B&M vs Internet, a dilemma

[ThargorDraconis]

So I have a minor dilemma and wanted to get some others perspective on the situation.
I have decided that I MUST have an I taste 134. I love the look, the weight, the way it feels in my hand, everything about it screams to me that I MUST posses it (think gollum in the Lord of the rings "my precious")

So my dilemma is do I go to my local B&M and buy it or do I go online and save enough money to cover the batteries and the charger I need also?
The savings basically make sense but on the other hand my local shop is awesome.
I want to support my local shop because the guys there are knowledgeable, friendly, and when I walked in the first time and told them that I wanted to know all about vaping they took like 2 hours to talk and show me everything and at least acted like they enjoyed telling me everything, and they are like that every time I go in.

So what would you guys do, go to the shop and buy it or go online and buy everything I need for the same price as just the mod?

 

[Topdogie01]

thats a personal choice. if they make thier own in house juices that you like i would rather do that. larger profit margin for the company.

 

[Yankez]

thats a personal choice. if they make thier own in house juices that you like i would rather do that. larger profit margin for the company.

I'll second this

 

[Rickajho]

So, after these guys spent two hours explaining everything - including the iTaste?... how you are going to walk into that shop with that device when they know full well you didn't buy it there?

 

[RichRod]

im cheap so ide buy online! but support them when their prices are comparable

 

[ThargorDraconis]

Actually they do make their own juices in house.
They make a blueberry moonshine juice that is beyond description it is so good.
I will not stop buying from them by any means but this is a large purchase and I'm torn between supporting them and saving money.
I'm afraid I'm a bit of a tight wad I guess.
Lol

 

[riouxk]

This is why I have a stack of cards from the local shop. I buy everything online myself and send new customers their way. Don't feel guilty this way.

 

[AveryW]

Even though my "local" B&M is roughly 40 minutes away, I prefer to go there. Don't have to wait on shipping times, get to keep your money local, there's all sorts of reasons. Plus if you visit often you can get discounts!

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[ThargorDraconis]

They didn't explain each and every item in the shop to me and I'm not sure they had the 134 that visit.
You do raise a very good point though, I will definitely avoid buying anything online that they invest their time explaining to me like that.

 

[dugga]

I was the same way with my VTR. Do I buy it online for 30 bucks cheaper or support my B&M? I chose the latter because they also make one of my favorite juices and I felt I should support them with more than just the occasional juice purchase. To make a long story short, the service has gotten a lot better since the purchase.


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[BobAA]

You need to act according to how you feel. Personally, I support the B&M if they have what I want. I love it when I can go and see, feel, and maybe even try something out before investing. More times than I would like to admit, if I'd have done better due diligence, I would have saved plenty of money. I support small business. I realize that I pay a premium. I buy US whenever possible. I am retired from the auto industry and believe in buying US. The old adage still holds, you pay for what you get. With my B&M, I know I am being treated as a valued customer. I can't always say the same for online. YMMV.

 

[Ms.P]

You could always tell them what you can get it for online and ask them to match it. Or maybe even meet you halfway. Win-win. You still get a good price and they get the business.

 

[bosun]

A good local B&M is a rare bird. They have taken the time to help you at start of your vaping career. If their markup seems fair to you and they aren't out to shaft you like so many B&M's I've heard about -- support them and buy from them. A couple of extra bucks shouldn't hurt you, and when you suddenly need a new battery at eight PM they'll be there for you. If you don't support a deserving B&M now they'll be out of business when you do need them..

 

[Frenchfry1942]

My local ejuice is 75 miles away. I get excited when I get in the car. My wife doesn't understand...

 

[stylemaster2001]

My local ejuice is 75 miles away. I get excited when I get in the car. My wife doesn't understand...

Yup, my sister and I make a "day" of it, travelling with about 75 miles in any direction after searching the internet. Have found 3 really nice stores and a bunch of new restaurants all around this area!!!

 

[TS12000]

Ask them to meet you in the middle and cut you a package deal. The markup on a charger and batts in store can't be much and in comparision to not making the sale at all....losing those couple bucks might be worth it to them.

 

[sjtown]

make me sad being stationed overseas, we dont have a local shop, we just have to hope a pray through the internets and post god come through for us. i cant wait to get back stateside and find my own b&m

 

[edyle]

So I have a minor dilemma and wanted to get some others perspective on the situation.
I have decided that I MUST have an I taste 134. I love the look, the weight, the way it feels in my hand, everything about it screams to me that I MUST posses it (think gollum in the Lord of the rings "my precious")

So my dilemma is do I go to my local B&M and buy it or do I go online and save enough money to cover the batteries and the charger I need also?
The savings basically make sense but on the other hand my local shop is awesome.
I want to support my local shop because the guys there are knowledgeable, friendly, and when I walked in the first time and told them that I wanted to know all about vaping they took like 2 hours to talk and show me everything and at least acted like they enjoyed telling me everything, and they are like that every time I go in.

So what would you guys do, go to the shop and buy it or go online and buy everything I need for the same price as just the mod?

My first question was do they even have one?

By the sounds of it, sounds like they do.
Then the only question is the price; - oh- and is it the itaste or the 134 styled clone?

If it's only 10% more at the b&m the choice would be obvious; but if its double then you gotta scratch yo head.
Also gotta consider whether is the tube alone, or with batteries and charger included; how many batteries; is it a full kit with a tank/clearo included in the price. Then there's the warranty.


both my own mods I bought person-to-person live, and were like double priced what I might have seen online as a price, but both included a full kit, including charger, 2 batteries, and a tank.

 

[Scruff]

Personally a lot of the local vape shops don't have the high ends that I want so I'll get those online but after seeing a lot of my authentics they are getting more and more high ends. I'll purchase clones at my local vape shop when I'm hanging out just cause I don't want to wait 3days or longer and save 10bucks from ordering online. So it all depends on what it is I want and how long do I want to wait Have fun and vape on!!!

 

[C.M. Wilson]

I tend to spend enough online and at B&M's with my other hobbies that it all balances out lol. From what I've seen so far, the locals aren't too terrible with prices, obviously the selections are greater online. It's just more fun to get out and visit the local shops, however!