I understand that concept too, but I'm looking for either devices that are extremely shotty (don't work off get go or are scams) or outragous price e cig kits that similar quality models run fraction of the cost. I can't really say V2 helped me get away from analogs due to all the complications I had with them. If I asked for recommendations on buying a device and was looking into getting a piece of crap this thread would be popping right now lol, I just want non recommendable devices list, know taste is subjective everything is taken with a grain of salt, just so if anyone is looking into buying one I can steer them away from the garbage, only purpose.
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I understand that concept too, but I'm looking for either devices that are extremely shotty (don't work off get go or are scams) or outragous price e cig kits that similar quality models run fraction of the cost. I can't really say V2 helped me get away from analogs due to all the complications I had with them. If I asked for recommendations on buying a device and was looking into getting a piece of crap this thread would be popping right now lol, I just want non recommendable devices list, know taste is subjective everything is taken with a grain of salt, just so if anyone is looking into buying one I can steer them away from the garbage, only purpose.
My first set was an eGo knock off that I payed way to much for. They batteries stopped working after about 2 months which set me on the hunt for a replacement which in turn let me stumble upon the real deal. With a little extra research it looks like it was a Riva eGo kit.
The Silver one to be overly specific... still a little miffed about it. ;-)
Edit: By comparison I should note that the proper Joye eGo batts lasted through a good 9months of heavy use and still work to this day but are simply retired. I still pull them out and use them from time to time to test cartos and tanks etc.
I have the Riva 510 from Liberty Flights and my original batts are still kicking after 2 years. That is an excellent system and probably, given the 29.99 price tag for 2 full ecigs, should be recommended to all nooby vapors.
Not sure why you would have to research whether or not it was a Riva ecig, it would say so right there on the battery. If you're not sure what it was you bought, why drag their name through the mud?
No one should be recommending mods to noobs. They're so hit and miss and so pricey, why not let them get their feet wet first?
I recommend Riva 510 to anyone serious about vaping, or an EGO kit. Reason # 1 is because they work well, and there are no shortage of accessories (cartomizers, tanks, attys, etc.) they can try and learn about ecigs.
I recommend Riva 510 to anyone serious about vaping, or an EGO kit. Reason # 1 is because they work well, and there are no shortage of accessories (cartomizers, tanks, attys, etc.) they can try and learn about ecigs.
I can't name any brands because this was like over 3 years ago, but I tried one of those e-cigs from one of those "free e-cig trial" scams where they won't let you cancel the trial and charge you $100 + a monthly fee for cartridges, and it was awful. The air vent was in the battery/atomizer connection so it was easy to plug it up on accident by accidentally screwing the battery in tighter (because of course when it was air tight the air vent holes didn't line up and thus you couldn't vape anything at all). The carts only lasted 4 hours or so at most, and there was hardly any vapor. People, please note: just stay away from the free trials, period. I have yet to see one that wasn't a scam, and the product you get isn't worth the money they force you to pay for it.
IMHO, any e-cig that requires pre-filled cartridges is a waste of money (yes, that includes the ever infamous Blu). They never last as long as "real" cartomizers or clearomizers, and they cost way more than just a normal cart/clearo setup does. Plus, refilling is so dead easy on so many cartomizers and clearomizers, there's really no need for a newbie to start out with cartridges. I usually skip the stuff like V2 and Blu when recommending a starter e-cig and go for stuff like the eGo and TW Tornado models, which utilize refillable carts.
Something else I would advise a newbie to do: avoid buying APVs from Chinese vendors. Batteries, juice, carts, etc. are fine to buy from them, but don't cheap out on your APV... buy from a vendor that offers solid customer service, a good warranty, and that is preferably close to where you live so as to decrease shipping costs/speed up delivery. If you're putting down $50+ on an APV, do you REALLY want to risk getting stuck with a defective unit, or insanely high shipping costs to send it back for repair/replacement accompanied by a long wait to receive it back?
IMHO, any e-cig that requires pre-filled cartridges is a waste of money (yes, that includes the ever infamous Blu). They never last as long as "real" cartomizers or clearomizers, and they cost way more than just a normal cart/clearo setup does. Plus, refilling is so dead easy on so many cartomizers and clearomizers, there's really no need for a newbie to start out with cartridges. I usually skip the stuff like V2 and Blu when recommending a starter e-cig and go for stuff like the eGo and TW Tornado models, which utilize refillable carts.
Something else I would advise a newbie to do: avoid buying APVs from Chinese vendors. Batteries, juice, carts, etc. are fine to buy from them, but don't cheap out on your APV... buy from a vendor that offers solid customer service, a good warranty, and that is preferably close to where you live so as to decrease shipping costs/speed up delivery. If you're putting down $50+ on an APV, do you REALLY want to risk getting stuck with a defective unit, or insanely high shipping costs to send it back for repair/replacement accompanied by a long wait to receive it back?
Premium. Got a kit for my birthday, and 2 weeks later both batteries were dead. It's not like I was a heavy vaper either, only needed to charge them once a day.
