Counterfeit juul pods?

[Coyote628]

I was thinking stale as well. Old stock perhaps.

Most likely, but still theres that nagging feeling something aint right. The foil-paper backing on the blister pack seems tougher to break than normal and the funky flavor tell me, at the least, not to use them. The main reason i like my juul is that ive been able to stealth vape at work and nicotine helps me focus on my work.

 

[Eskie]

It's possible, but short of verifying the product authenticity code, inspection alone may not be sufficient. It's like batteries. In a sketchy gas station or convenience store those Duracells are frequently fakes. OK if it's an emergency if you need a AA right NOW, but otherwise something I never buy there. Bottom line is if it tastes crappy, regardless of authentic or not, it tastes crappy and I'd be looking to replace them with stock from somewhere other than that same store.

I do wonder if with all the new regs relating to pod sales in non-vape shops if small stores did simply find third party sources to maintain price margins and avoid any paperwork and hassle in stocking Juul pods obtained directly from the manufacturer. Let's face it, knocking off a pod isn't terribly difficult for an overseas no name manufacturer.

 

[Opinionated]

I bought some juul pods from a gas station i never otherwise go to. Was just there with a friend and thought id get some pods. These taste funny, really nasty. Mint shouldnt taste like these do. Im wondering if they are fakes.

Do you know what this flavor normally taste like or does this new flavor just taste bad in your opinion?

If you want to know for sure and it's just you've never tried this flavor before, then buy some from Juul online to compare the taste..

I've not heard anyone ever rave about the flavor of a Juul outside of cigarette smokers who have no taste buds anyway, so it's just as likely Juul pods are crap flavors.. perhaps this one in particular..

It's also just as likely the juice in the pod is old, this stuff has a shelf life and perhaps this package exceeded its life.