Hey all!
Thought I would do kind of a summary/review of what I think of all the shops that I have visited in the Metro cities areas.
I haven't gotten around to a couple up North nor any out by St. Cloud yet, but I am making my rounds.
A little backround for those who want to see where I'm coming from first:
I was a smoker for 14 years, got into vaping about 6 months ago. Started off with an iTaste and some iClear16's. Quickly moved into Protanks and iClear30's. Currently have a couple mech mods, an RSST, some carto tanks, and a couple Protanks. Moving quickly deeper down the rabbit hole and am just doing massive amounts of research on sub-ohm, everything rebuildable, and hoping I can help at least one person out.
I will try to keep my personal opinions about juices and other such subjective matter to myself.
I will also, out of respect for the stores, not be posting any prices.
And now to begin:
Smokeless Smoking Lounge - Bloomington off of Lyndale Ave and 494.
Smokelesssmoking.com
This is where I first got into it so I suppose my opinion will be a bit biased towards them but I have found that they provide excellent customer service, answer any and all questions, and are extremely friendly and not pushy for sales at all. When I saw not pushy for sales and answering any and all questions, I was there for literally two and a half hours with the same person for my first mod. Yup. I was one of those guys.
Their selection of product is rapidly expanding especially with the expansion of the Lounge, so that is a plus as my knowledge and desire for more advanced products is quickly growing. Their inventory ranges anywhere from the eGo twists and iClear16's to the new Smoktech Magneto mech mod and RSST RBA.
They are more than able to explain the differences/benefits/good fits anywhere from eGo type batteries and clearo's to mech mods, RBA's and RDA's. Not only able to explain, but also to accurately and appropriately fit the person with the right set up for them.
They have a great selection of e-juice all of which is made and designed by the owners. Available in any nicotine content in increments of 5mg from 0mg to 30mg. They are also the only store that I have visited that is able to do a custom PG/VG blend.
The Uptown Vapor Shoppe - Uptown/Minneapolis Hennepin and 28th St.
uptownvaporshoppe.com
Walking in feels like a tea shop. The couple of times I have been in there, there's only been a couple of people behind the counter but I tend to go during slow times to avoid rush and to chat and bull.... around.
They have a decent selection of tanks, carto's, clearo's, and batteries options. They do sell some rebuildable supplies but I felt like the people who I asked about it, didn't really know much about them. Granted I didn't meet everyone that worked there, but a basic knowledge would've been good.
Their juice selection is quite moderate with in house blends being able to contain I believe 0mg to 24mg of nicotine of your choice of strength and the other blends they have to be just a standard 0mg 12mg or 24mg. Juice tasting station is Viva Nova's with drip tips so if you have your own 510 drip tip, you won't have to use a condom.
EcigXscape/Vermillion River - EcigXscape in Eagan off of Cliff and 35e by Cub Foods and Vermillion River in Lakeville off 210th St.
vermillionriverejuice.com
I put them together as they are both owned by the same couple. Please do not confuse it with other vendors in MN that do in fact carry Vermillion River juices as they have just purchased the juices and are not extensions or other locations for that franchise.
Both of them have a great selection of hardware and juice. Hardware will range from iClear16's and basic single coil bottom fed tanks, to advanced RBA's, RDA's, and mechanicals. They have a great selection of batteries, chargers, and are updating their inventory every day to try and keep up with the current market.
Their Kentucky blend of juices is a tobacco blend which I thought I would hate. NOPE! I would sincerely insist you try it. Other flavors include separate soft drinks, fruits, and some sweet blends. Uses condoms for tasting juices.
Staff has seemed knowledge-able and willing to chat and educate.
Ecig Crib - Uptown(that's the only one I have visited) located off of Lake St and Lyndale on the south side of Lyndale.
ecigcrib.com
This location is absolutely what you would think of an uptown shop. Feels like you walked into a small shop in Wayzata or 50th and France on a Saturday during the summer and you feel welcome and relaxed.
They do have a decent sized selection of all hardware except rebuildable supplies which I was told by an employee that they would be expanding soon. A lot of their inventory is going to be starter kits and replacement type PV's as it seems the location gets a lot of new vapors.
Staff seemed knowledge-able about most systems and had a friendly demeanor on explaining items to new customers.
Their juices. Holy cow. They have a ton! Literally, you'd need about 2 hours to sit and try and appreciate them all. Only downside for me is, they use the condoms as well. Some of their juices are made in house which all of the employees enthusiastically recommend. They do have a wide selection of pretty much every category of flavor. Fruits, desserts, sweets, tobacco, menthols, and some interesting mixes that make you think about your life.
As of the moment those are the stores that I frequent and will continue to frequent for all of their selections, staff, knowledge, and just overall energy.
Hope you enjoyed the read and learned something and will use it to further your vaping experience.
Keep calm and VAPE ON!
