China closing down for a month!!!

[KatyS]

I just got news from my chinese supplier that if I put an order in Tuesday, I won't get it till Feb. 10th!!! Because of their chinese new year that starts Jan 22nd thru Feb 1st. They are all backed up on orders already. Any other suppliers getting this bad news too?? Boy when they take a holiday they don't kid around - sheeeshhhhhhh

 

[Hank8903]

Yes, I received very similar information also. I'm glad I got my order in when I did. They definitely do not mess around.

 

[Trumpybloke]

Well it is the equivalent of our Christmas/New Years , give them a break lol
Not all retailers / suppliers will be DOA for the dates mentioned... the guy I get my nick knacks from is shut Jan 24th to Feb 2nd...each business will be slightly different.

 

[NotYingYang]

At least these Chinese suppliers give fair warning of delay and the dates. I'd give them credit for that.

 

[lintz69]

Truth is, (and anyone can correct me) but from what I have been told this is the only holiday they get. Where US has thanksgiving/4th of july/xmas/new years etc. Chinese only celebrate(get time off) for Chinese New Years. This is just about ALL of china. I used to work in the computer industry doing sales. Most computer stuff comes from china(as well as everything else). During that time they get backed up, so alot of times when you place an order they don't get to it before holiday and are real backed up for a couple of weeks from everyone trying to restock. This usually causes prices to go up. I was wondering if this is why some resellers in the US prices have gone up?

 

[aasupplyny]

From experience, I know that most factories in China give their workers 2-6 weeks off for the Chinese New Year holiday. But this really depends on how the bosses feel and how business is going. If they're swamped with orders, less vacation time is usually given. My company imports from China and I know we ordered 2 extra containers of goods in December to make up for the delays in Feb.

The Chinese version of Labor/workers day (not sure what its called in English) is also a big holiday but not nearly as big as New Year.

I guess we're just gonna have to stock up on our personal e-cig supplies just incase.

 

[Rockbassray]

Yes I can confirm this.. IT will be a rough few weeks for some of us.. But gives us time to straighten up our inventory >

 

[Purple Dahlia]

Just as well I placed my order with bestecigs yesterday then

 

[youfillintheblank]

Puresmoker here I come!!! He's supposed to have new liquid and stuff tomorrow.

 

[Rorschach]

Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday for the PRC there is as its the only time of year in which all companies/factories are expected to let their workers travel home to celebrate with their families. Many of China's workers are migrant workers; from poorer provinces going for manufacturing jobs in the richer ones.

We also celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival among other things. The workers may get the day off, but its not nearly long enough for a worker to go back to their hometown as most of them use rail to travel.

You guys ought to see the Chinese New Year parties in HK.
Crazzzzzzzyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!

 

[CaSHMeRe]

You guys ought to see the Chinese New Year parties in HK.
Crazzzzzzzyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!

pictures ?!?!?!

 

[Rockbassray]

lol like how you jumped your post count lol.... Cash...

 

[CaSHMeRe]

lol like how you jumped your post count lol.... Cash...

I DID NO SUCH THING !!!! just yesterday, I only had 4 total posts ... 1 million posts in under 24 hours ... easy as cake

 

[panderson01]

Yes I can confirm this.. IT will be a rough few weeks for some of us.. But gives us time to straighten up our inventory >

Unfortunately, us nic addicts cannot withstand a 0 inventory condition for even 1 day.

I work with Asia in my job (unrelated to e-cigs) and we make sure that this holiday does not affect our US obligations. I hope that the good suppliers here have done the same.

I hope this didn't sound too cold, but you know how addicts are when they can't get their fix 8-o

-Paul

 

[Rockbassray]

hmmm.. then how come i have only like 131 posts when i have replied to EVERY single thread on this site... TWICE!!!..

 

[Rorschach]

pictures ?!?!?!

I didn't take these pics:

http://www.digit7.com/tempest7/Blog/uploaded_images/LanKwaiFong07-707628.jpg

http://image24.webshots.com/25/2/67/23/300326723fjPUhs_ph.jpg

But that area is completely composed of bars and clubs.

It's out of control. Actually though, on a regular Friday night, there are about half as many people there. Which is still pretty sizable. Probably the most bars per square mile in the world, as they're all stacked on top of each other.

 

[CaSHMeRe]

Rorsh ...

They bust out the Chinese lanterns too right ?!?!?!

My one ultimate fantasy (may sound weird)

Is riding in a boat, in the middle of a calm sea or something, watching the fire flies dance around chinese lanterns!!!! HAHA ... Honest to God!

 

[lorieb48]

Rorsh ...

They bust out the Chinese lanterns too right ?!?!?!

My one ultimate fantasy (may sound weird)

Is riding in a boat, in the middle of a calm sea or something, watching the fire flies dance around chinese lanterns!!!! HAHA ... Honest to God!

So ....does that mean that our favorite supplier will run out of stock???LOL I hope not....I can't go a month with out buying something!!!!!

 

[panderson01]

Not to be a fuddy duddy but, to get back on point, can any of the suppliers chime in on the effects on the supply pipeline?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[CaSHMeRe]

So ....does that mean that our favorite supplier will run out of stock???LOL I hope not....I can't go a month with out buying something!!!!!

not sure what you are talking about ... I'm locked and loaded ... already bought my ticket to China !!!! CHINESE NEW YEAR HERE CASH COMES !!!!

Not to be a fuddy duddy but, to get back on point, can any of the suppliers chime in on the effects on the supply pipeline?

Thanks,
Paul

I planned and stocked accordingly