New Brick and Mortar three miles away

[Sundrinkr]

Yesterday I stopped in at a new smoke shop to see if they carried ecig supplies and was thrilled to find numerous juices and several different batteries available. But then I started looking at the prices..... 3-10ml bottles of juice/$30, a Riva 650 kit $129.... I know it is expensive to pay rent to have a store, but really? These prices? What about others of you who have a b&m in town, are these prices comparable?

 

[scalewiz]

Most brick and mortar stores seem to be run by companies that already have an online presence and business established. For others, like your smoke shop, it is much more difficult. They can't stock the great assortment of hardware and juice that people are going to want because at the end of the day, they will be stuck with a lot of it. They would also have to dedicate an employee to handle just that portion of their business. This drives up the price and reduces the availability of supplies.

It would be great if we could see a vape store in every town, just like the smoke shops, but there's got to be a lot more vapers out there before this happens.

 

[bigtiime]

I have a vape shop within 5 miles of my home. Their prices are very competitive with online vendors. Unfortunately, they are a small store and do not have a very large inventory as of yet. I do enjoy spending time there on the weekend as they have a "lounge" type environment and being able to talk with others that enjoy vaping is priceless.

 

[Tookiedoo]

I love being only a short ride away from vapingzone.com's physical store. I can stop in to pick up anything in an "emergency", so I don't feel like I need to have all of the backups available at any time. Of course I still keep plenty of backup supplies, but it's nice knowing that I don't *have* to.

 

[tidegirl]

The prices at my b & m store are high, but not that high. My ego t kit- standard kit w/2 units, 650 mah batts, 5 tanks, charger, plus a 10 ml bottle of juice- was 80 bucks. This was a sale price, with a regular price listed of $120, but I suspect that is a continuous "sale" to make the price look good. 10 ml juices are 10 bucks, 30 ml are 22. The really big advantage is they let you sample any juices so you don't get stuck with a bunch of juices that you hate. Maybe they will get their prices more in line in the future.

 

[Sundrinkr]

That is what I was hoping for, a backup store. And yes, I could use this in an emergency backup, but only for that. What a shame.

 

[Sundrinkr]

No juices to sample here. The owner doesn't want to get stuck with a bunch of bottles he can't sell.

 

[tidegirl]

Well, be sure to tell him that's what other stores are doing.

 

[Sundrinkr]

You know it! "He" wasn't there to talk to and who knows if any of my interaction with the employee will be discussed with him. I'll be stopping back in there though......

 

[dankie]

Brick and mortars are a valuable resource regardless of their prices. Mine is a little higher than internet after tax and shipping. But when you break your last carto and didn't order right it is invaluable to be able to drive 3 miles and pick up cartos no matter what the price.

 

[tj99959]

ENS is 5 minutes from my house, and I buy for the same prices as what they show on line (plus sales tax)
They have also become very good friends.

 

[murrajes]

I have one about 10 miles from me. Happy, happy, joy, joy! It's "All About Vapor". They let you try any juice you want. They have their full line of flavors on the wall and then your's up fresh while you wait. They suggest to let it steep one day, opened, under a light. I paid $5.50 for 10ml. plus tax. I think it's a bargain. Hope they can stay in business.