Transition Time

[Kent Brooks]

I hope It's not like band's " yea I liked them before they sold out" kinda thing.

This is exactly what we are trying to avoid by organically growing the wholesale business. We believe this group of people is the heart and soul of the company. We are entrusting YOU with determining how and where we grow. In my mind - that alleviates any issue with the whole "they sold out" piece since this isn't a unilateral move on my part - if you see Nicoticket on the shelf, it's because that shop is somehow connected to this group of people and has been "approved" by at least one or two of us.

 

[Shaneguide]

It is Jerry. I took the photo on the Saturday night of the very last Boston run. I was 3rd row center stage

 

[Kent Brooks]

A few things:

1. Lineup looks good. I am curious what the reorder rate is on Gravity relative to the others though. Since it won an award I would imagine first order rate is high, but for me, BG blows it away. I'd rather see Refresh_v2 in that spot.

2. So is virus always going to taste the same? I rather enjoy the fact it takes a journey.

3. What's with the new pic for CLS? Why the citrus peelers? It makes it look lemon flavored.


Overall, good stuff. Looks like you're doing everything right. My CC thanks you for break on SRs.

1) I would agree, BG blows it away. Katy would adamantly disagree. It's a taste is subjective thing. Ironically enough, they are neck and neck.

2) It's a modern marvel to be producing enough vanilla extract and naturally extracted tobacco to be able to sustain those liquids - none of that is going to change (save for the scale).

3) I didn't even notice the citrus peeler - We're revamping all the product photos because we don't own the pictures. It's an integrity thing - we don't want to steal anyones work... so, we're purchasing images. I've missed a couple times already (IE, posted a picture of FLAN on the Creme Brulee). Thanks for the heads up on that particular photo - I don't want to confuse anyone.

 

[Pictor]

3. What's with the new pic for CLS? Why the citrus peelers? It makes it look lemon flavored.

I reckon those are vanilla pods

 

[Newportlocal]

I reckon those are vanilla pods

Yes,indeed.

 

[sc12]

Check and recheck those non compete/secrecy agreements. With the formulas in other hands for mixing, there's the potential for employees who can't keep a secret. You've worked too hard perfecting each offering.

 

[Kent Brooks]

I'm not going to multi-quote in the interest of time and space, but I wanted to say "thank you." Thank you to all of you that have made this dream come true. Thank you for your support in the form of participation on this (and other) forums. Not posting this elsewhere because ECF will always be "home" - but a huge shout-out to our family on NV. Also thank you to the people on AVF, VU, and Cali-Vapers. I'm so proud of the community we have built. Any success we enjoy comes as a result of YOU.

Despite the growth, we hear you loud and clear - we expect every bottle going forward to be infused with the same passion made the liquid (and the company) so popular. I have no doubt that will come to fruition.

With regard to the MAXVG crowd, I can't disclose specific details now - but I think you will be exceptionally pleased with what is planned for the future. No one says we have to have only ONE line, right?

 

[Kent Brooks]

It is Jerry. I took the photo on the Saturday night of the very last Boston run. I was 3rd row center stage

Alpine Valley 89'

 

[roxynoodle]

I think its a great business plan for you

I just hope I will be able to buy it locally.

 

[Pictor]

With regard to the MAXVG crowd, I can't disclose specific details now - but I think you will be exceptionally pleased with what is planned for the future. No one says we have to have only ONE line, right?

Oh Oh Oh! ...wasn't worried ....just worried
Too many questions ..will just have to wait and see ...just hoping for a certain few ....

 

[motabrownie]

Alpine Valley 89'

Watch out for Bobbys short shorts

 

[Pictor]

I just hope I will be able to buy it locally.

That is definitely something that does worry me! I'm pretty sure we have no upmarket B&M Vape shops nearby at the moment - never been out to look for any though. I'll need to check!

I've never bought anything other than online, and I was thinking that we've still got Tristan at Spiritus here, but of course they aren't in my town - they're an online retailer!
Wonder if online sales being stopped will be something that will hit the UK/EU.

 

[jblindy]

What can I say . . . . .

. . . you had me shaking my head until the last "SR" choice. I can't be the only Radio' fanatic out here, or have I just been around too long.

I got your back, yo!!

 

[JPinSTL]

I reckon those are vanilla pods

Hmm, maybe you're right now that I look closer. I looked a few times and I would have sworn it was citrus peelers in front of a bowl of lemon curd.I was very confused.

 

[motabrownie]

That is definitely something that does worry me! I'm pretty sure we have no upmarket B&M Vape shops nearby at the moment - never been out to look for any though. I'll need to check!

I've never bought anything other than online, and I was thinking that we've still got Tristan at Spiritus here, but of course they aren't in my town - they're an online retailer!
Wonder if online sales being stopped will be something that will hit the UK/EU.

Finding quality B&M's at this point is a needle in a haystack. Theres about 3 in my town and theyre all kind of lacking. Theres one thats part of a small chain called Aqueous but theyre mainly a really overpriced clone type of store. Not surprisingly they carry Space Jam and Suicide Bunny. I checked it out once, no real need to return unfortunately. Im kind of leery when it comes to buying juice in a store. I dont know how long its been sitting there, how its been stored, if theyve dripped a few drops out of the bottle etc. Yeah I know, Im a little paranoid

 

[joecarroll42]

This is awesome guys! It's good to see small businesses making it in today's world!

Unfortunately when we can no longer get your product from the internet, a lot of the family is probably gonna be left in the dark. I guess we'll see how things play out. It's all inevitable I know, but it's gonna hurt a lot of us. Being stuck with crap juice is worse than smoking analogs.


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[Rickajho]

The cynic in me says that if you truly believe the future will be regulated/relegated to in-store only sales you are going to find the financial hurdle$ to going there a lot more difficult than you may think. Especially if BT gets what it wants in context of their comments - or rather wish list - or rather demands - sent to the FDA. I appreciate your concern for forward thinking about this, but as of right now that future is still very much a moving target.

 

[Pictor]

Finding quality B&M's at this point is a needle in a haystack. Theres about 3 in my town and theyre all kind of lacking. Theres one thats part of a small chain called Aqueous but theyre mainly a really overpriced clone type of store. Not surprisingly they carry Space Jam and Suicide Bunny. I checked it out once, no real need to return unfortunately. Im kind of leery when it comes to buying juice in a store. I dont know how long its been sitting there, how its been stored, if theyve dripped a few drops out of the bottle etc. Yeah I know, Im a little paranoid

The nearest 'town' is a small affluent market town with a pretty costly private boys school on it's outskirts, and it's not the sort of high street that I'd expect to find a nice vape shop allowed in ..if they had one, it would be a nice one, but I can't somehow see it, especially with that school allowing the boys to go into the high street at lunch times! There'd only need to be one boy found with an e-cig and there'd be an uproar!

The main two towns do have some, but I haven't a clue where, and in one town, I wouldn't even bother looking. The other will have high store rental overheads, but again, it's something I'd need to check out.

Like you, I prefer to buy from a reputable actual maker, and that's mostly what I do. I know they care about their products in a way no-one else ever could, so no doubt Clark & Co will have their work cut out selecting and policing such retailers.
At least with NT products, the bottles will be sealed and labels date stamped.

I've never had to consider this aspect before ...I tend to think of dodgy market stalls when hearing people talk of obscure brands & suspect cheap prices.

 

[embee214]

Thanks for this CKB.
This is incredible news. Congrats to all!!!

 

[Thundernoggin]

There are three vape stores here within about a 15 mile area here. None of them fill me with confidence. Wlad seems to be thinking the same thing as Clark in regards to the FDA with the new store openings.