I haven't seen any place less than $3 but that really doesn't matter to me.
Yeah,
vaping is getting popular in GA. Your area was the only ATL metro area to have stores that I knew of when I started. Too far to drive. I stopped in the new Vaperite in Atlanta (first vape only inside the perimeter). I can see how having a store helps compared to internet and stores that just "also carry" vape stuff.
What ohms are your kangers? My T3 was 2.5 when I got it. I tried an Evod at 2.5 which was a bit better but bought one with 1.8 and tried it when I got home. HUGE difference. Rebuilt the T3 to 2.0, still not as good as evod but much better. I already knew the difference with top
coils but it is more pronounced with bottoms. BTW, I think I am the one who recommended you try evod since T3 wasn't doing it for you. Now I recommend going to one of those nearby shops to try lower ohms.
ETA - I started in May and I found my taste is continually changing. Maybe a month from now everything will be different for you too, lol.