New York is very late to the party

[FRANKSTER]

I live in New York and have yet to see one person vaping(not one) I always thought that New York would be at the forefront of new ideas and technology, boy was I wrong!!!!!

Not only is New York late to the party...they do not even know the address...lol

To give people an idea of just how late...I ran out of juice and I remembered someone telling me there was a kiosk at the mall that was selling e-cigs. I get on 2 buses to get there, I find the place and ask the girl where is the juice? She replied "WHAT'S THAT" enough said

 

[dotma]

Wow, I would think you guys would be on the forefront too! We have several shops here that sell e cig stuff but myself I have seen only 1 other person with an ecig (except the people working in the ecig shops).

 

[FRANKSTER]

I know...I find it unbelievable...I searched the internet for shops in the entire city and I only found one. They have a web site and they sell practically nothing...and what they do sell is twice the price of all the other vendors...New York has no idea of e-cigs...I find it absurd.

 

[MikeInNYC]

Where are you Frank? I may be able to hook you up with some 12mg Prime15 from Halo. It's just not my thing, but it's good quality.

Could meet you in manhattan tomorrow (its at home but I could bring it tomm).

Also, you could check out the New York forum here on ECF, but it's pretty dead in there too. There are meetups from time to time, I have not yet attended but would if one pops up that I can make.

 

[MikeInNYC]

Also, theres a shop on 39th and 2nd ave in manhattan that sells some kits. They seem like 808 compatible, 1 battery, usb charger, 2 cartos for like 17 bucks.

The one I'm speaking about in particular is EonSmoke (the disposable brand, not the shop).

Also, most walgreens sell 24mg blu disposables. Was not my thing but it may do in a pinch - anything to keep you from going backwards.

 

[tj99959]

There is a solution ........... open one

Course' we all know that there isn't a single soul in NYC that can't find a job.

Meanwhile I'll just drive over to ElectroNicStix and pick up some cartos after lunch.
(Gawd I love living in the middle of nowhere that has no amenities)

 

[HeadLikeOrange]

Same for me in Boston. I've seen exactly one person besides myself using an e-cig, and that was at Foxwoods Casino (and it was an NJOY). It strikes me as odd, too.

 

[MikeInNYC]

I think part of the problem is that in the cities, rents are extremely high.

I do see a business opportunity, however you would need to sell A LOT to make rent. On top of that, if any federal regulations or taxes get passed on the e-cig market, it would kill the business outright.

 

[CaminoDiablo]

I live in upstate NY and have ran into may people who vape. Maybe NYC hasn't caught on yet but NY has Even belong to Upstate NY Vapers Club on this forum.

 

[tj99959]

I think part of the problem is that in the cities, rents are extremely high.

I do see a business opportunity, however you would need to sell A LOT to make rent. On top of that, if any federal regulations or taxes get passed on the e-cig market, it would kill the business outright.

How many tobacco/pipe shops are there in NYC? Why they haven't gotten into e-cigs as well I'll never know. Seems like it would be a natural.

 

[kaykay]

maybe in ur island,but here in nyc i see alot of ppl vaping...for Halloween while tricker treating with my kids i bumped in to 6 or 7 vapers,and i'm not talking 808,these ppl had silver bullet's,ego's,empires and such....u should also check out his thread...i only gone to two of these but is great,a vapors meet once a month,u get to hang out with fellow vapors and vendors while kicking a few bears down and the food is great...oh YES WE VAPE IN THE RESTAURANT,lol

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/nyc-vapers-club/163167-hi-nyc-vapers.html

 

[FRANKSTER]

I would open up a brick and mortar shop if I had the cash, but I do not. Also, the risk would be too high because we all know that uncle sammy is going to step in at some point and try to put an end to e-cigs. Not because they care...Big Tobacco and big drugs are going to start telling the puppets in Washington they want it stopped and sadly, they probably will. I know that is a sad statement but it's true...I really like vaping!!!!!!!!! IT'S INTERESTING AND FUN. And lastly to the job situation in NEW YORK...WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH THIS DISCUSSION!

 

[kaykay]

@franster u can join vapetv or vapelair.com and join the nyc group,that's were Lu announces the meets.

 

[CaminoDiablo]

HUH????? Think I'm so confused Mr. Kotter. Job situation??? Where did that come in?

 

[wv2win]

I would open up a brick and mortar shop if I had the cash, but I do not. Also, the risk would be too high because we all know that uncle sammy is going to step in at some point and try to put an end to e-cigs. Not because they care...Big Tobacco and big drugs are going to start telling the puppets in Washington they want it stopped and sadly, they probably will. I know that is a sad statement but it's true...I really like vaping!!!!!!!!! IT'S INTERESTING AND FUN. And lastly to the job situation in NEW YORK...WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH THIS DISCUSSION!

Big Tobacco is not the problem and could care less. They know their business is slowly dieing, at least in the US. Big Pharm is the big elephant in the room that is and has been pushing for vaping to be banned and is putting the money behind the effort. Why do you think Senator Lautenberg came out early and strongly for the banning of PV's? His largest campaign contributor is Big Pharm.

 

[CathyfromOhio]

I live in Ohio and have never never seen another vapor, other than my husband. To be expected here though!

 

[CaminoDiablo]

Big Tobacco is not the problem and could care less. They know their business is slowly dieing, at least in the US. Big Pharm is the big elephant in the room that is and has been pushing for vaping to be banned and is putting the money behind the effort. Why do you think Senator Lautenberg came out early and strongly for the banning of PV's? His largest campaign contributor is Big Pharm.

I agree with you, Big Tobacco is gonna jump on the band wagon not try to ban it. Just think, a real Marlboro juice. Think of the money. They where in Las Vegas for the convention. They make the tobacco, where does nic come from? They are set, the Big Pharm company's are the ones that want it stopped. Nice call wv2win

 

[tj99959]

And lastly to the job situation in NEW YORK...WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH THIS DISCUSSION!

Isn't it the American way that if you can't find a job ... create your own job? So open an e-cig store if you can't find work.

 

[DC2]

New York is NOT late to the party by any means.

In fact, they were, and perhaps still are at the forefront... of trying to get electronic cigarettes banned.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...health-cmte-hearing-clean-indoor-air-act.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/legislation-news/154911-ny-state-ban-bill.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...81810-updated-new-york-state-call-action.html

 

[Nicnac71]

Im from RI, hi neighbors!They sell e cigs @ gas stations, Walmart, smokeshops little mom& pop stores, always the crappy kind like Npro or something of the like. But I've only seen 1 lady w/ one.