Hi all longtime lurker etc. I found this thread useful in trying to find vape stores in Busan. I went and checked out some places at the weekend so I thought I'd do a report. I speak no Korean and I'll give instructions that reflect that. It will help you greatly if you get a buddy write down/ screenshot the Korean (or a photo) of exactly what you want.
Janty/Ovale
Use this map here to choose your store. If you click on the map it will open a page with a map and phone numbers etc. The map is in Korean but its easy enough to figure out the locations by looking at the subway line. It may help to compare it to a google map of Busan to identify the correct location. All the stores seem to be close to subway stops.
I went to the store near Busan station. It was a bit of a ghost town vibe, but the woman was helpful enough. I bought a joyetech ego charger for 20k won. They also had a range of Ovale products - the elips-c, various ego bits, emini and the evic. The prices were steep (emini was 130k). Additionally they had a fair range of juices which I wasn't interested in as I DIY. Lastly a shelf with various small boxes of adaptors, tanks, etc. They may have had cartos I can't remember. As far as I could tell everything was Ovale branded.
The shop was a bit dusty and next time I'd be inclined to go to the Dongnae branch which is closer to me and looks all new and shiny in the photos.
AEK-sang
This store was located in the underground shopping center between Jungang and Nampo subway stations (closer to Jungang end). It has a bright red/white sign "AEK sang" and all there stuff is in red/white AEK sang boxes. Google reveals nothing about AEK sang. Products - They had Itaste VV in (i think) the basic sets (battery & charger only). They seemed genuine but I did not inspect them that closely. Price was 130k. They also had a few other justfog ecigs such as the cookie. Mainly they seem to push the Just Fog maxi. They have about 20 set up to try with their various juices. I bought a maxi clearomizer (which is awesome vaping but imperfect build quality) for 15k. Replacement heads were 3k each and she offered to fill it for free. I have no idea if its a genuine Maxi clearo (I'd guess it is in Korea), but it is great and I'll be buying more.
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Conclusions: Good stuff but overpriced. These stores will be useful to get a quick bit of kit (or even juice) in an emergency. For any more serious shopping I'll be using GH1 (delivered in 3 days with no probs) or healthcabin (trying this week). I DIY juice so that is no problem anyway. I do want an itaste vv v3 but I can order the advanced kit with clearos from fasttech for $40 with free delivery so no way would I pay 130k won in Busan.
If anybody has anything to add or experience to share feel free. As an aside, although I've seen a few ecigs around I have also had a few aggressive criticisms of vaping from smokers when they see me. But hey, its Korea, aggressive complaints are par for the course
Peace, Panga
Janty/Ovale
Use this map here to choose your store. If you click on the map it will open a page with a map and phone numbers etc. The map is in Korean but its easy enough to figure out the locations by looking at the subway line. It may help to compare it to a google map of Busan to identify the correct location. All the stores seem to be close to subway stops.
I went to the store near Busan station. It was a bit of a ghost town vibe, but the woman was helpful enough. I bought a joyetech ego charger for 20k won. They also had a range of Ovale products - the elips-c, various ego bits, emini and the evic. The prices were steep (emini was 130k). Additionally they had a fair range of juices which I wasn't interested in as I DIY. Lastly a shelf with various small boxes of adaptors, tanks, etc. They may have had cartos I can't remember. As far as I could tell everything was Ovale branded.
The shop was a bit dusty and next time I'd be inclined to go to the Dongnae branch which is closer to me and looks all new and shiny in the photos.
AEK-sang
This store was located in the underground shopping center between Jungang and Nampo subway stations (closer to Jungang end). It has a bright red/white sign "AEK sang" and all there stuff is in red/white AEK sang boxes. Google reveals nothing about AEK sang. Products - They had Itaste VV in (i think) the basic sets (battery & charger only). They seemed genuine but I did not inspect them that closely. Price was 130k. They also had a few other justfog ecigs such as the cookie. Mainly they seem to push the Just Fog maxi. They have about 20 set up to try with their various juices. I bought a maxi clearomizer (which is awesome vaping but imperfect build quality) for 15k. Replacement heads were 3k each and she offered to fill it for free. I have no idea if its a genuine Maxi clearo (I'd guess it is in Korea), but it is great and I'll be buying more.
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Conclusions: Good stuff but overpriced. These stores will be useful to get a quick bit of kit (or even juice) in an emergency. For any more serious shopping I'll be using GH1 (delivered in 3 days with no probs) or healthcabin (trying this week). I DIY juice so that is no problem anyway. I do want an itaste vv v3 but I can order the advanced kit with clearos from fasttech for $40 with free delivery so no way would I pay 130k won in Busan.
If anybody has anything to add or experience to share feel free. As an aside, although I've seen a few ecigs around I have also had a few aggressive criticisms of vaping from smokers when they see me. But hey, its Korea, aggressive complaints are par for the course
Peace, Panga
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