Ahlusion-Reviews and some repentance

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MJMcMahon

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To further update this review and mainly on the customer service front, I have to say that after placing the order, this level of service is really outstanding.

vape Nerd -

glad to hear your experience turned around! I want to order some juice from them but their order to delivery time was somewhat off-putting.
 

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Vape Nerd -

glad to hear your experience turned around! I want to order some juice from them but their order to delivery time was somewhat off-putting.

From order to door, you are looking at roughly a week. I don't think that is too big of a deal. My initial comments were more really aimed at the ordering process itself and not the delivery time. I always plan ahead and I also DIY so I never have a juice crisis.

I'm telling you though, it is worth it. I have 7 of their juices now. I really like 5 of them. The other two are vapable just not for me and I likely won't order them again but even so, you can tell that they are using top quality ingredients there. Normally I will say order 5-7 juices from a place and maybe come away liking one of their juices. So 5 of 7 is a really good ratio to me.

Just make the order, forget you made it and you will have this fantastic suprise a week from now, lol.
 

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These are my ratings for the Ahlusion flavors I've tried.
Bluegrass Burley *****
Desperado *****
Cha Yen Orange Blossom *****
Smooth Criminal *****
Devil Dog *****
House Blend ****
Gold Rising *****
Vecchio Blend *****
Sahara Blend *****

As you can see All but House Blend got 5 stars, and House Blend got a respectable 4 stars. I aim to try more of their juices in the near future. Wlad has always been courteous and helpful over the phone. I order their products at least 2 weeks before I expect them so no worries about shipping there.
My other favorite Vapes are Swagger, and Outlaw555 from Pink Spot which is 2 miles away from me, Wild Willie from the Vapingzone. and Casablanca from BWB, but I'm looking for a Casa replacement because BWB is way too mom and pop-ish for my taste. Also I do not like receiving my juices in a garbage bag.
That being said...As long as Ahlusion exists I will be buying from them.
 

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These are my ratings for the Ahlusion flavors I've tried.
Bluegrass Burley *****
Desperado *****
Cha Yen Orange Blossom *****
Smooth Criminal *****
Devil Dog *****
House Blend ****
Gold Rising *****
Vecchio Blend *****
Sahara Blend *****

As you can see All but House Blend got 5 stars, and House Blend got a respectable 4 stars. I aim to try more of their juices in the near future. Wlad has always been courteous and helpful over the phone. I order their products at least 2 weeks before I expect them so no worries about shipping there.
My other favorite Vapes are Swagger, and Outlaw555 from Pink Spot which is 2 miles away from me, Wild Willie from the Vapingzone. and Casablanca from BWB, but I'm looking for a Casa replacement because BWB is way too mom and pop-ish for my taste. Also I do not like receiving my juices in a garbage bag.
That being said...As long as Ahlusion exists I will be buying from them.

A garbage bag? If I weren't laughing I'd be crying!
 

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These are my ratings for the Ahlusion flavors I've tried.
Bluegrass Burley *****
Desperado *****
Cha Yen Orange Blossom *****
Smooth Criminal *****
Devil Dog *****
House Blend ****
Gold Rising *****
Vecchio Blend *****
Sahara Blend *****

As you can see All but House Blend got 5 stars, and House Blend got a respectable 4 stars. I aim to try more of their juices in the near future. Wlad has always been courteous and helpful over the phone. I order their products at least 2 weeks before I expect them so no worries about shipping there.
My other favorite Vapes are Swagger, and Outlaw555 from Pink Spot which is 2 miles away from me, Wild Willie from the Vapingzone. and Casablanca from BWB, but I'm looking for a Casa replacement because BWB is way too mom and pop-ish for my taste. Also I do not like receiving my juices in a garbage bag.
That being said...As long as Ahlusion exists I will be buying from them.

ha they do sort of come in a garbage bag i guess but Casablanca is a very good juice....i dont care much about packaging....
 

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Gah! So sorry I read this thread, 'cause now I'm eventually going to have to order some Ahlusion! Bu it's going to have to wait until I vape up some of the literally several hundred mls of juice I have now (which runs the gamut from "quite good" to "OK" to "it probably won't kill me to vape this in an emergency"). I'm looking for "great", but if I find it too soon, I'll never make it through this other stuff!
 

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Gah! So sorry I read this thread, 'cause now I'm eventually going to have to order some Ahlusion! Bu it's going to have to wait until I vape up some of the literally several hundred mls of juice I have now (which runs the gamut from "quite good" to "OK" to "it probably won't kill me to vape this in an emergency"). I'm looking for "great", but if I find it too soon, I'll never make it through this other stuff!

yep you probably wont lol
 

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Ordered 16 bottles June 7th, shipped June 10th, arrived June 12th in New York City.