Thought I would do kind of a summary/review of what I think of all the shops that I have visited in the Metro cities areas.
I haven't gotten around to a couple up North nor any out by St. Cloud yet, but I am making my rounds.
A little backround for those who want to see where I'm coming from first:
I was a smoker for 14 years, got into vaping about 6 months ago. Started off with an iTaste and some iClear16's. Quickly moved into Protanks and iClear30's. Currently have a couple mech mods, an RSST, some carto tanks, and a couple Protanks. Moving quickly deeper down the rabbit hole and am just doing massive amounts of research on sub-ohm, everything rebuildable, and hoping I can help at least one person out.
I will try to keep my personal opinions about juices and other such subjective matter to myself.
I will also, out of respect for the stores, not be posting any prices.
And now to begin:
Smokeless Smoking Lounge - Bloomington off of Lyndale Ave and 494.
Smokelesssmoking.com
This is where I first got into it so I suppose my opinion will be a bit biased towards them but I have found that they provide excellent customer service, answer any and all questions, and are extremely friendly and not pushy for sales at all. When I saw not pushy for sales and answering any and all questions, I was there for literally two and a half hours with the same person for my first mod. Yup. I was one of those guys.
Their selection of product is rapidly expanding especially with the expansion of the Lounge, so that is a plus as my knowledge and desire for more advanced products is quickly growing. Their inventory ranges anywhere from the eGo twists and iClear16's to the new Smoktech Magneto mech mod and RSST RBA.
They are more than able to explain the differences/benefits/good fits anywhere from eGo type batteries and clearo's to mech mods, RBA's and RDA's. Not only able to explain, but also to accurately and appropriately fit the person with the right set up for them.
They have a great selection of e-juice all of which is made and designed by the owners. Available in any nicotine content in increments of 5mg from 0mg to 30mg. They are also the only store that I have visited that is able to do a custom PG/VG blend.
The Uptown Vapor Shoppe - Uptown/Minneapolis Hennepin and 28th St.
uptownvaporshoppe.com
Walking in feels like a tea shop.
The couple of times I have been in there, there's only been a couple of people behind the counter but I tend to go during slow times to avoid rush and to chat and bull.... around. They have a decent selection of tanks, carto's, clearo's, and batteries options. They do sell some rebuildable supplies but I felt like the people who I asked about it, didn't really know much about them. Granted I didn't meet everyone that worked there, but a basic knowledge would've been good.
Their juice selection is quite moderate with in house blends being able to contain I believe 0mg to 24mg of nicotine of your choice of strength and the other blends they have to be just a standard 0mg 12mg or 24mg. Juice tasting station is Viva Nova's with drip tips so if you have your own 510 drip tip, you won't have to use a condom.
EcigXscape/Vermillion River - EcigXscape in Eagan off of Cliff and 35e by Cub Foods and Vermillion River in Lakeville off 210th St.
vermillionriverejuice.com
I put them together as they are both owned by the same couple. Please do not confuse it with other vendors in MN that do in fact carry Vermillion River juices as they have just purchased the juices and are not extensions or other locations for that franchise.
Both of them have a great selection of hardware and juice. Hardware will range from iClear16's and basic single coil bottom fed tanks, to advanced RBA's, RDA's, and mechanicals. They have a great selection of batteries, chargers, and are updating their inventory every day to try and keep up with the current market.
Their Kentucky blend of juices is a tobacco blend which I thought I would hate. NOPE! I would sincerely insist you try it. Other flavors include separate soft drinks, fruits, and some sweet blends. Uses condoms for tasting juices.
Staff has seemed knowledge-able and willing to chat and educate.
Ecig Crib - Uptown(that's the only one I have visited) located off of Lake St and Lyndale on the south side of Lyndale.
ecigcrib.com
This location is absolutely what you would think of an uptown shop. Feels like you walked into a small shop in Wayzata or 50th and France on a Saturday during the summer and you feel welcome and relaxed.
They do have a decent sized selection of all hardware except rebuildable supplies which I was told by an employee that they would be expanding soon. A lot of their inventory is going to be starter kits and replacement type PV's as it seems the location gets a lot of new vapors.
Staff seemed knowledge-able about most systems and had a friendly demeanor on explaining items to new customers.
Their juices. Holy cow. They have a ton! Literally, you'd need about 2 hours to sit and try and appreciate them all. Only downside for me is, they use the condoms as well. Some of their juices are made in house which all of the employees enthusiastically recommend. They do have a wide selection of pretty much every category of flavor. Fruits, desserts, sweets, tobacco, menthols, and some interesting mixes that make you think about your life.
As of the moment those are the stores that I frequent and will continue to frequent for all of their selections, staff, knowledge, and just overall energy.
Hope you enjoyed the read and learned something and will use it to further your vaping experience.
Keep calm and VAPE ON!
