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Post by baron on Jun 18, 2015 10:30:33 GMT
For me, Myepack and Pure Mist are my first ports of call when I am looking for mods, batteries, coils, tanks etc. Both to me, very good sites with good prices and delivery. For example I ordered 2 x 5 packs of Atlantis .5 ohm coils mid afternoon yesterday, and they arrived this morning, plus I chose the free delivery option. As it was sort of late in the afternoon, I didn't reckon on getting them until tomorrow. Also, if I email them with a query, I always get a reply back reasonably quickly, which to me adds more brownie points. This also applies to Myepack. They don't have a huge range of stuff, but the free delivery option, and some of the prices are the attraction to me. There are sites that I tend to use for my favourite juices, and have the same attractions regarding prices and delivery. For China, I tend to prefer Bangggod.com, as their prices are good, but not a huge range like Ft, but I have ordered twice from them, the Cloupor Mini 30W took 12 days, and the two clones of the Atlantis V1+V2's took 9 days. These sort of things can sort of make up my mind when wanting to buy something. So basically although I have quite a number of online sites to check out, I always go to those two first, and mostly need to go no further for some stuff, and then the China sites, to weigh up the need for a speedy delivery, will the savings made make a huge difference, or, not minding waiting a couple of weeks.  That's what I do, some of you may do, and others will just say WTF ?!!! |
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Post by baron on Jun 17, 2015 19:51:14 GMT
Totally Wicked have it HEREFor £44.99 + delivery  Being a miserable cheapskate I would probably buy from that 'Mist' site and save about £2.00 delivered. But, Totally Wicked is another option, especially if people have bought from them already. |
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Post by baron on Jun 17, 2015 18:54:03 GMT
The full length side fire button appeals to me. A quick review here: Plus not a bad price from here: www.misteliquid.co.uk/wismec-presa-40w.html#.VYHA__lVhBdI have never bought from this site, but at least they are selling them. Their delivery is £2.99 for first class bog standard shipping. I haven't found them on Ft, GB or Banggood.com China sites....yet. Looks interesting to me for a small basic 40W mod. Or am I the only one ? |
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Post by baron on Jun 17, 2015 17:56:30 GMT
Update. After some experimenting, I found a small stock (2 x 30ml bottles) of some 70/30 VG/PG from Drip Drop that I had set aside to steep a bit for about a week of Strawberry and Banana Custard 3mg nic. Now, these two tanks are starting to shine now, so I think I will leave my usual 50/50 VG/PG juices for the Nautilusesses etc. and get some more of the 70/30 mix. Work great on my Coolfire IV and MVP 3 Pro so now the excitement has returned now that I have these tanks. Thank goodness for that. Ordered 2 x .5 ohm 'new' 5 pack coils from Pure Mist, @ £11.49 per pack (free delivery), although Paypal charges £11.50. Yep, all seems well again. |
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Post by baron on Jun 17, 2015 12:34:12 GMT
Glad I am not the only one for a bit of fondness for a certain mod, even if it is not the most powerful, light, adjustable etc. as my new ones are. I also have a bit of fondness for my MVP2, the 2nd mod I received, which looks even better now that igual repaired/replaced the 510 connection, which he repaired when the pin came loose making the thing U/S. As you say, reliable friends. |
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Post by baron on Jun 17, 2015 11:51:35 GMT
Still testing these, and so far not that impressed, as my iSub appears to produce a better flavour, but similar 'clouds'. Using the .5 ohm coils around 25-30W so far on MVP3 Pro 60W. V1 has the 'old' coil, and the V2 the 'new' coils with Jap cotton and 4 larger air holes on the bottom of the coil. I am using the same favourite juice that I use on the iSub with the .5 ohm coil. Differences are: V1, has only the one adjustable air flow ring with slot on one side at the bottom of the tank. V2. has has two similar adjustable air flow slots, which are repeated on the other side of the adjusting ring. It also has 4 adjustable air holes (either open/closed) on the mouth piece. Cools the vape, but can deplete the flavour a little bit. Fun to play with though. Both come with removable drip tips. Early days yet, so it is just first impressions whilst I sort out what suits me.....so I keep on vaping.... |
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Post by baron on Jun 17, 2015 10:57:56 GMT
Not bad, I ordered them on Wed. 9th June, and both arrived today Wed. 17th June, from Banggood.com, which is pretty good going.
They are Clones (which I didn't notice when I ordered them) but they seem fine, my 5ml extension tanks fit nicely, and the V1 comes with two 'old' style coils, and the V2 comes with the newer ones.
V1 was £9.41
V2 was £12.70.
