Med patient needs urgent advice re: Ghost MV1

[Madri-Gal]

Well.............you are kind of going to "need" to get a woodscents also.
I did not appreciate the vapcaps properly without one not to mention the woodscents........which is quite mentionable.

You see?!!? This was exactly what I thought would happen. Temptors!!
We won't even mention unmentionables.

 

[Summer]

Wow, this thread really went OT.

All the OP asked for was advice for her issue. She was clear in that she can't afford a 2nd vape & the store won't exchange or return so why all the advice to return, get another vape or suggest vapes?

Anyway, what I did was tag the Ghostvape officials on VLF where she also cross-posted her OG post. He since replied he was going to pm her. So maybe with the issue being revisited, there might be an expedited resolution. I think under the circumstances, GV should send her a replacement unit upfront. They've done it for a hundred others in the past. Unlike the OP, most of us have at least 1 other vape to use during the servicing interim. So while we might not be happy, we, luckily, wouldn't be left high & dry.

Not to rub salt into your wounds, Ghost current 4/20 deals include free fast charger.

Then why did you? Ignorance is bliss since there's nothing she can do about it now. Remember, she only just found out about the forums after she rec'd the vape on 3/17 & had issues.

I told her in a pm that I think the Ghost is gonna work out sterling for her needs, and I think she's gonna love it.

She's got plenty of time to explore vapes. I suggested checking out the enano thread in the future as it can be left on 24/7.

 

[sickmanfraud]

I think under the circumstances, GV should send her a replacement unit upfront. They've done it for a hundred others in the past.

I agree with this statement.

sickmanfraud said: ↑
Not to rub salt into your wounds, Ghost current 4/20 deals include free fast charger.

Then why did you? Ignorance is bliss since there's nothing she can do about it now. Remember, she only just found out about the forums after she rec'd the vape on 3/17 & had issues.

Two reasons so others would, hopefully, do a little research before purchasing AND I figured that perhaps Ghost would "change the date of purchase" or otherwise get her a fast charger as part of the Ghost "stepping up". Without a mention, she would not have known to ask about it.

 

[Maevemmj]

Wow, this thread really went OT.

All the OP asked for was advice for her issue. She was clear in that she can't afford a 2nd vape & the store won't exchange or return so why all the advice to return, get another vape or suggest vapes?

Anyway, what I did was tag the Ghostvape officials on VLF where she also cross-posted her OG post. He since replied he was going to pm her. So maybe with the issue being revisited, there might be an expedited resolution. I think under the circumstances, GV should send her a replacement unit upfront. They've done it for a hundred others in the past. Unlike the OP, most of us have at least 1 other vape to use during the servicing interim. So while we might not be happy, we, luckily, wouldn't be left high & dry.



Then why did you? Ignorance is bliss since there's nothing she can do about it now. Remember, she only just found out about the forums after she rec'd the vape on 3/17 & had issues.

I told her in a pm that I think the Ghost is gonna work out sterling for her needs, and I think she's gonna love it.

She's got plenty of time to explore vapes. I suggested checking out the enano thread in the future as it can be left on 24/7.

Thank you for everything! GhostOps did PM me last night and I replied with the info they requested and copies of all the emails I exchanged with them. Now awaiting their reply and hopefully we can come to a resolution.

 

[Whisper]

Shh! One step at a time @arb . We must show them the way slowly..

 

[invertedisdead]

All the OP asked for was advice for her issue. She was clear in that she can't afford a 2nd vape & the store won't exchange or return so why all the advice to return, get another vape or suggest vapes?

Seems like the best option for OP is to contact Ghost Vapes, buy some brownie mix, and smoke a joint?

Doesn't seem like much vaping is gonna take place until everything gets sorted out.

I don't think the vaporizer suggestions are that out of bounds. We all know the vape is the cheap part, it's filling the tank all day long with medical green that takes the real financial toll.

 

[analytika]

Hi all,

Thanks in advance for reading this long post. Some good people at r/vaporents suggested I post here as I didn't know about this site. I'm not sure I'll be explaining things right but please bear with. I'm in pain and I need help.

I'm a recent medical patient (though not new to cannabis) going through some serious challenges right now. I need to dose intermittently throughout the day to remain functional, and then vape or dab a heavy indica to be able to sleep. The pharmacist and budtender at my dispensary recommended the Ghost MV1 for my needs, said they both had it and loved it. Took me a couple of months of scrimping and I was finally able to buy it at a local shop on March 17. (In the interim I was using a borrowed Solo II, and loved it, but was not ideal for microdosing, doesn't handle dabs, plus I had to give it back.)

