I disagree, I don't think it's part of their marketing strategy at all. These guys (and especially SM55) are simply vapor enthusiasts who like me love this forum. I don't think they "planned" any of these delays and if they could have launched 6 months ago they would have. Don't forget, this isn't a company like Arizer, that have release a few different vapes and have the business model (not perfected) by at least worked out. This is all new to them, and especially with building from the ground up you can always expect the unexpected.
It's not hype to me at all... I simply don't want any other home based vape other than this, and I will wait as long as it takes. I can't think of a vape company I respect more than these guys right now for not only being so open, but these guys are very INTELLIGENT and educated. They have been around the block here for a couple of years and very shortly we are going to awe at the fruits of their labor, as the beta testers can attest to.
If anyone is pissed and wants to give up a preorder please don't hesitate, however you can see that simply is not happening. The only one thing that i've been quite spooked about (being an early adopter of the Solo) is being an early adopter. I may actually give up my own preorder to wait just a little bit. Especially after the Solo and Plenty releases (both very established companies in the vape game). I do have the confidence in VXL, but I also used to like sell my soul for Arizer, I was that much of a fanboy. Being from Canada, I don't think the warranty process could go as smoothly, and I still am not too stoked about a minimal 1 year warranty for a $350 piece of technology. I think I can live with this once they get their CC straightened out because my CC extends warranty by a year, so 2 years for the price of 1, not to mention 1% back from the CC company lol
I just hope and think, the QC will be TOP NOTCH, and hopefully warranty will not even be a factor.
I think i'm more excited about those lucky first 50 or so maybe 100 units shipped in the next week or two, and hearing their unbiased reviews and experiences than I am getting my own Cloud in the next hopefully couple of months!
Will be a nice day when this thread gets closed, in a good way
edit: I think I misconstrued your post lol MY BAD!!!