So all in all a pretty good deal I reckon.
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Post by baron on Jun 17, 2015 9:52:23 GMT
Stop posting pictures of new stuff, my debit card needs to be handled with asbestos gloves now....!! |
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Post by baron on Jun 17, 2015 9:49:09 GMT
A brief YT review of the 50W model: and the 200W model: You may well have seen the reviews before, but for those interested and haven't, then these will give you a taster. I rather like to the 50W model, as I don't think I really need a 200W jobbie. It looks really well constructed, I like the swing out battery door, plus the 510 being screwed down should hold it in place very nicely. I just like the overall look of it, but not so far interested in the TC mode, but maybe one day, so the option will be there. It just reminds me a little bit of my chunky VTR2. |
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Post by baron on Jun 17, 2015 9:37:21 GMT
Although I now have some nice, new and shiny mods, I still favour the (over a year) old and trusty VTR2 with the iClear 30S (just a very neat package), and quite happy to take it with me into Town to the supermarket or some other place designed to remove money from my overdraft. Ok, the performance may not be quite so good as any of the newer mods/tanks I have, but I have come to view the VTR as a trusty friend, which although a bit weighty, I just like it. Perhaps it is because it was my first mod, so I have a sort of fondness for it............a bit like my first real girlfriend I guess, although she is long gone, but my VTR isn't. I guess I am a bit weird. |
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Post by baron on Jun 16, 2015 13:54:00 GMT
Agreed. That screen on the MVP3 is very nice, and the display is nicely clear and bright, and is actually bigger than it looks when it is not lit. I find it very easy to read, unlike the little iStick, Coolfire IV and Cloupor where without glasses I have to squint to try and read the screen. I guess that is me being a bit fussy, because once I have the watts (or volts) set, (and the numbers are big enough to read) I don't really need to look at the screen again, until I need to re-adjust it or look at the battery indicator. But, even though the MVP3 is lovely and bright, I cannot read it when it is in direct sunlight, but just holding it in my shadow a bit, then I can read it. I tried it out just to see if I could read the screen when the sun was shining on it. All very technical stuff y'know. |
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Post by baron on Jun 16, 2015 11:28:10 GMT
"Cloupor mini only a little use only if I haven't got a shirt pocket, it fits in my jeans without looking like I've got a weird willy extension !" Am I doing it wrong then ? Using the Cloupor Mine atm, as it hasn't had much use since I got it. Just about the same size as the iStick, which I find is just that little bit more comfy with its rounded ends. I must get a sleeve for it, as that wiggly battery cover is just a little annoying....to me. |
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Post by baron on Jun 16, 2015 10:49:44 GMT
Ok, so I am a bit bored at the moment. I was looking at my collection of mods, and decided that the most comfortable ones in my hand, when used a lot during the day, are: iStick 30W - Just about perfect, especially with the gel sleeve. VTR2 15W - Just about perfect with the rounded side in my palm, even with its weight. The others are: MVP2 11W - comfy but the bottom corners can feel a bit sharp on my palm. MVP3 Pro. 60W - same as above, but slightly less so since it is a bit longer. Coolfire IV 40W - comfortable, but I find the shape of the sharp raised fire button a bit irksome. Cloupor Mini 30W - near enough as comfortable as the iStick, but without a gel sleeve, the battery cover movement a little bit annoying. I don't have a sleeve for it yet, and I assume it would remove the feel of the slight battery door movement and would feel better. Those are my winners in comfort in my hands, which are a bit small, so that will make a difference. But judged on build, ease of use, screens legibility of information and possibly longevity of use etc., then the order would be completely different. Is it just me, or do others here find some mods (be it box or tubular) much more comfortable to use, and in the hand ? Ok, I will leave you in peace now. |
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Post by baron on Jun 15, 2015 17:01:47 GMT
Luckily for me, in all the years we have had appliances in the kitchen, none of them have ever caught fire, conked out yes, but burst into flames ? No. What also amuses me is the papers harping on about a few e-cig's catching fire/exploding when on charge, and ever eager to push that e-cig's are dangerous and bad for your health. The thing is, my Doctor and the Government were constantly telling me that I should give up smoking. Well, I did (although I restarted again briefly) and now they and the tobacco industry are not happy with me because they are losing revenue...a lot of it. I can't win. Never as much fuss made when iPhones catch fire or explode |
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Post by baron on Jun 14, 2015 10:40:51 GMT
are they really more superior ? If you need a true 30 Amp cell they're almost necessary  Thanks for the info...........I might just have to spend out more money and get a pair of these. Good batteries are something that I value in my mods. |
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