If you don't want to get ripped off - please read this.
How much do you trust the internet when you run a search?
There are three types of website that you will be offered if you search with a combination of words "UK" + "e-cig" (+"best") ("#1") etc.
One type pay to be there, STORES (Vendors) - they are probably genuine stores, so you can make up your own mind. Some are good, some are less good. You can always ask.
The other type is BRANDS - most of these should be avoided.
The last type is REVIEW websites. The review sites are not to be trusted. Why? because the review sites are not independent, not offering genuine advice and set up to take your money on sub-standard, grossly overpriced products, mostly (but not always) of the "cigarette style" type.
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Q 1. So, how do i tell the difference between a store and a brand?
A store will be selling a variety of products made by a selection of manufacturers. You will be able to compare prices by RE-searching a specific product.
e.g. a store is offering you a tank called "Kanger Aerotank" or "Aspire mini nautilus" You can re-search this and get hundreds of shops in under 1 second.
A brand will only sell hardware with their own branding on. If you RE-search that product, you will return time and time again to only one or two shops.
The difference is at a brand store, you will not know who made the hardware. They hide the fact they sell the same hardware as everywhere else, except for the price they charge. You could easily pay £100 for a £30 product.
Q 2. Are there some genuine review sites?
Yes, of course, but you will not find them easily.... in fact, less than 5% of review sites are legitimate. They are all intended to make money for the people who run them, or in some cases, they are actually run by the company listed as the "best e-cig" on the star charts. These sites encourage new people to spend at the brand which offers the highest commission. In turn, these companies charge more and more money to keep the charade going.
Q 3. What if I'm confused and don't know if I am looking at/reading is genuine?
Ask on a forum..
There are many forums all around the world. This is the biggest and the most far-reaching, but there are others.
How much do you trust the internet when you run a search?
There are three types of website that you will be offered if you search with a combination of words "UK" + "e-cig" (+"best") ("#1") etc.
One type pay to be there, STORES (Vendors) - they are probably genuine stores, so you can make up your own mind. Some are good, some are less good. You can always ask.
The other type is BRANDS - most of these should be avoided.
The last type is REVIEW websites. The review sites are not to be trusted. Why? because the review sites are not independent, not offering genuine advice and set up to take your money on sub-standard, grossly overpriced products, mostly (but not always) of the "cigarette style" type.
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Q 1. So, how do i tell the difference between a store and a brand?
A store will be selling a variety of products made by a selection of manufacturers. You will be able to compare prices by RE-searching a specific product.
e.g. a store is offering you a tank called "Kanger Aerotank" or "Aspire mini nautilus" You can re-search this and get hundreds of shops in under 1 second.
A brand will only sell hardware with their own branding on. If you RE-search that product, you will return time and time again to only one or two shops.
The difference is at a brand store, you will not know who made the hardware. They hide the fact they sell the same hardware as everywhere else, except for the price they charge. You could easily pay £100 for a £30 product.
Q 2. Are there some genuine review sites?
Yes, of course, but you will not find them easily.... in fact, less than 5% of review sites are legitimate. They are all intended to make money for the people who run them, or in some cases, they are actually run by the company listed as the "best e-cig" on the star charts. These sites encourage new people to spend at the brand which offers the highest commission. In turn, these companies charge more and more money to keep the charade going.
Q 3. What if I'm confused and don't know if I am looking at/reading is genuine?
Ask on a forum..
There are many forums all around the world. This is the biggest and the most far-reaching, but there are others.