So I got the MV1 and was excited. I fully charged it overnight the first time and in the interim watched all the instructional videos. Almost 3 weeks in I'm still having two serious issues. The battery only lasts through 3 crucibles before having to be recharged. This does not work for me when it takes 8-10 hours to recharge and I'm in excruciating pain. I can't buy the fast charger right now and I feel like something must be wrong for the battery to need charging so fast. The 2nd issue is that I'm getting hardly any visible vapor. None on the lowest setting, and minimal at the medium or high. I do feel effects, but not what I would have expected from a higher end piece of equipment.

I contacted Ghost and they emailed me a laundry list of stuff to try - most of which I'd already done. Everything's correctly assembled and tight, with a good air test. I've tried various grinds, crucible packing techniques, and draw intensities. When I replied with all I had done, and explained my situation, the rep who responded had no sympathy, just said they'd send me a prepaid label to send it back for evaluation, which will take about 2 weeks - not counting shipping time back and forth. This is becoming a nightmare for me. I can't go that long and I can't afford to buy another vape right now. I feel like it must be the battery, right?? Would they not just send me another battery to see if that was the issue before making me go through sending the whole thing back with no replacement in the meantime? I'm not looking for anything free :-( just a unit that works as it should.

Can you think of anything else I might be doing wrong or can try before I have to go through not having it for weeks? I would really appreciate any advice you can offer me. Peace and thanks.

I've always considered the Ghost a microdoser vape, and not competent with concentrates. Come on folks, compared with a wealth of alternatives, it's the truth or close enough.

This is a macrodoser, a medical user in distress, whose usage pattern provokes high tolerance (nothing wrong with that).

This is no time for brand fanboy antics. The Ghost seems a terrible mismatch for someone in extreme pain, unable to do enough "crucibles" in a battery lifecycle, who likes to dab each night.

Portable, it's still hard to beat the Mighty, which can be purchased for under $300, but it's not great with concentrates. The VapCap is still quite fiddly for someone who macrodoses, or hates to deal with butane. The "Dynacoil" is, for me, hit or miss, and it's impractical to switch daily from flower to concentrates. RBT's products can hit hard and fast, but only with flower.

I don't own a desktop. But in this user's situation, based on reading not experience, I'd be looking at the Flowerpot.

As an aside, although it wasn't good advice, I'm glad to hear budtenders had a vaping device recommendation at all. In San Francisco, flower is all about combustion.

 

[Baron23]

This right here. Get something simple like a Vapexhale Evo. That's what I would recommend for medical users that dont need a portable.

I had suggested on the OP's OG post on VLF that he look into an Enano which is, to my mind, the apex of small dose, all day long, efficient vapes for home use.

I do not spend other people's money for them and recognized that in my reply. Often "just buy another vape" may be the best path for performance/function but not necessarily feasible.

But, I also expressed that....well, budtenders quite often don't know shite about the scope of available vapes, recommend the one that they carry or personally like/know about, and often really don't know enough to put someone into the right vape for their use case.

I have two MV1s, but when I read the OP OG post, it just didn't seem at ALL like the right fit for him. And I absolutely agree that if you don't need to be out and about with your vape, then you will quite often suffer some fair degree compromise with a portable compared to using a more powerful, stable, desktop device.

I did write up a rather long post on this on VLF but while he replied there to others there was no acknowledgement to me. So since he's in touch with Ghost, my view is to let him and Ghost CS work it out.

@Maevemmj - brother, you aren't the only one here with chronic pain, medical bills, and hence tight money. Maybe keep that in mind when viewing posts from people just trying to be helpful...whether you find their specific advise helpful or not. At least they are trying, right?

 

[Squiby]

But, I also expressed that....well, budtenders quite often don't know shite about the scope of available vapes, recommend the one that they carry or personally like/know about, and often really don't know enough to put someone into the right vape for their use case.

That's been my experience as well. The head shops and dispensaries in my area stock the absolute worst vapes and also are unprepared to discuss the virtues of one over another. They seem to be more oriented to smoking rather than vaping. I bought several horrible vapes from these shops before I discovered FC and started getting informed, experienced and impartial advice. The vapes that I've bought as a result of this forum's advice are my best vapes and they perform as advertized.

I love Fuck Combustion!!!

 

[arb]

This place has cost us thousands out of pocket...............lolz.

 

[Maevemmj]

I had suggested on the OP's OG post on VLF that he look into an Enano which is, to my mind, the apex of small dose, all day long, efficient vapes for home use.

I do not spend other people's money for them and recognized that in my reply. Often "just buy another vape" may be the best path for performance/function but not necessarily feasible.

But, I also expressed that....well, budtenders quite often don't know shite about the scope of available vapes, recommend the one that they carry or personally like/know about, and often really don't know enough to put someone into the right vape for their use case.

