I feel like I'm cheating on my wife

[Rocketpunk]

Well, I finally discovered my favorite juice vendor. Out in Washington state. I am in Dayton, Ohio. For the past two months I've been ordering my juice and gadgets specifically from that vendor. But now a brick and mortar shop has opened up in my hometown. In fact, it's right next door to my work! But even though I prefer my original vendor's juices and juice prices, I find myself getting all the other stuff, like cartos, dct tanks, attys, etc., from the b&m shop. I used to get it from the other guy. Now I feel conflicted. I seriously doubt the previous vendor knows me by name or can even recognize me by my frequent repeat purchases, but I still feel, in a really weird way, like I'm "cheating" on the original vendor.

Am I the only one who feels this way?

 

[adeline]

You should feel good. It's a wonderful thing to support a local vendor!

 

[erictho]

i agree! it's always important to support what's local to you, if you feel they run a good business as well.

 

[notawoman]

i live pretty close to pink spot here in vegas, I try to support them and get their products and juices. It'll be a sad day if they're ever closed down. I know it's a big help for people who are new to ecigs.

 

[Charlie C]

Not sure if the locale is so important but I understand.
I deal with 3 vendors only now.
When a vendor does right by you with service they deserve to be supported and it's NOT about the money.

Too many people search on line just to save a few bucks and neglect supporting the guy who looked after them last time.

 

[tnt56]

I got a local B/M in my town. The people that run it are fantastic. I'll support a local business in a small town anyday if they have what I want.

 

[Rocketpunk]

Thanks, guys. I feel better about myself now! I know, it's a weird feeling to describe. And I do love my guys at the b&m store, they go out of their way to satisfy their customers. And I agree, I love supporting local businesses.

 

[Amish Ed]

I got the same feeling about my B&M when I switched to DIY liquid. I still buy all my hardware from them though, gotta support the local whenever possible.

 

[HawkeyeFLA]

I shop both the local B&M and online. I would probably shop the B&M more if it wasn't 45 minutes to get there, but I do enjoy it when I go in. Run by a vaper, staffed by vapers. Knowledgeable team. Up and down the line as far as products. Basic 510 stuff, eGo stuff, *Max, and they're even retailing the Provari now. Every couple of months they host a vape meet party. So yeah I'll gladly support my B&M.

That being said, some times it's easier to point click and wait for USPS to arrive with stuff.

 

[drsocal]

Well, I finally discovered my favorite juice vendor. Out in Washington state. I am in Dayton, Ohio. For the past two months I've been ordering my juice and gadgets specifically from that vendor. But now a brick and mortar shop has opened up in my hometown. In fact, it's right next door to my work! But even though I prefer my original vendor's juices and juice prices, I find myself getting all the other stuff, like cartos, dct tanks, attys, etc., from the b&m shop. I used to get it from the other guy. Now I feel conflicted. I seriously doubt the previous vendor knows me by name or can even recognize me by my frequent repeat purchases, but I still feel, in a really weird way, like I'm "cheating" on the original vendor.

Am I the only one who feels this way?

Haha.. I have felt like that before..

 

[cwolfman13]

Business is business...if a local B&M has what I need/want, and the price is right, I will absolutely keep it local and wouldn't feel bad about not buying from a previous supplier. Keeping it local is a great thing and the $$ stays in the local economy. That said, if I was getting a better deal elsewhere and online suppliers had better and more stuff, I would also not hesitate to go the other way.

To my knowledge, we have 3 B&Ms here in ABQ...two are more like headshops that sell vaping stuff and the other is strictly a vaping store. One of the headshop places I would never set foot in again...they guy has no idea about the product and he's even told me he hates dealing with it and vaping customers because he doesn't know the lingo, etc and has no interest in learning. He just thought it would sell off the shelf and he'd have another product to sell.

The other headshop is an "emergency" only place for me. The guy is much more knowledgable than the first and he's a vaper, but his prices are ridiculous...I honestly don't know how he stays in business, but my guess is that it's all of the glass he's blowing. He makes his own juice, and he thinks it's gold or something @ $10 for a 5ML bottle...plus it's 100% VG...not my cup 'o tea. Batteries and the like are pretty pricey as well.

Route 66 Vapor is awesome though...love those guys (though they do need to hire more people or something, lines are always out the door). They're wholesalers, so their prices are right. They also make their own juice and it's pretty rockin' stuff and a good ratio of PG:VG for me...$6 for a 5ML bottle. The biggest draw back is that they aren't open on the weekends and their shop is a bit out of my way, so I have to plan appropriately...when I don't, I end up at headshop #2 on a Saturday.