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Mostwasted

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Well today while on the run my tank cracked, Stopped by the local vape store and picked up a mini protank 2, so I wouldn't have to run all the way home to get my bigger protank. Kinda over paid for it...

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OBDave

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Yeah, that's about what shops around here are getting too - I think mini PT2s may even be closer to $25. I know I paid $3/ea for a couple of Kanger heads the other day, but mostly the only thing I'll ever buy in a store is a bottle or two of fancy juice as a treat once or twice a month.
 

p.opus

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Just think of it as your support for your local vape shop.

I just bought a PT 2 for about $26.00 specifically to support my local vape store. I don't even really have a need for it. I've got a Kayfun clone coming in vape mail....If I can learn to rebuild decently on it, it will probably become my daily driver...
 

Plumes.91

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yeahhh you paid how much more than it's worth? Bout' 10 bucks? Thats not so bad.
Look at it this way... That business can put some of that profit towards staying open, restocking, paying employees.
The little booth in my mall charges $59.99 for a 900mah eGo battery and a USB to AC wall charger.
Cartomizers (sold separately) are 21.99 for a pack of five 2ohm cartomizers. It's pretty sickening.
If I had the money I'd open up a booth across from them with tons of Mods and tanks and BOTTLED juice.

You might have paid more but you supported a business that supports allowing their customers to try new things. At least you didn't pay $15 more for a pack of cartomizers from a business that keeps it's customers in the dark & doesn't allow them to learn about the existence of clearomizers and rebuildable atomizers and things like that. Those companies don't deserve our money. The booth in my mall doesn't respond to e-mails about contacting legislature to fight against vaping bans in our area. They're just out for money.

You bought from a company that really believes in vaping and the hobby of vaping. You should be proud of that.
 

twgbonehead

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I don't actually think that's so bad for a B&M.

You could get it cheaper, but if you added in overnight shipping you'd be at a major loss. Not to mention you would STILL have to wait for it!

And you made the ultimate value judgement. It was worth it to you, at the time, to pay the $23 rather than make the trip home. You shouldn't blame the B&M for that.
 

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I don't mind overpaying at my B&M at all. They are friendly, smart and make sure you walk out knowing how to use the stuff you bought. I am more than happy to support a local business. That said, I did buy my MVP 2 online, just can't justify paying the 70 bucks the B&M was charging when I got one for under 40 with shipping.
 

Mostwasted

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think of all the small businesses being run on ebay and all over the internet! not that one selfish business owner charging far too much!

Like I said I don't mind, They just trying to make a profit. Online is cheaper but not having to wait is more than worth it to me.
 
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