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[ScandaLeX]

Anyone else feel like their list has grown and grown???
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Not really. For the exception of DIY, everything I bought was for things I already most definitely use. Many of you were buying stuff merely cause it was on sale with no real need for it- telling yourselves maybe might could & should.
I eventually planned on getting into DIY- the FDA just speeded that up.

 

[leftyandsparky]

I'm nervous about prices on nic bases, I've seen a few high price changes of the last few weeks.

 

[BreSha6869]

Well, I may be wrong, but, I believe hardware such as atomizers and VW mods will be available from China (ie: fasttech) for a long time to come ... And I am betting almost all of it you order via the internet will make it to your door in the US.

The item that will be really effected by this will be pre-made juice from vendors here in the US (there going to be hurting) ... I am also worried about Nic base liquid for us DIY juice makers ... which I believe is set to be taxed to 'high-heaven' sometime in the future.

I agree.

I found out last night that my son has been ordering stuff from FT for a couple of years. Not vape stuff, but phone cases and other electronic accessories. FT sells a ton of different stuff non e-cig related.

No way your FDA can intercept/inspect every Chinese "electronic parts" shipment.

I wouldn't gamble hundreds of $$$ on it, but I wouldn't worry much if I lived in the US.

 

[leftyandsparky]

Ditto! I have everything I need so decided to grab a few things from FT that aren't really important for me to continue to vape. According to tracking, shipping is progressing just fine.

I only bought what I needed, mainly diy and learning how to make coils

 

[Bob Chill]

Vaperstek has $40 liters of their "throat hit" nic but it's very smooth with almost no smell to it. I cant tell the difference from their premium base.

It's the best deal on the street for high quality nic. My final order was 3 liters of it. Ordered on Tuesday and got it on Thursday.

 

[Vandal]

I think if anyone needs Nic base get it now because we have no idea what will come in the future. We really have no idea what new regs will be attached once the deeming goes into effect but FDA did say more regulations coming. It is hard to watch our vape world vanish as we know it today and so many unknowns after 8-8. Unless the courts stop it FDA can do as they please.

How many other laws include an open ended clause like this one? Subject to change at our whim... No notice needed, no approval by any oversight agencies needed. Doesn't seem right to me at all.

 

[Bea-FL]

Vaperstek has $40 liters of their "throat hit" nic but it's very smooth with almost no smell to it. I cant tell the difference from their premium base.

It's the best deal on the street for high quality nic. My final order was 3 liters of it. Ordered on Tuesday and got it on Thursday.

I looked up their nic and see that word - Chemnovatic - and googled it but why is it better?

 

[BreSha6869]

I'm cheap, but not regarding nic. I like NicSelect and happily pay about $70US for a 100mg litre.

As a litre will last my wife and I over 5 years, I could care less about the cost.

 

[Bob Chill]

I looked up their nic and see that word - Chemnovatic - and googled it but why is it better?

It's one of the cleanest taste wise. Similar to Nude. There's a lot of discussion about it in the diy forum. I've tested just about every nic except Carolina extract and VT is definitely top of the line when it comes to clear, smooth, and nearly flavorless.

With that being said, RTS is my favorite nic for unflavored. It has a very pleasant flavor on its own. VT is a bit too flavorless for unflavored mixes. I might let a bottle sit out for 6 months and let it oxidize a little and see how the flavor changes.

 

[avpx1]

Some great advice I read in another thread here was to stockpile what you know you like.

 

[bnrkwest]

My Russia pkg arrived today so that one off my mind Looks like an original V1 Sophia, has the ceramic cup.

 

[Eskie]

Heartland is still $45 for a liter of 100 mg. Prices will go up and taxes will be levied, but that can't occur overnight. Legislators still have to pass those taxes and provide an effective date, such as what PA did with the 40% levy effective October 1st. Just pay attention to what's going on in your state and act accordingly.

FT shipments? Most will go through, but it will be a roll of the dice, so I wouldn't put in a single big order and hope it makes it. They already ship into countries with import limitations so it's not like they get all picky about it. What will really hurt stuff coming in would be if new import duties on products from China were levied. THAT would have a big impact, well beyond the deeming regs.

