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Either that or the B&M's are also clueless about May 2020... It might sound hard to believe, but I could actually see that happening with some of them.


Most of the B&M's around here are in reality banking on recreational cannabis being legalized.They have always stocked more "Head-shop" items (like Hooka, etc.) then they have vape gear, unless it was for those who interest was chasing clouds or way over priced Vape equipment & e-liquids (they were even selling an eGo for over $40 and Ry4 for $30 a 30ml bottle). To top it off, all the workers were way to young and didn't even know about most of products they were selling (forget knowing anything about anything that's basic vape related - 510/Atties/Cartomizers/non-sub oHm tanks) . . . Just Sayin' . . . :rolleyes:



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I got hit with credit card fraud but we were all over it. Citi denied a $1,200 charge and I locked it when I saw a $0 international test charge, just didn’t get it locked fast enough obviously. No soup for you! I love citi! Perfect timing really as I was going to request a new number due to all these vape purchases, my Christmas purchases, and Mom’s Christmas purchases. My card has been all over the place. New card on the way.
 

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Most of the B&M's around here are in reality banking on recreational cannabis being legalized.They have always stocked more "Head-SHop" items (like Hooka, etc.) then they have vape gear, unless it was for those who interest was chasing clouds or way over priced Vape equipment & E-Liquids (they were even selling an eGo for over $40 and Ry4 for $30 a 30ml bottle). To top it off, all the workers were way to young and didn't even know about most of products they were selling (forget knowing anything about anything 510/Atties/Cartomizers/non-sub oHm Tanks) . . . Just Sayin' . . . :rolleyes:
Interesting. I think the only B&M I've ever been to in FL was LJ's in Port Orange, and that was back in the first half of 2014. There was no "head shop" feel to that place at all; they were very much focused on ex-smokers and helping people become ex-smokers. They guy behind the counter turned me on to Boba's Bounty. They didn't sell it, but after smelling it, I knew I had to have some! :oops:

Reality: If I were in the B&M business, knowing what's coming from the FDA, I'd also be looking at alternative products that I could sell.
 

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Do they really have no idea, or do they just not want to admit it and talk about it, our of fear of losing their customers to the DIY stock-up movement?
I strolled into a neighborhood b&m when shopping at a nearby store...they were very familiar with the possible flavor ban, but when I mentioned impending doom coming May 2020 their eyes got big. They definitely had no idea.
 

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    I've never been able to do that because i'm at work and my wife is at home when the mail runs,but i have had a great streak of "contest wins" show up haha.

    My wife is home also but she almost never checks the mail. I always check it when I get home from work.
     

    Uncle

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    Reality: If I were in the B&M business, knowing what's coming from the FDA, I'd also be looking at alternative products that I could sell.

    AH - But that's what is interesting, most of these B&M's around here don't know about the upcoming reg's. AND - When Ya' try to tell them, they still don't get it. The main product they are selling now is CBD oils, Tobacco products (some cigarettes), and very little Vape related "Stuff" besides JUULS/Vuse/Vibes/etc.. . . . o_O


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    I won the innokin Christmas giveaway! :banana: As did @Uncle and several others. I’m so excited!

    :rickroll:


    You're kidding "Me" . . . :shock:

    Anyway - So good to be in your company . . .
    CONGRATULATIONS ! ! ! ! :rickroll:

    Edit: Nope - Just Looked - Ya' not joking . . . :blink:

    THANKS ! ! !
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    After May 20 there probably will be some legal eliquids and may be hardware from a few manufacturers who are rich enough to do the paperwork. It may not be enough to keep most vape shops alive. In the mean time Trump will be blamed. May be he is realizing he doesn't want that distinction.

    My stash was perfected several years ago although I'll keep topping off nic supply as long as that's possible so may be I'll die with a 20 year supply. It's depressing to think I might outlive my nic. Now I'm buying toys, selectively. It is fun to play with them. Is there any such thing as a 22 mm rta clone that holds 3.5 ml's or more?

    I settled on an SV rda clone for the stash 4 years ago. It still is the best vaper texture, flavor, and throat hit. The others have their place and I use them. I have a squonk setup now but find I drip when possible and save the bottle for backup.

    I got a stash for peace of mind, the minimum to keep me going, not a full featured consumer experience. One reason to conserve buying power is in case there are more fire sales. The US is probably everybody's biggest customer. The manufacturers may tend to over produce because they want to introduce new products and all the online retailers may be wanting to keep inventories conservative in case the axe falls. I figure chances to find great deals is not over.
     

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