Sitting in the Steeping Box - all the chocolate and tobacco flavors definitely need some maturing. The Lemon Cream (damn you, Mr. Mann) and Grape Vine (damn you Greek genes) are delicious out of the box - and I'm not much of a fruit vape person.

I ordered a large bottle of Smooth Criminal to augment the small one I've been vaping from my first order. I compared the fresh one to the one that I've had for a couple of weeks, and steeping open-bottle for a few days definitely strengthened the flavors.

Ahlusion seems to have hit the Holy Grail of small business. They are a mom&pop in terms of customer service and attention to individual needs and preferences. They are Henry Ford in terms of packaging, shipping and all-around efficiency.

Yes, they restrict their order flow. I much prefer that to red-lining to maximize revenue, and leaving behind a stream of botched orders, unhappy customers and declining product quality.

I bet a McDonalds hamburger was delicious when there was only one McDonalds, and the beef was made from cow and not textured plastic.
 

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Gah! So sorry I read this thread, 'cause now I'm eventually going to have to order some Ahlusion! Bu it's going to have to wait until I vape up some of the literally several hundred mls of juice I have now (which runs the gamut from "quite good" to "OK" to "it probably won't kill me to vape this in an emergency"). I'm looking for "great", but if I find it too soon, I'll never make it through this other stuff!

I have a "garbage bag" of products from great vendors with loyal followings. i know I will never use these with hundreds of mls of juices I love, and more vendors to sample. Just throw them on the Classifieds. I've bought bottles of juices from my favorite vendors from folks whose palates do not agree with mine. There are plenty of people out here who would love to take whatever you don't like off your hands at a discount.
 

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I have a "garbage bag" of products from great vendors with loyal followings. i know I will never use these with hundreds of mls of juices I love, and more vendors to sample. Just throw them on the Classifieds. I've bought bottles of juices from my favorite vendors from folks whose palates do not agree with mine. There are plenty of people out here who would love to take whatever you don't like off your hands at a discount.

That's a good idea. So far, I've been able to give away most of the juices that I just hate, and you know what they say... "Taste is subjective." I'm starting to believe that might be true, because some people that I otherwise have respect for their tastes have very much enjoyed some of the juices that I thought were awful! I'm thinking I may do some juice trades in PIF. I really can't justify continuing my search for the "perfect vape" while I have so much juice that I actually kind-of like, though (some of it, I may even love a little...). Soon, though, soon. I'm kind-of a foodie, too, so it's hard to stop looking for the ultimate taste experience. Particularly if it's calorie-free!
 

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Great thread! I was one who swore I would NEVER order from them after trying to become a new customer several times and failing. I couldn't help myself, I gave in and ordered. FINALLY I was able to become a customer. I love this companies product so much, words can't express it. I am now on my third problem free order within the last few weeks. My most recent order was on the 11th (10 flavors) I expect it tomorrow (the 15th). I cant wait. I have been rationing my Smooth Criminal for the last several days while waiting for my 60 ml bottle to arrive. Truly great stuff. I do need to start responding to the feedback requests as it seems like a flavor profile will be a great tool.
 

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Well after having muliple exchanges with Wlad, I have come around to his idea and method of doing things.

It's like buying juice from someone who lives down your street. It's the way most business was conducted prior to the 1980s I imagine. You show up to buy the products, you and the owner get to know each other a bit. You form a customer/business relationship and you both do business for years.

He knows that if he occasionally messes up you won't just stop doing business with him. And you know that just because you didnt care for this or that product, you will find something else you like because he consistently deals in high quality.

If you are on the fence, order from Ahlusion. That initial hurdle is there maybe to keep out folks who are not of this mind-set.
 

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I just reordered some other dessert juices, best I have ever had so am stocking up! LOL Now to list some of my other recent other vendor juices on classies. bnrk
Ok I got my LARGE package in the mail today. I am like a kid in the candy store. So far out of my new flavors I have tried Cherry River Tree Blend.....incredible, so smooth and flavorful. Strawberry Vanilla Cake.....incredible, this stuff is spot on. I bought this one from my mom, she loves it too.
Still waiting to try....Smokin Cherries, Vurley, Sahara Blend, JG Blend, Gold Rising and Royal Tease.
 

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I am now totally addicted to Strawberry Shortcake, it is the best I ever tried and it is just like eating the real thing in an upscale gourmet restaurant! Oh yummmmm. The blueberry vanilla cake is also awesome! The other two I got is Fijian Nights, fabulous tropical flavor, vaping it I imagine I am on a beach on some tropical island at night :) LOL and Masala Chai is spot on Chai Tea with all the wonderful spicey tea flavor, love it.
Can't wait to get my next order now :) bnrk
 
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