1-2 pack smoker since 1982 and decided it was time!
This was the 1st ever vape shop we ever visited - I had decided (again) to quit smoking and after the patches, gums, and prescriptions failing over the years decided to try something new.
We chose Vapenotiq due to the stellar reviews on Google and for the most part, the staff lived up to those reviews. I was steered toward a Innokin Kroma starter kit with a 'Playboy' atomizer and I purchased it, some e-liquid, and extra parts on the advice of Vapenotiq staff.
I don't know if it was a problem with the mod or me, but the mod used just under a half tank and the mod needed to be plugged in. Took it back to the store and staff looked it over, said it was fine/normal. After much research, I find this to be less than true, but that is what I was told.
I decided to search for a better mod online and decided on the Smok AL85 Baby Alien. Vapenotiq didn't carry any so purchased one in Cleveland, along with a Samsung 25R 18650 battery. Great little mod, great battery that lasted around 5ml worth of e-liquid at 55w, but for the entire day, I needed another battery.
Stopped into Vapenotiqs last Thursday 6/16/17and asked for an 18650 battery and a charger for my AL85. Received a Gold Imren 3500mAh 15/30A for $12 and a Xtar VC2 digital charger for $28.
After charging the new Imren battery and using it for the first time, I noticed I would get a low battery warning at 50 percent, then would only charge to 1609mAh. I look closer and after learning more about 18650 batteries than I ever wanted to, note the 'Authentic Imren' sticker has been scratched off and the 'New' battery acted like it had been through 500 duty cycles already. I examine the new battery charger and there are scratches all over the protective plastic on the screen.
The charger I can deal with because it works properly and I've already ordered the wall wart Vapenotiqs should have sold me in the first place, but the BATTERY? Nope, not acceptable and I email Vapenotiqs POS provider. Figure I'll go by the store sometime this week to get things straight.
Vapenotiqs called me first today and asked if I would come down to the store and they would refund me. I get to the shop 15 minutes later and was told 'the girl' who was with me on our first visit, oh my wife?, 'yes, gave me a bad review on Facebook so I'm refunding your money and you and your wife are banned from my store, I don't want your business.'
I said , 'No problem'.
Hours later I find out that not only are we banned from their store and wife is banned from their page on Facebook, but we cannot purchase any of their custom e-liquids from anyone. Not allowed and if any of their distrubutors are caught selling to us, will lose their distributorship!
I highly DO NOT recommend Vapenotiqs due to shady business practices and childish behavior if you question them. read more
