The SE Gold and NPRO are a standard RN4081. Maybe you paid more than usual for it, but it's not a total loss. You can keep these guys running inexpensively if you wish to keep them. Check out the rest of the Forum for good suppliers, and tips.
....................I attempted a charge back with no success.
SE is terrible for Customer Relations. Once they have your money, you're basically out of luck.
They leak,
Leakage is common from too much juice, drawing too hard, or tipping the end up high. They're not like regular cigarettes, and take a bit of getting used to. I see leakage complaints from many different models when users are fairly new to the e-cig.
have rotten battery life
What do you consider rotten life?
and the cart life was an obvious, flat-out lie.
1 cart = 1 pack is fantasy. No e-cig on the market will give you that. I would consider not dealing with anyone who makes that claim.
However, the flavors are pretty good and they'll work in a pinch. An expensive pinch, but ...
And I'm usually so good about checking online prior to purchasing. I guess I was in a hurry to start. Boo Boo!
Thanks. That helps alot. Quick question though. What would be the benefit of getting a couple of passthroughs?