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Discussion in 'Rebuildable Atomisers' started by winwin, Aug 10, 2016.

  1. winwin

    winwin Thread Starter Birder on the run

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    Saw many so called xxxxx style atomizers at FT. Clones, I guess. Prices are cheap, but how they compare with the originals ? Thanks
     
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    It really depends. Some are nice 1:1 clones that are well made and some are junk. If it's an older item you can look at the reviews and discussions on the item to gauge what people are saying. If it's newer, there are not likely any reviews or comments so you just end up taking a chance. Price is really no indicator of quality with FT. Sometimes the item that's half the price of another may be better quality. Also remember if you order from FT there is a chance of losing your order to customs.
     
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    Siam Diesel Nauti Moderator Staff Member

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    Impossible to generalize...it all depends on the atomizer and the maker of the clone.

    And yes, xxxx "style" is FT shorthand for clone or copy.


    Sent from my P3 Ti...
     
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  4. winwin

    winwin Thread Starter Birder on the run

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    An atomizer could be used for years if well maintained. I rather spend the money for an original which might cost less than $20 especially during flash sale at those Chinese vendors. No, I would not send any ecig related items to Thailand at this moment but to the non banned neighbouring countries where someone could handcarry to me.
     
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    farangmick Well-Known Member

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    10$ clone of a 23$ mini nautilus, no. 10$ clone of a 90$ Kabuki, absolutely.
     
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    Not many authentics for less than $20, maybe some older left over stock for Wotofo or similar. Current authentics have a wide price range but still not many less than $30. Most of the authentics worth having are $40+ and some $90+. To each his own but I would hate to pay top dollar for the authentic and then find out I didn't like it. Much easier to spend $10 and if I like it, I can get the authentic. I have owned authentics and clones of the same attys and couldn't tell the difference most of the time. YMMV
     
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    oil Custom What?

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    totally agree on this one, however ... as for the quality you really have to read the reviews on them, they range from excellece to garbage
     
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    Just FYI, I ordered the Aromamizer Supreme on the 28th of July and it arrived safely at my house on the 8th of August without any importing issue.
     
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    totally agree, look attentively the reviews before buying,

    some very good clones "xxxxx type", some very bad that you got to modify with a dremel (often air holes) + change the o rings..... but a lot of parts for the "old one" orchid, kayfun and others ;-).
    some very bad cheap vw mods (said authentic) some very good copy of mech depends on the sku.

    Not so comfortable this time, with the expensive emirate post shipping for vaping items
    and the possibles controls arriving in Thailand (think I just lose a very cheap original "mad hatter mini", blocked in BKK since 2 weeks),
    look more easy for coils, I got them ( cheap normal postage)
     
  10. Rick O-Shea

    Rick O-Shea iStick Fanboy

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    One should buy clones from 3f, GearBest, or Focal now that FT is unreliable.
    Personally I only buy clones manufactured by SXK, SJMY, Shenray, or Coppervape. I have had too many duffers to gamble on no-names.
     
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    good advice.
     

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