Resale Value of REO's and Woodvil's

[Rob Fisher]

One thing that amazes me is the prices that REO's sell for on ECF... even the older models hold their prices. There is no profiteering because it's not allowed but why on earth would people buy a second hand REO to save $10 to $20? I don't get it?

I would far rather fork out an extra $20 to get a brand new one from Reosmods. It really boggles me.

Woodvil's I can understand because they are really hard to get and they normally sell for their original price and that I understand.

 

[Gonzales]

Rob you dont have to understand it Pleease sell me one of yours Now


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[Paulie]

lol rob theyll do anything to save a buck i guess.

 

[Rob Fisher]

Rob you dont have to understand it Pleease sell me one of yours Now

Maybe I should just keep stock!

 

[Paulie]

Maybe I should just keep stock!

What?? are you not Rob from Reomods? hahahaha

 

[Lee]

Maybe I should just keep stock!

All signs point to you selling everything Reo! ROB'S CUSTOM REO'S

 

[Silver]

One thing that amazes me is the prices that REO's sell for on ECF... even the older models hold their prices. There is no profiteering because it's not allowed but why on earth would people buy a second hand REO to save $10 to $20? I don't get it?

I would far rather fork out an extra $20 to get a brand new one from Reosmods. It really boggles me.

Woodvil's I can understand because they are really hard to get and they normally sell for their original price and that I understand.

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Hi @Rob Fisher - that is interesting indeed
Given that the new price for a Reo and say the stock RM2 atty is around $200 - what you are saying then is that second hand ones go for about 5-10% off the new price. (i.e. $10-20 off)

I suppose it has to do with their durability and that a second hand Reo is pretty much as good as a new one.

But I do agree with you - 10% off when you can easily get it new doesn't sound too appealing. I would have thought 20-30% off is where it would be...

Here in SA it's a different story and I think given the availability issues I can understand it selling for near the new price.

 

[Gonzales]

Hi @Rob Fisher - that is interesting indeed
Given that the new price for a Reo and say the stock RM2 atty is around $200 - what you are saying then is that second hand ones go for about 5-10% off the new price. (i.e. $10-20 off)

I suppose it has to do with their durability and that a second hand Reo is pretty much as good as a new one.

But I do agree with you - 10% off when you can easily get it new doesn't sound too appealing. I would have thought 20-30% off is where it would be...

Here in SA it's a different story and I think given the availability issues I can understand it selling for near the new price.

Like with many things in life, if you get that "itch" it needs to be scratched and the itch dissapear after a day or two if you cant get to it. Im itching for a REO for more than a couple of days now. Already ordered a nitecore charger and i dont have any mech mods yet Still using the trusted MVP with Nautilus.
It is definitely an issue of availability


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[Gonzales]

I missed @Oupa pre order. Hope to get my clutches on one when they arrive


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[Andre]

I missed @Oupa pre order. Hope to get my clutches on one when they arrive


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Yes, you will have to keep an eagle eye on the Vapour Mountain web site for when he puts up the new stock! Last time his stock was sold before they arrived here. This time he said he is not going to sell beforehand (other than the pre-orders).

 

[Gonzales]

I know I know



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[Gonzales]

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[Gonzales]

BTW. Can someone point me in the right direction for the best batteries to use with the REO ?


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[Andre]

BTW. Can someone point me in the right direction for the best batteries to use with the REO ?


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Locally available for a Reo Grand - the Efest 18650 2500 mAh, they have a continuous discharge rate of 20A.
http://www.vapourmountain.co.za/shop/batteries/18650-efest-imr-2500mah-35a/

 

[Silver]

BTW. Can someone point me in the right direction for the best batteries to use with the REO ?


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Not sure if they are the best @Gonzales

But I am using the 2500mah Purple Efest 35A
I got them from VapeKing. They are marked 35A but many believe they are rated for 20A continuous.
I use them on coils down to 0.6 ohms and they have been working perfectly for me for a number of months now.

Here's the link
http://vapeking.co.za/efest-purple-series-18650-35a-2500mah-flat-top-battery.html

I know Vape Club also stocks them but I see they are sold out at the moment
http://www.vapeclub.co.za/collections/batteries-and-chargers/products/efest-imr-2500-mah-18650

 

[Silver]

Lol, @Andre responded faster
Yes, I forgot Vapour Mountain - they stock them too.
Many choices...

 

[Gonzales]

Am i dof. Wouldnt the 3100 mah ones last
longer


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[Andre]

Am i dof. Wouldnt the 3100 mah ones last
longer
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For sure, but the Continuous Discharge Rate on those are something between 4 and 10A (depending on your source, but Efest have said 10A lately), which makes for safe vaping around 1.0 ohms and above.

 

[Gonzales]

Am i right to say then that " dont trust the Amp rating on a batt" ? And rather ask a good source, like you guys


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[Gonzales]

Sorry this should probably be posted in the Batteries section but this is my last question.

In other words. The 2500mah with a 35 A rating only gives you about 20A constant and the 3100mah 20A gives you between 4-10A constant amps ?


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[Andre]

Sorry this should probably be posted in the Batteries section but this is my last question.

In other words. The 2500mah with a 35 A rating only gives you about 20A constant and the 3100mah 20A gives you between 4-10A constant amps ?


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Yes, quite correct.

 

[Gonzales]

Sorry Andre i got carried away
I still need a REO TODAY
Rob?


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[Silver]

Sorry this should probably be posted in the Batteries section but this is my last question.

In other words. The 2500mah with a 35 A rating only gives you about 20A constant and the 3100mah 20A gives you between 4-10A constant amps ?


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Crazy @Gonzales, Efest is known to use the "burst" rating on their batteries for marketing purposes
But then people get hold of the battery and do proper tests to see what the ratings for continuous discharge are
Enough researching and one gets an idea whats what with each battery. Its a big topic and not a very simple one either.

My mother uses those 3100 mah Efest batts on her Reos but she has 1.2 and 1.3 ohm coils so they are fine for that. I also have them and have used them on my higher ohm builds. They do provide more battery life. But as @Andre pointed out its safest to stick to 1 ohms and above with them.

 

[Gonzales]

Thanks guys. Ordered the 2500mah from Vapeking and i will ask the rest of my batt questions on the batts thread
@ Rob is missing. Hope he is bussy putting in an order on the REO MODS site


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[Rob Fisher]

Sorry Andre i got carried away
I still need a REO TODAY
Rob?

Sorry @Gonzales! No real spares in the Porcupine Cave here in Durban... there are a few on their way but they are Woodvil's and collectors pieces which I probably won't sell. Plus I have a mate badgering me to sell him one as well...

But if I was you I would be patient and save your money till @Oupa's stock arrives. Don't get tempted to buy something else unless you have the extra cash that won't come out of the REO fund!