OF
Well-Known Member
We just had another innocent guy on a tight budget get sucked into a counterfeit Solo by an "Authorized Dealer" no less. Perhaps that dealer isn't above making even more money selling junk as the genuine article?
Counterfeits seem to 'be everywhere' these days. To me it makes no sense at all that a vape like Solo (made in Canada.....) should show up cheap in China, but it seems some are not above ordering cheap copies and foisting them off as genuine. Even 'authorized dealers'.
As the saying goes, "buyer beware". In the dark days of buying from shady Black Market sources 'know your dealer' was common advice (and IMO good advice at that). I suggest we stick with that WRT gear sellers. Buying a Solo from Puff It Up or Planet Vape (both solid supporters of these Forums) is worth the few dollars saved. Not only will you not get cheated with junk, but if you have any problems with the unit there's nobody I'd rather have on my side than Randy (PIU). My first Solo (from him) was DOA (it happens.....). I contacted Randy and he had the replacement in my hands in less than 24 hours! Yes, I contacted him within an hour or so of delivery (when it wouldn't heat), he mailed the replacement that day and the postman brought it the next day. Long before I mailed the dud back. Beat that for service? Not a chance.
Support the Dealers that support us, avoid deals 'too good to be true'? IMO the very last thing we want is to reward crooks that rip off our fellows.
Thanks for listening.
OF
Counterfeits seem to 'be everywhere' these days. To me it makes no sense at all that a vape like Solo (made in Canada.....) should show up cheap in China, but it seems some are not above ordering cheap copies and foisting them off as genuine. Even 'authorized dealers'.
As the saying goes, "buyer beware". In the dark days of buying from shady Black Market sources 'know your dealer' was common advice (and IMO good advice at that). I suggest we stick with that WRT gear sellers. Buying a Solo from Puff It Up or Planet Vape (both solid supporters of these Forums) is worth the few dollars saved. Not only will you not get cheated with junk, but if you have any problems with the unit there's nobody I'd rather have on my side than Randy (PIU). My first Solo (from him) was DOA (it happens.....). I contacted Randy and he had the replacement in my hands in less than 24 hours! Yes, I contacted him within an hour or so of delivery (when it wouldn't heat), he mailed the replacement that day and the postman brought it the next day. Long before I mailed the dud back. Beat that for service? Not a chance.
Support the Dealers that support us, avoid deals 'too good to be true'? IMO the very last thing we want is to reward crooks that rip off our fellows.
Thanks for listening.
OF