How to Recognise an Imitation Vaping Device!
Announcement posted by Vape Street Australia 05 Feb 2020
This article will further look into imitation devices used in the market. It is always important to seek out and purchase your vaping devices and e-liquid juices from reputable distributers and sellers.
With the advances in technology it is hard to tell the difference between an authentic device from an imitation device. Below we will list some aspects you should carefully consider and inspect to avoid purchasing imitation or fake devices.
Listed Price
The price for any mod is easy to look up via the manufacturer's website, or a on our website. Even if you choose to check for a general price consensus only after you've purchased the mod, you should be able to tell very quickly if you got stuck with a fake.
Build Quality
A rule of production is that cost dictates retail price. When you buy an expensive device for very cheap prices, it won't be long before you notice issues. Imitation devices will have differences in weight, detail and colour including attachments and accessories.
Buttons
Another good way to spot a fake is tactile response in the buttons. Generally, electronic personal devices are designed to be functional and discreet. Their buttons are usually soft, producing little to no noise or sticking upon pressing. If you're vaping on a device with stiff buttons that clickety-clack whenever you take a hit, you've probably got a fake.
Serial Numbers
Almost all electronic devices come with serial numbers. These are essentially keys you can use to register on the manufacturer's website for two purposes: the first being to verify your product as genuine. More importantly, it could make you eligible for slight discounts on future online purchases as thanks for shopping with that manufacturer. If your serial is unrecognised, or your product doesn't even have a serial number, it's more than likely a fake.
Warranty
Another straightforward method of checking is simply checking for a return or service warranty. A golden rule for shoppers: never trust hardware retailers who don't provide warranties.
Instruction Manual
Lastly, the content quality of an instruction manual is a good tell for knockoff vapes. It's easy to spot a raw translation to English from another language; if the instruction manual that came with your vape is barely intelligible, you've probably purchased a fake.