I have two MV1s, but when I read the OP OG post, it just didn't seem at ALL like the right fit for him. And I absolutely agree that if you don't need to be out and about with your vape, then you will quite often suffer some fair degree compromise with a portable compared to using a more powerful, stable, desktop device.

I did write up a rather long post on this on VLF but while he replied there to others there was no acknowledgement to me. So since he's in touch with Ghost, my view is to let him and Ghost CS work it out.

@Maevemmj - brother, you aren't the only one here with chronic pain, medical bills, and hence tight money. Maybe keep that in mind when viewing posts from people just trying to be helpful...whether you find their specific advise helpful or not. At least they are trying, right?

Cheers back atcha. (I'm a sister, by the way.) I'm just catching up on all the responses here and on VLF. I appreciate your suggestions and will keep them in mind. In future i will look into a desktop.

 

[Baron23]

Cheers back atcha. (I'm a sister, by the way.) I'm just catching up on all the responses here and on VLF. I appreciate your suggestions and will keep them in mind. In future i will look into a desktop.

hahaha....I don't know why, but I knew I got the pronoun wrong! haha Well, actually should have seen that Maeve was your name, MMJ is your game! (hahaha...I entertain myself so easily...chuckle).

Ghost will get your MV1 fixed...maybe out of pocket for a bit....but so far the consensus is that they have the best CS in the business and they have satisfied almost everybody (nobody can make everybody happy, right? Some are just inconsolable).

Then you have a choice....if this vape fits your use case...your needs...then keep it. Otherwise sell it and look at some of the other options that have been mentioned to you.

People here, on Vapor Asylum, and on Vape Life Forum are almost all willing to help someone find their perfect vape (if there is such a thing). We may not word our replies all that well...often posts are jotted down a bit in a hurry and misunderstandings occur...but almost all members on these boards sincerely want to help people find vapes are very willing to share their experience and expertise.

Keep at it, sister...truly. Vaping is so much more healthy than smoking (remember cleaning all of that gunk out of your pipe stems when smoking...I just imagine that stuff in my lungs...ugh!).

Also, there are a lot of folks on here with chronic pain..some of it very extreme...so you might want to look over the Medical subforum here on FC and see if any of it offers something for you, maybe?

Best of luck...and maybe become a regular. We have a great community of MMJ patients here and on other boards...each of which has a slightly different culture.

Cheers

 

[Summer]

@analytika, I don't understand you no way. Not only are you so negative, are you even reading what's written?
You say:

This is a macrodoser, a medical user in distress, whose usage pattern provokes high tolerance (nothing wrong with that).

The Ghost seems a terrible mismatch for someone in extreme pain, unable to do enough "crucibles" in a battery lifecycle, who likes to dab each night.

She says of her usage:

(In the interim I was using a borrowed Solo II, and loved it, but was not ideal for microdosing,

So, you are misquoting her.

unable to do enough "crucibles" in a battery lifecycle,.

There's something wrong with her vape or battery & she's getting little to no vapor & her battery is depleting after only 3 crucubles. She's getting relief, but w/o the added oomph of the vapor. She did not say that she's vaping 3 crucibles at one time.

The battery only lasts through 3 crucibles before having to be recharged.

The 2nd issue is that I'm getting hardly any visible vapor. None on the lowest setting, and minimal at the medium or high. I do feel effects, but not what I would have expected from a higher end piece of equipment.

This is no time for brand fanboy antics.

This has nothing to do with fanboy antics. The Ghost is no toy or slouch. Each crucible provides 3 to 6 hits depending on length of draw, temp. & of course herb. You can do 4 crucibles in a row which is equivalent to 12 - 24 hits & be wasted off your ass. Hell, i'd be dead if I did 4. I'm completely wasted after 2.

I say this: 2 weeks from when @Maevemmj receives a proper functioning unit, we'll ask her how many hits she intermittently takes, how often intermittently is & how many crucibles she goes through in a day. It's a plan.

Since she's unexpectedly been gifted a vc, I pm'd her the Best of vc link, the vc lighter thread, the Pipes & fluxheater thread links as well as referred her to dynavap's videos, 420vapezone's video posted yesterday & sneakypete's vids on youtube as well as referencing the medical mj forum & Leafy's strain attribute/review guide. So 6 months from now we should hear from her again when she comes up for air.

 

[Maevemmj]

Hi folks, I just wanted to update you on what's happening. Mark from Ghost messaged me about the issue, and I just got a message from Virgil who said they are going to send me a loaner while I send my MV1 back to be evaluated. Finally! Will let you know my experience once I have it in hand.

I want to give a giant shout out to @Obsessed 2
This very kind man contacted me and sent me the Karmavap he got in his vapcap order along with the sweetest note. Wow. Just wow. Restored my faith in humankind. I will pay this forward as soon as I'm in a position to do so.


And thanks, @Summer too, for all the PMs and kind support.