Five Pawns - a lot of people ordered recently . . . what are your thoughts?

[MsComptrtchr]

So, my ADV is Grandmaster. When I'm bored, I hit Gambit for a kick. Absolute pin requires a certain mood for me to use. I have just gotten into Queenside - loving it's authentic "Blood Orange" flavor. Natural flavoring is so delicious vs. the artificial candy juice. Bowden's Mate is something I keep for when I am in one of those "got mint?" moods

I've seen a lot of posts with people ordering five pawns lately. You know the juice is pre-steeped by at least a month when you get it, so jump right in - what are your impressions??

After getting free priority shipping, beautiful glass packaging, tasting notes, and wonderful presteeped flavor blending, do YOU think it's worth the extra cost??

 

[Barbara21]

I have no idea. But this post was enough to get me to look at the site and I'm thinking about ordering a sample pack. (It looks delicious.)

I'm interested in hearing other's opinions also.

 

[dmska]

I got a bottle of grandmaster in early june. I have been conserving it by only vaping it during NBA playoff games. Most of the bottle is gone, now. I have been dripping it on a provari mini, 2.2 ohm rda @ ~4.5 watts. I mostly taste the peanut butter with a little banana.The flavor is awesome, liquid is a nice clear amber yellow. packaging is top notch, with free fast shipping.The grandmaster is a definite re-order and I just received a bottle of gambit yesterday,I have not sampled it yet but it smells really good.

 

[MsComptrtchr]

I have no idea. But this post was enough to get me to look at the site and I'm thinking about ordering a sample pack. (It looks delicious.)

I'm interested in hearing other's opinions also.

Barbara - the sample pack is adorable - 5 flavors in tiny 4 ml glass dropper bottles. Comes in a metal-lidded container.

 

[TampaToker69]

So, my ADV is Grandmaster. When I'm bored, I hit Gambit for a kick. Absolute pin requires a certain mood for me to use. I have just gotten into Queenside - loving it's authentic "Blood Orange" flavor. Natural flavoring is so delicious vs. the artificial candy juice. Bowden's Mate is something I keep for when I am in one of those "got mint?" moods

I've seen a lot of posts with people ordering Five Pawns lately. You know the juice is pre-steeped by at least a month when you get it, so jump right in - what are your impressions??

After getting free priority shipping, beautiful glass packaging, tasting notes, and wonderful presteeped flavor blending, do YOU think it's worth the extra cost??

MsComptrtchr, I've said it before and I'll say it again. I will gladly pay for quality juice. Five Pawns is amazing, I had a 20 minute conversation with Rodney the owner and let me tell you he is one heck of a guy. Very personable, very approachable. I frequent 2 suppliers for my juice. My ADV is definitely Gambit. When I'm in the mood I will vape Grandmaster. So in summary, yes, five pawns is definitely worth the price. I order on Monday and have my juice Wednesday. They are based in Cali, I'm in Tampa, FL. Fastest shipping ever. I believe they are steeped 90 days. I can tell you there are more flavors coming. I'm stoked to sample one in particular. I'd do anything to have one of their oak barrels full of Gambit. Yes, they are in fired oak barrels like a fine single malt scotch. (also a personal fav)

 

[MsComptrtchr]

Some people have claimed that juice should not be steeped in an oak barrel - I'll have to ask Rodney about it. I am introducing 5P to members at our vapemeet this saturday. I am curious to hear their input as well.

 

[oh u mad]

Not worth the price to me. They charge state tax RIGHT during checkout. First website I've ever seen do that. It comes out to $30/30ml...

 

[kbjoran]

Not worth the price to me. They charge state tax RIGHT during checkout. First website I've ever seen do that. It comes out to $30/30ml...

Since you live in CA, they have to charge tax. If I order anything online from a GA company, I know I have to pay tax.

