RTAs...facts for a noob please...

[MrDJ]

If you are importing from America to the UK then usually anything over $20 will be stung with 20%vat import duty and then a flat rate courier charge as well. A few years ago DHL was £17 on top and I think royal mail was £8. 1 bottle of juice was $23 which cost me almost £60. Never again.

 

[Crewella]

I was referencing the name of the Fasttech tank you recomended...

That one's a Chinese clone. The original was French (I think) company called Animodz and called le 'Doggystyle', they were also responsible for the 'Biatch' ....... and I've just noticed they also have 'Le Bastard'.

 

[Hamish McTaxi]

If you are importing from America to the UK then usually anything over $20 will be stung with 20%vat import duty and then a flat rate courier charge as well. A few years ago DHL was £17 on top and I think royal mail was £8. 1 bottle of juice was $23 which cost me almost £60. Never again.

I bought 6 Notebooks direct from Black Note 5 or 6 weeks ago when they were on offer, and wasn't hit with any additional fees. Worked out a little over £2 a 10ml bottle. Best NET vape I've found, and buggered if I'm giving a UK supplier £6.75 !

Arrived within 6 days too, via FedEx.

Maybe I just got lucky with lockdown, we'll see. Next order should be shipped tomorrow, so I'll let you know. Very strict vetting system in the US, as I'm sure you're aware.

 

["Misfit"]

........ I know. You have to wonder if something got lost in translation!

Since I've been on here we've also encountered the 'Biatch' ............ and the 'Wanko' ..............

You forgot this one

 

[Hamish McTaxi]

Thanks for all of the pointers, lads and lasses, especially @scottish-jim and @Crewella.

Decided to stick to my original list, and will pick up an Ehpro True when I can find a deal. US Native Wicks Platinum Cotton Blend, Kanthal A1 0.40mm / 26g / 26AWG, 15m & 0.32mm / 28g / 28AWG, 15m on order.

https://evcigarettes.com/native-wicks-platinum-cotton-blend/

And I really couldn't say no to this...

...@ £16.56 delivered, including currency charge, so I bought two !

 

[Crewella]

Thanks for all of the pointers, lads and lasses, especially @scottish-jim and @Crewella.

Decided to stick to my original list, and will pick up an Ehpro True when I can find a deal. US Native Wicks Platinum Cotton Blend, Kanthal A1 0.40mm / 26g / 26AWG, 15m & 0.32mm / 28g / 28AWG, 15m on order.

https://evcigarettes.com/native-wicks-platinum-cotton-blend/

And I really couldn't say no to this...
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...@ £16.56 delivered, including currency charge, so I bought two !

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Excellent - have fun, and let us know how you get on.

 

[rew]

Just to add, I tried the earlier versions of most of your list - I still use the original Berserker Mini and Hastur Mini, but didn't find them as forgiving as the True. Not tried the Galaxies MTL RTA ........... but my most-used tank is their Galaxies MTL RDTA, though it is thirstier, and it's possibly not a great starter. The earlier Ares MTL tanks were to airy for me, so I've not tried more recent versions. Hence suggesting the True.

...... and by the way ........... I hated the Goblin Mini and it leaked like a bastard!

Yep Goblin Mini is a tricky wicker

 

[Simon G]

Sorry I'm late to the party.... I'm with @Crewella I think the True is probably as good a place to start as any .. it's not my favourite but it's a good tank and well made. The Hastur and the Ares are both as good though imo. (The Ares is probably a little easier to build and you get coils, wire, winder bars and cotton to get you going) I don't think you can wrong with any of them really.

 

[Simon G]

Yep Goblin Mini is a tricky wicker

It had a habit of slicing my fingers and making them bleed too ..... one for the bin that was.

 

[rew]

Innokin Ares V2 is an easy one to build and a very nice vape.