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zenman223

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Are there any suppliers in china whose prices actually warrant buying directly rather than spending an extra $1(on carto's) and supporting our economy and small business's? Im not above buying direct if I can save alot of money but considering I know how much their marking the stuff up and there prices are comparable to US vendors I guess I'll be buying from US vendors and supporting OUR economy. That is until I decide to buy a 100 cartos at once from Riva. It just seems if the prices are comparable why not buy from US companies and get your stuff in a couple days?
 

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That's your choice to make.

I'm in oz so it's actually much quicker and cheaper to buy stuff from china.

But as already mentioned, with a little planning and good timing you can order up big from healthcabin and take advantage of their deep discount sales and free shipping.

Remember that much of the stuff comes from china anyway. If it were just a matter of a few bucks, I'd rather have it quicker and buy local, but sometimes (with planning) you can save 100 bucks.

Healthcabin is a worthwhile vendor to keep an eye on.
 

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Are there any suppliers in china whose prices actually warrant buying directly rather than spending an extra $1(on carto's) and supporting our economy and small business's? Im not above buying direct if I can save alot of money but considering I know how much their marking the stuff up and there prices are comparable to US vendors I guess I'll be buying from US vendors and supporting OUR economy. That is until I decide to buy a 100 cartos at once from Riva. It just seems if the prices are comparable why not buy from US companies and get your stuff in a couple days?

You decide what makes sense for you. The Sale HC has at Christmas saved me a bunch. I like saving money. The Boge cartos were $3.38 / five pack. A buddy and I went together on the order. With an order over $250 we got free shipping and a 25% discount off their normal price. BTW, it's all made in China. You're buying from China whether you like it or not.
If saving money isn't enough to make you feel OK with buying directly from China, calculate how much you saved by using a non USA middleman, and donate your saving to your favorite charity.

BTW, My favorite charity is the retired Navy Pilot Beer fund. If you need the address I'll PM it to you.:toast:
 
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zenman223

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I realize people in other countries may be better off ordering from China and I do realize unless its custom made its made in China. I never said anything about American made products. Like I said I would order from China if I can save alot of money but looking at their prices right now I dont see the point. Of course as a freedom loving American I support peoples ability to spend their money how they want and I wasnt downing anyone who chooses to buy direct from china.
My post was also a serious question are their any chinese suppliers who dont have such a high mark-up?
I will definitely keep an eye out for their march sale and might pick up some of their RY4 as well.
 

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I realize people in other countries may be better off ordering from China and I do realize unless its custom made its made in China. I never said anything about American made products. Like I said I would order from China if I can save alot of money but looking at their prices right now I dont see the point. Of course as a freedom loving American I support peoples ability to spend their money how they want and I wasnt downing anyone who chooses to buy direct from china.
My post was also a serious question are their any chinese suppliers who dont have such a high mark-up?
I will definitely keep an eye out for their march sale and might pick up some of their RY4 as well.

I understand what you were saying.
Here in Australia it makes sense to order most things from china, but I wouldn't say that the markup is high, more like they price their items according to what the market will bear. I do not know of any other chinese suppliers that are significantly cheaper. Heaven-Gifts is another supplier that are similarly priced and have a range that overlaps, but not entirely. They are good to check out if healthcabin does not have what you need.

But yeah, the sales and free shipping makes it worthwhile, especially if you can go in with your buddies and stock up.
 

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Gotta go with KB on this 'un! Actually, I went in with him on his last HC order; 'nother one just 'round da corner.

Sharp $ales eye$ can really make a diff. But, bottom line, HC is definitely good-to-go.

Oh yeah, my $aving$ go to Iffy's 'The Gunfighters' beer fund...

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Are there any suppliers in china whose prices actually warrant buying directly rather than spending an extra $1(on carto's) and supporting our economy and small business's? Im not above buying direct if I can save alot of money but considering I know how much their marking the stuff up and there prices are comparable to US vendors I guess I'll be buying from US vendors and supporting OUR economy. That is until I decide to buy a 100 cartos at once from Riva. It just seems if the prices are comparable why not buy from US companies and get your stuff in a couple days?

If you buy in bulk it's a definite savings. My last order of cartos from Health Cabin saved me $150 over the cheapest price I could get them here. I'm getting ready to make another large order from them and expect to save a bit more this time. I'll pretty much be set on vaping supplies from that point on regardless of what happens with the industry. As far as shipping times, I received my order in a week. I've got an order out with a US supplier that was made on Feb. 22nd that I still have not received. So it's not always faster to buy here.
 
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