 

[grandmato5]

I am still waiting for my last FT package to hit the states. I am hoping it will make it through.

Me too. Mine seems be having trouble getting out of China.

Another hit the US yesterday afternoon, but doesn't show as making it through customs yet. I keep looking every few hours. I'm thinking its kind of like "watching the pot boil" I need to stop watching.

 

[Bea-FL]

My last package from MBV just arrived . I met the mailman and he asked me if I was opening a mail-order store because I've been getting so many packages and usually I get almost no snail mail.

Now my last orders from FT. Two should be here any day but the third still hasnt left China

 

[DebiK]

Not really. For the exception of DIY, everything I bought was for things I already most definitely use. Many of you were buying stuff merely cause it was on sale with no real need for it- telling yourselves maybe might could & should.
I eventually planned on getting into DIY- the FDA just speeded that up.

Not me!

Some great advice I read in another thread here was to stockpile what you know you like.

For the most part, that's what I have done. I love my STMs and mostly stocked up with parts for those. Tried out a few tanks I've been wanting to try. Birthday money from Mom and hubby bought me one. Nothing has beaten my STMs and Serpent Minis. Also bought a few Evic VTC Minis and Picos cause I really like them.

 

[b.m.]

It is getting vape gear thru customs I wonder about. Importing tobacco products is highly regulated thru FDA. Things that are restricted get an FDA code and FDA already has a system in place at customs so have no idea what will happen 8-8 for importing vape gear.

From what i've read about it,we should have until December before international shipping becomes iffy.The stuff i've seen so far says to have tobacco products imported,you have to have an importers license or whatever it's called by i think it's 12-31-16.Of course that all comes down to whether they play by the rules,but we will see.I have 1 package in transit now that should hit customs on monday,and i have plans for a few more orders from China over the next couple months.

 

[ScandaLeX]

Well, I may be wrong, but, I believe hardware such as atomizers and VW mods will be available from China (ie: Fasttech) for a long time to come ... And I am betting almost all of it you order via the internet will make it to your door in the US.

I think this would apply to the regular John & Jane Q. Public who don't want to spend a king's ransom on gear or other vaping essentials. Now the HEM crowd......where are we they gonna shop? *right now I can only afford to look at the pretty pictures* I seriously dont think FT will become the go to spot for all things HE & Authentic.

 

[grandmato5]

Me too. Mine seems be having trouble getting out of China.

Another hit the US yesterday afternoon, but doesn't show as making it through customs yet. I keep looking every few hours. I'm thinking its kind of like "watching the pot boil" I need to stop watching.

It worked I stopped watching tracking right after that post and I didn't look again until a couple minutes ago and the package skipped through customs today and as of abt 7 pm tonight is headed to me

The other package appears to still be hesitant to leave China Maybe someday it will come see me, and then again maybe not We shall see

 

[Dubminer]

It worked I stopped watching tracking right after that post and I didn't look again until a couple minutes ago and the package skipped through customs today and as of abt 7 pm tonight is headed to me

The other package appears to still be hesitant to leave China Maybe someday it will come see me, and then again maybe not We shall see

My order from FT was processed through New York on 23rd of July and i still have not heard anything.

 

[grandmato5]

My order from FT was processed through New York on 23rd of July and i still have not heard anything.

I can't give a like to your post Yours has got to be lost somewhere in the USPS universe. Hopefully someone will find it soon and it can finally be on its way to you. Fingers crossed for you !!!

Mine that's still in China (I think) was ordered on July 10th. Took a while to leave FT (July 27th), but since Singapore Post finally acknowledged receiving it July 29th they've changed that date several times. (date just changes no reason nor does the previous date and info still show )Most recent date says they received it on Aug 4th and so far doesn't show its been "dispatched to destination country" as is their usual next designation. Guess we'll have to see where it shows up next Its a Magnum Mod and some drip tips. A mod that looks like a cigarettes lighter Kind of hoping when it makes it to the US the FDA inspectors open that one up. Is it illegal to import cigarette lighters?