Paypal cancelled Johnson Creek account - E-Cigarette Forum

GrandMom · 08-03-2009, 11:15 PM

Not sure if this is the right place - but just found on Johnson Creek's website dated today 8/3/2009.

Faster Production and Where PayPal Payments Went

by JCMark Smirniotis on August 3rd, 2009

Hi Everyone!
As of today, there are no further inventory caps throughout the store! Our lab is humming as it produces record amounts of your favorite flavors of Johnson Creek Original Smoke Juice. While we are leaving the extended production time in place for a few more days, we are currently on track to be shipping next day before the end of the week.
For those of you that have been waiting, we apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience – you should see a package any day!
Some of you have also noticed that PayPal is no longer a payment option on our site. Thursday morning we were told by PayPal that the company would not be processing future transactions relating to the e-cigarette industry – in our case that includes credit card and debit cards not tied to PayPal accounts. Though we were disappointed to see PayPal ignore our long and successful relationship, we were able to make the transition to a new processor with barely a hiccup.
Before dawn Friday, a new card processor we’d been working with very closely was integrated into our site. Though we understand many customers enjoy the conveniences of PayPal, we can assure you that our payment process is safe and secure – It uses 128-bit SSL encryption (the highest commercially available) and adheres to PCI (Payment Card Industry) Security Standards to keep your data safe.

We do not know how thorough PayPal’s actions will be in regards to e-smoking. As one of the most life-changing industries to reach many of our customers in recent years, we hope these changes won’t hinder the growth of such important technology. Similarly, we hope that any of our peers working with PayPal will be able to overcome any potential obstacles and continue to reach the people seeking these products.
Thanks for your patience, your loyalty, your trust and your feedback!
Regards,
Mark Smirniotis

Zofryer · 08-03-2009, 11:18 PM

Ok, this is atomic bombingly bad news. I'd suggest all vendors immediately start searching for alternatives to paypal before you get left in the lurch.

DaMulta · 08-03-2009, 11:20 PM

DAMN IT

I use paypal to even pay my bills......

I stash money in there......

@#%@#%ing FDA test other vendors already!

STILLSMOK9 · 08-03-2009, 11:21 PM

The Ban is coming very soon!!!

It appears :-(

DaMulta · 08-03-2009, 11:22 PM

Also note I HATE ordering online WITHOUT paypal. It's kind of a safety net using Credit Cards online. I hate giving my Credit Card information to sites that I really don't know to trust.....

geeker · 08-03-2009, 11:23 PM

Paypal is/are idiotic. Can you imagine the amount of money they're forfeiting? If I had stock in them, I'd SELL.

Sun Vaporer · 08-03-2009, 11:24 PM

Well --that was reported with a few other companies and this is to be expected as the noose tightens--Embargos on imports, Payments, Shipping---all subject to attack. Looks like they are going to bring out all the guns to make it tough for us.

Sun

DaMulta · 08-03-2009, 11:27 PM

I bet it's because 1 to many people requested their money back on orders regarding E-Cig E-equipment/E-Liquid.

All suppliers need to start marketing these mini fog machines.

Applejackson · 08-03-2009, 11:55 PM

Well, I'll be avoiding the use of Paypal whenever possible now. Shouldn't be too hard. Barely ever used it except for e-cig stuff anyway.

PlanetScribbles · 08-04-2009, 12:04 AM

I'll never use paypal again if they try that in the UK

08-03-2009, 11:15 PM	#1
GrandMom Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 17	Paypal cancelled Johnson Creek account Not sure if this is the right place - but just found on Johnson Creek's website dated today 8/3/2009. Faster Production and Where PayPal Payments Went by JCMark Smirniotis on August 3rd, 2009 Hi Everyone! As of today, there are no further inventory caps throughout the store! Our lab is humming as it produces record amounts of your favorite flavors of Johnson Creek Original Smoke Juice. While we are leaving the extended production time in place for a few more days, we are currently on track to be shipping next day before the end of the week. For those of you that have been waiting, we apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience – you should see a package any day! Some of you have also noticed that PayPal is no longer a payment option on our site. Thursday morning we were told by PayPal that the company would not be processing future transactions relating to the e-cigarette industry – in our case that includes credit card and debit cards not tied to PayPal accounts. Though we were disappointed to see PayPal ignore our long and successful relationship, we were able to make the transition to a new processor with barely a hiccup. Before dawn Friday, a new card processor we’d been working with very closely was integrated into our site. Though we understand many customers enjoy the conveniences of PayPal, we can assure you that our payment process is safe and secure – It uses 128-bit SSL encryption (the highest commercially available) and adheres to PCI (Payment Card Industry) Security Standards to keep your data safe. We do not know how thorough PayPal’s actions will be in regards to e-smoking. As one of the most life-changing industries to reach many of our customers in recent years, we hope these changes won’t hinder the growth of such important technology. Similarly, we hope that any of our peers working with PayPal will be able to overcome any potential obstacles and continue to reach the people seeking these products. Thanks for your patience, your loyalty, your trust and your feedback! Regards, Mark Smirniotis

08-03-2009, 11:18 PM	#2
Zofryer Ultra Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,188 Tweet this post!	Ok, this is atomic bombingly bad news. I'd suggest all vendors immediately start searching for alternatives to paypal before you get left in the lurch. __________________ http://zofryer.com

08-03-2009, 11:20 PM	#3
DaMulta Ultra Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: T-Town Oklahoma Posts: 1,969	DAMN IT I use paypal to even pay my bills...... I stash money in there...... @#%@#%ing FDA test other vendors already! __________________

08-03-2009, 11:22 PM	#5
DaMulta Ultra Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: T-Town Oklahoma Posts: 1,969	Also note I HATE ordering online WITHOUT paypal. It's kind of a safety net using Credit Cards online. I hate giving my Credit Card information to sites that I really don't know to trust..... __________________

08-03-2009, 11:23 PM	#6
geeker Ultra Member ECF Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Neither here nor there Posts: 1,351	Paypal is/are idiotic. Can you imagine the amount of money they're forfeiting? If I had stock in them, I'd SELL. __________________

08-03-2009, 11:21 PM	#4
STILLSMOK9 Super Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Esoteric State of America Posts: 901	The Ban is coming very soon!!! It appears :-(

08-03-2009, 11:24 PM	#7
Sun Vaporer ECF Guru ECF Veteran Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 10,366	Well --that was reported with a few other companies and this is to be expected as the noose tightens--Embargos on imports, Payments, Shipping---all subject to attack. Looks like they are going to bring out all the guns to make it tough for us. Sun

08-03-2009, 11:27 PM	#8
DaMulta Ultra Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: T-Town Oklahoma Posts: 1,969	I bet it's because 1 to many people requested their money back on orders regarding E-Cig E-equipment/E-Liquid. All suppliers need to start marketing these mini fog machines. __________________

08-03-2009, 11:55 PM	#9
Applejackson Super Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 967	Well, I'll be avoiding the use of Paypal whenever possible now. Shouldn't be too hard. Barely ever used it except for e-cig stuff anyway. __________________

08-04-2009, 12:04 AM	#10
PlanetScribbles Super Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Londinium, Brittania Posts: 673 Tweet this post!	I'll never use paypal again if they try that in the UK

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