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R3alJim Shady

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Not only that, but the 2018 Engraved version with a BOX! ;)

Really happy for you... now only if @BrewBear gets in on one
Oh I hope he does! There are only the standard version for RPGs this time around. Doesn't seem like they're flying off the shelves lately so he's got a good chance I think.

EDIT: I stand corrected. RPG is sold out! I hope he got in for one!

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BrewBear

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Sorry guys, I was out taking care of wife's car....no RPG for me, not this time:gaah::cuss2:
 

R3alJim Shady

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So annoyed with VU right now...whoever their web guy is needs to fix their mask overlay on the site... getting old seeing 2 vertical scroll bars lol
I use Crapatalk so I don't notice stuff like that fortunately... I just see deal with all other kinds of shit.

On an even brighter note, my repaired Li-Mo DNA 75 will be arriving today and going up for sale soon. That's going to pay for some nice panels, extra Boro tanks, and an authentic RBA.

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R3alJim Shady

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Sorry guys, I was out taking care of wife's car....no RPG for me, not this time:gaah::cuss2:
BOOOOO!

I know a douche bag that will sell you a used RPG with the MOP button for RRP.

Maybe I should send him a collage pic of my confirmation and my hand flipping him the bird... just call me Tom Petty.


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~Don~

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I use Crapatalk so I don't notice stuff like that fortunately... I just see deal with all other kinds of shit.

On an even brighter note, my repaired Li-Mo DNA 75 will be arriving today and going up for sale soon. That's going to pay for some nice panels, extra Boro tanks, and an authentic RBA.

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Nice! Did Evolv fix it? or was it sent all the way back to the Philippines?

I am waiting for Jason to respond to a dibs... if he passes, I'm posting my Cruiser...I reluctantly signed up for the Venna today lol
 

BrewBear

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BOOOOO!

I know a douche bag that will sell you a used RPG with the MOP button for RRP.

Maybe I should send him a collagr pic of my confirmation and my hand flipping him the bird... just call me Tom Petty.


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No need, really, I can wait. I figured if I pay RRP, might as well get it new. Besides, I'm having too much fun with the "Replay" feature on DNA 75C.
 

R3alJim Shady

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Nice! Did Evolv fix it? or was it sent all the way back to the Philippines?

I am waiting for Jason to respond to a dibs... if he passes, I'm posting my Cruiser...I reluctantly signed up for the Venna today lol
No I went with a guy by the name of Justin Stemmler on FB. Super communicative, sent me vids every step along the way. He had a spare DNA 75 and replaced the whole board for $30 plus return shipping. Hell of a deal!

Let me know how that Venna vapes when you get it. I'm curious.

I should have another Basic 1.1 by the end of the month too. I'm going to build that Cloud Laboratory Switchfet mod for it to sit on I think.

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R3alJim Shady

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No need, really, I can wait. I figured if I pay RRP, might as well get it new. Besides, I'm having too much fun with the "Replay" feature on DNA 75C.
That was my thought exactly. I could give a shit about the fancy button. I don't think the guy realizes that they're much easier to get these days.

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R3alJim Shady

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There's still all variants of RNBs up. That would be a really nice color too.

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BrewBear

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That was my thought exactly. I could give a shit about the fancy button. I don't think the guy realizes that they're much easier to get these days.

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Aski him if he has his jammies on, cause he's dreaming!
He most probably will find someone with more cash than sense and sell it!
 

~Don~

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No I went with a guy by the name of Justin Stemmler on FB. Super communicative, sent me vids every step along the way. He had a spare DNA 75 and replaced the whole board for $30 plus return shipping. Hell of a deal!

Let me know how that Venna vapes when you get it. I'm curious.

I should have another Basic 1.1 by the end of the month too. I'm going to build that Cloud Laboratory Switchfet mod for it to sit on I think.

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If I go by what a few trusted vapers have said... the Venna will be a tighter draw no whistle Haku...which I am good with. Will end up sitting on a Pico anyway lol

I must've missed it, but does this mean @So619Cal likes his BB?
Yup
 

Arthur-VU

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They are a FB group and that is their webpage...

