Everyone has to do something a first time. I am a heavy when it comes to usage of my portable vaporizer as a primary tool. I have returned 4 Iolites, 7 Ascents and 2 IQs for RMAs. Way back when, the return stuff was new to me and I learned about misplaced packages and RMAs the hard way.
I always have a backup vaperizer to use while the other is being returned. I have come to view vaporizer sales as leases, that the customer will have a working IQ for ten years. The IQ is a bargain when viewed as a lease.
The Ascent's reliability has definitely improved over time IMO as indicated by my decreasing failure occurance. DaVinci owns its own factory in "Ghina" controlling all aspects of their product's manufacturing. I am confident the. IQ will develop improved reliability and like the Ascent, the rate of product failure will decrease as the manufacturing process is fine tuned.
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@Davinci_vaporizer is not going to tolerate a dissatisfied customer. If CS isn't up to standards, I have experienced him making things fair and right. I use current CS issues as a chance to develop my patience.