Yep, look into that option, a different type of company (manufacture versus vendor) may have a different service policy. I been in touch with Arizer a few times and they have been really quick with their responses https://arizer.com/support/ even if it wasn't the one I wanted to hear.
.....It all depends on what one wants. Many people just don't want to have to worry about getting busted for growing weeds in their backyard. They are more then willing to let the commercial guys, tax guys and the I cant's deal with each other.
Decide if you trust your source or not which often means having a longer term relationship then just walking in off the street. Good shops (regardless of product) go out of their way to take good care of their customer base.
It was hard for me to not to buy brand over function. After a few false starts I spent more time matching the glass piece to my vape functions and now I am happy regardless of the cost, till I shatter it.
Some vaporizers can have lengthy careers because they are well made and are easy for the individual user to maintain and tweak to meet their needs and preferences. The corded Buddha fills that slot for me both as a home heavy hitter and small dose solo machine with just some glass switching. For...
Given what you are willing to spend I would suggest considering both a portable and a corded vape. Each type can have certain advantages over the other depending on choices.
Flower pot of the ones you listed. On the other hand you might just send the SSV back for repairs, take the savings and visit https://www.ddavemods.com his 7th Floor glass is very good stuff.
If we were friends setting together I would probably call you a dumb ass for not seeing this coming and then get you high. Sorry I can't do that and sorry you got burned.