THE DIRTY LITTLE NOT SO SECRET

...its the greedy

I have been getting many emails from my readers about the recent press release from Innokin about Fasttech and other vendors.  I would like to explain what is really going on. The only reason I'm addressing this - is due to the level of emails I was getting.

WHAT INNOKIN SAID: http://www.innokin.com/


The dirty little "not so secret"

If you didn't already know this, Innokin, Joyetech, and other companies engage in fixed prices.   To be called an "Authorized" reseller you must agree to sell their product at a particular price.  If you do not agree to their fixed prices - you will be banned and cut off from buying products from them.  Ask any "authorized" vendor and they will tell you this.

They set a limit on how low you can sell a product.

This gives the manufactures leverage.  If you break this agreement, you will be branded an unauthorized reseller.  This allows them to claim you sell fake products.

Vendors are getting smarter.  They are buying large amounts of product using fake front companies and selling them on their websites for REASONABLE prices.  Since there is no way to track the purchases - it frustrates the fixed pricing  manufacturers.


 The manufacturers can only cry and scream FAKE!

Oddly, this price fixing does not put more money in the pockets of the manufacturer; only in the pockets of the vendor.  Vendors pay very low prices for products and must resell them at a very high price.  Vendors that discount these products are immediately targeted and turned in by other vendors.  Competition is silenced.

This is exactly what happened with Fast Tech and many American vendors.   Make no mistake, the products sold as "Innokin" products are genuine; they just aren’t bought by Fast Tech FROM Innokin. Another company had to buy them from Innokin and sold them to Fast Tech because they didn't want to deal with these ridiculous fixed price practices.

This is how the free market works.

We have no skin in this game but we WILL promote and point out where to find the best deals.  If this pisses vendors and manufacturers off, so be it. I never started this blog to make friends.  I started this blog to save people money. 

I invite all my readers to send an email to Innokin and Joytech. Tell them what you think.
I also invite people to ask "Authorized" resellers if they are required to sell items at a  certain minimum price.
 
This will be talked about extensively on the next Mod Envy Show - 10pm 6/8

LOW: Innokin Iclear30 $9.98

....its Akavapers

Here is a great deal on the Innokin iclear30.  These have been hugely popular for its dual coil design and metal knucklehead drip tip.   At under $10.00 - its a great bargain!  Innokin has changed the packaging to a standard box.


THE HARD COPY:

The iClear 30 features dual coils, an easily replaceable atomizer head, a large 3ML capacity, and rotatable mouth piece.

Replaceable Dual Coil
Innokin iClear 30 is the first dual coil clearomizer with a replaceable atomizer head, making it very inexpensive to maintain, while providing huge amounts of vapor and flavor.

Huge Capacity
Another great feature of the iClear 30 is the large 3ml chamber for holding e-liquid. This means vapers can vape longer between fills, uninterrupted.

Rotatable Mouth Piece
The iClear 30 utilizes a rotatable mouth piece with an innovative 360 degree rotating design. These mouth pieces are designed to swivel around, providing a more comfortable and enjoyable vape!


WHERE:  http://www.akavapers.com/

$9.98



 

iClear30 - PRE-ORDER SPECIAL - $10.49

...its QuantumVapor

Here is a great deal on the Innokin iclear30.  I have one and they are GREAT!  If you enjoyed the iclear16's you will love these.  They are the 1st dual coil clearomizer tanks to hit the market.  I paid $15.00 for my iclear30 - so this is a really good deal.   These will not be shipping until the 15th, not too far away.

WHERE:  http://www.quantumvapor.com/

$10.49 

 

SATURDAY: Iclear 30 Heads - $2.89

...its discountvapers

For those lucky enough to get an iClear30 before the "offical" launch in mid march, you probably looking for replacement heads.  I know I am.  They are sold out all over - I found a spot with at least a 100 to offer at a good price.  You can also use the iclear16 heads in your iClear30.


WHERE: http://www.discountvapers.com

$2.89

Pre-Order: Innokin iClear30 - $10.16

....its Smartvapes

Here is a great opportunity to have the iClear 30 by innokin.  This vendor is having a preorder sale and its a great deal.  These are exactly like the iclears that came with the MVP only in tank form.  They promise to be one of the better clearomizer tanks going.  Get them as they hit the community at a good price without the risk of a CoOp.


THE HARD COPY:

The iClear 30 features dual coils, an easily replaceable atomizer head, a large 3ML capacity, and rotatable mouth piece.

 

Replaceable Dual Coil

Innokin iClear 30 is the first dual coil clearomizer tank with a replaceable atomizer head, making it very inexpensive to maintain, while providing huge amounts of vapor and flavor.

 

Huge Capacity

Another great feature of the iClear 30 is the large 3ml chamber for holding e-liquid. This means vapers can vape longer between fills, uninterrupted.

 

Rotatable Mouth Piece

The iClear 30 utilizes a rotatable mouth piece with an innovative 360 degree rotating design. These mouth pieces are designed to swivel around, providing a more comfortable and enjoyable vape!

WHERE: http://www.smartvapes.com/

THE DEAL:

Use coupon code vaporjoe to bring the cost down to $10.16

Innokin Itaste SVD - PREORDER OPEN! $69.99

.....its Smartvapes

Here is your first opportunityto order the Innokin Itaste SVD.   This mod is going to be THE mod over the next few months.  All the buzz is pointing in a very positive direction. 

THE HARD COPY:

Variable Voltage: voltage can be adjusted from 3.3 – 6.0 volts in .1 volt increments.
Variable Wattage: Wattage can be adjusted from 3.0 – 15.0 W in .5 watts increments.
Short Circuit Protection.
Reverse Battery Protection Circuit
Battery Voltage Detection
Resistive Load Detection ( Ohms meter )
ON/OFF battery switch
LED Battery Power Display
Low Voltage Warning
Overtime Vaping Warning
Telescopic Tube supports 18350, 18500 or 18650 batteries
Battery safety protection
Myriad compatible ( Thread fit iClear10 ,iClear16, iClear30,CE4,CE5 ,eGo, T2,T3 , VIVI NOVA and 510 etc )
Change battery and switch VV or VW have parameter memory function
Built-in 3 digit display ( Ohms meter , Volts /Watts , Atomizer voltage output )
*SmartVapes offers a 90 day warranty on this product.
*Batteries not included


WHERE: http://www.smartvapes.com/

$69.99


DEAL OVER!

SNEAK PEEK: The Innokin Itaste SVD MOD

Consider this the Teaser Trailer...

...Its Vaporjoes.com

Say hello to the Innokin iTaste SVD.

Little is known right now other then this will be Innokins first crack at a variable wattage  device. You can see the screen is going to be a red LED system - If you look close you can see its probably still using a 2-3 digit style screen like the MVP.   

If you look at the design it could be telescopic. However, that smaller to larger tube design could also be just for looks.

Much like the MVP -  Innokin will be releasing a new clearomizer with this mod called the "Dual Coil iClear 30".  Its a dual coil clearomizer tank (3ml) version of its very successful i06 dual coil.

The mod looks sharp!   It works half as good as it looks Ill be buying one. 

The next question is WHEN?  With the Chinese new year approaching - id say sometime in March. 

They could surprise us with an earlier release. China is never one to wait.

Here is more information on the iClear 30 only