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It is odd to me how bad certain vendors are at certain things. Some have horrible sites either in design and/or user friendliness, some have horrible packaging, some have horrible customer service, some lack consistency almost as a rule, and some have shat descriptions. HHV pisses me off because their descriptions don't give you much of anything on many of the juices. That just chaps my backside. I think for that reason I have put them in the corner because it really, really bothers me that I have to be proactive outside of the vendor site to try and figure out what a juice will offer me. Damn that makes me chappy.

Haha, no one can accuse you of not speaking your mind BJ. I'm with ya, lack of proper description can be frustrating, and it's fairly common. Some vendors are much worse than HHV.. don't tell me a juice tastes like dreams and rainbows. When I dream it's nightmares, and rainbows just piss me off. :D

HHV also does have some consistancy issues from what I've read. Still, kind of need to have a check mark next to HHV on your Official NETter Club Card.

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For HHV, I usually have to read the reviews to get an idea of some of their juices; but if there aren't any reviews, then hope the juice is razzberry and you can tell what it's suppose to be. HHV need to subcategorize, with a disclaimer on the top of the page to say what the Purity line is, instead of the description having that info, and sometimes, not much else. They have a new logo, now they just need to hire an editor :)

BJ: Dragon's Fire is my least favorite from HHV, FWIW. Heavenly Army and Huntsman -- I need everyday... it makes me happy.
 

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Meh... I'm not liking Vita Bella.. and NO im not jealous of Sophia Loren. Ok maybe a little. Mind you, I've only had it for five minutes, so maybe it will bloom someday.. but for the time being, I'm not impressed. It smells nice enough, vapes nice enough, but its really such a subtle flavor that I'm not sure if I can appreciate it. I'm having a really tough time trying to wrap my mind around the fact that some of you love this liquid AND ahlusion aromatics. These two are such opposite ends of the spectrum... Like no cohesiveness whatsoever. That's fine.. people can like what they like, just saying I don't get it.

Also in my order, pop that cherry. This one is also a bust.. no pun intended. Ok, maybe a little. But it's all cherries and very very sweet. Now, I like sweet liquids, but I think they over did it. Also, whatever tobacco they're using at the base of this must be pretty neutral bcz the cherry is front and center and it isn't a natural tasting one either.

Grasshopper.. this one I kinda like. If you've ever chewed a mint leaf, this is the flavor that comes forth in this liquid. It's not mentholated, not cool, cold or icy.. just natural mint. Its sweetened too, but in a way I haven't experienced before.. like you only get a hint of it on the exhale. Not picking up much cocoa or tobacco but hopeful that they will peek out with a steep.

This grasshopper makes me excited for net.com's hybridized stuff though.. which they haven't released yet but the website says they're working on it. Grasshopper is tobacco steeped with mint leaves, and the hybridized will steep tobacco with fruit. I'm really amped up to see what kind of results that will yield, and if grasshopper is any indicator, I think it should be fantastic.
 

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Hey, I wear my heart and soul on my sleeve. I am very Devil Dog. Not for everyone, but I am real, I am loyal, I am HONEST, and you always know where you stand with me.

I wear my heart in an iron cage and my soul is for sale to the lowest bidder.

(Lol, ok maybe not.. but years ago that may have applied)

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Keep in mind Sharon; at first you HATED Smooth Criminal and now seem to LOVE it. 5 minutes isn't enough time to wrap ones head around a juice, even for experienced vapers. Most of my favorites start out as "meh", it's very rare for a juice to actually wow me on first vape.

Also, like most NETs and other mix-to-order juices, GeJ will change quite a bit from what it is right from the mailbox. Give the juice, and your brain and tounge, a little time get things figured out.

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Meh... I'm not liking Vita Bella.. and NO im not jealous of Sophia Loren. Ok maybe a little. Mind you, I've only had it for five minutes, so maybe it will bloom someday.. but for the time being, I'm not impressed. It smells nice enough, vapes nice enough, but its really such a subtle flavor that I'm not sure if I can appreciate it. I'm having a really tough time trying to wrap my mind around the fact that some of you love this liquid AND ahlusion aromatics. These two are such opposite ends of the spectrum... Like no cohesiveness whatsoever. That's fine.. people can like what they like, just saying I don't get it.

