You should contact Apple and see what they say, just b/c it's made in China doesn't necessarly mean it's lower quality. Maybe you just need to be more informed? You should check out the cheap high quality bubbler thread...
There are many quality vaporizers made in China. One, China is not what it used to be. Two, companies who are successful in China generally have some oversight on the manufacturing process. In other words they have someone from their company who oversee's the process and performs quality checks to meet our standards. I am pretty sure this is the case with Haze and personally I am satisfied with their quality.
Could it be better? Of course.....all vaporizer companies could make some improvements. At least Haze really listens here.....
Should it cost less as you say? Well that is where I don't think we know the whole story. This is a small/startup company who invested a ton of money in planning, design, engineering, production and distribution. That doesn't even count the advertising and marketing expense. This money has to come from somewhere and each vaporizer company has to consider how much of the sale price goes into each one of these buckets and I am sure it's different for everyone. Also look at what else Haze is doing that other's can't touch. The pay-it-forward upgrade program.....I'm thinking this is no money maker for Haze but it builds their brand and keeps the customers happy with the latest and greatest all while supporting those in need. I don't see others stepping up like this......
What I look at is what is the price/performance ratio versus the competition. Is the Haze on the high side of the cost? Well yes maybe. But it's also on the high side of innovative features and function so I think it warrants the price regardless of where it's made.
Thanks for your replies. I totally understand your perspectives. It's not like I haven't thought of it all like that! lol
But you guys both made assumptions about something you don't even know to be true or not. I however do know. I emailed Haze in the recent past, asking them about their manufacturing details. They told me the manufacturer facility was proprietary info but made in Hong Kong, which I understand, and that they have an independent contractor for the quality controls.. So they don't actually have a Haze worker over their overseeing everything like a major company ie Apple would have. Actually Apple phones are manufactured at the Foxconn Facility, which is and has been known to violate universal human rights, common sense and decent labour laws. This is because China is one of the worst human rights abusers in the whole world. They've got 13 year old girls working 18 hour days for 30 days straight, and lots of them commit suicide, hence why Foxconn got netting to prevent suicides.. China is one of the worst places in the world to manufacture anything. Yes, you might get lucky with a decent product, but the human rights abuse that occurs there is astonishing, and we can do something about that, just stop buying products made in China!
Watch "Death By China", documentary, on Netflix or the internet in general. Greatly details how FUCKED the world has gotten since 2001 when China joined the World Trade Organization.. Since then, well, just watch the documentary.
But yes, the price of the Haze is probably justified considering what I know and what you said. The company is trying to create customer loyalty. I appreciate and am grateful for what they've offered the public so far. I understand that they obviously care more about human rights issues then Apple, and in doing so, I hope that the facility is practicing decent labour laws and regulation protocols. In fact, they emailed me and told me that " The product is also CE certified now in accordance with ISO 17050-1:2004" which is a great sign.
Obviously the Haze is a decent quality vape, and it very much seems like the company puts alot of effort in trying to oversee the manufacturing process and ensuring quality controls, which I greatly appreciate. Maybe a video from
@Haze Vaporizers showing the manufacturing plant in China, the workers, the quality control guys, the process, the materials, etc..., would, one: reduce the reasonable caution that arises when buying China-made, and two: would greatly increase brand appeal and transparency for the public, which would increase sales, and a lot of happy customers!
i think we all know how they end (or not end as it goes
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just when you think about what you get in the box never mind the warranty and pay it forward scheme.
(Arizer solo price)
I mean my crafty is mainly plastic, for me its the air path that matters and the IMO Haze have a good setup here
So nice