Ecig Business

[goodfella09]

I want to keep this message short and sweet. This was the only
place I saw appropriate to ask a simple question. It IS a question
open for all.

Im possibly interested in finding 1 partner who wants to become
a vendor, or ecig distributor with me to spread the good word
about ecigs, and make a little extra money through these tough
times. I have total plan laid out, some local good friends who are
willing to help with providing some facilities and advertising, + website and materials are almost finished. I also plan on releasing a ecig facts
website to backup the ecig/PV industry and product.

If you've thought about it, but like working as a team please PM
me. Im ready to go very soon. Leave me your Yahoo Messenger or
any other "chat" name you have so we can talk, then move to telephone
etc.

Thanks

 

[jerrydon10]

Ya better wait until the judge rules on the SE vs. FDA case first. You don't want to be stuck with an inventory that is illegal to sell.

 

[goodfella09]

Thanks for the advice. I feel Ive done enough research since Jan 2009 to go.
Im also tired of missing the boat. The plan will be built to protect the vendor
as well. Nobody is buying $3k worth of ecigs, so. Hope that provides some extra
info for anone who is ready to do something.

 

[Abe]

I'd have jumped in on Jan 2009 if I were you

 

[hyokim88]

That would be cool..=)
unfortunately i dont think i could.. =\
I wouldnt mind advertising it though. =)

 

[Stinknugget]

How do you approach this market? It seems so dilluted as it is. Even with a possible ban on the product, there seems to be a new reseller popping up every couple of days. I have thought about this myself for the past few weeks and have been debating if it is worth the investment. Pm me sometime and we can discuss.

 

[Madness008]

imo its only overcrowded online. Personally, id rather buy this stuff at a shop where i can try it out first and walk out the door with what I want. Smoking Everywhere is the only company doing that right now. Im thinking about opening up a shop and selling different models, flavors, mods and accessories at 1/4th their prices. At this point, most smokers have never even considered trying an e-cig. I think his business idea is good too but Im gonna pass just cuz its complicated eing in a different state and trying to keep track of everything. Id rather keep it simple.

 

[Lightgeoduck]

Yeah, every Tom,****, and Harry wants to start an ecig biz...woohoo get rich quick...yeah right... especially asking on a forum that is full of information and resources on suppliers and
discount purchases...what subject yourself to a false dream... I don't mean to offend but having to ask is a good sign that it's not for you....I mean ask Tonyman how much business he got from this forum....I mean heck only communicating on the forum since sept 52 posts and started off with his link to a labeled product hmmm his label or is it MLM.....

I am just giving you and all noobs here a piece of advise everyone has or had that dream to go into biz look in the classified ads at your failed competition.... buy stuff wholesale to supply your needs and maybe a buddy or two.....or maybe if you have the money to buy big.... build yourself a rep and solid ground here first or think of something new.....don't cloud this forum with clouded dreams....

Sorry I don't mean to be bashing, but tired of seeing people think they have the one and original idea and tons of posts from people with the same original idea....

If you can do it by all means do it..and more power to you I wish you well...But if you have to ask...you may need to rethink the whole business idea.. or research abit more and find other yahoos here that asked the same thing and see how they are doing.

because unless you snag them before they are vets here in the forum you won't sell a product that someone can get somewhere else at the same price you bought your business stock...and it doesn't matter if you give it a fancy name.

 

[Madness008]

The world doesnt revolve around this message board. Its a great source for information, but there are millions of smokers worldwide who would potentially buy e-cigarettes who have never and will never visit this message board. Your little rant is pretty pathetic.

 

[Lightgeoduck]

its not pathetic its a bit of reality mad...your right the world doesn't revolve around this board...but incase you didn't know ecig isn't popular to everyone.. and I don't mean because they don't know yet.... they oppose it.... and taking it to a mall or real shop isn't a NEW idea just because you haven't seen one... if you haven't seen in the news or googled the Kiosk issue... than that is more the reason one shouldn't go into business.......

Now don't get me wrong if someonw wished there was a brick and mortar place to get ecigs and wonder why... than it would be a simple calm explanation to inform the uninformed.

I am sorry for not sugarcoating it, but ITS facts...if you are asking for a "partner" and say you have everything set up.... but are not ready to hear other side ..... the side on what would make you fail..... than maybe that person isn't ready.....because one thing for sure jumping into a business like this you are going to hear more pathetic rants and not from me but from potential customers.

The world doesnt revolve around this message board. Its a great source for information, but there are millions of smokers worldwide who would potentially buy e-cigarettes who have never and will never visit this message board. Your little rant is pretty pathetic.

so Good day sir..

 

[surbitonPete]

I actually feel a bit sorry for the original people who started selling e-cigs on this forum, so many people could see the potential to make money out of selling e-cigs that in such a short time we have been overwhelmed with new suppliers and things aren't really quite as honest any more now that they are all having to fight for business.

 

[lordmage]

First Considering the overall intent of the OP i am moving this to the suppliers sub forum.
Second head the warnings and wait for a ruling. if and when you start selling OP you will have to register as a supplier and conform to those rules.

 

[Lightgeoduck]

I actually feel a bit sorry for the original people who started selling e-cigs on this forum, so many people could see the potential to make money out of selling e-cigs that in such a short time we have been overwhelmed with new suppliers and things aren't really quite as honest any more now that they are all having to fight for business.

So true sp... I also feel bad for some of the new people coming on this forum. that get bombarded by vultures trying to get a piece of fresh meat.... SJ and staff does do a great job at trimming the fat... but you can't avoid gaining a little weight..if you know what I mean

EDIT. I don't intend to put myself at the same level as SP on vet status...I now my place in the food chain

 

[surbitonPete]

So true sp... I also feel bad for some of the new people coming on this forum. that get bombarded by vultures trying to get a piece of fresh meat.... SJ and staff does do a great job at trimming the fat... but you can't avoid gaining a little weight..if you know what I mean

EDIT. I don't intend to put myself at the same level as SP on vet status...I now my place in the food chain

Lol be careful you don't get eaten then

 

[thewomenfolk]

Tonyman....you don't think anyone else should get involved in selling....but you're a USA supplier? Ummmmmm.......

 

[AngusATAT]

Tonyman....you don't think anyone else should get involved in selling....but you're a USA supplier? Ummmmmm.......

He's right, though. A ruling could come as soon as today that would make importing and sales of e-cigs illegal. Who in their right mind would start a business right now regarding e-cigs?

Most of these US Suppliers you see will be gone the day that ruling comes down. The ones that remain will only be selling overseas, if they can sell at all.