Nor, would I knowingly spend half the msrp price for a clone mod. I'm going to be an VV/VW box modder, I like the control and ease of use of box mods... and most are sub $100.
It wasn't my intention to put down anyone who uses a clone! I was merely trying to point out that the popularity of these clone mods might have led to a rush of counterfeiters to this hobby/lifestyle, "cloning" nearly everything from a $300 mod down to a $5 coil!
Why Do People Knowingly Buy Clones?
heh you don't even know the half of the uproar.
Why do people constantly ask stupid Questions?
Why do people start pissing contest?
Why are people so Nosy?
Why do people have to constantly Judge others?
Why do people think they are better than others.
Why?
Why?
Why?
Seriously, as for my purchases. I look for a decent design I don't mind getting beat up/lost/stolen.
I have no need for Collector Status.
I could give a crap is anyone notices what I have.
I only PIF, not Sell.
I have yet to find a Clone that made me want to run out and waste a Paycheck on a single original.
Some people will only purchase a soft drink in 20oz bottles at a Convenience store. Others shop for the best sale price on 2 Liter Bottles.
It is called individuality.
I am not in the business of keeping others in business. I am in the business of surviving to the next paycheck and have 7 others depending on me.
A little background on why I asked this, my intention for asking, and where I'm coming from on this topic:
I'm just coming into this after quitting ....-logs, and I see lots of warnings and complaints regarding getting counterfeit $30 tanks, and $10-15 batts. I even have read that there are sub-standard counterfeit replacement coils out there. So as a relative newb, I look for authentics that (theoretically) should be higher quality.
As for clone mods, I would never spend $200+ on an authentic mod. Nor, would I knowingly spend half the msrp price for a clone mod. I'm going to be an VV/VW box modder, I like the control and ease of use of box mods... and most are sub $100.
It wasn't my intention to put down anyone who uses a clone! I was merely trying to point out that the popularity of these clone mods might have led to a rush of counterfeiters to this hobby/lifestyle, "cloning" nearly everything from a $300 mod down to a $5 coil!
You and many commenters in this thread seem to have no idea what it costs to produce a mod. Hint: What it costs to make the mod is only a portion of costs.
Study the case of Super T.
I guess you missed this post:
And the point... LOL!
Why do people knowingly buy mods and other hardware for $150+ when it only costs the manufacturer a fraction of that price to make them and they can buy mods and tanks that do the exact same for for much much cheaper. Seems like a waste of money to me