Spotting a fake Elf Bar
If you’re a fan of disposables, chances are you’ve either bought or tried an ELFBAR. Unfortunately, there’s an entire illicit industry out there that produces fake vape disposables that trick consumers into paying hard-earned currency for phony goods.
These counterfeit products can be dangerous for several reasons. Firstly, you have no idea what’s in a fake product. As a result, there are literally endless health hazards that could spring up each time you use or buy a fake product. Secondly, they give new vapers – who have likely tried to wean away from cigarettes before - a false impression of what legitimate vaping is like. Thirdly, many of these fake products can be sold to underage people with impunity because underage people who have fake disposables in their possession will likely not know the difference between a real product and a fake one, and will also be far more unlikely to report criminal activity. Criminal distributors morbidly consider children and underage people their best customers for these reasons.
What’s important to remember is that these fake products do not reflect the perfected standards of the legitimate vaping industry. As such, we’ve outlined some common questions that people ask and the ways you can determine whether your device is legitimate, based on the device alone.
How can I avoid buying fake ELFBAR products?
The best way to avoid fakes in the vape industry is to be always cautious. Legit websites, proprietors, and distributors will be more than happy to talk to you about goods, and how to use them. Someone who sells you a fake device will be very hesitant to talk to you after making a purchase. Aside from that, make sure you always check out the security code of each ELFBAR device you purchase. Read more about this down below!
Why doesn’t my ELFBAR look right?
Telling the difference between a fake disposable and a real one will likely require a little bit more than just looking at it. Each ELFBAR device has a simple, distinct design, making it a very easy case for scammers to replicate. Here's a legitimate device:
As you can see, the design is sleekly straightforward. If your device does not match this standard image exactly, it’s likely fake. If you find your device has some patchy lettering, fading colours or loose parts, that’s another dead giveaway that your device is fraudulent.
Why is my ELFBAR making a strange noise?
When you vape a genuine disposable, you’ll find that it burns e-liquid smoothly for a hit that’s almost like a cigarette. A fake device will likely have a crunchy type of noise that sounds anything but smooth. This is a dead giveaway that your device is improperly igniting e-liquid and should be thrown away promptly.
Why doesn’t my ELFBAR taste right? Why does my ELFBAR taste funny? Why does my ELFBAR taste like a battery?
These are some of the most common questions we hear. The smell and taste of fake devices are the clearest giveaways that only come to light after the purchase. A fake device will likely have a highly distorted taste that’ll be much more bitter than a genuine product.
Why does my ELFBAR smell weird? Why does my ELFBAR smell like burning plastic?
When you have a fake disposable, you may smell burning plastic or smell smoke. This is likely from the internal coil burning against the plastic shell of the device. It may also come from the e-liquid itself, which may be burning incorrectly and creating a putrid scent that’s hard to forgive.
If you find that your device is making a horrid smell, it’s a great idea to just throw it away.
How can I tell if my ELFBAR is genuine?
Still unsure? If you find that you still need answers, a process is in place that you can certify whether your device is legitimate. Both elfbar.co.uk and elfbar.com have systems in place which use advanced anti-counterfeiting technology to help identify counterfeits. This technology also ensures the quality and safety of ELFBAR products sold to you, the customer. All products sold on elfbar.co.uk are guaranteed to be genuine. All you’ll need to do is locate the authentication label and scratch off its coating to obtain the security code. You can then enter your security code here.