This stuff is fantastic! I too ordered the sample pack and was shocked when I first vaped Queenside. I'm getting ready to try my Grandmaster but, since I vape four other juices and have just one tank dedicated to samples, it takes me a bit of time to get through a tank.

 

[oh u mad]

Since you live in CA, they have to charge tax. If I order anything online from a GA company, I know I have to pay tax.

This stuff is fantastic! I too ordered the sample pack and was shocked when I first vaped Queenside. I'm getting ready to try my Grandmaster but, since I vape four other juices and have just one tank dedicated to samples, it takes me a bit of time to get through a tank.

No they don't, VCV does not charge state tax

 

[TampaToker69]

No they don't, VCV does not charge state tax

Don't let the gubment find out about that! haha

 

[JJOOHHNN]

No they don't, VCV does not charge state tax

That is not good, in some states the state can and will shut him down. You probably should not have posted that in an open forum.

 

[MsComptrtchr]

Then they're breaking the law. Can't fault Five Pawns for following tax regulations. If you don't want to pay tax, order from Wild Valley Ecigs (but you'll pay shipping!)

No they don't, VCV does not charge state tax

 

[Big Screen D]

Dollar per ml is much more than I would ever spend on juice, but the marketing is so very good it's tempting to try anyway.

Looks to be a brilliant business plan.

 

[kbjoran]

Dollar per ml is much more than I would ever spend on juice, but the marketing is so very good it's tempting to try anyway.

Looks to be a brilliant business plan.

I want to open a vaping bar.

 

[Hill]

Just visited their site WOW! expensive. Whats this stuff made out of magical unicorn piss? Whats wrong with an honest profit they're charging over 3 times the average rate. I'm sure they're using the same "earth based" ingredients as other quality vendors.

Seems elitist to me. Its no surprise that this is a California based company.

I won't be buying from them as I don't like to encourage that sort of behavior.

Of course this is just MHO and I don't want to offend anybody. Obviously they have a market or they would'nt be in business

 

[Big Screen D]

In regards to Five Pawn pricing, keep in mind that these are B&M prices. So while obscenely expensive, it's not too far out of line with what some B&M's are getting for juice.

On the other hand I can envision someone having just spent $500 on a Caravela in the classies wanting to splurge on some juice in a pretty container. Not my style, but no doubt there is a market here.

 

[jophish]

its worth every penny.. just wait to try the castle long reserve its hands down what I like to call bomb.com or just a perfect 10

 

[RPadTV]

Just visited their site WOW! expensive. Whats this stuff made out of magical unicorn piss? Whats wrong with an honest profit they're charging over 3 times the average rate. I'm sure they're using the same "earth based" ingredients as other quality vendors.

Seems elitist to me. Its no surprise that this is a California based company.

I won't be buying from them as I don't like to encourage that sort of behavior.

Of course this is just MHO and I don't want to offend anybody. Obviously they have a market or they would'nt be in business

It's not elitist. The business model is just different than most vendors. The focus is on retail and the company doesn't want to undercut its B&M partners by selling online for a lower price.

As for the juices, my personal rankings are:

Gambit
Queenside
Grandmaster
Bowden's Mate
Absolute Pin

I love the first three, like Bowden's Mate, and don't care for Absolute Pin (it's well crafted, but the absinthe is a bit much for me). The Castle Long Reserve, which just launched, is excellent too.

 

[manji1]

Honestly, I think it's well worth the price. To me it's like saying why would you spend $12 for 4 bottles of Old Rasputin when you can get 12 cans of Milwaukees Best for $7? The answer is pretty simple. I like things that taste good and are made with an attention to detail and quality.

 

[Cyia]

I'll be ordering some grandmaster soon my self. Haven't tried their juices but I'm just going to go right into it. My ONLY concern is the 50/50 mix. Has anyone with a PG allergy or sensitivity tried these juices and been ok?

I don't mind paying top dollar for wonderful juice. But if that wonderful juice causes my throat to swell to the point I can't vape it then it's money down the drain on my end.