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They make custom BB's and accessories.

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If you notice on the Ultem one, there is a USB port...

I've never ordered a thing from them, but yeah there is a 4k following of them on FB, which is a decent sized group.

There is also the "Membership" group... which is sort of cool...$10 "membership" fee to join... after every 50 new members they raffle off a $500 mod to all members.

I do understand your caution though...They are in Canada and the reason for the DHL cost I suppose *shrug*

Wow, thanks for all that. I had no idea. Despite being familiar with the SXK BB clone in-hand, I am still kind of in the dark as to the 'scene' for all-things-BB...

I do not use FB as a matter of principle, so I was unaware of all the BB groups going on there. I have an acct under a fake name that I used, and I tried to join some of the BB closed groups but have not checked to see if approved yet.

So this is good to know. :)
 

Arthur-VU

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Task accomplished. All whilst smoking ribs for my wife and Mother for our Mother's Day dinner. Damn I'm good!
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CONGRATS on your acquisition! :)
 

derrickfosgate

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SXK 70W arrived today. Got a 0.6 ohm 316L 28/36 single core clapton in the Exocet clone vaping at 16.5 watts.

Kind of pissed bc I have a matching JMK dome button, but the bottom left hex screw was over tightened and it stripped immediately when I went to turn it. Any tips on how to get that little bastard out?!

This should tide me over until I get my hands on an authentic. Good to be back to the BB fold.
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Where u get it from im kinda missing mine rrading this thread " face palm"

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Arthur-VU

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The BB clones I see on FT and 3F are listed as "YFTK" and not "SXK".

SXK was the maker of the previous Rev4b DNA60 and Ares 70w versions.

I've not seen anyone clarify if YFTK and SXK have merged or done some kind of co-op deal.

The YFTK DNA60 clone is listed as $99 on pre-order and to arrive in 3 days at FT.

The MAP code does not work on this item (just tried it), but they currently have 10% off site-wide with code MOM for Mother's Day which is active now, and brings the price down to $89.63 USD before shipping upgrades.

see https://www.fasttech.com/products/9648654
 

BrewBear

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The BB clones I see on FT and 3F are listed as "YFTK" and not "SXK".

SXK was the maker of the previous Rev4b DNA60 and Ares 70w versions.

I've not seen anyone clarify if YFTK and SXK have merged or done some kind of co-op deal.

The YFTK DNA60 clone is listed as $99 on pre-order and to arrive in 3 days at FT.

The MAP code does not work on this item (just tried it), but they currently have 10% off site-wide with code MOM for Mother's Day which is active now, and brings the price down to $89.63 USD before shipping upgrades.

see https://www.fasttech.com/products/9648654
Thanks for the info. Based on the few YFTK items I purchased in the past, I'll wait for SXK, @So619Cal (if he can find a deal for me), or @Le Furet to get a deal on SXK, and finally, get the RPG from BB.....pretty much in that order.
 

~Don~

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Thanks for the info. Based on the few YFTK items I purchased in the past, I'll wait for SXK, @So619Cal (if he can find a deal for me), or @Le Furet to get a deal on SXK, and finally, get the RPG from BB.....pretty much in that order.

That $150 rev4a I posted the other day hasn't sold yet...or I don't think it has.

I'll keep looking on faceslut, but nothing on Reddit lately.


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BrewBear

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That $150 rev4a I posted the other day hasn't sold yet...or I don't think it has.

I'll keep looking on faceslut, but nothing on Reddit lately.


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It'll probably be a little while, it is a DNA40 and from what the seller stated, it is not in the best of shapes (needs engraving to mask scratches....)
RPG or BUST!!!!!
 

derrickfosgate

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Let me know bud what will that make 2 times lol
If you can wait until my authentic gets here, I plan to sell off my SXK Dober 70W that I just got along with the brass JMK tip and button.

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R3alJim Shady

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Anyone know how long my impatient ass will have to wait for BBV to ship my RPG?

