E CIG Technology

Given that the products are made in China, shouldn't you be concerned---really concerned---about what is actually in them? There are many small outlets now selling these things.

Buy from them but look at the packaging before purchasing to find out where they are made. Anything made in China is suspect, for example the frozen fish you buy in supermarkets.

Here's a hint: choose a drug-free life and save yourself a lot of money.

I apologize in advance for a "long comment" but I just want to be thorough.

My situation was very similar to "Miyates" comment above. I received a pop-up ad while researching ecigs which advertised a starter kit for $4.95. I am one who, almost without exception, reads ALL terms & conditions. I can only guess I skimmed this one because I generally steer clear of trial purchases where they automatically start charging you after "x # of days". You never know what might happen to distract me by the end of the trial period.

In this case, I had a major distraction. My father had a heart attack a few days after I'd ordered the kit. After 8 days in the hospital, he passed away, then more days followed due to planning and having the funeral. Obviously, 14 days had passed. When I received my next credit card statement, the $4.95 charge was there -- but there was also another charge of $99.67 from ecig -- the latter of which was a complete surprise.

I called the ecig number on the statement and was told the $99.67 charge was because I had not called to cancel with the 14 day trial period. The gentleman I spoke with was very polite. I explained the situation I'd had to deal with and asked if I could speak with a supervisor because, due to the cost and the fact that the package remained on my counter UNOPENED, I wanted to return the product.

Instead, the gentleman said he would speak to a supervisor. Ultimately, my unusual circumstances were taken in account (at least, he said so) and they would credit my account $40.00, but I couldn't get them to tell me which account -- ecig or my credit card. In addition, I'd have 30 days to evaluate the product and if I decided to continue using it, the charge would be reduced to $31.95 per month or I could close my account at that time (the $79 noted by Myiates was their Thanksgiving special price). I politely told him I would consider it.

I then went online to the BBB only to find this company had an "F" rating due to the number of complaints.

My next step is to contact the dispute department for my credit card to see if I have a right to refuse the charge or not. Fingers are crossed.

My overall opinion here is to emphasize all to READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS always and DON'T FORGET TO CALL BACK IN THE DESIGNATED TIME FRAME if wishing not to continue with said product.

Thanks to all for your patience ... RDS

I agree when i found out the re bill and all the other bs on their contract i called and they said i was not in the system call back in 5 hours . i checked my bank and they already had pending charge smells like MAFFIA PRACTICE

My bank opened a claim and changed my accountnr

I hope they get a class act lawsuit for this !!!

Luckily for me I used my Chase credit card to order the E-Cig from a company called Optima. Got the e-cig and charger and cartridges but then got a call from Chase saying they declined a charge of $116.93 because it was coming from the UK. I told them I didn't purchase anything for that amount and so they closed my account and sent me a new card.

I too got suckered in by the ad, I am now in the same situation. have the number and calling in the morning.

how long did it take you to get your refund and what info did you need. I have nothing but my name

I also bought the $4.95 offer. I do not recalling seeing anything about $80.00 a month worth of cartridges every month.

An e-mail was not useful. With name , addy, etc they could not find my account and wanted more detailed info.

However, when I called the number on my credit card bill they were helpful. First offered to hold refill for a month then agreed to cancel the order all together.

I thought I would be billed for 4.95 for the trial but when I saw my bank statement I was charged a 100 for the trial package and then it didn't work. I was later charged for 80 dollars for the cartridges that i did sign up for.

I am returning everything since I product didn;t work, I tried calling the number but it was busy. I am very mad, and fighting for a refund.

Im Jim and I have been doing business with 2 seperate vendors of the e-cigaette, and happy to say I have not had any incidents as you have read happen to me. I have only paid the $4.95; ($1.00 discount on shipping),never anything else. :)I will keep doing business with these two vendor's as I have never had any issues' come up.