B&M vs Internet, a dilemma

[Bunnykiller]

If you buy the 134 at the B&M and they still treat you as they did when you walked in that day, then you will have spent the money properly, but if you buy it there and then they ignore you from that point out, then you wasted your money there and should have ordered online... do you feel they will still treat you right after the purchase??

 

[Chimney34]

I'm also someone who likes to support my local vapeshops but there is a line unfortunately. Due to price I buy mods online. I'm not the most patient person so over 99% of my purchases online are from companies in the U.S. The price differences I've seen here have just been too big. If it were $5-10 bucks I wouldn't mind but even with shipping I tend to save about $20-30. I do however buy juice and other items from my B&M's. It really is a personal choice but you could always go to your B&M and buy more goodies with the cash you save if you decide to buy online

 

[ThargorDraconis]

Yes they do have one.
It is the real deal not a clone.
The price is about $50 more for just the mod, no batteries or charger.
Up to this point everything I have bought related to vaping has been bought through them and since me and the wife are both doing it just about everything I buy gets bought twice lol.

I really appreciate everyone's input on this.
It sounds like I'm lucky to have a good shop near me.

 

[MamaG]

This question comes up a lot. Not for just Vape shops; but yarn shops, and bead shops. I am as guilty as the next person for buying cheap instead of supporting local businesses. Have you factored in the wait time, and shipping costs? I don't have a vape shop close to me, but I really enjoyed my time at a shop 75 miles away. They had over 60 juices to sample, were very knowledgeable, and very friendly. Sorry to ramble on so. The point I am trying to make is if we don't support our local shops; we won't have them around for very long.

 

[edyle]

Yes they do have one.
It is the real deal not a clone.
The price is about $50 more for just the mod, no batteries or charger.
Up to this point everything I have bought related to vaping has been bought through them and since me and the wife are both doing it just about everything I buy gets bought twice lol.

I really appreciate everyone's input on this.
It sounds like I'm lucky to have a good shop near me.

For a second there I was wondering why you were telling everybody about you and the vapeguy's wife .........

$50 bucks; ok so what about exchange refund 3 month warranty blah blah;
considering that you might be buying juice from them anyway; I'd consider it; unless the price puts you into provari territory.

 

[ThargorDraconis]

Looking at cost just buying the mod from the shop will cost $10 more than buying the mod, 2 batteries, and a charger. Shipping would be free, so the real factor is wait time, that shouldn't be more than a week.

From what I have seen so far they treat me the same whether I spend $100 or $4.
I have not seen them be anything but nice to anyone that has walked into the shop either.
So I don't see them changing after a purchase like this.

 

[Mr.belvedere]

I prefer b&m just because I like an opinion on something other than just the typical 5 star 1 star internet review, I like a personal user opinion who talks to many people and hears the pros and cons. Plus I like spending time bull....ting.

 

[ThargorDraconis]

For a second there I was wondering why you were telling everybody about you and the vapeguy's wife .........

$50 bucks; ok so what about exchange refund 3 month warranty blah blah;
considering that you might be buying juice from them anyway; I'd consider it; unless the price puts you into provari territory.

My wife, not the vapeguys wife lol
Glad we got that cleared up before I get myself into more trouble than I usually am in!

Depending on the model it is in provari territory, but I really don't like the look of the provari.

 

[dice57]

Depends on the price they want for theirs. Where I live there isn't a real vape shop within 30 miles of me, also work nights, so it is impractical for me to visit a B&M most of the time. Not a fan of the 134, or own anything that only puts out 15 watts, but for the original price for the 134 could get two Hana dna30 clone mods.

Being vapers themselves, wouldn't worry about buying from them or not, sure they understand, like all vapers, the value of shopping online and maximizing ones vape. I'd find the best price you could for the gear you want, then go into the shop and say, hey, I can get it for this price at xyz, what kind of deal can I get from you?? Bartering can offer one great savings, and promote respectful discourse.

 

[Topdogie01]

Depends on the price they want for theirs. Where I live there isn't a real vape shop within 30 miles of me, also work nights, so it is impractical for me to visit a B&M most of the time. Not a fan of the 134, or own anything that only puts out 15 watts, but for the original price for the 134 could get two Hana dna30 clone mods.

Being vapers themselves, wouldn't worry about buying from them or not, sure they understand, like all vapers, the value of shopping online and maximizing ones vape. I'd find the best price you could for the gear you want, then go into the shop and say, hey, I can get it for this price at xyz, what kind of deal can I get from you?? Bartering can offer one great savings, and promote respectful discourse.

i tried that with my local vape shop on a magneto clone they had, they told me to buy it online if i didnt want to pay thier price. they wont budge on price unless i had a group of friends with me buying starter kits (referal rewards) to lower the price. they have one flavor i like and thats about all i buy there unless something breaks or i get too frusterated to fix my issue and need something quick. or the gas station to buy a ce4.