I went with the free shipping (probably a mistake) so I imagine that will be First Class. I imagine I probably won't see it until Friday or Saturday.

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BrewBear

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Anyone know how long my impatient ass will have to wait for BBV to ship my RPG?

I went with the free shipping (probably a mistake) so I imagine that will be First Class. I imagine I probably won't see it until Friday or Saturday.

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Still, faster than FT or 3F........
 

Arthur-VU

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And include an RBA base. Dammit!

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@jmoney426

FT has the Exocet, Insider, VapeShell clones and may have the Kanger and Aspire coil bridges, most for ~$15 or less with coupon code MAP in your cart prior to final checkout.

FYI, from what I've seen there is no clone of the 'Flow TI', nor the 'Bastard Coil' and the authentics of those are $100+.

Also these clone RBAs are a bit more expensive on 3fV, and double to triple the FT price on eBay.
 

~Don~

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Anyone know how long my impatient ass will have to wait for BBV to ship my RPG?

I went with the free shipping (probably a mistake) so I imagine that will be First Class. I imagine I probably won't see it until Friday or Saturday.

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The guy I bought the A-Tank got it in 3 days, but he also paid the $7 shipping

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Utah to Missouri

This was his tracking # of the A-Tank

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Which arrives to me tomorrow.

Super Snail Mail, :eek: Maybe Friday/Saturday for you?
 

R3alJim Shady

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The guy I bought the A-Tank got it in 3 days, but he also paid the $7 shipping

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Utah to Missouri

This was his tracking # of the A-Tank

9405510298370490717674

Which arrives to me tomorrow.

Super Snail Mail, :eek: Maybe Friday/Saturday for you?
Eh no sweat. My SXK is scratching the itch for now.

BTW I've been meaning to tell you that I got some Ni80 and spun up a single core 28/36 clapton and out it in the Exocet. Connections are rock solid but the resistance is still jumping with heat applied. Goes from. 09 to about 1.07. Wonder if it's the Ares chip.

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R3alJim Shady

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@jmoney426

FT has the Exocet, Insider, VapeShell clones and may have the Kanger and Aspire coil bridges, most for ~$15 or less with coupon code MAP in your cart prior to final checkout.

FYI, from what I've seen there is no clone of the 'Flow TI', nor the 'Bastard Coil' and the authentics of those are $100+.

Also these clone RBAs are a bit more expensive on 3fV, and double to triple the FT price on eBay.
Thanks for the tip! I'm currently using the Exocet, I have a Vape Shell on the way, and an Insider on my cart just waiting... Lol!

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~Don~

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BTW I've been meaning to tell you that I got some Ni80 and spun up a single core 28/36 clapton and out it in the Exocet. Connections are rock solid but the resistance is still jumping with heat applied. Goes from. 09 to about 1.07. Wonder if it's the Ares chip.

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I'll watch the resistance the next time I build the insider with N80...down side of how the RBAs connect I'd assume; never had N80 wander after its been low burned.
 

R3alJim Shady

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I'll watch the resistance the next time I build the insider with N80...down side of how the RBAs connect I'd assume; never had N80 wander after its been low burned.
Yeah I wasn't expecting that and the stability is part of the reason I bought it!

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~Don~

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I pm'd him that if he doesn't get any takers on the lot, how much for the Nat bridge and a boro ;)

EDIT: He replied with $25 shipped for the pair... I responded I'll give it 2 days, if your package deal doesn't sell I'll take them.
 
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~Don~

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@troydestroy

Your plugs fit the A-Tanks body, but waiting on coils to see if it clears the heads (should)

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I'll probably run the local joint and grab an overpriced B&M coil to make sure


EDIT: Well Shit... Vape Elements near me is out of the coils I wanted...guess I'll have to wait for the delivery I ordered on Friday. Not going to drive into DT San Diego for a single coil lol...

Wait time ;)


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R3alJim Shady

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Oooooh my RPG got accepted by the USPS at 4:30pm today!

Still no estimated delivery day though...

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