The thread was too much to really read everyone's posts, but I thought this would be the right place for this information. If anyone is looking for shops in the greater Mobile, AL area. Here are the two I frequent:
[There are more than these two in Mobile, but these two are top to me based on the brands and selection compared to the other shops around]
The Vapor Hut
960 Schillinger Rd S,
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 634-3042
The Vapor Hut is where I first started learning. The staff is knowledgeable, though at times neglectful due to the small shop combined with so many people trying to huddle in on the 3-4 people usually working the store. Their prices are in line with most of what I have seen (as a comparison, ego batteries generally not exceeding $31. E-Juice is around $17 for 30ML. You can try any juice as much as you'd like before buying.) This is a handy place to pick up most RBA supplies as well as a small selection of mechanical and regulated mods. As many other places, they are heavy on the kits and lower price-pointed prebuilds. (Kanger, AnyVape, iClear, etc). All in all, a good place to take a look at for sure.
Want2Vape
5215 HWY 90 W
251-654-3620
This place has a little bit of everything. Heavier in the Mods than Vapor Hut, but still a great selection of entry level. This is the best place for REPLACEMENT parts that we have (that I know of). Replacement glasses, bases, etc for most common pieces. Good selection of decently priced ejuice. Staff is welcoming and very willing to help answer any questions. They have kits available as well and carry more Vision brand rather than Joyetech, not to say they don't have ANY Joyetech. Accessories are plentiful at this location (which I believe has recently moved a few doors over from its previous location). They are reasonably priced on most items. However, I have ordered a few Vision Spinners for around $24, whereas they have them priced over $35. B&M may have more overhead, but not that much. In my opinion, the key to solving overhead is making sales ... and that isn't going to happen when people can buy the same product for over ten dollars less elsewhere. That being said, I don't think down on this place for their pricing. Remember, all of these shops are new and trying to get off the ground. Just like we don't want to pay a lot, they don't want to lose their money either. It will level out, we just have to be patient!