what a load of tosh!

[Ratfinkz]

Ok am really pissed off now. My lava tube which I've had for about 3 weeks has been nothing but trouble, but the last couple of days have been the worst. LAst night the charger that came with it went 'bang' and the power cable broke, then tonight I was unscrewing my vivi nova from the top of it, and this happened!

Not impressed at all!!!

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[vapee]

that doesnt look too good can the shop u got it off replace it maybe?
That looks like an authentic one too, wonder if theyve got some dodgy batches going around, they seem to last a while otherwise

[timnowvapes]

tis what is called a 'friday night job' - some LT's last with no problems, some go the same way as yours.

It is repairable though, I'm sure of it.

I can recommend the MVP iTaste ukecigstore, they're fab!

[vapee]

yea maybe not enough glue went into the top part when building it, theres some diy threads out there where ppl take apart the whole LT, the charger going bang isnt a good sign tho in addition to the LT, must b something fishy goin on

[Ratfinkz]

It shouldn't go that way in just a few weeks though surely?! And I'm damn sure the battery charger shouldn't have severed it's leads with a pop!!!

Have contacted the seller and hoping they'll refund me but not sure that they will. Before this happened I had been in talks with a forum member re buying his in January and he offered to send it now for me to pay in Jan, which is extremely generous so if that offer still stands he will be my knight in shining armour!!!

As for being repairable it looks like it would need soldering and I don't have soldering iron!

Ever feel like life is conspiring against you??

[timnowvapes]

Ever feel like life is conspiring against you??

don't think it's life, just the goverment

[Ratfinkz]

They certainly don't help!

[-V-]

Got my LT L-Rider a month or so back, not been too bad, not perfect though....

[vapee]

I wonder how its build quality compares to the newer Lt or the vamo, I'm hoping the evic will b good tho

[-V-]

I have a VAMO on the way, by the looks of it I think it could be better than the LT...let's hope so...

[flimflam]

Ratty,

Assuming you haven't been chucking it at a wall or some such, get in touch with the vendor. If they're worth thier salt they should replace it free of charge. And if not, name 'em and shame 'em!

Considering the sheer number of vendors popping up everywhere, every vaper should really have this page bookmarked IMO:
www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/consumer-rights-refunds-exchange#goods

Extract from the relevant section:
Since 2003, consumers have had extra benefit from The Sale And Supply of Goods To Consumers Regulations.

When goods are faulty, if you return them within six months then it's up to the shop to prove they weren't faulty when you bought them. After this, the burden of proof shifts and it's up to you to prove they were faulty when you bought them.

It still surprises me that even vendors I'd consider 'respectable' continue to state that they offer '3 month warranties' etc on stuff with replaceable batteries etc. Folks wouldn't put up with that kind of thing on a 'real world' purchase like a radio or some such

Hope you get it sorted out satisfactorily,
John

[Ratfinkz]

Thanks all, I have contacted the vendor and waiting to hear back, they are a foreign company though so don't know if that law still applies to them?

[Deleted]

your vendor did pop on here a few days ago sarah, do keep us updated sarah - im sure we all want to know the outcome how they treat you.

[Ratfinkz]

Thanks sadie, am not holding my breath for a reply as I messaged them after receiving the kit about something and received no reply.

[Acevapers]

Dec 7, 2012 16:08:10 GMT Ratfinkz said:

Thanks sadie, am not holding my breath for a reply as I messaged them after receiving the kit about something and received no reply.

I can imagine how you feel! I hope they get back to you soon and sort it out!