Vapelicious?

[rebgold]

Has anyone tried any of the Vapelicious WTA juices? I'm particularly interested in hearing what people thought of the tobacco/Apricot/Rose/Violet, even without WTA. They sound so interesting. A little high in pricing, quite possibly worth it, I'd like to hear about it before I decide. It's one of the vendors I don't see much about in the threads.
Thoughts?

 

[Chimney34]

I have purchased from them. I liked their banana bread, d's all day, & caramel cap. Wasn't a fan of the gooey butter one (can't rem the name sorry). I know those aren't the ones you asked about but those are the only ones I've tried. Hope someone else comes along to help you out soon.

 

[peacepipe]

I'm glad your asking this question. I should be receiving my bottle of RY4 tomorrow, (this company doesn't give you a tracking number fyi) I ordered a 30ml bottle for around $26.00 bucks, not too bad IMO.

If anyone has tried this juice PLEASE leave a comment.

 

[It's Only Me]

Wish I could help but I have had 5 of their juices ordered and haven't received them yet. As a matter of fact it's been exactly a month now in waiting. Did you folks have to wait this long? Sent a couple of e-mails and only one was answered about 2 weeks ago. Getting a little worried.

EDIT: I want to be clear that I'm talking about Vapelicious (the one with WTA), not a very respected vendor on this site called Vape~A~Licious Juice.

 

[redrose]

I started vaping in 2008 and never stopped smoking. For 2 reasons. I couldn't find a tobacco I enjoyed having tried almost eveyones along the way, and the nic alone didn't do it for me. Until Vapelicious. Since your not asking about the WTA per se, I'll address the flavors.

Ethan is a master flavorist with an extensive understanding of tobacco, and how flavors blend and blossom in juice. His tobaccos are my only all day vapes. He understands that steeping is only required when flavors that don't complement each other are mixed together, and some are so delicate, steeping kills them. I have never had to let his juice steep. Or shook. They are perfect the day they arrived. And they taste exactly what you asked for.

Because he creates so many custom flavors all by himself, orders take a long time to be produced, and a month or more is the norm. He's switching to pre-mixing the the most popular, so that wait time should come to an end soon. Your wait now will be worth it. While people have complained about the wait, most are in agreement about how exceptional the flavors are. Hope that helps!

 

[McGarnagle]

I'm glad your asking this question. I should be receiving my bottle of RY4 tomorrow, (this company doesn't give you a tracking number fyi) I ordered a 30ml bottle for around $26.00 bucks, not too bad IMO.

If anyone has tried this juice PLEASE leave a comment.

30mL for $26 not too bad? Where do you normally buy from?

 

[It's Only Me]

I started vaping in 2008 and never stopped smoking. For 2 reasons. I couldn't find a tobacco I enjoyed having tried almost eveyones along the way, and the nic alone didn't do it for me. Until Vapelicious. Since your not asking about the WTA per se, I'll address the flavors.

Ethan is a master flavorist with an extensive understanding of tobacco, and how flavors blend and blossom in juice. His tobaccos are my only all day vapes. He understands that steeping is only required when flavors that don't complement each other are mixed together, and some are so delicate, steeping kills them. I have never had to let his juice steep. Or shook. They are perfect the day they arrived. And they taste exactly what you asked for.

Because he creates so many custom flavors all by himself, orders take a long time to be produced, and a month or more is the norm. He's switching to pre-mixing the the most popular, so that wait time should come to an end soon. Your wait now will be worth it. While people have complained about the wait, most are in agreement about how exceptional the flavors are. Hope that helps!

Thanks for the info. I have plenty of juice on hand so waiting isn't going to kill me if you say it's the norm. I hope they are good as you say they are. Still anxious to try them.

 

[mecocina]

I have several juices with WTA and like them all. Maui Blend, Pineapple-coconut, Apple Juice, Cappuccino and Macaroon. I want to try the WTA diy next.

 

[eikon]

I ordered 2 bottles on January 17th, still nothing, Ethan also doesn't respond to emails (guess he's too busy not mixing to be bothered). I just get messages every once in a while implying that my order will ship "soon". Ethan may be a "Master of Flavor" but if he never ships the juice, what's the point? If you want to actually try WTA, instead of just ordering it and getting ripped off, I'd recommend Aroma E-Juice, I haven't tried them, but I understand that he actually fulfills orders (what a concept).

 

[redrose]

He gets so bombarded with orders when he opens, he runs out of WTA before they are all processed. He always fulfills the order when replenished or offers a refund.

If you just want a small bottle of some WTA in a commonly available flavor, there's a place to get that. The two are very different.

 

[redrose]

30mL for $26 not too bad? Where do you normally buy from?

