So as of now, whats gonna happen to ecigs?

[tj99959]

Ya know they are always saying "save the kids", but in the end those same kids will become our saving grace.
The cat has been out of the bag for a long time now. Our children are an innovative lot, and they have always been the ones to come up with the faster easier ways to go about anything. Mark my word on this, they will be the ones that won't let e-cigs just die and go away.

 

[KODIAK (TM)]

Here is my opinion and why. Ecigs are here to stay. The day I walked into a gas station (major chain) and they had marlboro's version and camels version sitting on the shelf, I knew. Folks these days companies spend tons of money on R&D. If you think they would invest millions in marketing and packaging without already knowing the FDA outcome, your crazy. The fine details are still in the air but for the most part you can bet it will be taxed just like tobacco is taxed. The rate.... Who knows. You can bet on stores having to meet some minimum guidelines similar to tobacco sales. You can count on eventual regulation regarding manufacturing and sourcing of ingredients. You can expect to see required labeling to include phrases the FDA deems vital to the consumer. 500 million spent online in ejuice in 2012 suggests a big enough consumer base to concrete Ecigs in our future. I am just a not so humble electrical engineer. Take my opinions as you will.

Yep Mr. Fuller, you are pretty close. Also, Madam Robino is correct when she emphasizes that regulation will also curtail our ability to vape as we know it today. Less choices most likely in the areas of flavors and much more costly as many providers will just go out of business. (The fallout from any and all government regulation).