I started vaping about two months ago...I went to vape shops and wasn't to happy with selection of e juice flavors...I bought from three on line vendors and only one was half way decent. Am I expecting to much in way of flavor??
818, for me, I am pretty particular. I really despise the taste of cigs and flavor is one thing that I want from vaping. I rate flavors that I buy and keep a lot of notes about wattage, tank used, etc. It is really the part of vaping that I like.
I do go to vape shops to try flavors, but they are pretty much lousy when it comes to house flavors. Then, the flavors they have that are also available on the internet, they want you to use their equipment so you use as little as possible. But, I try the internet-available ones. My success rate is about 10% for a flavor. Only then will I re-buy.
Coming on 2 years, I have about 11-12 that I buy consistently. And, they are spread among a few vendors. I'll order the 1-2 that I like and another 1-2 that I think I will like. It is really a challenge, but I like it.
Also, I steep all my juices with the same procedure. I did a lot of reading and listening and I get good, strong aroma. I don't think you can over steep a juice unless you do something out of the ordinary.
Anyway, I would start with simple flavors from a major online vendor. I just found two good flavors at The Vapor Room, so I am going back for another sampler. Samplers are a good way to try flavors. Go with the well-known vendors, they are that way for a reason.
Happy vaping!