Any Thought of Being a Supplier???

[Scottbee]

I shouldn't be saying this out loud.. but the liability is something that has to be thought about too.

Heaven forbid that some day somebody discovers that all PV liquids have cat poop in them or something equally absurd. Everybody in the food chain gets sued... and that means the poor Joe that distributed the fluid to you too.....

 

[cashresolution]

Advertising to get your site ranked among the big sites is not that hard. Just takes a little dedication and backlinks There is NO GOOD UN-COMPETETIVE market on the internet, so this one would be very good

 

[Ashhead]

Don't you think the USA suppliers are so often "out of stock" on items we need because they don't want to buy and be stuck with a large inventory in case of a ban? Better to be able to bail out quick.

On a different note, I'm not sure anyone who owns a small business is going to be able to survive for long in our new political climate of redistribution, where everyone is going to have the right (and obligation) to be equally poor.

Add to that the promise of higher taxes and increased government control and regulation in our lives and you get a natural discouragement to anyone to aspire to anything. I don't mean to start anything, but reality is reality, and things just don't look good. I feel sorry for anyone trying to hold onto their small business (private ownership) in these days of 'change'.

If this crap keeps up, I will become an ex-patriot and leave the country.
I am too old and tired to fight in the coming revolution. History WILL repeat, it always does.

 

[mudmanc4]

If this crap keeps up, I will become an ex-patriot and leave the country.
I am too old and tired to fight in the coming revolution. History WILL repeat, it always does.

Could not have said it better myself.

Back to the topic, I'm looking at it this way, if you get a good "repuitar" (is this even the correct spelling ) with someone that has already been established in this business, then start getting more product from them. This will accomplish several things, first, your not undercutting someone and creating an undesired competition, your helping them move more product, this may assist them in getting there product cheaper through bulk, and as "this economic tsunami spoken in terms of " equalism " < yet another not a word word ) , this could be construed as non capitalism capitalism , for those that are against entrepreneurialism , forward thinking individuals that possess the gift of , well how can I put this, the will to survive without assistance of a doctoral writ of passage in the name of the ism's.

Good luck and keep looking forward, either way, it will be behind you eventually, you decide what to do with it as it occurs.

 

[metalbom]

I'm kind of thinking of starting my own small e-cig business, starting out with friends/family at the start and eventually bringing a website up. I do a lot of DIY liquid making and I can make liquid for a cheap price, so I was thinking of starting to sell it locally. I live in vegas, and there are a lot of flea market and swap meet type things around here. I wonder how much it would be to get a booth up in one. I wonder if its technically legal to sell that kind of stuff at a flea market though.
I'm also thinking of advertising in the newspaper or something, I don't have the money to advertise on the internet right now, but I figure I could start small, and if it takes off then great, if not I'll keep the supplies I bought for myself. I think if you start a bussiness with that mind set then only good can come of it.

 

[unknwn]

Scottbee touched on the aspect that is avoided every time this subject is brought up.
Your liability should be the over-riding thought when considering this move.

Are you able to access a policy from an underwriter to cover your proposed business against the possibility of some kind of disasterous occurrence?

You would be best served with a preliminary search for the existance of an insurance policy that would provide umbrella protection for the business activity you are contemplating.

-IF- something were to go wrong, or if you happen to be the unfortunate target of a litigous *punk* (they are out there everywhere, just looking for the "easy mark") , you certainly don't need/want the singular bad decision of foregoing an adequate insurance protection policy to precede you into a court case or negotiating theater.

You really must face the fact that this "stuff" is in a precarious position of being untested, having no official determination of safety/ quality, and will be viewed as such in the event that a legal challenge should arise.

This is a very unpopular -but- ultimately sensible position.

 

[DC2]

I stocked up big time due to possible ban considerations.

If the ban hammer does not drop I will try the KR808D-1 model.
And if I like it I will then begin selling off 510 batteries and atomizers.

But I'm keeping my 306 atomizers because I like them with my Chuck.

 

[DC2]

You would be best served with a preliminary search for the existance of an insurance policy that would provide umbrella protection for the business activity you are contemplating.

Wise words of advice...

I own a few condominiums that I rent out.
And I have umbrella insurance to cover me just in case.

Some ..... tenant trips over a loose stitch in the carpet and I could lose my house.

 

[shall]

Get an insider with the FDA and right before they ok it you start your local store. Its a license to print money. Without the FDA.. I'm thinking your pretty much dead in the water, we already have a bunch of vendors and even more who's not paying to use this forum. IMO

(joking about the insider but wouldn't that be nice to know)

 

[danielwd]

I would love for a company to start making some money and go public with a stock offering. I would drop some cash in that.

To date I have only been able to locate one stock from the Ruyan company on the Hong Kong market that sells e-cigarettes along with other pharm. products. Their stock is low now, but it is hard to be fully informed about all the intricacies in a foreign market, at least it is for me.

 

[shall]

I don't know what your looking for but to be truthful Kanger is easy to find as I have contacted them. But for now I rather support "the Family"

 

[tony206]

Honestly it is very poor timing. If I were you I would buy 10-20 units from a Supplier and then sell to friends and family. However, at this time there is too much competition and too much risk.

Tony.

 

[Lightgeoduck]

Honestly it is very poor timing. If I were you I would buy 10-20 units from a Supplier and then sell to friends and family. However, at this time there is too much competition and too much risk.

Tony.

IF you saying this because your biz is doing bad due to poor timing--then I have to say you are speaking from experience and that's good advice

IF you are saying this as a vet supplier or implying that you jumped in at the right time...than it is ashame that the OP just missed the perfect timing by a couple of weeks

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...vape-star-new-supplier-www-vape-star-com.html

or maybe I am just sour that I didn't win the contest and my free "HOT NEW THING" or the chance to buy it for the price that it should be sold for IMO....

I post this because this is the General Dis sub-forum and I am General hehe

and I don't want the OP to get confussed at the creditablility of your post

And I know I can't spell worth carp hehe

 

[Lyndale]

Honestly it is very poor timing. If I were you I would buy 10-20 units from a Supplier and then sell to friends and family. However, at this time there is too much competition and too much risk.

Tony.

I'm thinking of doing this. As far as I can tell, there are no rechargeable e-cig sellers in my state and I have quite a few co-workers and friends who are looking to possibly make the switch. Since everything for e-cigs is relatively small, I've thought of buying some kits, extra batts, attys and carts to keep around so people don't have to suffer the wait times.

 

[lordmage]

Ask in the right place and you'll get the answers you need. moved to supplier forum.

 

[Ashhead]

Can we rename pv's and keep them regardless of FDA ruling? Moisture Inhalers with a big disclaimer "not intended for illegal use" ??? If product makes NO reference to nicotine or questionable ingredients, how can it get banned?

 

[Ashhead]

Sure would be easier if e liquid went underground instead of whole system.

 

[Ashhead]

I'm going to find three local partners for $500 each and split stock.
100 units(510 starter kits) delivered from china is $1780. They guarenty delivery.
add a stock of batteries and liquid we come just over 2 grand.
Split out for 25 units each, loose batteries and liquid (hi nic, no flavor).

 

[thewomenfolk]

I'm not sure I'd want to handle the juice, but the person who sues for bad juice has to prove it. That's not easy. The person who is over 18 has a right to put himself at risk with cigarettes, PV's, alcohol, fast cars, skydiving, or anything else that's not illegal. Anyhow, I think he'd have a hard time proving that his own choice to vape hurt him.