why pay that much?

[menaice]

I am curious as to why people would pay well over 100 dollars for a 3.7 mod? The tornado is a "3.7". I qoute that because iam not really sure it is. I read somewhere is like low 3's. So whats the difference between the a MINI chuck or w/e compared to the tornado/ego if they both are advertised as 3.7 devices?

 

[JoeChemo]

mods have been around longer than the tornado/ego. A lot of folks went with the mods due to the longer battery life. But IMHO it's more of a personal preference. Kind of like why would someone buy a BMW instead of a Ford Fiesta.

 

[smokingisbad]

never had a mod so I dont know why. ps. i am going to be recieving the Lil Sis mod tho

 

[menaice]

i can see a variable volt mod or 5volt or higher. I just wasn't sure if the performance of a 3.7 mod is way better then a ego/tornado

 

[Israfil]

Mods cost more in general because normally they have only the initial sale and accessories to keep their company up. The mods rarely ever need to be replaced, and most of the time the company that built them will perform service on them if needed. (sometimes for a small fee, but usually waranteed)

The batteries used in mods are cheaper to replace then replacing a single 510 or eGo etc.

In the end the mod costs you less and often performs better or has extra features that the standard high volume production models don't carry.

 

[SimpleSins]

The one thing that has me considering a 3.7 mod is the cheaper, available everywhere type batteries. A battery for a 3.7V mod may only run about $8-12, as opposed to the $20 for my eGo and RiVa. I believe they're also more readily available from several different places, as opposed to limited to just ecig vendors; I don't know if they're available at brick-and-mortar places, but I know you can get them at Amazon and eBay.

 

[Dee74]

I wanted one due to fears of a ban or at least the threats of them and the resulting mish mash of regs that may come our way that could result in not being able to get parts for some time. So wanted something that I never have to go back to analogs while I taper off nic if the need should come our way.

 

[rosesense]

Batts for the Lazer run about 3-5 dollars which is way cheaper than replacing an ego batt. I have both but when my egos/riva dies off, I will just use the lazer.

 

[gashin]

Yeah... way overpriced - if you want 3.7V for cheap I'd just get a passthrough...

 

[smokum]

Decisions for a mod are made based on voltage produced, long battery life (with less expensive replacement batteries), and of course BLING !!

Research any particular mod and see/inquire how its constructed. Is it simply a resister construction (that would have a noticeable voltage drop) or is it regulated (which offers the same voltage value with every hit, even when holding the button down).

When considering a mod its easy to be caught up in the BLING and hype of users. But, take your time and really educate yourself to learn the differences (both function and options) to appease exactly what YOUR looking for in a higher priced device.

VapeOn,
Greg

 

[metapuff]

i believe that the battery also makes a difference.
look up reviews for the 18650 battery. i have the buzz, riva, regular 510 manuals,superT 6v and the 18650 precise and can say the vape from the 18650 battery just gives a very different (more satisfying ) vape than all my other mods.
i have an 18650 battery that is 2600mah so it lasts a very long time as well.

 

[jRP]

Mods have been around longer than the tornado/ego. A lot of folks went with the mods due to the longer battery life. But IMHO it's more of a personal preference. Kind of like why would someone buy a BMW instead of a Ford Fiesta.

LMAO high five on that one

 

[PoliticallyIncorrect]

One reason--probably not the main reason--is xenophobia, or nationalism (depending on which way you want to spin it), tinged with a universally-held low opinion of Chinese exports. Good ol' American-made quality (or Canadian-made, or UK-made, or French-made, or German made--did I forget anyone?) certainly enters into it.

Although the Chinese have certainly muddied their own water so far as global perceptions of their exports go, on at least one point you've got to give them their due: they invented these things.

And my Riva, so far as I'm concerned, compares favorably with any mid-level PV, regardless of its point of origin.

 

[Seabrook]

For me, its a safety net for the possibility of a ban coming up and not having to stock up on proprietary batteries. We'll see next month, won't we? What good will my eGo be if I can't get the batteries for them?

 

[D4rk50ul]

Well I bought an Ego over a mod due to lack of education and the overwhelming number of options. It seemed easier since everything I needed came in a kit, and everyone agreed that it worked great. I think mods develop followings and if you ask 10 different people they all will recommend 10 different mods.

My next purchase will be a Precise from SuperT as soon as my wife won't kill me for doing it. I chose it because I want something that simply works with no extras, just a bunch of stainless steel and a battery.

 

[juicefreak]

i believe that the battery also makes a difference.
look up reviews for the 18650 battery. i have the buzz, riva, regular 510 manuals,superT 6v and the 18650 precise and can say the vape from the 18650 battery just gives a very different (more satisfying ) vape than all my other mods.
i have an 18650 battery that is 2600mah so it lasts a very long time as well.

a friend turned me on to the 18650 and i can't go back dammit. he made me a flashlight mod with a 14500 and after trying an 18650 in it, he said to get some.... all the 14500 and 1040's would never do it for me again. i got rid of them and the chargers

the 18650 is probably more like a regulated hit, because it doesn't wimp out as it drains.

 

[Seabrook]

Well I bought an Ego over a mod due to lack of education and the overwhelming number of options. It seemed easier since everything I needed came in a kit, and everyone agreed that it worked great. I think mods develop followings and if you ask 10 different people they all will recommend 10 different mods.

My next purchase will be a Precise from SuperT as soon as my wife won't kill me for doing it. I chose it because I want something that simply works with no extras, just a bunch of stainless steel and a battery.

Exactly, me too. My overwhelming option was a $50 sale on an eGo. Me too again on the Precise. I've been drooling over that for quite some time now. I also watched Grimm Green's review on it. It is so sweet, sophisticated and sexy looking, isn't it? Like a piece of fine jewelry.

 

[Knifemaker]

I have the eGo and the Puresmoker V-3. I really like the eGo-, but its' setting in a drawer! 3.7 or 6v. Real 3.7!!! (And no the eGo isn't really at 3.7, the different versions measure anywhere from 3.1 to 3.3),
And killer bat. life in the V-3. With other mod's. even better in this department!

WooHoo!

 

[ChuckB]

Some mods are very inexpensive to get initially too. If you are just a little bit handy you can make a basic nicostick. Check out the modders battery forum for instructions. All the parts can be bought at madvapes for about $10, add in a pair of 14500 batteries and a charger you have a complete unit for about $25. And one of the best things about building one yourself is if something goes wrong with it, you can fix it.

Also in that forum is the Puck. All the parts for that can be picked up at Radio-Shack and it uses regular NiCad batteries.

But there is also a bit of personal preference too. I like box mods, the next guy may hate them.

 

[PaulCincy]

I know a lot of people who buy PVs based on looks also, and not just the performance...My daughter is one of them...She will never buy an Ego because she says it is not classy enough....No LED at the end of the PV...Go Figure....