Ya honestly wasn't going to drag their name through the mud, everything I've heard their a good brand too, but to each their own I guess. Omnipanzer made a good point with the ego knock offs in general though a lot of poor quality brands.
agree here as well, but the noob that asks for advice to get started is probably going to ask advice on whats next.......
Edit: I don't even like how the owners at the local B&M push for people to start on Ego Twist, It's confusing enough to get into to begin with.
I'll agree that V2 are overpriced and severely lacking BUT they got me into ecigs. I honestly don't know if i had started w/anything other than a cigalike if i would've made the switch. I didn't use them for long before upgrading but they hold a special place in my heart.
This thread has really brought out some grumpy geeses.
Vapor Vinny don't go off half cocked on me you have no idea what I went through because we don't know each other.
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peace and love man peace and love 
we all friendly's around here, no one's bashing you for bashing a product, just sharing their experiences too ......Just like with V2 I hate em, an others like em, just because it's something I wouldn't suggest doesn't mean that someone else might not have another outlook.
we all friendly's around here, no one's bashing you for bashing a product, just sharing their experiences too ......Just like with V2 I hate em, an others like em, just because it's something I wouldn't suggest doesn't mean that someone else might not have another outlook.
Nah I'm good mate it's just something I've been noticing lately. Instead of giving an alternate point of view I see really negative responses and I find it utterly unnecessary. He should have just said it wasn't his experience imho. ;-)
Plastic Bolt mod. I mean it's good for a new vapor you wants to try 3.7 volts at 1.5 ohm atty, which it told me to get a big battery mod, but it lasted 2 weeks
Just about anything you would pick up in a smoke shop, but it's what made me find this forum. Three little drops in the little plastic cup, resemble and vape, there had to be a better way. The 401 is long gone but I still have the box.
Check out the reviews here on ECF and take your time making a purchase. Here's a good link for pictures, descriptions, and ratings by users. You can click "browse by features" to select the features you want to narrow the search. The link may be down for maintenance. I tried it after posting it and couldn't connect. Try again if it doesn't link. It's a good reference site. I've used it for a couple of years.
http://www.ecigarette-mods.com/
http://www.ecigarette-mods.com/
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I'm working on a project (ya I know, I'm always working on something, lol) and the project is a sort of "packet/folder" of Ecig Information. Of sorts kind of a reference guide for new vapors, and I was going to put an not recommended section (due to my fails using some brands of e cigs that are poor quality and overpriced) and I decided that this would honestly be a fun thread to start that might help some vapors. I want to know what all brands everyone here has considered fails and why? I would like to include cig like brands, tank brands, mod brands, ect, anything so poor quality or anything that is WAY overprice over (not referring to high end mods, just general mass produced merchandise that a novice vapor might get into) what it should be. Thanks Everyone in advance.
I bought two brands of poor quality devices when I began,
I bought an 51 trio for 20 dollars a battery with 5 cheap garbage atomizers. batteries only lasted a few hours max straight off charger out of box and after one month all 4 batteries where garbage
V2- was a little better than the 51 trio (at least it performs somewhat). lack of flavors and overall battery life only lasted 3 months of vaping. When I recieved first order from them one of the batteries didn't work (good job quality control) My biggest gripe for this brand is that there prices are extremely steep for an intro "kit" with a poor overall build quality. Every time I used the passthrough it tasted burnt (don't know why, and didn't care to look into) the PCC I received with my kit (granted they have a newer one now) the cord for got a short within the first three weeks, and on my second order of batteries ( I know dumb right, ordered that garbage again, but thats before I found you guys
Three of the four batteries in the couples kit didn't work and they made me pay return shipping on them (must have been a new policy, but a good reason why I won't buy their products again)
So those are my two brands I won't ever touch with a 30000 ft pole again, what about everyone here, I know there is plenty of similar experiences floating around.
Unfortunately I started my vaping experience with V2. Everything worked great out of the package, however, the two manual batteries have died. I would send them back, but like you said, they make you pay to return them. Found that out when my passthrough that came with the kit stopped working. The automatic battery still works OK, but not for very long. Seems that their manual batteries have inherent problems. And the biggest catch with V2 is their "lifetime" warranty, the catch is you have to have made a purchase every 3 months and have a current purchase within the last 3 months in order for the warranty to remain valid. Sounds like those "free e-cig deals" where they send you carts every month for 69.95. Won't bother with V2 anymore, that's for sure.
I have moved on from the pen style batteries and found that Volt has much better products. I have an X2 and a Spinner.
i started on blus, and moved onto an ego-t, and now use an e-roll at work, and a mod in the car or home. i still like the e-roll, but would definitely buy disposables again if they tasted better and produced the same vapor clouds as an e-roll, without the potential for leaking or getting ridiculously hot after a couple big drags
The AcryliMax Acrylic Variable Volt APV ( Vmax made from acrylic)-would top my list of the worst. I ordered two within a 1 week time frame-the first one arrvived cracked and never could get the menu system to work like the instructions claimed it would. The 2nd one lasted 2 days before it cracked right above the screw on cap. It cracked while being unscrewed to change out battery.
also gotta love the 5 battery limit on their lifetime warranty lol....
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