I understand your frustration, Remie. I agree that it isn't good business practice and I doubt I will order from her. Her website gives the impression she has it all under control but if she can't timely ship orders then maybe all the flavors are more than one person can handle professionally. Some business owners are good with R&D but need assistance when it comes to keeping up with the growth. There are so many suppliers that give such excellent customer service and NEED the business that no one has to settle for excuses.
I understand and can appreciate that many are loyal to her but having ejuice so you don't go back to analogs is important. She should have posted a notice on her website explaining a delay in shipping. IMHO And you should NEVER be charged until an order is shipped!!!
She did post on her site that she would be closed until Jan. 4th. I don't recall when she shut it down but believe it was before Christmas. We impatient ones still placed orders knowing she would not be able to start filling them until the 4th. So she has been filling orders basically dating back to when she informed everyone and placed the information on her thread. So if you actually want to blame someone, blame us who placed orders in anticipation of her opening back up.
It will be your loss if you don't order from her but it is really inexcusable of you to imply she is giving out excuses, does not have good customer service and acts as if she doesn't NEED the business. She has never given out an excuse but has always been very honest. She has great customer service (but you wouldn't know that since you have never tried her company) and she never treats any of her customers as if we need her more than she needs us.
As far as not charging until the order is shipped. Give me a break. Many cards are charged as soon as it goes through check out. Order from most of our largest retailers and you are "charged" immediately.