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Ole- is so packed full of flavor- isnt it?! Im vaping it right now too. I vape it much more than I thought I would- I have a big bottle of Ole and Melon Berry Frost- steeping- yay!!

I just went and looked at all my little pretties and just realized- I have 4 pretty cool ones I could start taste testing tomorrow (maybe even tonight)- sweet chill, pumpkin spice latte, stardust and serious cider! Whooo hooo let the weekend begin :)

After going through an entire 10ml of Melon Berry Frost in two days I ordered myself a big one today! I can't wait to get it!
 

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From my understanding, Sasparilla is supposed to be a very mature, seductive and unique flavor. I know that is one of the juices that will be vapeable and drinkable at the bar -- they are going to have certain flavors both ways at the new store.

Man...I am seriously considering a trip out there just to visit the cafe!
 

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From my understanding, Sasparilla is supposed to be a very mature, seductive and unique flavor. I know that is one of the juices that will be vapeable and drinkable at the bar -- they are going to have certain flavors both ways at the new store.

What a cool idea! There's a vapor bar at one of the quasi-local vape shops here and it's really fun to sit there and try out new flavors, but after a while it becomes a form of torture because they only give you thimbles full of water to drink. Several times I wondered if I was going to make it out of there alive!

I know this one probably won't be on the menu, but I bet Devil Dog would make a really great stout! :laugh:
 

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There are TONS of vendors that have been closing doors for a few days or only staying open for a certain number of hours per day here and there to play catch up or take a day off, etc etc(some of them are wildly popular and - surprise - people wait and still buy!). Just like brick and mortar stores. There are real people behind these businesses that have outside lives just like us. I would much rather have to plan my order according to a certain timeframe than place my order and wait, wait, and wait some more without any kind of fulfillment time frame to go on. I would never berate or avoid a vendor for that reason.

Honestly I call it good business, but everyone is entitled to like what they like :)

I've seen a number of replies to my post, so I'm going to address them all in one post even though I chose this reply to quote.

When I made the post they were possibly open Mr. Mann, but I wasn't ordering juice at that point in time. I already placed my order a few days ago for about 100ml of juice with 2 different vendors, when at the time I tried to order from Ahlusion and could not (and as I mentioned I had tried a few times a few weeks prior to that as well), so I tried Gje instead. That juice, along with what I have, will last for weeks if not a month or more. I'm no longer currently needing to purchase juice. I'm budgeting my vaping expenses in an attempt to get them below what I would have spent on tobacco the last few months, and I still have a ways to go before I get in the black. I have no desire to have 500ml of juice from 20 different vendors sitting around my house, so I'll be ordering juice once or twice a month and more than likely one new vendor will get a shot at my business when I do that ordering. If they aren't open at the time, I have a long list of vendors I'd like to try so I won't consider it a big loss to me.

I suppose it is personal preference, to some extent, what we would consider good customer service. A vendor is backed up on orders and can't keep up, for whatever reason, so we have to choose either ordering whenever their short "opened" window is, or let them accept our order, charge our card and then ship it whenever they can get it out. For my convienence, I would prefer they take my order and put me in line. As I mentioned, I would just like to be made aware of that fact before or immediately after I place my order (preferably before). A simple disclaimer at the top of their website that orders are taking 5 days, 10 days, whatever, to be processed is more than sufficient and would allow me to make my decision if I want to wait or not.

I'm a fairly busy person, at least busy enough that I don't have time to sit around on my computer and wait for a store to open. Heck, this is the first time I've checked backed to ECF and this thread since I posted some 15 pages ago..

And yes Cinna, I'm totally serious. If I have to choose between sitting in front of my computer and waiting around to place an order (or more likely having to make sure I'm on early in the AM and hoping they opened that day) and being able to place my order whenever I want, and being able to go about my life doing whatever I want, whenever I want and just waiting a few more days for some ejuice, I'll definately take the latter every time. It provides more convienence to me, and thus I consider it better customer service.
 

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I've seen a number of replies to my post, so I'm going to address them all in one post even though I chose this reply to quote.

When I made the post they were possibly open Mr. Mann, but I wasn't ordering juice at that point in time. I already placed my order a few days ago for about 100ml of juice with 2 different vendors, when at the time I tried to order from Ahlusion and could not (and as I mentioned I had tried a few times a few weeks prior to that as well), so I tried Gje instead. That juice, along with what I have, will last for weeks if not a month or more. I'm no longer currently needing to purchase juice. I'm budgeting my vaping expenses in an attempt to get them below what I would have spent on tobacco the last few months, and I still have a ways to go before I get in the black. I have no desire to have 500ml of juice from 20 different vendors sitting around my house, so I'll be ordering juice once or twice a month and more than likely one new vendor will get a shot at my business when I do that ordering. If they aren't open at the time, I have a long list of vendors I'd like to try so I won't consider it a big loss to me.

