If You Don't Know Anything About Vaping, Don't Open a Vape Shop
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That's exactly the situation I've faced, a computer geek who can't afford the "latest and greatest"... I've managed to stay just enough behind the curve to get decent systems for dirt cheap prices, and much the same has applied to my acquisition of vape gear -- when I bought a Sigelei, I got the v3 not v5, because it was $7 cheaper... I got a kfl+ clone for $33... There is a GREAT deal to be said for being just behind the curve, if you're on a budget!
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A few shops have sprung up around San Antonio over the past year and I've visited quite a few. For the most part, they all seem to be staffed by people who have a good working knowledge of the equipment, but I share the sentiment with OP when it comes to the first two or three brain-dead opportunist to open B&M shops here. I was overjoyed that they were here, but they didn't seem to know much about the gear they were selling, juice, batteries, or much of anything. Every time I went in, I would end up holding a gear demo for the staff and their customers would end up with my number before they left.
My favorite vape-shop war story happened when I was telling a customer about DIY and that I make 30 mg maple pecan juice when the owner SCREAMED at me, "You need to shut up and leave! You are going to get people killed!" He went on about DIY and it being illegal to get nicotine without a "subscription." I didn't hear all of it because I was swooning in a nicotine induced sub-coma as I quit the bust above the door. As I left I said, "Take thy beak from out my heart, and let me leave out of this door and I shall with joy return no more."
And that nitwit never quitting, still is ranting, still is raving...
(Ok, maybe I SHOULD back it down a few mg.)
My favorite vape-shop war story happened when I was telling a customer about DIY and that I make 30 mg maple pecan juice when the owner SCREAMED at me, "You need to shut up and leave! You are going to get people killed!" He went on about DIY and it being illegal to get nicotine without a "subscription." I didn't hear all of it because I was swooning in a nicotine induced sub-coma as I quit the bust above the door. As I left I said, "Take thy beak from out my heart, and let me leave out of this door and I shall with joy return no more."
And that nitwit never quitting, still is ranting, still is raving...
(Ok, maybe I SHOULD back it down a few mg.)
no worries, there are always haters.
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truth to be told tho, I wouldn't have known what a Joye type A is either, even tho I've been into vaping almost a year now.
my first set up was a Vamo 2 with Protank and besides tanks with kanger heads and rebuilds I know little others.
Top coil atomizer heads:
Bottom coil atomizer heads:
Carto:
That's the kind of replacement heads I'd expect a vape store to have.
what about heads for Aspire tanks? No Joye, really?
(these would both be bottom coils, just not those ones)
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I live in Southern California so there's no shortage of quality vape shops (there are over a dozen within 15 miles of my house) but I have come across one or two with, let's say, less than knowledgeable staff.
Like others have said, OP had an opportunity to help what sounded like an uneducated yet honest husband and wife team trying to meet the demand in a growing business and make a living. Or he could have just left. Instead, he chose to belittle them.
Now, if you're going to open up a business I think you should understand the market you're getting yourself into. And while not doing your research certainly opens you up to unsatisfied customers taking out their frustrations on you, it doesn't mean you have to be the one to treat them like crap.
Who knows, maybe they'll get it together and be able to provide a better experience with help from more knowledgable vapers. If they do, OP can go back and benefit from it without having contributed anything.
Like others have said, OP had an opportunity to help what sounded like an uneducated yet honest husband and wife team trying to meet the demand in a growing business and make a living. Or he could have just left. Instead, he chose to belittle them.
Now, if you're going to open up a business I think you should understand the market you're getting yourself into. And while not doing your research certainly opens you up to unsatisfied customers taking out their frustrations on you, it doesn't mean you have to be the one to treat them like crap.
Who knows, maybe they'll get it together and be able to provide a better experience with help from more knowledgable vapers. If they do, OP can go back and benefit from it without having contributed anything.
The op shouldn't have had to contribute anything. If the owners were starting a vape shop, they should have taken the small amount of time required to learn the basics. I agree with the comment someone made about tough love. Embarrassing them like that will likely motivate them to take a step back and do some research. I expect a specialty store to have above average knowledge about their products. If not, they can expect angry customers.
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After reading all of this I think I am going to run out and kiss my local vapory shop owner.
I have a new appreciation for his knowledge and approach.
I have a new appreciation for his knowledge and approach.
I guess I still disagree that being so outright disrespectful to anyone is called for.
Yeah, maybe the joyetech systems are common in that area and if people keep asking about those atomizers, the b&m will probably just start stocking them. Replacement atomizers and especially cartos are definitely something I would expect a vape b&m to be looking to stock because they are a repeat customer item. On the other hand, if they don't sell the joyetech tanks that use them then they wouldn't likely stock them.
When someone tries to sell me a sack of used rusty atomizers, while claiming they're brand new, they forfeit the right to be treated respectfully.
According to the screenplay you started this with, you were there way before the atomizers came out. I am sure there are other vape shops in the area that will have your Type A (oh, the irony) atomizers and will give you the great customer service you obviously deserve. And this shop will or won't go out of business. Personally I hope they succeed, and learn, and become a great asset to your neighborhood.
I'm just going to leave this and exit this thread.
Everyone only Has what the Op has posted as Gospel. No one was actually there nor has anyone actually dealt with this vender as far as I have seen.
I prefer to take things with a grain of salt and not just assume it was on the internet so it MUST be true.
Bicker on!
Later
Everyone only Has what the Op has posted as Gospel. No one was actually there nor has anyone actually dealt with this vender as far as I have seen.
I prefer to take things with a grain of salt and not just assume it was on the internet so it MUST be true.
Bicker on!
Later
Group vape in three.........two.........one
Come on folks, we are all in this together for crying out loud.
Come on folks, we are all in this together for crying out loud.
I'm just going to leave this and exit this thread.
Everyone only Has what the Op has posted as Gospel. No one was actually there nor has anyone actually dealt with this vender as far as I have seen.
I prefer to take things with a grain of salt and not just assume it was on the internet so it MUST be true.
Bicker on!
Later
If we assumed he was lying, then this thread wouldn't have been nearly as entertaining.
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I'm just going to leave this and exit this thread.
Everyone only Has what the Op has posted as Gospel. No one was actually there nor has anyone actually dealt with this vender as far as I have seen.
I prefer to take things with a grain of salt and not just assume it was on the internet so it MUST be true.
Bicker on!
Later
I think it's the principle that is important. And the only reason anyone is in this thread is 'cause their bored and this thread is pointless, which of course is a perfect fit for bored people in the internets
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