One last remark-
In regards to vape shops on LI, I use vaporsearchusa.com once every other week to find new B&M's and have been to every single one on the island.
In order from best to least best, I have found the following:
1- Fluid Vapor Bohemia, NY - By far best atmosphere with the highest quality selection and vapor lounge to boot - the owner invented the Power Pro for the Provari as well as the Fluid Tank and various other machined mods- awesome people and environment- good prices
2- L.I.V.E (Long Island Vapor Emporium) Franklin Square, NY - also a vape lounge with a great selection of mechs and starter kits
3- Ventable Vapor Valley Stream, NY - this guy is actually a wholesale distribution out of his home but he allows you to pick up from him (or you could order from his website- venrablevaper.com - best selection I've seen anywhere and he'll mix custom juices for you- best prices I've found
4- Clean Vapor Store Lindenhurst, NY - decent selection, prices a bit too high. The spot attracts a lot of under aged kids and the atmosphere isn't great but he has stuff you can get anywhere else as he has the exclusive with DB Tech for they're "Made in the USA" carto-tank (which is the best and sturdiest tank I've had- and I've literally had them all) and soon to come mechanical mod. Owners' attitude is hit or miss. One day he's chill, the next he's rambling on about conspiracy theory etc.
Any other store I didn't list isn't worth your time. Believe that. Outside of the island, there's a spot in Brooklyn, I believe it's called MoVapes- they have a great selection, probably the largest I've seen, especially of drip tips but they have EVERYTHING, and they're prices are very competitive. then there is EmpireMods in Flushing- cool guys, great selection!
Last (and least) VAPENY- dooshey attitude in all but the Jesus looking employee at the Forrest hills location, forget they're spot on rivington- the Asian female owner/partner couldn't be any less accommodating. Their pricing is stratospheric and they have nothing (but their nasty juices) that you can't get anywhere else! I'd stay far away from these guys, it seems their really only in it for the money unlike the people at Fluid and L.I.V.E, who are genuinely lovers of vaping and want to see it proliferate as a healthy alternative, not a cash cow for the owners (though that'd be a perk well deserved of those at LIVE AND FLUID)!
Hope my experience saves you guys and gals time, money, headache, etc.
I'm always looking for new and exciting places, people, gear in the vape world so please add to what I've said if you can, I'd truly appreciate it!
Happy vaping all!
Rob