Also in my order, pop that cherry. This one is also a bust.. no pun intended. Ok, maybe a little. But it's all cherries and very very sweet. Now, I like sweet liquids, but I think they over did it. Also, whatever tobacco they're using at the base of this must be pretty neutral bcz the cherry is front and center and it isn't a natural tasting one either.

Grasshopper.. this one I kinda like. If you've ever chewed a mint leaf, this is the flavor that comes forth in this liquid. It's not mentholated, not cool, cold or icy.. just natural mint. Its sweetened too, but in a way I haven't experienced before.. like you only get a hint of it on the exhale. Not picking up much cocoa or tobacco but hopeful that they will peek out with a steep.

This grasshopper makes me excited for net.com's hybridized stuff though.. which they haven't released yet but the website says they're working on it. Grasshopper is tobacco steeped with mint leaves, and the hybridized will steep tobacco with fruit. I'm really amped up to see what kind of results that will yield, and if grasshopper is any indicator, I think it should be fantastic.

Give them a month. The only GeJ juice that has been consistent since day 1 has been Patriot, the others steep for the better.
 

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Give them a month

Lol, a lot of people hate to hear that (understandably). Things do get easier though once someone starts ordering their juices up to a month ahead of time. I'm having issues getting my orders DOWN to only a month ahead of time before I get to them.

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Keep in mind Sharon; at first you HATED Smooth Criminal and now seem to LOVE it. 5 minutes isn't enough time to wrap ones head around a juice, even for experienced vapers. Most of my favorites start out as "meh", it's very rare for a juice to actually wow me on first vape.

Also, like most NETs and other mix-to-order juices, GeJ will change quite a bit from what it is right from the mailbox. Give the juice, and your brain and tounge, a little time get things figured out.

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Absolutely.. I will give it a chance.. and I am hopeful.. Just saying the heavens didn't open, or anything like that, yet. Which, yes, that was my expectation.. all your fault, btw. :)
 

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Absolutely.. I will give it a chance.. and I am hopeful.. Just saying the heavens didn't open, or anything like that, yet. Which, yes, that was my expectation.. all your fault, btw. :)

It's pretty awesome when the heavens open for a new juice. For me it's happened.. twice, and one of those I don't care for anymore. I don't remember how long Vita took for me to love it, I think it was fairly early though. It's one I'm still always impressed with when I pick it up. I'm sure the flavor won't seem as subtle for you after it ages a bit, but still a toss up whether you like it or not. I hope it ends up working for you.. every time someone falls for Vita a Unicorn gets it's wings; true story.

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Meh... I'm not liking Vita Bella.. and NO im not jealous of Sophia Loren. Ok maybe a little. Mind you, I've only had it for five minutes, so maybe it will bloom someday.. but for the time being, I'm not impressed. It smells nice enough, vapes nice enough, but its really such a subtle flavor that I'm not sure if I can appreciate it. I'm having a really tough time trying to wrap my mind around the fact that some of you love this liquid AND ahlusion aromatics. These two are such opposite ends of the spectrum... Like no cohesiveness whatsoever. That's fine.. people can like what they like, just saying I don't get it.

Also in my order, pop that cherry. This one is also a bust.. no pun intended. Ok, maybe a little. But it's all cherries and very very sweet. Now, I like sweet liquids, but I think they over did it. Also, whatever tobacco they're using at the base of this must be pretty neutral bcz the cherry is front and center and it isn't a natural tasting one either.

Grasshopper.. this one I kinda like. If you've ever chewed a mint leaf, this is the flavor that comes forth in this liquid. It's not mentholated, not cool, cold or icy.. just natural mint. Its sweetened too, but in a way I haven't experienced before.. like you only get a hint of it on the exhale. Not picking up much cocoa or tobacco but hopeful that they will peek out with a steep.