The WTA's are more expensive because of the cost of extracting it. Peacepipes numbers are a tad off. Comparing the two:

Vapelicious, 36 ml, $28 or $.77 per ml, larger bottles are less
Aroma, 10 ml, $12 or $1.20 per ml. larger sizes not available

All of my orders from Vapelicious have been fulfilled.

 

[Faylool]

At the two month mark I instigated a charge pack FYI. I won't tolerate that even for great flavors with WTA. First time I ordered I told him email me when you have stock and can fill the order and I'll give you a CC #. Got it in about 2 1/2 weeks. 2nd time I ordered when he had reopened his website and paid online. You can't do a chargeback if the order hits a 3 month mark and my bank said it can take up to a month to process so at 2 months I gave up....in disgust.

CC

Wish I could help but I have had 5 of their juices ordered and haven't received them yet. As a matter of fact it's been exactly a month now in waiting. Did you folks have to wait this long? Sent a couple of e-mails and only one was answered about 2 weeks ago. Getting a little worried.

EDIT: I want to be clear that I'm talking about Vapelicious (the one with WTA), not a very respected vendor on this site called Vape~A~Licious Juice.

 

[Mr.Mann]

Wish I could help but I have had 5 of their juices ordered and haven't received them yet. As a matter of fact it's been exactly a month now in waiting. Did you folks have to wait this long? Sent a couple of e-mails and only one was answered about 2 weeks ago. Getting a little worried.

EDIT: I want to be clear that I'm talking about Vapelicious (the one with WTA), not a very respected vendor on this site called Vape~A~Licious Juice.

I ordered 2 bottles on January 17th, still nothing, Ethan also doesn't respond to emails (guess he's too busy not mixing to be bothered). I just get messages every once in a while implying that my order will ship "soon". Ethan may be a "Master of Flavor" but if he never ships the juice, what's the point? If you want to actually try WTA, instead of just ordering it and getting ripped off, I'd recommend Aroma E-Juice, I haven't tried them, but I understand that he actually fulfills orders (what a concept).

At the two month mark I instigated a charge pack FYI. I won't tolerate that even for great flavors with WTA. First time I ordered I told him email me when you have stock and can fill the order and I'll give you a CC #. Got it in about 2 1/2 weeks. 2nd time I ordered when he had reopened his website and paid online. You can't do a chargeback if the order hits a 3 month mark and my bank said it can take up to a month to process so at 2 months I gave up....in disgust.

CC

Yep, this is no lie! I had an order that was told to me, by Ethan, would only take a few weeks. Then after over a month, I finally was able to contact him and he said that he sent the order out but it got returned for being incorrect postage. He said (taken from his email), "It's going to go back out today I think, so I really expect it to get to you soon this time." That message ended up being a month before I finally contacted my bank and requested a return of my funds.

Look, I know that stuff always happens (kind of like Murphy's Law), but anytime customer after customer reports the same thing, that is not Murphy's Law, that is his business. I know for a fact that Ethan's juice, meaning his WTA, is top-notch and truly works for its intended purpose, but if you want to vape his WTA in the spring, you should've ordered it in the early winter.

A friend of mine placed an order at the end of January and she has not seen the juice yet. Why would anyone go though this willingly? His WTA is actually that good; however, it makes no sense as to why he consistently conducts his business this way. I can say that people do get their juices, but as to when? Well, much, much later in the future.

As for now--until the new WTA manufacturer goes live--AromaeJuice is most people's best option. Luckily, I received Ethan's WTA from a friend and haven't had to wait; but if I hadn't had that option, knowing what I know about the quality of his product, I actually would (begrudgingly) wait. Please don't ask me to make sense of that! One thing, not about his business, that I can say about Ethan is that he is a deeply knowledgeable guy--we had some really great phone conversations about eliquid mixing and about WTA before he vanished and stopped responding to emails or phone calls--I just wish he could break though the business hiccups.

 

[Faylool]

That's nicely put Mr. Mann. Wouldn't want to burn bridges and the industry is new.
I hate being a guinea pig to test out such a concept in customer service. I repeat what I feel. It's intolerable. WTA in vape form is fine and preferable but it's not nor ever can be an "awesome" experience. It's a subtle effective tool to help with cravings. It's not a pleasure seeking drug of any kind. The WTAs belong with nicotine for the synergistic relationship. It simply takes the edge off the nicotine stimulating properties. It is what it is and if people want to stand in line for it that's thir business. I don't mind a little challenge getting something. I do mind the way Ethan plays. He has a full time job. He's not entirely committed to the e juice, it's a sideline and don't we know it.

