I got a volcano last year and swear by it! The machine really has no down side except for the initial cost. The thing is like industrial. Very good construction. Factory warranty, local help if anything does happen. In Oakland Ca. I think
It would be a real money saver if you are buying bud that is for sure. You use much less product than in a pipe or bong.
There is zero odor if you have the temp set right. None at all. The effect, to me is somewhat slower than a pipe or bong. Ok like a minute or so! Then zang away we go!
Great machine for social gatherings also. Pass the bag around and vape it again. You can get at least 3-4 vapes out of the least amount of product. Reload and away you go again.
The taste is really much better also. Depending on your temp and what you have you can really taste the differences in your product. I just had some Juicy Fruit that had only dried 3 days and it was not grassy at all. The flavor was wonderful.
Go for the volcano! Hell its what the Amsterdam Coffee Shops have on the table. There is a reason for that!