Elf Bars have remained popular among youth as one of the most popular disposable vape products in the market. Unfortunately, the popularity of such easy-to-use and fashionable vapes means that fakes have already appeared on the market. This is important in avoiding wastage of cash, but most importantly, to prevent the use of dangerous fake products on our body. In this article, they will look at some of the ways you can use to distinguish an original Elf Bar from a fake one, and further discuss all the necessary information you ought to be privy to so as to use your Elf Bar safely.
Quickest Ways to Check for a Genuine Elf Bar
There is no better way of telling the legitimacy of your Elf Bar than by simply scanning the QR code on the box. This code leads you straight to the verification official page on the manufacturer’s company website. You also need arrow keys and by entering the security code recognized in your device, you will be informed whether the product is fake or original. Furthermore, if the code has been scanned more than once or if a red triangle sign appears, then you will be amazed that the gadget is fake.
But this is just one method. Now we will analyze several other ways you can check whether your Elf Bar is originally fake.
Recognizing a Genuine Elf Bar
When you are buying an Elf Bar you probably want to enjoy the vaping experience and get the best product in return. But where there are fakes in circulation, one has to be wise, hence the need to be informed. Here is what that shoppers have to check in order to be very sure that they are using an original product.
1. Packaging Design
It will start with the packaging. The QR code is the hurdle that many counterfeiters cannot overcome sufficiently well. This is where the process begins if the QR code takes you to the official Elf Bar site, and the product turns out to be legal, pat yourself on the back. [Based on the example:] If the security message informs you that the code has been scanned only once then your device is most probably original. But if the code has been used multiple times, what you have is a fake.”
2. Holographic Sticker
Original Elf Bars have a holographic label that has embossed printing of the company slogan or the logo. It is hard to imitate this security measure. Sometimes the hologram must be viewed at different angles and this calls for a shift. This is so because, if the sticker is not present or, where it is present, the sticker does not alter in appearance, it is most likely counterfeit.
3. LED Light Indicator
Original Elf Bars have a constant LED light while the device is being used and blinks when there is a low battery. If the intensity and/or color of the light fluctuates it is unwanted and this is an indication to stop.
4. Charging Port
Otterbox does not include a charging port if it is an original Elf Bar. If your device has a charging port, then it is most likely unregulated or fake.” This is especially the case where disposable vapes are controlled for instance in the EU.
5. Batch Number
Each box within the Elf Bar is labelled with a batch number on the box it comes in. This is important for purposes of monitoring the quality of production. If this number is not available, or if you can barely see the digits through the transparent layer, you’re getting a counterfeit.
6. Paperwork and Legal Information
Any Milli Vanilli styled Elf Bar that does not fit the criteria above will not have legit papers or the manufacturer’s name and address, nicotine warning labels. However if any of this information is missing or looks as if it has been altered in any way, this is a sign that the product is fake.
7. Expiration Date
Each Elf Bar product has an expiration date, make sure to always read it before using the product. Original items have a conspicuous shelf life when they are displayed in the supermarket. Products with no durations of being effective or have a date that has been changed are most definitely fake products.
8. Tactile Feel
Real Elf Bars do not have rough surfaces and their finishing is professional. Fake products are usually created using poor quality material, and may feel substandard or even fake in their construction.
9. Taste and Flavor
Elf Bars have vaped flavors that are very rich and do not change with time as most products do. If the taste is impaired, fake, or if it has an awkward lingering aftertaste, then you are most likely using a fake device.
10. Smell
Real Elf Bars are not contaminated with any form of substance and they have a fresh smell. Any of such smells like a foul smell or a burnt smell is an indication of poor quality liquid or a fake device that has perhaps overheated.
11. Sound
Real Elf Bars are not contaminated with any form of substance and they have fresh smell. Any of such smells like a foul smell or a burnt smell is an indication of poor quality liquid or a fake device that has perhaps overheated.
12. Weight
An Elf Bar 600 has an estimated net weight of approximately twenty-eight grams or point zero nine eight pounds. Other famous types of cloned devices have increased or decreased weight because of the materials used in making the products.
13. Liquid Level
Check the remaining E-liquid in the device. Fake products have unclear or inaccurate liquid content which is an indication of a low quality fake product or one that is dangerous.
14. Airflow
Original Elf Bars will not lose their air flow capability despite the use frequents they are given on a daily basis. Should you realize that the vapor output in your system is not steady, then it is very likely that you are using a fake product.
15. Price
Another sign that the product could well be a fake is if the price of the replica is much lower than the market price of the original brand. If you get a deal that looks like you can’t lose, odds are you will end up losing everything. Avoid very cheap Elf Bars because they are imitations.
16. Reviews and Merchant Reputation
One should read comments on other sites more focused on specific products, and customer reviews of the website where the seller is based. Original sellers may hence boast of good reviews while fake sellers may be having cases of poor quality goods or equally bad customer relations.
Recognizing a Fake Elf Bar
As much as the above tips will guide you if you come across a real Elf Bar it is also helpful to know how to identify a fake Elf Bar. Here are some red flags that indicate a counterfeit product:
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Packaging Discrepancies: counterfeit Elf Bar packaging might have spelling errors, blunted logos or maybe no barcode at all.
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Low-Quality Materials: Imitations are usually distinguishable by their feeling cheaper or simply badly made with rougher or sandpaper like textures to their surfaces.
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Inconsistent Performance: Counterfeits for the most part are shallow on flavor, have a short lifespan and a malfunctioning tank.
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Unusual Sounds: Abnormal or high pitch sound indicates a problem with the wiring system or inside the building, which is often seen with misleading products.
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Inconsistent Airflow: Some of the evident disadvantages would be a weak vapor production or even enthusiasts finding that the airflow of fake products changed.
Conclusion: Stay Informed and Vape Safely
The Counterfeit Elf Bars can present various risks, performance issues and some health risks included. Hence, by so doing the above methods highlighted in this article, one can avoid being ripped off low quality, fake vape devices. Remember to scan the QR code; study the packaging; and focus on touch-and-feel, as well as performance, characteristics of legitimate and counterfeit goods.
However, there is more to it than getting value for your money – counterfeit vapes are a health risk. Be careful with whom you buy it, make sure that your device is authentic, and enjoy vaping safely.
Summary
Elf Bars are immensely famous in the vaping market at the moment, and with it, the quantity of fakes also increases. There are some counterfeits that are out in circulation that might be dangerous to your health, so, make sure that you use the Verification Guide by checking the QR code, the packaging, holographic stickers, batch numbers, and the expiry date. Touch the product, feel its taste and smell since you are likely to find some counterfeits with poor quality in such areas. Moreover, do not use escalating price patterns or extremely cheap items and, as a rule, order from certified providers only. If you follow these instructions carefully then you would be vaping safely with an original Elf Bar.
