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[Tor R]

Those of you who order from fasttech may want to put some giddy-up in your step to purchase what you can. Good luck.

I'm borrowing @BillW50's informative post from another thread...






ETA: The actual FT Link.

I would not be surprised to eventually see the same happening with all the other online stores in China.

China did say they were going to regulate the vaping industry a while back. Somewhere, in some thread on ECF, I posted a link on that.

A very long article from 27 October 2022 that outlines China's vaping regulations and more...

China’s Vape Industry: New Standards in Effect from October 1, 2022

China's vape industry is now being regulated as tobacco. We track and explain all the new industry standards and regulations.

www.china-briefing.com

It's truly the end of an era. FT has been the backbone of hobbyist vaping for a long time. Can't see 3F surviving either.

It is the end of the Chinese warehouse.
Now I don't know if the tobacco tax applies to the manufacturers of gadgets. If so, many of them will struggle.

 

[Letitia]

After getting the ft alert earlier today I went to order a 2nd Craton and they were already out. 3f is also oos but I can preorder from sourcemore. On the fence about that, if other sites are oos not sure if they will be able to restock. I don't know if the Craton is still in production.

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Now I don't know if the tobacco tax applies to the manufacturers of gadgets. If so, many of them will struggle.

Yes the tobacco tax as well as inspections apply to manufacturers. That info is in the "China's Vape Industry..." link.

 

[Tor R]

FT has removed just about everything already.
Under two pages of SXK.

And these...

Yes the tobacco tax as well as inspections apply to manufacturers. That info is in the "China's Vape Industry..." link.

If so, things will be tough in Shenzhen.
I don't think the industry will disappear, but there will be little new.

 

[smacuser]

Sup ladies?

 

[Letitia]

Good evening Shiny's
Consoled myself with 2 new pairs of Bob's Skechers. Had 20.00 in points so got off cheaper than another Craton.

 

[chanelvaps]

Good evening Shiny's
Consoled myself with 2 new pairs of Bob's Skechers. Had 20.00 in points so got off cheaper than another Craton.

you will probably get more use out of those

 

[Zazie]

I've started seeing packaging from disposable vapes littering the curbs and streets around our local seven elevens and servos (gas stations). The older teens and young adults don't bother vaping anything else - it's all disposables for that age group.
I pulled apart a disposable (I think the brand was "iGet") to see what the coil and wicking looked like. My gods it looked shonky. No way would I put that anywhere near my lungs.

You can also be pretty sure that most disposables are going to end up in regular trash. No proper disposal of the batteries.

 

[Tor R]

China’s Vape Industry: New Standards in Effect from October 1, 2022

China's vape industry is now being regulated as tobacco. We track and explain all the new industry standards and regulations.

www.china-briefing.com

The rate for the production and import of e-cigarettes will be 36 percent while the rate for wholesale will be 11 percent. Meanwhile, the announcement clarified that exports of e-cigarettes are eligible for the tax refund and exemption policy, signaling that China will still encourage the export of e-cigarettes.

It seems to me that the manufacturers can ship out of China without the tobacco tax.

 

[Letitia]

you will probably get more use out of those

Maybe, I do have a few Bob's sneakers stashed plus the 3 pairs I actually wear. Like my vape stash some will likely outlive me as new in box.

 

[smacuser]

Do they make those for men?

 

[Letitia]

China’s Vape Industry: New Standards in Effect from October 1, 2022

China's vape industry is now being regulated as tobacco. We track and explain all the new industry standards and regulations.

www.china-briefing.com

It seems to me that the manufacturers can ship out of China without the tobacco tax.

It's my understanding they will still have to jump through more hoops as well as higher shipping rates. We need to keep in mind that technically anything that falls under tobacco products is illegal to send to some countries like the US.

 

[Letitia]

Do they make those for men?

Yes, if you order directly from Skechers they give great discounts.

 

[smacuser]

I don't see them. I could probably get away with a pair of the womens.

 

[Letitia]

I don't see them. I could probably get away with a pair of the womens.

Only 2 for men but there are some women's you might get away with.

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[Letitia]

Has anyone heard from NolaMel, she hasn't posted since April?

 

[smacuser]

I was eyeballing a pair of these at our local Buc Ee's

 

[Letitia]

Never heard of that store but their on Amazon. Lol
Like the loafers.

 

[smacuser]

Never heard of Buc Ee's?

 

[chanelvaps]

I was eyeballing a pair of these at our local Buc Ee's

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very cool