Suppliers...how many?

[1949katie]

Is there any benefit to having a handful of suppliers vs just ordering from any supplier that looks like it has something I'd like to try? Other than the cost of shipping, is it considered "standard" to order juices, for instance, from 10 different vendors, and hardware from five different places.

I guess my question is, how many suppliers and which ones do you usually order from?

Assuming ECF suppliers, of course!

 

[Stosh]

I try to order from ECF suppliers that are close by, little less shipping time. And I've found I need more that one
just to find everything I'm looking for in hardware, DIY, and pre-made juice.

 

[bjannr]

There are a few I go to regularly. FSUSA, Nhaler, BWB, Altsmokes, Puresmoker, VaporFlow, Vapor4Life, Clouds of Vapor, BreezeSmoke. These have all proved themselves to mewith great customer service, quick response to my questions, and quick order shipments. Alot ofmy decisions depends on what I am in need of, and what sales are going on at the time. I am sure there are many other great companies out there. Since I sarted vaping, I have never felt such confidence at ordering anything on-line as I have from the ECF suppliers.

 

[Kevin Freeheart]

There are some vendors that sell unique juices. You can get a "cherry" anywhere, but not too many vendors sell something comparable to Tastyfinger for instance, and I only know of one vendor that sells Mustard.

If you can't get everythign you need at one vendor, you have to use another. I see no problem with that at all except...

I try to keep my vendors to a minimum simply because I order smaller batches usually. A few bottles here versus a "stock up". A few attys there. Shipping is a big chunk of my cost so the more vendors I use, the more I pay in shipping. DIY has helped with this a lot since I can buy my bases in bulk. I use exactly 1 vendor for my attys. I'm extremely thrilled with their service, product and price and I can't imagine any reason to do business with anyone else as long as that vendor is still in service.

 

[CardinalWinds]

I get everything I need from Puresmoker, Backwoods Brew, MadVapes, ProVape, and Freedom Smoke USA. I'm very pleased with all of them. Of course, that's just me and there are many more great suppliers out there. I'd be surprised if there is any other one person who uses the exact same five vendors as I do.

 

[pkj]

I have narrowed it down to a handful of suppliers. Each supplier provides me with different supplies and quality products I am happy with.

Paula

 

[chimney55]

I like "one stop shopping". My orders aren't usually large ones and I would end up paying shipping to everyone. I've probably used about 8 different vendors, but I seem to go back to Freedom Smoke USA, or Backwoods Brew, or The Vapor Room for juices, and Cignot or Liberty Flights (US) for hardware. But I'm open to others for something that I'm "dying" to try.

 

[o4_srt]

try a bunch, then narrow down to a select few.

I'm down to 2 regular vendors, with another 2 that are occasional, depending on stock of the first 2, that I pay for shipping.

The good prophets store is only 20 minutes away from me, so I'll be reducing my shipping costs further.

 

[potholerepairman]

My .02$ is no supplier has all my taste covered.Its like food the buffet is fun sometimes but does not always wow me.Its tough to consede that you got to shop all over to get exactly what you want though its the only thing that has worked for me.Never had any problems here with the suppliers , be it product,funds or time shipping.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

I have several different vendors; VaporBomb, Gourmet Vapor, OSDIYS, MadVapes, LiteCigUSA, MFS, Vapor Junction...

I'll usually shop around to see who has what I want and who has the better price. I try not to put in small orders because it's just not worth the shipping cost to buy a couple of attys or a box of cartos.

 

[texasgranny]

In my opinion, the juice may be where you shop around from different vendors. I have tried 4 so far and I probably will try another 4....just to check out the different flavors and mixes that each may offer.
As for as other products, so far ProVape has all I need, so I have not shopped other places for other supplies.

 

[webbcm127]

how do u find out if any of the suppliers are close to you?

 

[WomanOfHeart]

This is where you can find out which suppliers are closest to you. Some people are lucky enough to have a local supplier. Unfortunately, I'm not really one of them.
Vapor Search USA

 

[1949katie]

Thanks guys, I guess I'll try a few as I start up and then narrow it down to my favorites . I'm going with cignot for hardware and am going cruising for juice.........!

 

[Stosh]

.......and am going cruising for juice.........!

Careful, it's like being in the biggest buffet ever made, buy sample bottles till you find
what YOU like. Everybodys taste is different, find your favorite, then buy a BIG bottle!

 

[Liv2Ski]

Basically I use three for harwrae and three for DIY

Nhaler
Provape
VaporFlow
One Stop DIY
MFS
DIY Flavor Shack