Arizer Solo

miroslav

New Member
Tough call. When you factor in the probability of a problem you could easily be 'money ahead' planning on throwing away a defective unit (even in warranty) and buying another. Say, for instance they were only 50% reliable (an extremely conservative number IMO, I'm sure it's well over 95% (less than 5% returns)) you're looking at £133 against £83 + (£83/2) for £124.5. At 5% it's only £83/20 or £4.15 extra to 'self insure'. £84.15 total. IMO a realistic gamble to consider?

And you get a new unit for replacement and get it much faster. And that doesn't factor in postage back to the US?

Think of the bud you can get with the left over money........

OF

Ok, I have no idea what you're talking about.
The maths is a bit complicated and it doesn't make sense either.
I'm guessing you're toking on the vape, but my point is I can buy the Solo from the US and it's still cheaper for me.
If I have a warranty issue, I'll need to call Arizer in Canada and send it to them. It would be better if I could send the unit to a domestic onlinr retailer or get them to negotiate a replacement without having to return anything.

Even so, I think it's better to buy the unit at a cheaper price from the US. Hopefully, nothing will be wrong with the unit.
 

ragnorak71

Well-Known Member
@miroslav you will have to pay extra, my original point was that if you buy from a uk supplier it will be easier and unlikely to end up costing more. you will pay vat and you will have to pay import charges and maybe a surcharge from your courier and if you dont pay then your cheap solo wont even clear customs

i am buying a logvape and know i will get hit but cannot buy elsewhere so have to swallow, you have a choice mate
 

bounce5

Well-Known Member
Was looking on ebay and found arizer solo's selling for $40. Is this legit?

Modnote:link removed
 
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Quetzalcoatl

DEADY GUERRERO/DIRT COBAIN/GEORGE KUSH
Shipping from Hong Kong.
And 0 feedback to boot. $40 seems incredibly suspiciously low a price... We have not had any reports of counterfeit Solos in this thread yet, at least no members have bought a suspected counterfeit and taken it apart. I'd love to see what's inside this $40 solo but can't bring myself to risk the money (little as it may be) and would hate to see someone else get gamed like that.

I have not had any problems with my Solo, bought February last year? Heavy heavy use, not seen any strange anything with mine. Less than $10 a month at this point if you break it down by price to time. Given the amount of use and abuse it's seen if it broke right now I would be quite upset but go out and get another one to replace it. If you buy from a EU vendor they may be able to act as a middleman for your warranty, I know that there are one or two retailers US-side that would fix you up with any warranty issues so you don't have to send it international. Hit up the euro vendor with an email and see if they provide warranty stuff themselves as opposed to having to send it to Canada yourself. Given that you're much farther from Arizer than I am it might be worth the peace of mind to spend a few extra dollars.
 

OF

Well-Known Member
I'm guessing you're toking on the vape, but my point is I can buy the Solo from the US and it's still cheaper for me.

If I have a warranty issue, I'll need to call Arizer in Canada and send it to them.

Even so, I think it's better to buy the unit at a cheaper price from the US. Hopefully, nothing will be wrong with the unit.

I'm sorry you didn't follow, but I can assure you it has nothing to do with my being intoxicated. If you read it again I'm suggesting you might plan to throw a possible defective one out and replace it, based on the numbers you provided?

The risk of that is, I think small and the savings substantial. Customs/duties may change that, they were not part of the original problem.

I agree with you, buying at a deep discount from the US may be the best deal for you, I'm suggesting you consider alternatives to sending it back should service be needed?

Shipping from Hong Kong.

Is that a no - not legit?
Seems too cheap to be legit, plus why are they coming out of Hong Kong? I could be wrong.

The Kid, once again, brings up a good point. IMO it's worth paying attention when he offers advice. Let me put it another way. Given they are made in Canada why would a legitimate one be shipped to China to be sold at a loss? It reeks of being counterfeit.

OF
 

al bundy

Vaporist
Shipping from Hong Kong.

SCAM SCAM They collect the $$ &
Cash out to another account
You contact ebay and will get your money back but they get away with !$$$

I've posted about this twice before my cousin fell for it and paid $50
the seller closed up shop
He got $ back though it is a SCAM!!!!!!

They're not fake because they don't even exist.

Don't be tempted or a fool.
 
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OF

Well-Known Member
Those are surely counterfeit. In fact I'm going to edit out that link.

:peace:

Counterfeit is perhaps the wrong term, I doubt they really exist? "Ghosts" might be more appropriate?

One thing sure, if you actually get one from them at that price it won't be coming with legit serial numbers....... Counterfeit or stolen, it's still a scam dollars to doughnuts.

OF
 

Papa Woody

"The vapor is strong with this one"-Obi Onda Woody
Counterfeit is perhaps the wrong term, I doubt they really exist? "Ghosts" might be more appropriate?

One thing sure, if you actually get one from them at that price it won't be coming with legit serial numbers....... Counterfeit or stolen, it's still a scam dollars to doughnuts.

