Nice concise on-point comments about motives of possible regulations

[pamdis]

Article in Winston-Salem Journal

Bonnie Herzog, an analyst with Wells Fargo Securities...."an online sales ban would be “a huge positive” for e-cig manufacturers already well entrenched with retailers", "Reynolds and Philip Morris would benefit as they expand out of test markets"

Dr. Gilbert Ross, of the American Council on Science and Health....“The real winners here will be Big tobacco, and the losers will be small e-cigarette marketers and desperate smokers,”

http://www.journalnow.com/business/...cle_e71e1490-0c0a-11e3-913e-001a4bcf6878.html

 

[Petrodus]

This topic was posted in the General E-smoking Discussion forum
FDA proposes BANNING ONLINE SALES of electronic cigarettes

Interesting ... it was posted by SmokeyJoe yesterday (8/23)
and there were 311 comments on 32 pages
before the thread was closed.

This topic has been re-posted in many articles on the Net.

I guess the above thread was closed because possible ban
on Internet sales is just an unverified rumor.

 

[pamdis]

I know. I read through all those threads

My point here was to point out some quotes on regulating motives regardless of the actual content of any regulation that may be proposed. And that Wall Street analysts are pointing out very clearly the boon to profits from regulations.

And to highlight that someone is actually reporting this truth and reporting a common sense rebuttal.

 

[Petrodus]

Understood ...
The future for BT e-cigarettes will be in-store sales.
The "hobby" segment of our movement depends on the Internet.

 

[Petrodus]

PS
Actually ... with the exception of juice ...
I no longer depend on Internet marketers.
There are a number of e-cigarette stores near where I live
where I can buy eGo supplies. If I find a juice I really like ...
I won't be shopping on line ever again.

On the subject of e-liquids ...
Big advantage of being able to taste several flavors
before buying !!

 

[AgentAnia]

You're lucky if you have local B&Ms you can rely on. Many of us don't. Don't forget us.

 

[Petrodus]

You're lucky if you have local B&Ms you can rely on. Many of us don't. Don't forget us.

Stores are opening up every day across the US

 

[DC2]

Stores are opening up every day across the US

Yes, but she is orbiting Sirius B.

 

[Vocalek]

And then there are the states putting up roadblocks to opening stores. In MN, you have to purchase a tobacco license and pay a 95% tax on the wholesale price of liquid.

 

[Petrodus]

And then there are the states putting up roadblocks to opening stores. In MN, you have to purchase a tobacco license and pay a 95% tax on the wholesale price of liquid.

Well ... E-cigarette stores are in MN also
regardless of the state's sin tax.

Uptown Vapor
Minneapolis and Maplewood, MN
Home page: Link

 

[Vocalek]

It's a pretty big state.

 

[Petrodus]

It's a pretty big state.

Click Here

If the FDA stays out of our way ... it won't be long
till e-cig stores are within a short drive from where most of us live.
The cig-a-likes are already showing up in convenience stores across he county.

How did I find out about the e-cig stores near where I live ??
I Googled "Electronic cigarettes" St. Louis


The public knows how to Google
Ya don't have to hold them by the hand and tell them in person
how to Google or tell them where specialty stores are in their area

Actually, I was surprise to find so many in this area

It wasn't really all that long ago when the ONLY place
to buy e-cigs was on-line

 

[Petrodus]

Kind of off-topic
Even though many here don't want to admit it ...
I suggest many vapers are "dual users" of e-cigs
vaping a cig-a-like in public and a power vape machine
at home or when out with other vapers.

I follow threads on the E-cigarettes in Public forum

 

[DC2]

Actually, I was surprise to find so many in this area

I don't want to burst your bubble, but it looks like all but one of those are tobacco shops.
Some of them may carry electronic cigarette stuff though I guess.

 

[Petrodus]

Not busting my bubble ...
Shouldn't have posted that link but just suggesting many can find
places that sell e-cigs in their area by doing an Internet search.
E-cig stores are not everywhere like gas stations but they are opening
up across the country every day.

 

[Linden]

Funny story. I've been a bit nervous about a possible ban on internet sales for a while now. I did a search for my area and guess who just opened their doors 2 miles from my house? AHLUSION! I am a lucky lucky girl!

 

[Petrodus]

Sticky in the General E-Smoking Discussion forum
New Bricks and Mortar Directory - Please submit store info
Check it out

I'm looking forward to the completion
then members can quickly find stores close to where they live.
Of course ... a data base like this depends on everyone contributing

 

[AgentAnia]

I posted yesterday about having no B&M near me. Well! Late last night... no, early this morning, I googled and found that, eureka!!! a B&M has opened up across the street and two blocks down from me! That and PBusardo's latest video has me on cloud 9 this morning! Of course, it's Sunday, so I have to wait till tomorrow to pop over and check them out, but from their website, they are a dedicated vape shop and offer at least eGos, tanks, and juice. Wowzer!!!

(Will be sure to add them to the ECF roster, provided they come up to AgentAnia's snuff, and of course will encourage them to post info about CASAA and ECF. and btw, on their website, they have a "What a Dr. Says about Ecigs" video of Michael Siegel. Good start!)

 

[Petrodus]

I posted yesterday about having no B&M near me. Well! Late last night... no, early this morning, I googled and found that, eureka!!! a B&M has opened up across the street and two blocks down from me! That and PBusardo's latest video has me on cloud 9 this morning! Of course, it's Sunday, so I have to wait till tomorrow to pop over and check them out, but from their website, they are a dedicated vape shop and offer at least eGos, tanks, and juice. Wowzer!!!

(Will be sure to add them to the ECF roster, provided they come up to AgentAnia's snuff, and of course will encourage them to post info about CASAA and ECF. and btw, on their website, they have a "What a Dr. Says about Ecigs" video of Michael Siegel. Good start!)

FANTASTIC ...
I suggest MANY vapers across the country are not aware of e-cig stores in their area
simply because they haven't seen any advertized or not noticed any when out and about.

These Mom & Pop shops don't have the resources to advertise on TV
We need to Google ... find where they are ... Then tell everyone !!
Just like when we found e-cigs ... we told everyone and then they told everyone they know.
The word gets around by word of mouth.

No ecig stores in your area ??
That does NOT mean there won't be one popping up with in driving distance
next week or next month.

I personally consider an e-cig store in my area as one which is
within a 45 minute drive from where I live. I know many think a 45 minute drive
is a day-trip requiring packing a picnic lunch ... but for us who live in large cities ...
its no big deal.

 

[spartanstew]

Not busting my bubble ...
Shouldn't have posted that link but just suggesting many can find
places that sell e-cigs in their area by doing an Internet search.
E-cig stores are not everywhere like gas stations but they are opening
up across the country every day.

That's actually a separate problem.

Many see it as a growing business and a quick way to make a buck, so they open.
I've been in a few in my area and they're all crap.

Just head shops selling e-cig stuff.

Not the kind of places most "respectable" citizens would enter and they add to the bad name e-cigs get. I think most business people would rather be seen walking into a stip club than an e-cig shop.