Importing vapes?

[veritas629]

I know AUS has banned nicotine tapes, but what is the deal with dry herb vapes? Can I simply order one from the US or am I running the risk it'll get confiscated at Customs? Unlike seeds, a portable vape (e.g. Arizer Solo III) wouldn't look much different in a scanner than a million other small electronic devices people buy online.

Anyone have some first hand experience ordering a vape from overseas recently?

 

[Dr.Clones]

This is where I got mine. You don’t have to import.

ARIZER SOLO III VAPORISER - Carina Day & Night Pharmacy

shop.carinapharmacy.com.au

 

[Goonie Goat]

Yeah go through Carina pharmacy.
Why bother running the gauntlet and potentially having your $600+ vape confiscated...?

 

[veritas629]

Wow, thanks for the link! I googled around and that pharmacy site never came up. My Arizer GO got dropped hard at a party and never woke up.

 

[Squire]

got my Solo II from there and they carry spare tubes as well

 

[veritas629]

I'm a very happy camper. New Solo III with a couple extra long stems are on the way. Silly me, I was shopping at the online vape and bong shops ... should have checked with the real drug dealers!

 

[Indy]

Partially on the subject. I got these Ball Vape's come in from China last week, and a injector kit from the US, earlier in the year..

 

[veritas629]

Indy, when you say Injector Kit, do you mean a Flowerpot vape or a similar device?

I have an OH Freight Train, but have been drooling over one of the fancy Flowerpots. I can stomach the high price for a quality tool that will last many years, but it would be heartbreaking to lose it to the Customs jerks!

 

[Indy]

@veritas629 Yeah, pretty well much. Seeing you have the Freight Train kit, you should be set, as it was at the forefront a couple of years back. I haven't followed the scene for a good six month, but the Ruby Twist was all the rave earlier this year

As you're probably aware. Avoid the Chinese junk. I initially compiled a kit off Ali Express that proved to be well below par. It's definitely a case of you get what you pay for. I managed to dial the PID temp down an extra 100 F compared to the Chinese garbage, to get a hit.

EDIT: Another little tip i've learnt along the way, is the 3mm Ruby Balls seem to better at retaining heat than the 5mm ones. Also, let it heat up for a good 15 minutes before using it.

 

[HomeBound_Hound]

@veritas629 Yeah, pretty well much. Seeing you have the Freight Train kit, you should be set, as it was at the forefront a couple of years back. I haven't followed the scene for a good six month, but the Ruby Twist was all the rave earlier this year

As you're probably aware. Avoid the Chinese junk. I initially compiled a kit off Ali Express that proved to be well below par. It's definitely a case of you get what you pay for. I managed to dial the PID temp down an extra 100 F compared to the Chinese garbage, to get a hit.

EDIT: Another little tip i've learnt along the way, is the 3mm Ruby Balls seem to better at retaining heat than the 5mm ones. Also, let it heat up for a good 15 minutes before using it.

I'd have no problems with that last bit leaving it for 15mins I'd just struggle to remember it was on lmfao
Really need to get one of these flashy things

 

[veritas629]

I do really like the OHFT vape. However, I bought the head that can use a concentrate dish. I should have gotten the non-concentrate Pro version, because the dish version doesn't inhale as easy. I've tried to order the Pro head, but they won't take an order from a foreign credit card or ship to a non-USA address. I can fix both of these issues by visiting family in the US, but that's a Someday In The Future Solution.

I'm pretty excited for the Solo III, so that keep me happy for a good while. Just need summer weather to arrive so we can siit around the barbecue smoking and the other smoking

 

[Indy]

I'd have no problems with that last bit leaving it for 15mins I'd just struggle to remember it was on lmfao
Really need to get one of these flashy things

Yeah, been guilty of that one.. I use a smart switch that i turn on via the tuya app. Once you got the app it opens up a range of functions. In my case, i have a timer (inching function) set for 30 minutes. Turn it on via the app, wait for it to heat up, and if i so happen to forget to turn it off, it'll do it for me.

 

[HomeBound_Hound]

Yeah, been guilty of that one.. I use a smart switch that i turn on via the tuya app. Once you got the app it opens up a range of functions. In my case, i have a timer (inching function) set for 30 minutes. Turn it on via the app, wait for it to heat up, and if i so happen to forget to turn it off, it'll do it for me.

That sounds amazing lol I didn't even realise this was available

 

[veritas629]

That's a very cool device and I'd been looking for something to turn off my vape automatically. I dont forget often, but I fear the cat knocking it over and starting a fire. Unlikely, but not worth risking.

Maybe I should rename this thread: Stoners Suggest Stuff and Veritas629 Buys It While High.

 

[Dr.Clones]

I'm pretty excited for the Solo III, so that keep me happy for a good while. Just need summer weather to arrive so we can siit around the barbecue smoking and the other smoking

Solo III Hits hard you should enjoy it

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[veritas629]

I have also owned a Solo II and I found that to be the most flavourful vape of the many I've owned. The ArGo was also good, but the Solo II was cooler and more flavorful. I reckon the glass stems are the key. The Solo III should arrive tomorrow, right before a lazy weekend ...

 

[veritas629]

And the Solo III has not disappointed. Full of flavour, smooth, and hits hard.