Might want to look into Purple Days, supposed to be one of the most efficient vapes around, but it's on backorder a bit.. waiting for mine to come in a couple of weeks hopefully.
Rick, the owner of Aromazaps just put out a new line called the Rockzap. Supposed to be a great vape, efficient, affordable, and they just look great too. Check 'em out on FC.
Da Buddha is a great value and works efficiently/Silver Surfer is made by the same company and is a slight step up in appearance. If you want cheaper, most "box style" vaps like the vapor bros brand work equally as well. Also if you live in a laid back state.. try going on craigslist for one. I got my volcano for 200 dollars last winter from some lady who posted on CL. Most vapes work well once you get use to the process involved with running the particular model you've purchased. I personally think my da buddha works better then my volcano except the volcano puts it in a nice little bag haha goodluck on the purchase
Extreme Q is a good compromise as it can be used with a whip or it can blow bags. The Arizer SOLO is also very capable and great for portability.
What the Magic Lunch Box owners havent posted? Although value for money that is a good candidate... But my money would go on a blemished Da Bhudda...Huge rips for not a lot of money!
got a vapor genie 55$ brand new, (awesome quality).which is a non electric vape in the form of a pipe. it uses a lighter and works great and doesnt stink up the place when smoked. trust me its amazing
@OP also: you should let us know what you are looking for specifically in terms of "value". taste? potency? efficiency? It's hard to say 1 vape is the best unless we know what you want to use it for. ie: Volcano is awesome, a very fast vape that can deliver many rich bags of vapor, but damn does it suck for portability. Purple days is awesome too, super efficient, but it's not great for large groups.
New to vaping been doing some research and have been leaning towards Life Saber or the Aromazap hard choice... both can be had for under $215 right now leaning towards the LSV...
Own a mflb and extreme q 4.0. Love both. if you have the money, I got my extreme q on Ebay for 180. I use the mflb when I'm at home with the rents. I keep the extreme q at my buddies for longer vapor sessions
No Warranty tho, but still, heater replacement is decently cheap, i've had mine for like 3 years, spilled water in it etc still kickin it