Lots of Vapor - you get what you pay for

[purplecat001]

So I'm a month into vaping and have tried 2 stores for vaping liquids. I live in SoCal so I have tried The Vapor Spot in L.A. and just received an order from ordering from LotsOfVapor.com. I realize this may not be the right forum for this, but because I am new, I am limited to posting here. I just want to warn and let other newbies know what they are getting when they order from lotsofvapor dot com because I would have appreciated knowing ahead of time myself.

I started out with e-liquid from The Vapor Spot, 5ml each, ~$1 per ml. So to save money I thought I'd place an order online. Well, let's just say you get what you pay for. I thought I was getting a great deal averaging $3 a bottle for 5ml of e-liquid from lotsofvapor dot com. I'll let the pics speak for themselves. Let's just say I won't be ordering from them again. Oh, and here's the kicker. Their online FAQs state that they do indeed include 5ml but in a 7ml bottle and that is why the liquid is not filled to the top. Well, on the very right and left you will see what I received from The Vapor Spot. The middle bottles, with the needle points, are from lotsofvapor dot com. The bottles are the same width, the same circumference, so the levels should, at the least, be the same.

My future business will go to The Vapor Spot until I can find a reputable online store. You live and you learn.

 

[pillowprincess]

Heather's Heavenly Vapes, Rawr Juice, and Alice in Vapeland seem to be very reputable. I have ordered from HHV and Rawr and found the prices reasonable and the flavors and quality worth the wait of shipping.

 

[vsummer1]

I refuse to pay over 50 cents including shipping, per ml. I am sorry you have only tried 2 vendors, but there are a lot of less expensive vendors that are not cheap in the least.

 

[L7D4N]

I'd recommend vixen vapors. They're local to me, but ship same-day if you order before noon, and have awesome juice with fair prices. Try out Tigers Blood and Fuzzy Berry, and you'll start buying 30ml+ batches, I guarantee it.

 

[mfisher2]

Heather's Heavenly Vapes, Rawr Juice, and Alice in Vapeland seem to be very reputable. I have ordered from HHV and Rawr and found the prices reasonable and the flavors and quality worth the wait of shipping.

Wow pillow, that twice now I ran into you, and your comment on HHV and AIV is spot on. They are very reputable and HHV has some of the lowest costs on the market! Currently awaiting my shipment of Zombie from AIV ill let you guys know how good it is as soon as it arrives.

 

[PoopyUnderwear]

$1 per ml! Sounds like you are getting robbed friend. There are many places to get quality juice much cheaper.

 

[purplecat001]

Thank you everyone for your ideas. I will definitely be checking out the online stores mentioned above.

vsummer1, what online stores are you specifically referring to?

 

[Rodderik]

you could always try ecblend. they are US based. i ordered 13 5ml bottles i'm waiting to steep..the couple i tried so far have been pretty good.

ECBlend E-Liquids - Something Better
4 oz (125 ml) $35.00
50 ml $14.65
30 ml $8.99
15 ml $5.95
5 ml $2.50

there is a 5% off code as well and they have excellent presentation (lots of documentation and extras that come with your order)...i will definitely order from them again.

 

[purplecat001]

...and yeah, I know $1 per ml is a lot. That's why I am looking into ordering online for future orders

 

[Rodderik]

you know every one has positive things to say about HHV...i should check them out since they live about 15 minutes from me

 

[jazdale]

Try bluemist 120 ml for 20 bux

 

[Strigoi]

Also check out Mt Baker Vapor - Electronic Cigarettes, USA made E Juice, and Accessories.

 

[terirose2006]

My best experience so far has been with Mt Baker Vapor. Amazing pricing, service and SUPER fast shipping. And the juices are delicious!

 

[purplecat001]

I am so grateful for all of the responses in this thread and super excited to try out the new places mentioned. I'm specifically looking for resources for online stores that allow me to order cheap but quality 5ml bottles of e-liquid so that I don't get stuck with a large quantity of a flavor I hate. Then I can order larger batches once I confirm I like it.

 

[DavidOck]

I've ordered from Gourmet Vapor a few. times since I started vaping last fall.
Really prompt shipping, and running a 40%off special right now - just enter20I3 at checkout.
Huge variety of flavors.

 

[jammer397]

Check out madvapes. I get a 10ml 16mg bottle for 3.89 usd. Shipping isn't too bad. It flat rate ground for $3 and after $75 usd shipping is free. I use Top Vapor brand.

 

[pillowprincess]

Wow pillow, that twice now I ran into you, and your comment on HHV and AIV is spot on. They are very reputable and HHV has some of the lowest costs on the market! Currently awaiting my shipment of Zombie from AIV ill let you guys know how good it is as soon as it arrives.

def let me know. i've been curious about zombie. sounds tasty

 

[purplecat001]

So here's the test run results for the flavors I tried from lotsofvapor.com:
Raspberry - the closest thing I can compare this one to is what burning raspberry scented plastic must taste like
Juicy Peach - again, more burning peach scented plastic, but the peach flavor on this one is diluted
Watermelon jolly - Not bad at first, then gave me a headache due to the similar artificial flavor taste

ALL of the flavors I've tasted from this order have been SUPER DILUTED only hinting to the taste you're expecting.
I also purchased 777 Tobacco and a menthol flavor. I'll post about them once I work up the motivation to even try it.

 

[DiNet]

def let me know. i've been curious about zombie. sounds tasty

It is, like all of AiV juices. I don't know how to describe it tho. It's gentle taste, very enjoyable and dessert like.
Reminded me of some kind cream, I think, or maybe milkshake?

So here's the test run results for the flavors I tried from lotsofvapor.com:

Just to be sure, how are you tasting them? How long since you quit cigarettes?
All those things could be addressed with "wrong" usage. One juice from HHV gave me feeling in throat like when you swallow big pill and it feels like it's kinda stuck in there... now I'm vaping it like there's no tomorrow... Some flavors won't "come out" until half a tank is vaped, after washing re-wicking it.
That's why I ordered dripping RBA

 

[purplecat001]

Just to be sure, how are you tasting them? How long since you quit cigarettes?
All those things could be addressed with "wrong" usage. One juice from HHV gave me feeling in throat like when you swallow big pill and it feels like it's kinda stuck in there... now I'm vaping it like there's no tomorrow... Some flavors won't "come out" until half a tank is vaped, after washing re-wicking it.
That's why I ordered dripping RBA

About a month. I still have to smoke a little here and there but vape way more than I smoke. The thing is, I have another company's e-liquids to compare these to, using them exactly the same way. I have not allowed for much steeping yet, for neither company's liquids, and maybe they will get better then, but they are so "off the mark" I highly doubt it.
This is with the same tank, no more previous liquid left. It just doesn't compare in quality from TheVaporSpot to LOV. I just don't want to pay $10 at The Vapor Spot. But even at $3 from LOV, it doesn't do me much good if I can't vape it at all if it nauseates me and gives me headaches.
But this is just my opinion. If anyone other than the initial person posting in their favor on this forum has another experience (whom I am inclined to believe they are connected to LOV), please correct me if I am wrong. I realize we all like different vendors. But aside from the taste, I still feel ripped off with amount given.