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Pfft.
I need to add a few things to that thread of "things I have no desire to vape, ever": baked beans, cod...
Also bagels & lox, hot pretzels...Although a roasted chestnut flavor might be really nice.
That's a good list of 'do not vape'. I'll need to update my list as well...
If it's any consolation, it has been a craptacular, horrible, no good day. I won't bore you with details (partially because I don't want to rehash it all in type now) but, it will be lingering for a bit. I may post about it later but, the short version is I found out today from detectives at the county sheriff that the house that I am in mid-foreclosure on is now being used as a squatter place to run drugs and guns... and since I am still the "legal" owner, it is likely that I will be on the hook for anything done to the property (I verified that I will not be held responsible for activities done there since I havent lived there in almost 2 years but, damage and other stuff, yes). There are many many more details (the foreclosure has been underway for almost 2 years now) but, that's the gist.
In juice news, I have to say that I am very disappointed with BWB.
I ordered a bunch of 10ml bottles last week. I got the order tonight and I have to say that it was the worst packaging that I have ever seen. Rather than using a ziplock bag (like every other juice vendor) they used one of those bags that the newspaper comes in on rainy days. The end was not closed and it was just wrapped around the juice bottles. 2 bottles don't have labels.
I did get the packing slip and it was populated but, that's it.
Perhaps I am being overly critical but, if a vendor cares about their product, it is packaged well when shipped. And I don't mean it is in a laced box with felt lined inserts but, the bottles should be well labeled, juice should be in ziplocks or other sealed bags to prevent leaks from spreading to the entire order, and the packing slip should be easy to read.
If I didn't know better from others here or if I had ordered from them as my first order, I would have a hard time trusting this juice because of how poorly it was thrown in an envelope... and that was for a $100 order. Imagine what it would have been if I had only spent $20!
it honestly makes me want to just toss out the juice and never try it mostly because when I try it, I will post about it and that posting can be additional free advertising.
Is that being too judgmental? ggrr. (if it is, let me know - I am not in the right frame of mind at the moment)
I will be posting other tasting notes from vaperite and second impressions of the first of the juices I started tasting throughout the weekend.
Why is it these vendors can't get simple packaging together?
I know one thing, they are shooting themselves in the foot. I hope they are saving while they can.
Oh, CW, and you're not being too judgmental, either.
I know one thing, they are shooting themselves in the foot. I hope they are saving while they can.
Oh, CW, and you're not being too judgmental, either.
I dont know. It is incredibly frustrating... makes the purchaser feel as if they have wasted their money. The unfortunate side effect is that I will never purchase from them again and I will never recommend them.
Granted I am only one person but, in the last 3 months, I have converted (or at least have gotten people to try vaping) 4 in my office and 3 that consistently are in the building's smoking section. All of them so far have been given HHV, QnJ, and Ahlusion as juice recommendations.
BWB will not make that list.
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I don't take kindly to corner cutters. If it shows up in one area, you better believe it exists elsewhere. If a vendor (not one in particular) is not tending to simple matters like the care of customer's packaging, expect the same thing from the more complicated matters--and with consumable products? Oh bother.
CW, sorry for your dilemma. You did help me scratch one more vendor off of my short list to try.
I did order six samples from Vaperite, NETs and non NETs. Their Perique caught my eye but overall expectations aren't high.
Also got an Ahlusion order in. 3 aros and Sahara Blend.
I did order six samples from Vaperite, NETs and non NETs. Their Perique caught my eye but overall expectations aren't high.
Also got an Ahlusion order in. 3 aros and Sahara Blend.
Exactly. Well put.
I won't be trying these juices - mostly because I don't want to give them any press (even bad press is good press all things considered).
If anyone want to discuss, meet me in the alley.
I don't mean to sway everyone away from a vendor based on my experience but, I did want it to share it.
It seems to me that the vaperite juices need some steep time - I have a few left to taste before I post but, keep that in mind.
./jealous of your Ahlusion order arriving... I got the one that I placed on Monday but, not the aros yet. soon
Look, people know I love Ahlusion as a company, but one thing I can say that is not based solely on taste is you will not receive some BS packaging job from them! Hell, half the time I almost wish they would relent just a little on security of packaging--those bottles are tough to get into.
J/K. I love knowing my packaging is secure. I don't care about bows and ribbons, but security is a must.
Sorry, poor wording. Got Ahlusion order made, not here yet. Yours was not the only reason to scratch BWB.
I think I follow you, Johni!
There are enough good NET vendors that are helpful with product info, provide good service, and actually appreciate your order!
Look, people know I love Ahlusion as a company, but one thing I can say that is not based solely on taste is you will not receive some BS packaging job from them! Hell, half the time I almost wish they would relent just a little on security of packaging--those bottles are tough to get into.
I love the security of Ahlusion's orders. There is definitely no question that there is no tampering. The more I order from them, the more I love them. I'm a broken, broken man and now have very high standards from my vendors
No worries. Glad you got the order in
and I'm glad I wasn't the only reason... I am happy to be the straw that broke the camel's back, so to speak. I have a ton to sell off (protank with heads, one terminator, probably my sidewinder, K100, an entry level VV, some assorted tanks, the dream, etc.) Not a bad idea to add them to that list of goodies.
Yep exactly. I get handwritten thank you notes from my top 3 vendors with every order and they include well packaged product. Why on earth would I minimize the money I give them to give it to someone that doesn't take the same amount of pride and care?
CW, sorry your day has been so craptacular.... That's not good news about the property.