I suppose it is personal preference, to some extent, what we would consider good customer service. A vendor is backed up on orders and can't keep up, for whatever reason, so we have to choose either ordering whenever their short "opened" window is, or let them accept our order, charge our card and then ship it whenever they can get it out. For my convienence, I would prefer they take my order and put me in line. As I mentioned, I would just like to be made aware of that fact before or immediately after I place my order (preferably before). A simple disclaimer at the top of their website that orders are taking 5 days, 10 days, whatever, to be processed is more than sufficient and would allow me to make my decision if I want to wait or not.

I'm a fairly busy person, at least busy enough that I don't have time to sit around on my computer and wait for a store to open. Heck, this is the first time I've checked backed to ECF and this thread since I posted some 15 pages ago..

And yes Cinna, I'm totally serious. If I have to choose between sitting in front of my computer and waiting around to place an order (or more likely having to make sure I'm on early in the AM and hoping they opened that day) and being able to place my order whenever I want, and being able to go about my life doing whatever I want, whenever I want and just waiting a few more days for some ejuice, I'll definately take the latter every time. It provides more convienence to me, and thus I consider it better customer service.

There is usually a weird window when a small business is growing into a larger business that contains some growing pains (especially when they gain extreme popularity in a small amount of time). If they are growing, it usually means they have a great product that people are enjoying. What I've found with dealing with these types of small businesses, they are very appreciative of the customers who have helped them grow. I have found sending emails or calling usually gets me beyond what I expected or wanted. I am sure if you simply sent an email to Wlad, he would have gladly accommodated to taking your order based on your situation and then send you updates on approximate ship times. Not saying this is what you should have done, since as a consumer you have every right to set your own expectations, but just offering a different perspective of how you might have gotten what you want in the way you wanted it!
 

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I'm a fairly busy person, at least busy enough that I don't have time to sit around on my computer and wait for a store to open. Heck, this is the first time I've checked backed to ECF and this thread since I posted some 15 pages ago..

And yes Cinna, I'm totally serious. If I have to choose between sitting in front of my computer and waiting around to place an order (or more likely having to make sure I'm on early in the AM and hoping they opened that day) and being able to place my order whenever I want, and being able to go about my life doing whatever I want, whenever I want and just waiting a few more days for some ejuice, I'll definately take the latter every time. It provides more convienence to me, and thus I consider it better customer service.



Mr. Mann and Tez said this more eloquently than I..so I withdraw my statement.

Your response is noted...and we will just have to agree to disagree. :) Good luck on your vaping journey an have a nice weekend. :)
 
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Varrius, an email to the owners would have let you know of when they'd be open. None of us here sit around checking the site hitting refresh every 5 seconds (well maybe some :lol:), but the point is, you are entitled to your opinion, just as Ahlusion is entitled to conduct their business in the way that works for them. I can assure you, they have an awful lot going on right now and they run nothing short of a grand operation -- not even taking into account the new business and move.
 
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I've seen a number of replies to my post, so I'm going to address them all in one post even though I chose this reply to quote.

When I made the post they were possibly open Mr. Mann, but I wasn't ordering juice at that point in time. I already placed my order a few days ago for about 100ml of juice with 2 different vendors, when at the time I tried to order from Ahlusion and could not (and as I mentioned I had tried a few times a few weeks prior to that as well), so I tried Gje instead. That juice, along with what I have, will last for weeks if not a month or more. I'm no longer currently needing to purchase juice. I'm budgeting my vaping expenses in an attempt to get them below what I would have spent on tobacco the last few months, and I still have a ways to go before I get in the black. I have no desire to have 500ml of juice from 20 different vendors sitting around my house, so I'll be ordering juice once or twice a month and more than likely one new vendor will get a shot at my business when I do that ordering. If they aren't open at the time, I have a long list of vendors I'd like to try so I won't consider it a big loss to me.

I suppose it is personal preference, to some extent, what we would consider good customer service. A vendor is backed up on orders and can't keep up, for whatever reason, so we have to choose either ordering whenever their short "opened" window is, or let them accept our order, charge our card and then ship it whenever they can get it out. For my convienence, I would prefer they take my order and put me in line. As I mentioned, I would just like to be made aware of that fact before or immediately after I place my order (preferably before). A simple disclaimer at the top of their website that orders are taking 5 days, 10 days, whatever, to be processed is more than sufficient and would allow me to make my decision if I want to wait or not.

I'm a fairly busy person, at least busy enough that I don't have time to sit around on my computer and wait for a store to open. Heck, this is the first time I've checked backed to ECF and this thread since I posted some 15 pages ago..

