Other suppliers besides Alibaba & Fastech?

[dkearney7]

What are other suppliers besides Alibaba & fastech to buy bulk items from? Fastech has been poor quality at best lately and Alibaba is next to impossible to order from! If the vaping community could help me out with this, it would be greatly appreciated. Or if you have any suggestions on how to order from Alibaba. I've filled out the purchase orders and have had the vendor send me the purchase order and there just always seems to be some kind of snag. Thanks again and keep vaping

 

[spade151]

Im curious as-well haven't ordered anything but juices online for this reason if i couldn't get it at a B&M then im out of luck.

 

[xandrewx]

one-world its a china shop. .you should be able to find it.

 

[old_geezer]

Look at tmart.com And if you're in the USA they do have about 12 things stocked in their USA warehouse. Watch for the USA Warehouse filter button. It's a great place if you need an eGo battery in a hurry for dirt cheap.
- Joe

 

[Spendi]

I like Health Cabin for clearos/coils and such. Not much cheaper on batteries but I read the other day they're getting ready for an anniversary sale. They are listed under forum suppliers here.

 

[p7willm]

You said you wanted bulk. I would see of your local B&M would tell you where they get theirs. Try contacting online sellers.

Indicate in the post title you are interested in bulk purchasing. Post in a forum other than new members since most new members have no interest, or knowledge, in bulk purchasing.

Take a look in the E Cigarette Suppliers forum and the forums in the Forum Suppliers area.

 

[L33R0Y]

Between Fasttech, Healthcabin and Focalecig I got what I wanted or similar for a decent price with afters sales peace of mind.
Depending on quantities or re-branding and ali link to supplier is the best bet. Hardest part is developing rapport. By the time you receive a sample for testing you'll find something better or a new version will be released.... The three above are responsive to sales queries on decent orders. With a fair turn around, just group items to shipping restrictions.

 

[old_geezer]

Which ones besides FastTech do cheap e-liquid?

- Joe

 

[dkearney7]

Which ones besides FastTech do cheap e-liquid?

- Joe

I wouldn't buy any eliquid from china. There's plenty of great vendors in the states that are probably better and safer IMO.

 

[dkearney7]

Between Fasttech, Healthcabin and Focalecig I got what I wanted or similar for a decent price with afters sales peace of mind.
Depending on quantities or re-branding and ali link to supplier is the best bet. Hardest part is developing rapport. By the time you receive a sample for testing you'll find something better or a new version will be released.... The three above are responsive to sales queries on decent orders. With a fair turn around, just group items to shipping restrictions.

I'm having a hell of a time ordering anything. I keep getting the purchase orders sent to me but they don't have a link for me to pay them. It's almost like they don't want the $! That's one good thing about fastech, it's super easy to purchase. The last order I got from them was awful as far as quality and I got about 20 things! Maybe 5 of them were decent quality. I'm dipping my toes in the water as an online vendor.

 

[dkearney7]

You said you wanted bulk. I would see of your local B&M would tell you where they get theirs. Try contacting online sellers.

Indicate in the post title you are interested in bulk purchasing. Post in a forum other than new members since most new members have no interest, or knowledge, in bulk purchasing.

Take a look in the E Cigarette Suppliers forum and the forums in the Forum Suppliers area.

I did speak to my B&M and they told me about alibaba. When I went in there to get more info on how they purchase from them, they didn't really want to tell me. I understand that, in a way I'm becoming their competitor. I don't think I can post on other forums until I reach a certain amount of posts. I will look in the suppliers forum, thank you.

 

[L33R0Y]

'Probably better' is far too nice dkearney7. My best buy from china was in the Liqua range, which is no longer stocked. Dekang or Hangsen lost their chief mixer to the other. They can vary in strength and large batches are harder to taste test with consistency. Besides I never found a flavour I really liked. Never skimp on juice, even mixing can't fix em all.
Hey Joe, you are a lucky bloke to have such a variety of quality product at your door in a matter of days, some even custom blended. Check out the discounts offered in Deals and Steals. Enjoy

 

[L33R0Y]

I've had good times with Fasttech, they are fair in that if the product fails to meet description negotiations can be made. On new products reviews and discussions will uncover issues, but someone has to luck out in this process. 'Awful' as far as quality...juice ? As most other lines are hand selected of a certain quality/fininsh to match price point well, under a min purchase agreement by sales. And direct from manufacturer or clone factory. Maybe a few bad egg slip by, that's when you just let them know.
Online vendors with connections in the Philippines are rolling out some good gear and supplies. Lucky buggers.
With ali suppliers live chat gets things sorted, and you have a record of your expectations should you save the conversation. Almost a written agreement if the wording is clear and concise and follows a linear format. Just deal with one rep, there may be one to five or more. A good way to gauge the demand and service of any said company.
Keep pinging them till you find one you like and is willing to deal. Cheers

 

[BWRC mike]

alibaba is a bait and switch you need to buy a "gold" membership to really contact real companies I went through the process and tried to order some items and my responses were vague and I would get emails "become a gold member" so basically they get you excited about products to entice you you get spambot replies I would go elsewhere

 

[old_geezer]

I wouldn't buy any eliquid from china. There's plenty of great vendors in the states that are probably better and safer IMO.

The vendors in the USA are for the most part just mixing china materials. I see the girls at my local B&M "custom mixing" chinese materials at the counter while wiping their noses. Then I see videos of china places like Chinese E-liquid Manufacturing Facilities - YouTube and this video of DEKANG What USA vendors have factories that are as clean as Dekang's? Or have been making it as long as Dekang. Or do half the volume of Dekang? It's sad to say, but as far as e-juice goes the USA is the dirty sweat shop making knock-offs of what China invented. Here's a video of Hangsen's factory http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plJpz_ARFTc
- Joe

 

[vapero]

The vendors in the USA are for the most part just mixing china materials. I see the girls at my local B&M "custom mixing" chinese materials at the counter while wiping their noses. Then I see videos of china places like Chinese E-liquid Manufacturing Facilities - YouTube and this video of DEKANG What USA vendors have factories that are as clean as Dekang's? Or have been making it as long as Dekang. Or do half the volume of Dekang? It's sad to say, but as far as e-juice goes the USA is the dirty sweat shop making knock-offs of what China invented. Here's a video of Hangsen's factory An Overview of Hangsen - YouTube
- Joe

exactly!
I DIY and by far the best quality, best taste and cleanest flavors are hangsen

their citrus flavors are top notch and aren't "tank crackers" as most usa vendor's with similar flavors are

 

[thewomenfolk]

I wouldn't buy any eliquid from china. There's plenty of great vendors in the states that are probably better and safer IMO.

I trust China on the ejuice more because they have regulations and we don't (yet). Who knows who is putting addictive chemicals in our ejuice to make us want to come back for more (like all the Tobacco companies)?

 

[old_geezer]

I trust China on the ejuice more because they have regulations and we don't (yet). Who knows who is putting addictive chemicals in our e-juice to make us want to come back for more (like all the Tobacco companies)?

The thing about China is (on the videos I linked) that they comply with every other countries regulations. If we make regulations they will comply with them also. The USA does mix some great HQ juice. If you want to pay for it, and take the risk of smoking unregulated stuff, then do it. I do. I love MadVapes TopVapor? Icicle Apple and I keep buying it. But for cost and turning on newbies to vaping a $5 50ml bottle of Dekang Kiwi or Hangsen RY4 works great.
- Joe