Looking for a TFA vendor that ships internationally

[FiReSTaRT]

I snowbird between Canada and South America and because I want to get into DIY, I'd like to deal with a single supplier (most likely US-based). Obviously, the factors that matter are:
1) Good selection of TFA flavours and other goodies like ethyl maltol and pyrazine (don't need pg/vg, though as they are readily available in both countries)
2) Reasonable pricing (not necessarily looking for the cheapest, but I don't want to be gouged either) and shipping rates
3) Willing to work with the client on declarations

In Canada, I can find local TFA vendors, but I'd like to establish a long-term relationship. TIA for any leads you can give me, guys

 

[dannyv45]

RTS ships internationally and carries TFA

Liquid Food Flavoring & Flavor Concentrate by Flavor Apprentice | E-Liquid Flavoring

 

[BrotherBob]

MFS ditto above.
re: Shipping

 

[FiReSTaRT]

Thanks guys. I couldn't find pyrazine on either site and I'd prefer a one stop shop since I'll be getting nailed for international shipping. I found a place called Bull City Vapor but I'm not sure what sort of a rep they have and whether they are willing to ship internationally using USPS (last thing I want is to get bent over by UPS/FedEx/DHL in Canada/Chile on brokerage charges). Any experiences with them? Any other places that ship internationally?

 

[Sir2fyablyNutz]

Thanks guys. I couldn't find pyrazine on either site and I'd prefer a one stop shop since I'll be getting nailed for international shipping. I found a place called Bull City Vapor but I'm not sure what sort of a rep they have and whether they are willing to ship internationally using USPS (last thing I want is to get bent over by UPS/FedEx/DHL in Canada/Chile on brokerage charges). Any experiences with them? Any other places that ship internationally?

Bull City is a great business in my experience. I don't know if they ship foreign. Have you tried the main TFA business? Perfumer's Apprentice

 

[FiReSTaRT]

Bull City is a great business in my experience. I don't know if they ship foreign. Have you tried the main TFA business? Perfumer's Apprentice

Thanks for the heads up. I'd appreciate it if you put in a good word for me I'm not one of those whiny International buyers.. Been around the block.. Ahhh I didn't know that Perfumer's Apprentice was their main biz.. I'll check them out too.

 

[stump123]

Why not TFA themselves? They have AP. I don't see it listed in the flavors but it comes up when I use the search box.

 

[Capt.shay]

I wouldn't worry about AP holding you up. You will probably only EVER buy one bottle of it. It's that strong.

As others have said, just go to the Perfumers Apprentice direct, they will ship anywhere.

 

[FiReSTaRT]

Verified Bull City doesn't ship internationally (very quick e-mail response, indicating good customer service for those of you living south of the border), so I'll order straight from the source and pay a bit extra. Can't wait to try that Tribeca recipe. It's my favourite non-Dekang tobacco juice, but it would break the bank considering how much I vape lol

 

[dannyv45]

Thanks guys. I couldn't find pyrazine on either site and I'd prefer a one stop shop since I'll be getting nailed for international shipping. I found a place called Bull City Vapor but I'm not sure what sort of a rep they have and whether they are willing to ship internationally using USPS (last thing I want is to get bent over by UPS/FedEx/DHL in Canada/Chile on brokerage charges). Any experiences with them? Any other places that ship internationally?

Bullcity is fantastic. I buy all my flavoring from then. I don't think they ship internationally.

 

[FiReSTaRT]

And just as I placed my TPA order, I found a Canadian source whose pricing is along the same lines as TPA. I found it because I was shopping for ethyl maltol (which TPA didn't have). The place is called Fusion Flavours. If their service is good and they ship internationally, I'll be covered in both countries.

 

[stump123]

TPA cotton candy is em.

 

[FiReSTaRT]

TPA cotton candy is em.

Thanks. I didn't know that... Ah well.. At least I'll have some fun with a diet scale, tin foil, a bottle, PG and the microwave

 

[FiReSTaRT]

Bull City was very prompt with their replies to me but everything boils down to having a freight forwarder as my only option if I want to order from them and ship outside of the US. Still, their customer service is great and for those of you living in the US, they left a very positive impression on me.

Fusion Flavours (Canadian shop) was very quick to reply to my e-mail, got pricing comparable to TPA (once you convert our crap dollar to USD), plus they ship to wherever Canada Post ships, so I'll be dealing with them in the future

 

[FiReSTaRT]

My Fusion Flavours order arrived today, so they are definitely legit and will be seeing more of me in the future.

 

[FiReSTaRT]

TPA order arrived, all items correct and well packaged. Have to give them props for it. Good to have choices Made a Tribeca clone.. Couldn't resist trying a tank immediately due to positive reviews of people doing the same but I think the recipe contains too much pyrazine. If steeping doesn't help, I'll reduce the amount next time around.

 

[FiReSTaRT]

Status update:
That Tribeca clone mellowed out after more steeping. The new batch has half the pyrazine and it turned out great straight out of the bottle. Then I decided to experiment and came across a pretty good hazelnut praline tobacco juice.. Noticeable but not overpowering flavour, very pleasant, definite ADV

FiReSTaRT's Hazelnut Praline
8% Hazelnut Praline
5% RY4 Double
2% Ethyl Maltol (10% solution)
1% Graham cracker
Nicotine to taste (currently at 1.5mg/ml for me)
Your PG/VG base (I run 50/50)
Don't forget to steep (2 days cap open, another 5 days just in the bottle or 2hrs cap off, in a heated ultrasonic)