This grasshopper makes me excited for net.com's hybridized stuff though.. which they haven't released yet but the website says they're working on it. Grasshopper is tobacco steeped with mint leaves, and the hybridized will steep tobacco with fruit. I'm really amped up to see what kind of results that will yield, and if grasshopper is any indicator, I think it should be fantastic.

Sorry if I haven't read the answer that I am about to ask, but have you tried Patriot? Sharron, I think Vita Bella NEEDS to be dripped. It's not an exciting flavor, but it is sultry and seductive. You need to get up close and personal with it. That said, I got burnt out on it and haven't vaped it in more months than I can count. But, originally, it was the lick. WHo knows, maybe I wouldn't like it so much now, but I won't be finding out any time soon.
 

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I had a similar burn out with Backwoods Brew RY4. Unicorn milk to be sure, and discontinued, and I am sitting on almost 60 ml...and burnt myself out on it. It happens. I ALMOST needed a break on Coventry, but I am back at it this morning.

So I had a splendid surprise this morning. Aced the rest of the Organic #1 and it was time to reload my labuenapipa which is strictly for no nonsense NET pipe blends


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and I all of the sudden realized that through an extended tryst with Louisville, going mad over NETCOM, giving BGB an extended look, and getting deeper into GEJ that I had altogether avoided London for like 3 months. I was more excited about that juice than any ever, so I jumped on it right out of the mail and while excellent, it didnt floor me. Then I got into a steeped Loyisville and fell in love. So I had never tried a WELL STEEPED London and was sitting on a full bottle from May. IT...IS...GLORIOUS. A SOLID contender for heavyweight champion...maybe the #1 contender. Just absolutely fantastic. The King of English pipe blends. Exceptional.
 

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Lol, a lot of people hate to hear that (understandably). Things do get easier though once someone starts ordering their juices up to a month ahead of time. I'm having issues getting my orders DOWN to only a month ahead of time before I get to them.

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I know. GeJ batches their juice, however (states 1000 bottles available, or some such), have a set 50/50 ratio, ships instantaneously. Vita Bella is more likely to have some age, and is a decent light vape at the beginning. The 2 latest ones have no shelf life -- these are new batches, so I suspect with have the infused flavor upfront for a few weeks at least. When the color darkens, the flavors balance and the overall juice takes life.

Not all of them have this. Patriot, Wild Turkey and Wrangler Light... not much color variation, not much different from day 1 to day 120. Others such as organic #1 and Vita Bella -- it's a pronounced difference, and both started as good vapes -- they just keep getting better and better.

Looking forward to seeing which category GJ4 falls into.
 

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I know. GeJ batches their juice, however (states 1000 bottles available, or some such), have a set 50/50 ratio, ships instantaneously. Vita Bella is more likely to have some age, and is a decent light vape at the beginning. The 2 latest ones have no shelf life -- these are new batches, so I suspect with have the infused flavor upfront for a few weeks at least. When the color darkens, the flavors balance and the overall juice takes life.

Not all of them have this. Patriot, Wild Turkey and Wrangler Light... not much color variation, not much different from day 1 to day 120. Others such as organic #1 and Vita Bella -- it's a pronounced difference, and both started as good vapes -- they just keep getting better and better.

Looking forward to seeing which category GJ4 falls into.

I may be wrong, but I don't think GeJ batches their juices. I think the estimated bottles is based on how much of the tobacco extract they have, but the actual mixing with pg/vg and nic is to order. Someone please correct me if they know different.

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Vita Bella NEEDS to be dripped

I totally agree with this. I posted a week or so ago about vita changing as I went through a tank. The first 3rd of the tank was a smooth subtle and delicious vape but then it got a little more acrid. It was still good but a noticeable difference.

I've been dripping it in a dual coil Igo-L this week and every vape is awesome. It's not in your face like many NETs but man it's a good vape when you feel like kicking back and blowing smooth clouds.
 
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