Are most vendors just a home buisiness?

[withravenoushunger]

Just wondering. I feel much better buying from an individual instead of some big company.

 

[AlmightyGod]

Just depends.
The best deals on hardware are typically larger businesses, relatively speaking.
The best juice tends to come from the mom & pops. IMO.

Liberty Flights sells hardware cheap.
Backwoods Brew has awesome juice.

 

[SmokingBullet]

Would it really matter so long as you were getting a good deal, great customer service and you're happy with your product?

 

[banjo]

Most of the USA based suppliers that I deal with are relatively small operations & provide excellent products & first rate service. Many of the China based suppliers are much bigger operations, and the ones that I buy my hardware from also provide good service & products.

 

[David Bruno]

Many USA sites are home based TO START OUT. I emphasize start out. Many I'm sure grow out of the house with bigger success. If it were me,I'd much prefer to keep this type of business at home to keep down over head, tax benefits, convenience. There are bigger companies like J.C that I'm pretty sure have moved into a seperate business location. Most owners keep up with a hands on approach, even after they see good growth. I'm in business and I think it's the only way to
make sure things run well and to keep people coming back! I think I'd actually enjoy owning a store front ecig. business. My wife and I have talked about it. I'm so limited with time as a builder that I don't think I could do a good enough job with the store at this time. It's a thought for semi retiring. RIGHT, maybe in another life! LOL! It would be fun and I do envy those getting in this business while it's still a young market. Anyone ambitious out there?

 

[dormouse]

Whatever you buy, know what it is. Don't buy from and fancy websites with word names for their models without knowing what you are buying, whether it is any good, and whether you are paying too much. Don't buy a bunch of juices that are plain PG because if they are, they are probably the Chinese PG juices that are OK to start with but a bit harsh and simple compared to hand mixed flavors with PG/VG bases.