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Post by MarkS on Jul 14, 2014 17:25:36 GMT
Have to admit I'm not a big fan of my Rose v1 either. So much so I hadn't even bothered checking out what was new on the V2.
Might buy a V2 clone to check it out though.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 14, 2014 16:57:17 GMT
Maybe the salty taste develops with steeping?
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Post by MarkS on Jul 14, 2014 14:17:19 GMT
As far as I'm aware only gifts under a value of around £40 are exempt from import tax. And as I said above they also put a minimal (cost to them IIRC is how they justify it) value on the label, I just looked at two of mine that was just over $20 to buy and the values on the label are 2.60 & 2.76 USD. I've never paid anything on stuff sent from China by post, but I have via courier. I know FT put low value on parcels but that could backfire if customs open them and then estimate the true value. Whilst it may help that FT do this most other companies like Vaporbreak & healthcabin don't. I think much of it is dependent on the carrier used myself.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 14, 2014 13:25:00 GMT
Fasttec always mark my parcels with gift isn't that a way from paying tax? As far as I'm aware only gifts under a value of around £40 are exempt from import tax.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 14, 2014 9:49:57 GMT
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Post by MarkS on Jul 14, 2014 9:36:17 GMT
Thought so I would love someone in the UK to stock HC Vodka & Rootbeer Soda. Current postage rates from there are insane. Will probably stock up on 100ml bottles of each soon. It's a huge shame that Chinese Customs group concentrates under their eliquid ruling Mark, it must have cost Amy some business. I love their Hazelnut Coffee, a real favourite of mine, so I stocked up a while ago. But it won't last forever . . . a Group Buy to qualify for free shipping I'd suspect is the best way to buy some stuff now. Not a bad idea that....hmmmm
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Post by MarkS on Jul 14, 2014 9:25:14 GMT
UK vendors stocking HC concentrates? Or concentrates you like in general Perpetua? Concentrates in general Mark . . . mainly when VC mania first hit the shelves it was only possible to buy Capella or TPA flavours from the USA. Now we're spoilt for choice in the UK. HC, I've always enjoyed their fruits - though CCW now has my fruity allegiance. Thought so I would love someone in the UK to stock HC Vodka & Rootbeer Soda. Current postage rates from there are insane. Will probably stock up on 100ml bottles of each soon.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 14, 2014 9:00:14 GMT
I've yet to pay any excess duty on orders from China, other than when we did at one time, mega massive Group Buys from Health Cabin. Though my orders are small, low value now. Orders from the USA have however been a different matter for me . . . . happily with a number of UK Vendors now stocking the Flavour Concentrates I like, it's been some time since I've bought from there. UK vendors stocking HC concentrates? Or concentrates you like in general Perpetua?
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Post by MarkS on Jul 14, 2014 8:43:13 GMT
Have you tried the coffee & cappuccino yet prowler? Cappuccino. The first thing I get from it is sweetness and I don't really like sweet. Underneath that there is good coffee taste trying to get out but much too little at the moment. Maybe with more time? There is some creaminess on the exhale and an interesting nutty aftertaste. The sweetness kills this for me at the moment, so I'm putting it back for another few weeks. Coffee. Now this is completely different to the above.The initial taste is of commercial coffee machines used here [egberts ?] in cafes. There is little sugar and no milk in this coffee. It needs either more time or a higher %. My feeling is this should steep for months. There's some promise here but it will take time to bring out. My impression is these concentrates are not for the impatient. Did the coffee and cappuccino change colour or have they both pretty much stayed clear?
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Post by MarkS on Jul 13, 2014 22:03:38 GMT
I know the ginger isn't supposed to be safe to vape but like the sound of Treacle, Pumpkin & Golden syrup. only if your pregnant on a serious note why isn't it safe to vape? ginger is good for you stops sickness CCW label all their concentrates that contain alcohol unsafe to vape. As Perpetua already pointed out many mixers add alcohol to their VG so I guess it's all down to personal choice. I have mixed some up to try, but haven't got around to vaping it yet.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 13, 2014 21:39:41 GMT
Have you tried the coffee & cappuccino yet prowler? I'll do a proper review of this collection sometime in the future but, for now, here's what I think... The real success appears to be the butterscotch at this stage, but you want to know about these two... Cappuccino. The first thing I get from it is sweetness and I don't really like sweet. Underneath that there is good coffee taste trying to get out but much too little at the moment. Maybe with more time? There is some creaminess on the exhale and an interesting nutty aftertaste. The sweetness kills this for me at the moment, so I'm putting it back for another few weeks. Coffee. Now this is completely different to the above.The initial taste is of commercial coffee machines used here [egberts ?] in cafes. There is little sugar and no milk in this coffee. It needs either more time or a higher %. My feeling is this should steep for months. There's some promise here but it will take time to bring out. My impression is these concentrates are not for the impatient. I can do patient...honest. May well buy the Cappuccino and coffee on their own and give them a try. I don't mind sweet vapes. Your description sounds a bit like the LT Cappuccino concentrate although for me that one isn't overly sweet.
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Post by MarkS on Jul 13, 2014 16:12:53 GMT
Been vaping this recipe from Super-Shiny for the last couple of days too. It has been steeping for 5 weeks and have to say it is a very nice vape. Black Cat was the first eliquid I ever tried and at the time I never much liked it as I was looking for an authentic tobacco flavour. I can't really remember what Black Cat tasted like now, but I know I am enjoying this version. Quite a complex flavour too considering such few ingredients have gone into it. I get the tobacco but also hints of vanilla and caramel. Straight up it's not an all day vape for me due to it's sweetnees, but definitely a nice after dinner vape. 8/10
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Post by MarkS on Jul 13, 2014 15:56:24 GMT
Always happy to help people spend their money prowler, although I'm not as good at it as robby. I have CCW Walnut & Peanut and if I'm honest I'm not a fan of those two as they are not very nutty to my palate, but I think I may need to mix them at a high level. I'd suggest 20%+ Not tried their coffee or cappuccino, so please let me know what they are like as I'm still searching for that perfect coffee concentrate. I've just mixed up the Butterscotch, Sticky Toffee, Caramel Toffee, Cappuccino and Coffee @ 25%. The coffee is looking promising, after an early test, but time will tell. Remind me to come back to this in a week or two. Have you tried the coffee & cappuccino yet prowler?
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Post by MarkS on Jul 13, 2014 15:51:46 GMT
I buy other items from them too. Always chuck a pack or two of these in with an order if needed www.fasttech.com/p/1328204Work an absolute treat. It has to be that SKU though as other blades I've tried from FT have been awful. Saves me a small fortune. Some of the blades I use, saves me a large fortune. Now you're just showing off. Tease-smiley Note to self: Don't f##k with Osdset
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Post by MarkS on Jul 13, 2014 15:03:21 GMT
They also do some great stuff besides vaping gear. This is one of my best electrical buys ever. Just love this thing. www.fasttech.com/p/1644600I buy other items from them too. Always chuck a pack or two of these in with an order if needed www.fasttech.com/p/1328204Work an absolute treat. It has to be that SKU though as other blades I've tried from FT have been awful. Saves me a small fortune.
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