Knock Offs Vs. The Real Deal

[Christopher]

Intro

As of late we've received lots of email and pm's in regards to the knock of Joye 510 devices on the market. Many members are fed up and would like to know, just how can you tell the difference? Well we're right there with you, enough is enough, it's bad enough we have to fight for our right to vape, now we've got crooked suppliers as well?

Well it can be tough tell the fakes apart, but we have put this topic together to help guide you in the right direction. You might be wondering why all the fuss? Is the knock of just as good? Well it depends on who you talk to. Most agree that while the SLB version of the Joye 510 (often referred to as the knock off version) works fine it reports have said they create less vapor and have higher failure rates. Regardless an honest supplier will usually state whether or not it's a genuine 510 while others unfortunately, will blatantly lie even going so far as to show real Joye 510 pictures when they're actually selling knock offs. Don't you love it?

As one member said, if a supplier lies about one model what else are they lying about?

Some red flags

1. You find a supplier selling Joye 510 kits for extremely cheap - The supplier may just be lowering the price so low he's only making a few dollars a kit to compete with other suppliers but there is a chance this isn't a genuine kit. Remember the rule of thumb, you get what you pay for. The creator of the Joye 510, Joye Tech, has what's called an MOQ. An MOQ is the minimum order quantity required for someone to purchase from their inventory. This can be quite expensive and many suppliers, especially new suppliers, just can't afford to purchase the set MOQ. In turn they opt to purchase from various other manufactures in China that sell generic 510 versions. There isn't necessarily anything wrong with this unless of course they trying to sell the product as genuine. You wouldn't pay for a BMW if it had a ford motor in it would you? If it seems to good to be true, it just might be.

2. Visually telling the difference... - Bellow are 2 pictures

Lets start with the "fake" Joye product or the SLB version. You will notice there is a metal washer that circles the rim of the atomizer. This is an instant tell tale sign you've purchased a knock off. Keep in mind that some suppliers are working to have China remove this washer to make it even harder for the customer to tell it's a knock off. Another reason to stick with the only the most trusted suppliers.

In the picture below we see a Real Joye 510 atomizer. Here we find there is no washer, the mesh looks much different (more "webby") You can also see threads coming out from inside of the atomizer.

3. Are you finding your atomizer turns on even when the light is off and the button isn't pressed? This is another red flag you might be using a knock off. The SLB version of the 510 is known to do this often. It's a defect in that particular model.

Again I'm sure a few months after this topic is written China will be pumping out even better knock offs. So if the price seems to good to be true or the supplier is new you may want to stick with some of the long running suppliers. It's always a good idea to post here on the forum and speak with other members first before purchasing from a supplier. (This includes our certified suppliers, just because they are certified does not mean they necessarily sell a legitimate product, do your research first!!)

A real Joye 510 kit will normally run anywhere from $50 - $65 dollars. Good luck and happy vaping