I found a little bottle of pandan-coconut flavoring at the Asian market. Good news, it smells heavenly. Bad news, it's got green coloring in it . Anyways I'm psyched to add it to some NET that needs a bit of livening-up.
I found a little bottle of pandan-coconut flavoring at the Asian market. Good news, it smells heavenly. Bad news, it's got green coloring in it
. Anyways I'm psyched to add it to some NET that needs a bit of livening-up.
I found a little bottle of pandan-coconut flavoring at the Asian market. Good news, it smells heavenly. Bad news, it's got green coloring in it
Nice. that sounds like it would add a nice flavor to em. let us know how it goes
Vaperite initial impressions.
First thoughts - it tastes to me that there are 2 primary bases (which makes sense given their names). These will need some steeping but, overall the flavors mesh well with the base but, they are more simple flavored. That isn't necessarily a bad thing but, the flavoring isn't as complex as some other liquids I've had.
Organic Tobacco - very slightly sweet mild tobacco with very light grassy and mild earthy notes. The blend is relatively smooth and is very reminiscent of an analog.
Organic APV - fresh, this is very plum heavy. The tobacco is muted but, I get some earthiness on the exhale. I pick up slight roasted notes at the inhale peak as well. uses Organic base which is slightly muted. Will revisit after a bit of steep time.
Organic Madascar Vanilla - same notes as the organic base though, not as muted as APV. the vanilla isnt quite a natural vanilla but, not a candy vanilla either... regardless, the vanilla is well balanced with the tobacco flavors - it isnt overpowering. Much more of a complimentary flavor.
Organic VR4 - this one is vanilla heavy and mutes the other flavors. I get a bit of floral notes that will likely steep out and, hopefully, allow the other flavors to mature a bit. The caramel is more of a baking caramel than sweet and is very faint. I also get a bit of a roasty flavor in this one.
Organic Honey - Back to a better balance with the organic notes though, the higher notes are muted a bit. The honey is sweet... almost reminiscent of honey bear honey rather than natural honey.
Organic Peach - better balance with the organic base. The peach is similar to the vanilla in Madascar Vanilla in that it isn't quite a natural peach but, it isn't overly candy peach either. Very faint floral notes at the peak of the inhale.
Natural Cherry Pop - pinch of spice on the inhale (which I assume is the 'pop', or soda, portion of it). The cherry is definitely artificial and slightly sweet - it mutes the tobacco base. I dont get many distinct notes from the tobacco itself.
Natural Kool Watermellon - Same base as the other natural I tried tonight - light and/or muted tobacco notes with candy watermelon. I did get a hint of mint but, only a very small amount.
And this doesn't really go here but, i thought i would include it as well... mostly out of the hope that the juice below would be amazing since its still a flavor that I am looking for a realistic representation of.
Earl Gray - light, floral hit on the inhale that I suspect will fade, the other tea notes are relatively close but, not quite on. Will reisit after some steeping.
That's all I got. good times
First thoughts - it tastes to me that there are 2 primary bases (which makes sense given their names). These will need some steeping but, overall the flavors mesh well with the base but, they are more simple flavored. That isn't necessarily a bad thing but, the flavoring isn't as complex as some other liquids I've had.
Organic Tobacco - very slightly sweet mild tobacco with very light grassy and mild earthy notes. The blend is relatively smooth and is very reminiscent of an analog.
Organic APV - fresh, this is very plum heavy. The tobacco is muted but, I get some earthiness on the exhale. I pick up slight roasted notes at the inhale peak as well. uses Organic base which is slightly muted. Will revisit after a bit of steep time.
Organic Madascar Vanilla - same notes as the organic base though, not as muted as APV. the vanilla isnt quite a natural vanilla but, not a candy vanilla either... regardless, the vanilla is well balanced with the tobacco flavors - it isnt overpowering. Much more of a complimentary flavor.
Organic VR4 - this one is vanilla heavy and mutes the other flavors. I get a bit of floral notes that will likely steep out and, hopefully, allow the other flavors to mature a bit. The caramel is more of a baking caramel than sweet and is very faint. I also get a bit of a roasty flavor in this one.
Organic Honey - Back to a better balance with the organic notes though, the higher notes are muted a bit. The honey is sweet... almost reminiscent of honey bear honey rather than natural honey.
Organic Peach - better balance with the organic base. The peach is similar to the vanilla in Madascar Vanilla in that it isn't quite a natural peach but, it isn't overly candy peach either. Very faint floral notes at the peak of the inhale.
Natural Cherry Pop - pinch of spice on the inhale (which I assume is the 'pop', or soda, portion of it). The cherry is definitely artificial and slightly sweet - it mutes the tobacco base. I dont get many distinct notes from the tobacco itself.
Natural Kool Watermellon - Same base as the other natural I tried tonight - light and/or muted tobacco notes with candy watermelon. I did get a hint of mint but, only a very small amount.
And this doesn't really go here but, i thought i would include it as well... mostly out of the hope that the juice below would be amazing since its still a flavor that I am looking for a realistic representation of.
Earl Gray - light, floral hit on the inhale that I suspect will fade, the other tea notes are relatively close but, not quite on. Will reisit after some steeping.
That's all I got. good times
Nice CW! I remember not being overly impressed with Vaperite, but then again I was mostly using clearomizers at the time which got horribly clogged by them. I wonder what they'd taste like now that I use mostly RBAs. I think I still have some Madagascar Vanilla somewhere...
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