And yes Cinna, I'm totally serious. If I have to choose between sitting in front of my computer and waiting around to place an order (or more likely having to make sure I'm on early in the AM and hoping they opened that day) and being able to place my order whenever I want, and being able to go about my life doing whatever I want, whenever I want and just waiting a few more days for some ejuice, I'll definately take the latter every time. It provides more convienence to me, and thus I consider it better customer service.

What I tried to explain to you in my response to your post (which happened to be the first response to your post) is that they are in the process of moving and expanding their business. The fact that they are still taking some orders during this time is nothing short of Herculean, if you ask me. If you go to their webpage, right after it asks for age verification, you will see a black bar at the bottom of your screen that says "Moving time, more sales to follow soon." If you click on it, it explains the entire situation. It may not be completely obvious, but the "simple disclaimer" of the type that you were hoping for is right there on the front page and in case you miss it, it remains on your screen as long as you are navigating through their site. But perhaps you were too busy to notice...

I have had no trouble whatsoever ordering from them before they began the move at any time of day, and I expect that things will return to normal after the move.
 

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I just want to put this out there: Ahlusion may just now be getting popular on ECF, but they have a HUGE following. All the orders from here don't even scratch the surface of what they are putting out (seriously!). I'm saying all of this because I got curious and asked Wlad the breakdown of ECF members to non-ECF member that ordered on the sale day. :shock:
 

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Speaking of orders.....

Pink Label juice has been ordered. 10ml and a 30ml, as I am guessing that the 30ml will need a little more time to steep than the 10ml.
SVC was re-ordered as well in the 30ml category.

Luna Fortuna (they recommended breeze...so I am going to try this with breeze.)
Sleigh Ride (because Peppermint vapes in cool weather really are nice at night when you are star watching.)I did get this with extra sweetener.

Last but certainly not least, I asked for my sample of BVC. My coffee is waiting. :banana:

That should tide me over for a little bit. :)

Oh..by the way..the store is open right now..just sayin'. :)
 

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Speaking of orders.....

Pink Label juice has been ordered. 10ml and a 30ml, as I am guessing that the 30ml will need a little more time to steep than the 10ml.
SVC was re-ordered as well in the 30ml category.

Luna Fortuna (they recommended breeze...so I am going to try this with breeze.)
Sleigh Ride (because Peppermint vapes in cool weather really are nice at night when you are star watching.)I did get this with extra sweetener.

Last but certainly not least, I asked for my sample of BVC. My coffee is waiting. :banana:

That should tide me over for a little bit. :)

Oh..by the way..the store is open right now..just sayin'. :)

And my order was:

For me:

30 mls of Carl-mal Mambo (I can't believe I let myself run out of this!)
30 mls of Carmel Pear Black Tea (30 mls without even tasting it!)
10 mls of Smooth Criminal (can't wait to try this)

For my fiancee (non smoker, but we enjoy going to hookah bars together):

Berry Shangri-La Tea 0 nic
Masala Chai 0 nic

I don't know why, but I'm having a vision that Carmel Pear Black Tea will be an all-day-vape for me!
 

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Speaking of orders.....

Pink Label juice has been ordered. 10ml and a 30ml, as I am guessing that the 30ml will need a little more time to steep than the 10ml.
SVC was re-ordered as well in the 30ml category.

Luna Fortuna (they recommended breeze...so I am going to try this with breeze.)
Sleigh Ride (because Peppermint vapes in cool weather really are nice at night when you are star watching.)I did get this with extra sweetener.

Last but certainly not least, I asked for my sample of BVC. My coffee is waiting. :banana:

That should tide me over for a little bit. :)
CM, when I was in the throes of buying juice incessantly and reporting on what I thought were good buys and not, I learned that a few people were actually reading and taking my word as bond. I have slowed down considerably and have no intention on trying to keep up with billherbst's juice buying or his wealth of insight into this hobby/addiction of trying juice (as if I could). However, it is nice to be on the receiving end of someone else's advice -- and let me tell you, you have seriously convinced me on things to try that I would have never considered. Thanks, and Pink Label it is.



Oh..by the way..the store is open right now..just sayin'. :)
:lol::lol::lol:
 

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Wow...you guys are making me seriously jones to try this!! A few questions.....I've noticed a few of the flavors ask if you want sweetener or not....what do you recommend on the flavors that one would associate with being sweet? ( like Tiramisu or Hot Sticky Buns for example)

Do you all have a preferred method for vaping these liquids? clearomizers? Carts? Tanks? I have the Vapornine AMP XL ( LOVE IT!!!!), and two different eGo's...the twist and the eGo Variable Voltage Mega Adjustable ( the K-go?) And it seems I will need to let steep for at least 10-14 days...the wait will be killing me!!

