I get mixed signals. When I go to the local B&M they are always crowded. Seems to be doing a good business. But I have yet to see anyone vaping out side of there.
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It seems that some people are apprehensive about vaping in public. I'm not sure if they are concerned about what others will think.... or are afraid of seeming strange.
I wish! I have no idea what it would be like to walk into a vape store!
The thing is..... Even with all these store near me.....none of them carry some of the equipment I really want.....And when they do the prices can be steep. So I still have to order a lot online.
We have 2 brick & mortar vape stores nearby, I can hardly get into the stores for the crowds. I first heard about vaping at work, currently there are about 5 people including me vaping at work [stealth inside, at the "smoking gazebo" on breaks] but I have never seen anyone at a store/restaurant/in their car etc. Kind of makes me wonder if I'm just not paying attention. . .
Here in South Florida we started our Vape meets exactly a year ago and had one B&M and one online local store. In the past year it has grown so much. We now have 5 B&m's and 5 online stores, not counting the B&M stores that are also online it's growing like crazy and it's so exciting!
it's growing like crazy and it's so exciting!
I hear there are 8-10 B&Ms in the Dallas Metro area. That is only a 5 hour drive from here. The hubby and I go about twice a year for a massive shopping run and a weekend away together. SO I thought I would just hit a few of those next trip.
I admit I Vape in my car alot but avoid it at red lights or when a car is right by me usually. People think you are doing drugs or something. I do Vape openly at the office and at a local Chilis restaurant where the manager said its okay until someone complains. Luckily no one has complained and alot of people are genuinely interested. Although I stealth Vape and don't blow huge plumes. Lol.
it is starting to here around springfield illinois. we just got a B&M here in town and there is one about 25 minutes away in lincoln.
plus with the vapers group i started on FB it seems there are more folks than i knew of.
plus with the vapers group i started on FB it seems there are more folks than i knew of.
Same here, I would prefer to support our local shop. But they do not carry what I want. Or are always out. On the other hand the on line shop are also out of what I need. Perhaps that is another sign of rapid growth.
We have two b&m vape shops in Richmond. One in Midlothian and one in Chester. I highly Recommend the shop in chester over the other.I wish! I have no idea what it would be like to walk into a vape store!
Sniffle...I have yet to see a vaper in the wild.
Me either, although the teller at the drive-thru window asked about my eGo-C. I gave her the ECF web address, so maybe I will soon see some vapers here in the wilds of the Northern Neck.
~Buff~
I have converted all but 2 of my 14 coworkers to vaping and there are 4-5 people at Bdubs that I play cards with that vape. If your near Richmond, there will be a vape meet in chester from 6 to around 10. There will be several vendors offering samples of liquid and plenty of free knowledge. If your interested message me or search " Richmond area vapers" on Facebook.
Thanks for the invite...I'm about 85 miles from there; maybe another time if they do something during the day. I'll definitely check out the facebook page.
Vaping is pretty big here in Hawaii. It's partly because of Volcano's presence here.
Also, there are quite a bit of LEO vapers, so we don't get hassled for vaping in our cars ;D
Since Volcano is really the only vendor here with decent gear, the lines are pretty huge. I'm eternally grateful that I don't depend on them for supplies anymore, but I'm also eternally grateful they got me started on the whole thing.
Also, there are quite a bit of LEO vapers, so we don't get hassled for vaping in our cars ;D
Since Volcano is really the only vendor here with decent gear, the lines are pretty huge. I'm eternally grateful that I don't depend on them for supplies anymore, but I'm also eternally grateful they got me started on the whole thing.
I live in the Dallas Metroplex. I know quite a few people that vape around here. Almost everyone in my office has switched over. Last week even the cashier at CVS and I were talking about vaping and on my coffee trips I see a lot of people in the coffee shop vaping and using their laptops etc.
We have a lot of stores in our area. I'm not a huge fan of most of them. For the most part I have found them to be very small and crowded. Also for some reason, the people working in the store are just very unfriendly and I almost feel like I'm bothering them if I ask any questions. I almost dread having to go to the store as a result. There is one in Plano called Artisan, it is small and not the best parking.... but the people inside are very knowledgeable and helpful if you need a store in the area.
We have a lot of stores in our area. I'm not a huge fan of most of them. For the most part I have found them to be very small and crowded. Also for some reason, the people working in the store are just very unfriendly and I almost feel like I'm bothering them if I ask any questions. I almost dread having to go to the store as a result. There is one in Plano called Artisan, it is small and not the best parking.... but the people inside are very knowledgeable and helpful if you need a store in the area.
Here in Slidell we do not have any brick or motor stores, but the Ra Shop, they offer some accessibility to vaping. In the last year, I have only run into 3 people that vape. its small here, but next door in NEw Orleans I hear there is a large community. Trying to get with some of them or people in Biloxi on the Gulf Coast.
There is only one vape shop in our area and it is very small and not in a great area of town. I find them very unfriendly and not real approachable when asking about stuff . The shop is cramped and the parking can be a challenge. Having said that, they have decent juice and in a pinch, accessories/parts. Our local news just did a story about vaping and featured this local shop. Of course, they had someone on from the Amer. Lung Assoc. that was in no hurry to give their stamp of approval. But I thought the vapers they interviewed sounded educated and positive, so that was a plus
I have converted a few of my friends and most importantly, my hubby is on board <3
. The shop is cramped and the parking can be a challenge. Having said that, they have decent juice and in a pinch, accessories/parts. Our local news just did a story about vaping and featured this local shop. Of course, they had someone on from the Amer. Lung Assoc. that was in no hurry to give their stamp of approval. But I thought the vapers they interviewed sounded educated and positive, so that was a plus I have converted a few of my friends and most importantly, my hubby is on board <3
I have seen one out there and heard of another. I'm working on converting my friends that smoke. A couple have shown a real interest but haven't made the jump yet. We're getting there.
I have to mail order everything, there is a shop over an hour away. I went out there to check them out and everything was tripple the price. To make it worse the guy was on phone and store was completely dead (first clew I should have just left). The whole time I was there he looked at me once and kept talking on his phone. Since I traveled all that way I decided to buy some of his super inflated juice. Started looking at his book of flavors that I found all by myself. Picked out a couple flavors I wanted to try and proceeded to try and get his attention after staring at him for several minutes. He gave me the finger, the hold on finger. I took it as an insult and started to head out the door. He then realized he may make some money and told his gf to hold (ya, personal call not business) and asked me if he could help me after introducing himself as the owner. As my hind end was walking out the door I told him he was too late and extended my finger back at him (not the hold on finger either)
I have to mail order everything, there is a shop over an hour away. I went out there to check them out and everything was tripple the price. To make it worse the guy was on phone and store was completely dead (first clew I should have just left). The whole time I was there he looked at me once and kept talking on his phone. Since I traveled all that way I decided to buy some of his super inflated juice. Started looking at his book of flavors that I found all by myself. Picked out a couple flavors I wanted to try and proceeded to try and get his attention after staring at him for several minutes. He gave me the finger, the hold on finger. I took it as an insult and started to head out the door. He then realized he may make some money and told his gf to hold (ya, personal call not business) and asked me if he could help me after introducing himself as the owner. As my hind end was walking out the door I told him he was too late and extended my finger back at him (not the hold on finger either)
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