OF

This is what I would call "VaporWare"...
 

bounce5

Well-Known Member
SCAM SCAM They collect the $$ &
Cash out to another account
You contact ebay and will get your money back but they get away with !$$$

I've posted about this twice before my cousin fell for it and paid $50
the seller closed up shop
He got $ back though it is a SCAM!!!!!!

They're not fake because they don't even exist.

Don't be tempted or a fool.

Thanks @OF, @kidfated, @Quetzalcoatl, @Stu - for clearing that up. I did think it looked suspicious. But I had also heard that the Solo didn't have a counterfeit. I didn't know there were straight up ghost SCAMS on ebay. Good to know.
 

sickmanfraud

Well-Known Member
I am still eagerly awaiting a report on the Vortex Stubby (how hot is vapor).

Also curious if anyone who purchased a vortex Gong could compare / contrast with regular PVHES gong and or PVHES turbo gong?

Thanks
 
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sundaddy

Well-Known Member
My Solo (Feb. 2014 edition) bit it this weekend, while on Vacation (blue idle light on constant), went on Google and saw a suggestion to tap inside the heating chamber (I used an x acto handle) and I'll be damned if it didn't come back to life. I am being very careful not to bump it, so far, so good. I ordered a backup already, but when it gets here, I'm going to send in the old one for warranty if it starts up again. Does anyone know the source of such an issue? I've treated this thing like a glass slipper since I've owned it, never used while charging, no cracks on the bottom, never dropped, etc.
 

OF

Well-Known Member
My Solo (Feb. 2014 edition) bit it this weekend, while on Vacation (blue idle light on constant), went on Google and saw a suggestion to tap inside the heating chamber (I used an x acto handle) and I'll be damned if it didn't come back to life.

Does anyone know the source of such an issue?

IMO the most likely culprit is an "open" (that is break) in the heater. Tapping simply closed the crack up enough to make contact again. I agree, repair is in order. It will come back no doubt.

OF
 

CarolKing

Singer of songs and a vapor connoisseur
Maybe they'll send me a new one!
I'm sure Arizer will do you right. Glad you will be getting another Solo then you can send the other one back and you won't be Sololess. Every household cannabis enthusiast needs at least one.

The Solo has a way with producing nice vapor flavor. It seems like the log vape of the portables - it works similar. Maybe not quite as hard a hitter but some might argue with that thought.
 

uhranium

Well-Known Member
I'm totally blank when it comes to using water attachments for your solo. I own a 14mm GonG but my standard bong always felt too voluminous for the solo. Furthermore I own a old solo and with the draw restriction the whole setup isn't what I expected.

Also I fell down the stairs with my bong so it's only a duct-tape-bong anymore.

If always see people like "yeah i got the FC-xx with PVHES GONG and this and that" and I'm like, "ok I got a GonG with carbs in the filling chamber, what's next?"

Sitting here in germany, got my next headshop 30 minutes away but have no idea what I'd be looking for. Does it make sense to order glass like from canada? Maybe the shop can order stuff as well. They got me the GonGs for the solo so maybe the can get more of that stuff.

What water pipes are good for the solo, is there a list of all the models you guys use?
Is it worth to get the new solo model just for water sessions with better airflow, as I use my mighty as my main portable these days.

Thanks in advance
 
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ataxian

PALE BLUE DOT
Counterfeit is perhaps the wrong term, I doubt they really exist? "Ghosts" might be more appropriate?

One thing sure, if you actually get one from them at that price it won't be coming with legit serial numbers....... Counterfeit or stolen, it's still a scam dollars to doughnuts.

OF
I'm totally blank when it comes to using water attachments for your solo. I own a 14mm GonG but my standard bong always felt too voluminous for the solo. Furthermore I own a old solo and with the draw restriction the whole setup isn't what I expected.

Also I fell down the stairs with my bong so it's only a duct-tape-bong anymore.

If always see people like "yeah i got the FC-xx with PVHES GONG and this and that" and I'm like, "ok I got a GonG with carbs in the filling chamber, what's next?"

Sitting here in germany, got my next headshop 30 minutes away but have no idea what I'd be looking for. Does it make sense to order glass like from canada? Maybe the shop can order stuff as well. They got me the GonGs for the solo so maybe the can get more of that stuff.

What water pipes are good for the solo, is there a list of all the models you guys use?
Is it worth to get the new solo model just for water sessions with better airflow, as I use my mighty as my main portable these days.

Thanks in advance
D020 www.dhgate.com
I believe it's the sunshine store who carries it?

Start with that!

You need a 18mm GonG or a reducer bushing 18 x 14mm for a 14 mm GonG!
 

Snappo

Caveat Emptor - "A Billion People Can Be Wrong!"
Accessory Maker
Hi folks! Can someone advise me about what size is the Charger/PA connector plug-in in mm/cm? I need to find a very short connector plug adapter in order to connect a 5.5 x 2.1 PA/Charger connector plug. Thanks!
 
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