[Closed] Valley View Vapes Final Thread

[RayN]

Valley View Vapes
End of an Era​

Hello Everyone,

It's been a long, sometimes bumpy road. Some of you are new customers and some of you are among my very first customers.

Most of you are aware that I'm not in the best of health and it has made keeping up with this business very challenging.

It's with a certain amount of regret that I have to say I simply can't keep up anymore. I will be closing down the store later this week. I have found a very respectable local company that will buy out my inventory and carry my complete line of tanks and tank parts.

Although I haven't discussed their price structure with the owners, I imagine they will continue carrying them as cheaply as possible. I would not be surprised if they have to charge a little more than I do, since they're not doing it as a hobby the way I was.

You all are the greatest customers a person could hope to have. I appreciate each of you and consider you as my friends.


Thank you ALL,
Ray Norris

 

[wolandepiphanius]

Sorry to hear about this Ray. I hope you the best, and thank you for everything.

 

[Schnarph]

I'm sorry Ray. I don't know what to say, other than I hope you and yours have better luck in the future.

 

[DreamingButterfly81]

Ray, Thank you. For everything. For the amazing dedication to the cause, the incredible support, the contests that steered me to my best ecf friends. And of course the tanks that finally ended my search. I wish you nothing but the best in the future. I truly appreciate the effort you have made, I know you stayed open as long as you possibly could. Know that you have made an amazing impact. Of course I'm sad to see Valley View Vapes go, but that being said I know its best for your health, which is way more important. And I'd rather leave thoughts of gratitude for what your service, commitment, product, and generalized awesomeness. Thank you!

 

[Uncle]

This is truly a very sad DAY . . .

AND - I for one am very sad to hear this news - however I can fully understand that "YOU" NEED to do what is in your best interest and health wise too . . .

Please know that I will also always consider "You" a "Friend" - No Matter What - not only for what you have done for so many others in the ECF Community at large - including "Me", but for being who "You" are . . .

You are and will always be a "MENSCH" - SIR . . .

I would appreciate it very much if "You" will stay in touch with "Me" ("You" do have "My" Personal Information), especially if there is anything I can do for "You" and/or "Your Family" . . .

It is with Heartfelt Wishes For All the Best That I Send "YOU" . . .

 

[tnash]

Sorry to hear about the health problems Ray. Know that you have made a difference in helping the vaping community and our future health. You were aqn example of integrity that will be missed.

 

[Ding]

Thanks Ray for everything you have done.Am very sad hearing this but I understand the health aspect of it.Not easy to put the hammer and nails down for the last time.You get used to something for a long time,it's like a reflex to get up,go do and then come back again.The time flies by quicker,the pain gets worse and the joints get slower even though your mind says different.I feel ya Ray.Good luck and hope the health issues,whatever they may be get better for ya.D

 

[djezewski]

Thank you Ray for everything. I know it must be hard to do but there will be a time when you look back at your work with fond memories and know that you have been appreciated. Even though you are closing be sure to pop in every now and then to say hi.

 

[jpf880]

I don't really know what to say other than my Family wishes your Family the Best! You will be in our Prayers . I would like you to know the VVV Thread was what I considered Home here on ECF for a long time . I've met some of the greatest people here. My Thanks to You for giving Me this opportunity!

 

[glassmanoak]

Thanks Ray for just always being there when I needed help. And don't hesitate if there is anything I can ever do for you!!!

Feel better and be healthy!
Sherman

 

[Punkndrublic]

Thank you Ray, you're one of the best shop owners ever. You did a great job and you're tanks kick ....

 

[The Ocelot]

Thank you so much for giving me my very first tank. I won a polypro in a Friday contest and it was a big step in my journey along the Tobacco-Free Road. I still use it all the time. Good luck in your life adventures to come and be glad in your heart of all of the people you have helped to quit smoking. Cheers!

 

[Roccov]

I wish you all the best and improved health Ray sir. I know you did all you could during some trying times. Keep your great attitude and bless you and your family. Warmest regards, Rocco

 

[boardopboy]

Thank you, Ray.

 

[serenity21899]

Good luck to you.

 

[GaMntGirl]

Thank you Ray. Because of you I discovered carto tanks and how to use them. You will be missed.

 

[jac1766]

Thank you Ray for all you've done for us. You had provided me with a "home" here at ECF where some really great people gathered, day in and day out. You're tanks have set the standard for me in vaping. You're generosity is widely known, here, and often celebrated. We will all miss Valley View Vapes and all that went with it. You, however, I do expect to "see" you around from time to time, at least. ;-)
I do pray for the health of you and your family.

And again,

Thank you Ray!

 

[lisancentraltx]

I am truly sorry to see you close up shop, but hope that when you have spare time you'll be dropping in to say hello! You've created a magnificent product and had magnificent customer care service - I hoard my VVV Boge carto tanks, as you know!

I hope to see you around Ray, let us know how you and the family are doing! <3

 

[Tish Talons]

It is with a very heavy heart that I write this post. Ray, you, your store, and VVV's presence on ECF will be missed more than I can express. Your thread has always felt like home to me. I've met so many great people here and had so much fun. I honestly don't know what I will do with myself on ECF now.

However, we all love you, and your health is the most important thing. You have to take care of yourself, and please keep us posted on you and your family. I wish you the best, and hopefully will have the funds to place one last order before you close up shop. Very sad to see VVV go. Thank you for all your generosity and all the hard work you have done for all of us. You are a kind soul and a blessing to the vaping community.

 

[RPadTV]

Thank you for your excellent products, outstanding service, and for creating one of my favorite ECF communities. Best wishes Sir!