Thanks guys for listening to all my noob questions!
 

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Wow...you guys are making me seriously jones to try this!! A few questions.....I've noticed a few of the flavors ask if you want sweetener or not....what do you recommend on the flavors that one would associate with being sweet? ( like Tiramisu or Hot Sticky Buns for example)

Do you all have a preferred method for vaping these liquids? clearomizers? Carts? Tanks? I have the Vapornine AMP XL ( LOVE IT!!!!), and two different eGo's...the twist and the eGo Variable Voltage Mega Adjustable ( the K-go?) And it seems I will need to let steep for at least 10-14 days...the wait will be killing me!!

Thanks guys for listening to all my noob questions!

No problem. I am a dripper, but every other type of delivery system is represented here and perfectly fine to vape their juices with. Just make sure you get the best pg/vg ratio for what your wicking will allow. (Higher pg for cartos and such, attys will take whatever, clearos and such are probably fine with whatever too.)

Wlad has told me to not touch the sweetener, and I took his advice. I actually don't really understand why it's there (considering their juices are just the right amount of sweet), unless someone is just coming off smoking and they need the volume turned up a bit due to a loss of hearing, err, loss of taste. ;)
 

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What I tried to explain to you in my response to your post (which happened to be the first response to your post) is that they are in the process of moving and expanding their business. The fact that they are still taking some orders during this time is nothing short of Herculean, if you ask me. If you go to their webpage, right after it asks for age verification, you will see a black bar at the bottom of your screen that says "Moving time, more sales to follow soon." If you click on it, it explains the entire situation. It may not be completely obvious, but the "simple disclaimer" of the type that you were hoping for is right there on the front page and in case you miss it, it remains on your screen as long as you are navigating through their site. But perhaps you were too busy to notice...

I have had no trouble whatsoever ordering from them before they began the move at any time of day, and I expect that things will return to normal after the move.

Though my original comments may have come across abrasive, I really didn't mean it as a slight to the company. They are quite high on my "to try" list of ejuice vendors, mainly thanks to Mr. Mann and community, and the discussions about them. I suppose more than anything I was dissapointed that I didn't get to try them this time around for my ejuice. With the whole NLV thing (I thought I wanted to try them for a short while, but that desire has waned), I just don't want to get stuck with an ejuice vendor that becomes my mainstay, but I can't manage to get juice out of them, or have to go well out of my way to do it.

I will take your word for it that this is a temporary situation for Ahlusion, and when things get back to normal for them I'm confident they'll get an order from me in the future.
 

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Though my original comments may have come across abrasive, I really didn't mean it as a slight to the company. They are quite high on my "to try" list of ejuice vendors, mainly thanks to Mr. Mann and community, and the discussions about them. I suppose more than anything I was dissapointed that I didn't get to try them this time around for my ejuice. With the whole NLV thing (I thought I wanted to try them for a short while, but that desire has waned), I just don't want to get stuck with an ejuice vendor that becomes my mainstay, but I can't manage to get juice out of them, or have to go well out of my way to do it.

I will take your word for it that this is a temporary situation for Ahlusion, and when things get back to normal for them I'm confident they'll get an order from me in the future.

Unfortunately, the situation with NLV has that affect on people (me included). It is not the same thing here and it is just a matter of bad timing for those that hadn't gotten to the site prior. I promise you, Ahlusion does not close down regularly for indefinite periods and this is not how things really are. Recently, theyhave been closing off and on, but once again, that is due to the business expansion, not necessarily about unable to fulfill orders.

Thanks for your clarification.

Okay, so what are you interested in? Let's talk juice!
 

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CM, when I was in the throes of buying juice incessantly and reporting on what I thought were good buys and not, I learned that a few people were actually reading and taking my word as bond. I have slowed down considerably and have no intention on trying to keep up with billherbst's juice buying or his wealth of insight into this hobby/addiction of trying juice (as if I could). However, it is nice to be on the receiving end of someone else's advice -- and let me tell you, you have seriously convinced me on things to try that I would have never considered. Thanks, and Pink Label it is.



:lol::lol::lol:

Pink Label was also one that Wlad highly suggested to me as well...so I was really looking forard to try it to begin with, but now after seeing some of these reviews on it..I am BEYOND excited to check this one out. 24 hours down, 24 hours to go on the initial cap off steep...tic toc. :)

I've been vaping some of the Ole! that I have...and although I can't taste much with this cold I ended up with, I still definitely taste Sangria! The only problem I am having is that I can't vape as much as normal cuz of the cold/sore throat, and I really want to vape the crap out of this stuff!! LOL
 
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