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Vaping question - Disposables

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Springsandthings · 03/06/2023 20:09

Hi,

Has anyone had a problem with disposable vapes recently. I have stopped smoking and switched to these for a few months now. I have been using Lost Mary vapes.

My most recent purchases have tasted different and have a horrible burnt taste quickly, I have contacted the store who are a major vape supply chain and they have reassured me they are real and not fake as I suspected. I opened one up and can see the difference. The one on left is new design finished and burnt tasting, the right is a used old design.

On the search for a new type now, any recommendations gratefully received, thanks

Vaping question - Disposables
OP posts:
00deed1988 · 03/06/2023 20:12

Me too. Gave up smoking after 18 years, 5 weeks ago! Bought 40 from an online retailer all the same flavour. (Menthol)

The 1st box of 10 was fine, the next box I have opened 3 and they just don't taste the same. I am away so I can't open another box. Really frustrating. I buy in bulk to save the money. Definitely something going on with the batch I have!

00deed1988 · 03/06/2023 20:13

Although mine are the square sort of shaped ones.

crabbyoldappletree · 03/06/2023 21:03

I'd say the burned one is a fake. Firstly look at the outer casing the 'real' one has a ce mark, can't see that on the burned one.
The real one has a serial mark on the canister.
And the battery compartment hasn't blown a hole!
I'm not a vaper OP, so don't know how they work, but I'd strongly suggest you contact trading standards. I'm not against vaping so don't take this the wrong way, but I wouldn't vape any more of your current ones...I'd be really concerned about that burn stain, and inhaling any plastic chemicals into my lungs.

cuckyplunt · 03/06/2023 21:10

These are an abomination, the batteries are so toxic and they just get thrown away. No one should be using disposable vapes, they should be banned.

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Springsandthings · 03/06/2023 21:28

My first thought was the one on the left was a fake too. The CE mark is printed on the plastic casing rather than the bottom metal part.

I have been assured by the retailer that they are real it’s just an updated design the QR code on the box is scanning as real but I am not going to use anymore of them. I might try to switch to the smaller square ones or a refillable if I find one that suits, I don’t want to go back to smoking that’s for sure.

I do save the empty ones to be returned for recycling at the vape store, not everyone throws them away.

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YungDumbThrills · 03/06/2023 22:01

Move to a non disposable! Cheaper in the long run and you won't have this issue unless your coil needs to be changed. I use an Aspire Zellos 3 which was about £50 for the kit, could are £8/9 for 5, and I use 1 a week. The liquids, my friend makes and cost around £20 per 6 weeks and we're slowly reducing the nicotine with each batch too.

Sassy306 · 03/06/2023 23:23

Not sure about these but We have all moved from disposables to the Caliburn G2. Around £22 for the device. Pack of coils for £10 and the absolute best liquids that are as close to disposables if not better are the bar 5000 liquids. 3 for a tenner. Come in 10mg or 20mg. I gave up 2 years ago using Elf bars and I have tried countless different vape kits and liquids and this set up is 100% the best and closest to disposables I have found :)

uncomfortablydumb53 · 03/06/2023 23:59

Get yourself an actual vape
Elf liq is available in 10ml bottles and over a short time a simple vape kit pays for itself( lost Mary's are £6)
I am a proud vaper( ex smoker) and wouldn't be without mine

Original poster
Springsandthings · 04/06/2023 10:18

Thanks for the recommendations, I’m going to get a proper rechargeable vape and try the bar 5000 liquids.

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awimbawaaay · 04/06/2023 18:55

Bar liquids are amazing and got me off the disposables. Experiment with refillable pod set ups, I tried a few and didn't like how the vapour was kinda hot feeling before finding one that suited me. It was £20 and I change the pod maybe once or twice max a month. Saves a fortune! I can understand why people stick with disposables though as the taste / sensation is hard to beat with a reusable.

Trinity65 · 04/06/2023 19:02

Springsandthings · 04/06/2023 10:18

Thanks for the recommendations, I’m going to get a proper rechargeable vape and try the bar 5000 liquids.

I have this.
It's great in all ways

Jenny420 · 27/11/2023 12:44

Sorry to hear about the vape trouble. Switching is tough, and a burnt taste is a bummer. I've had my share of that. Maybe try checking reviews or asking pals for reliable brands? I've seen some good vape pens at www.Dampfi.ch

Hang in there; you'll find your perfect stuff soon!

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