I've only had a few purchases with VapeNW and fortunately never needed support. There are vendors out there (like MVS, VaporDNA, Eciggity, Ecig, and others) who are really good about standing behind their products. If you can get it locally at a fair price and with a good return/support policy, that's certainly a solid way to go.
But yes, I can see (can, not have) a local store selling it for >$200. I remember getting a Plato for my stealth out and about when they were first released for ~$50 from MVS. Saw it at my local store (after I had it in hand) for $99.99.