 

[Mr.Mann]

That's nicely put Mr. Mann. Wouldn't want to burn bridges and the industry is new.
I hate being a guinea pig to test out such a concept in customer service. I repeat what I feel. It's intolerable. WTA in vape form is fine and preferable but it's not nor ever can be an "awesome" experience. It's a subtle effective tool to help with cravings. It's not a pleasure seeking drug of any kind. The WTAs belong with nicotine for the synergistic relationship. It simply takes the edge off the nicotine stimulating properties. It is what it is and if people want to stand in line for it that's thir business. I don't mind a little challenge getting something. I do mind the way Ethan plays. He has a full time job. He's not entirely committed to the e juice, it's a sideline and don't we know it.

What's up, Fay? I read you clearly.

The biggest gripe I had/have with the guy is NOT the wait times per se, but the fact that he will tell you one thing and do another. I am sure he means well, but a man's word MUST carry weight! The wait time is reasonable if he tells you it will be that, informs you if something goes wrong, or if it was standard practice. Once again, it is what it is and I do get why some people wait. But, to tell me that my order was already sent out--even though it was supposedly sent back--that implies that, of course, my order was COMPLETE! So, why after it was complete would it still exceed over a month to go out again?

 

[Faylool]

OK. I know. Its utterly frustrating to get involved with flakes. Ya I'm in a mood.
Congrats on Baby!

 

[Mr.Mann]

OK. I know. Its utterly frustrating to get involved with flakes. Ya I'm in a mood.
Congrats on Baby!

Thanks.

Wait a minute. So your last order, if I read that post correctly, never got to you? When did you place it?

... 2nd time I ordered when he had reopened his website and paid online. You can't do a chargeback if the order hits a 3 month mark and my bank said it can take up to a month to process so at 2 months I gave up....in disgust.

 

[Faylool]

Jan 2nd. So 1st week of March instigated chargeback. Got the chargeback last week But it's still in a contingency state meaning what I do not know for sure. ? My bank chose to refund the money to me at this time? Maybe his bank hasn't forked over yet? Eventually I'll be getting some fial notice by mail about it all but the money is available to me but it's not settled all the way.

 

[Mr.Mann]

Jan 2nd. So 1st week of March instigated chargeback. Got the chargeback last week But it's still in a contingency state meaning what I do not know for sure. ? My bank chose to refund the money to me at this time? Maybe his bank hasn't forked over yet? Eventually I'll be getting some fial notice by mail about it all but the money is available to me but it's not settled all the way.

Okay, I get it.

 

[redrose]

Good Morning!
@ Mr.Mann, Congratulations! She's adorable! Saw the pic on another thread. So true that something so small can cause daily 180 degree changes in everything.
@ Faylool, wouldn't it be great if everyone would quit their day job to help us out. Actually, not really great for them.

I understand the frustration of the wait, and the reason we do. It's kinda reflected in this country as a custom tailor vs Walmart off the rack imports. In terms of quality, this is Vapelicious vs Aroma. The difference tho is the pricing. Here the custom/quality is less expensive than Walmart. So, should he quit his day job and astronomically raise his prices?

Ethan is one person. He custom mixes the WTA, nic and the flavoring you described , tests it, bottles it labels it for hundreds of ppl that order in the first few hours he opens the site. Then there are hundreds of emails to answer from new ppl and customers. And Fay, you don't like the way he "plays" it? Seriously?

If I was Ethan, I'd say, sorry folks, I'm just gonna "play" for a few friends, I can't clone myself and I can't make the posters understand that I do the best I can with what I've got. Go pay more for less at Aroma.

But thank God, I'm not Ethan. He truly wants to use what he knows so well to actually help people who need WTA in a flavor equally enjoyable. I've talked to him several times about just having ready to sell bottles of the most popular juices ready to go. Know what his answer is??
THIS- Some of the best flavoring doesn't have a long shelf life. He doesn't know how long the quality of the taste would last. So, should he not care about that? Or should he spend his time and product, mixing up batches to sit on a shelf for months and test it at intervals.

Or should he not sleep so he can answer the hundreds of emails to those he's already told they'll have it as soon as he can humanly make it?
He's not a slick business wheeler-dealer. He's a genuinely nice, honest guy who has a wealth of knowledge about tobacco, nicotine, and WTA, combined with a gift for flavoring. He doesn't price gouge, he could get more money and have a few select customers.
He's trying to help as many ppl as he can. He looks at different ways to do that.

So back @ Mr.Mann, that is why I wait for it. And probably why most do. Some will miss out because of those on this forum that want to make him out to be a criminal or con artist for not getting their orders as quickly as they hoped. That's a shame.

And then there is the Walmart of the forum, who so badly wants to be the only vendor in this industry with no competition, that they encourage the negative press while doing nothing to offer more quality.

Just my 2 cents/sense.