Why does Wizard Labs even bother?

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Jimi D.

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Nude Nicotine is always my second choice, when WL is out of stock. I like the way Nude remains clear, like the Ice nic from WL. The flavors pop just as good from NN. MFS had a bit of flavor muting in the past for me. MFS worked great for tobacco mixes, but not so hot with fruit, dessert types.
 
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No idea their source. I bought MFS batches in 2009 and another batch in 2012; all MFS batches were good. I still have 30ml from 2009 that I'm keeping for future test.

Ditto on the '09 from MFS. Except I didn't keep it in the fridge, nor in a cool damp place. The bottle has sat on top of the refrigerator all this while as I rarely mix e-liquid. I *did* make a 30 ml bottle of e-liquid about 2 weeks ago. The nic is every bit as potent as it was 4+ years ago.
 

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Ditto on the '09 from MFS. Except I didn't keep it in the fridge, nor in a cool damp place. The bottle has sat on top of the refrigerator all this while as I rarely mix e-liquid. I *did* make a 30 ml bottle of e-liquid about 2 weeks ago. The nic is every bit as potent as it was 4+ years ago.

That's good to know!
Did you notice if it is still clear?
 

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I just wanted to state that Wizard Labs has had Nic in stock within the past month! On November 18th, I placed an order and received it Monday.

Which means they should've had the capability to produce any strength nic base. How do you have enough nic for 500ml of 36mg, but can't produce 120ml of 100mg? Wouldn't bother me so much, or at all, if they didn't claim they mixed to order.
 

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Which means they should've had the capability to produce any strength nic base. How do you have enough nic for 500ml of 36mg, but can't produce 120ml of 100mg? Wouldn't bother me so much, or at all, if they didn't claim they mixed to order.

Maybe they make more money mixing the larger quantity of 36mg? Like when they are running low they can fill atleast a few more orders if they spread the remaining nic thiner in lower nic bottles. 100mg is the best value for us and the worst margins for them.


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Don't know why you have to wait for Wizard labs. My Freedom Smokes has prices almost as low, PLUS you can get e.g. 75% PG/ 25% VG. Plus the juice comes in a glass, not plastic, bottle so no chance of plastic leaching into the juice over a long storage time. (Not sure if Wizard uses glass.)

Wizard labs only offers 100% PG or VG anymore

Is it really that difficult to cut your own nic and really that expensive to buy a bottle or two with the savings?

WL does offer other ratios but not in small quantity which is understandable imho. Otherwise buyers expect so many different ratios other then 50/50 which can get ridiculous and back up everyone's orders. If you asked really nice and were a long standing customer they might even go (can't say for sure) the extra mile. But they do offer other nic ratios and even bulk flavoring sizes to wholesale customers. Plus they always throw in some small token gifts on top of the high quality product they deliver.

Yes they use plastic (Amber colored PET to be exact) and that can be a good thing the day someone drops 100ml nic on the kitchen floor. If you need long term storage you can get 120ml or larger glass bottles for a dollar and change per each. I buy half a dozen every few weeks so I always have more on hand to mix up various nic levels or whatever. Most people who buy from WL are going to use up the nic long before there is any chance of leaching anyway.

As for waiting they have been constantly working to increase the output but are limited due to lack of available building space. It's not like they can just pack up and easily move this type of business to a new location. Sometimes flavors actually come in stock on the site at 1-3am so obviously Mr Wizard and his crew are working almost 24/7 to get orders out quickly. I have been there and seen the rat race as employees are constantly in motion working to fill orders. Last time I was there they were so bogged down in prep for the holidays John did not even come out to greet me.

If something goes out of stock however I just place my order and have it delayed until whatever else I need can be combined into the original order. Usually by the next day it's back in stock and I get everything I need without much delay. As for the nic you can expect it to be sold out within 48-72 hours and back in stock every week or two. Flavoring are restocked constantly as there are more people and space available to handle those as they are far less hazardous.

I would rather you buy elsewhere though as it cuts down on the time I myself have to wait for restocking.
 

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    Is it really that difficult to cut your own nic and really that expensive to buy a bottle or two with the savings?

    WL does offer other ratios but not in small quantity which is understandable imho. Otherwise buyers expect so many different ratios other then 50/50 which can get ridiculous and back up everyone's orders. If you asked really nice and were a long standing customer they might even go (can't say for sure) the extra mile. But they do offer other nic ratios and even bulk flavoring sizes to wholesale customers. Plus they always throw in some small token gifts on top of the high quality product they deliver.

    Yes they use plastic (Amber colored PET to be exact) and that can be a good thing the day someone drops 100ml nic on the kitchen floor. If you need long term storage you can get 120ml or larger glass bottles for a dollar and change per each. I buy half a dozen every few weeks so I always have more on hand to mix up various nic levels or whatever. Most people who buy from WL are going to use up the nic long before there is any chance of leaching anyway.

    As for waiting they have been constantly working to increase the output but are limited due to lack of available building space. It's not like they can just pack up and easily move this type of business to a new location. Sometimes flavors actually come in stock on the site at 1-3am so obviously Mr Wizard and his crew are working almost 24/7 to get orders out quickly. I have been there and seen the rat race as employees are constantly in motion working to fill orders. Last time I was there they were so bogged down in prep for the holidays John did not even come out to greet me.

    If something goes out of stock however I just place my order and have it delayed until whatever else I need can be combined into the original order. Usually by the next day it's back in stock and I get everything I need without much delay. As for the nic you can expect it to be sold out within 48-72 hours and back in stock every week or two. Flavoring are restocked constantly as there are more people and space available to handle those as they are far less hazardous.

    I would rather you buy elsewhere though as it cuts down on the time I myself have to wait for restocking.

    How big is his newest place?
     

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    I signed up for the notification when I placed my last flavoring order. Naturally, I got the notice the 100mg/ml nicotine was in stock less than 12 hours after I ordered the flavorings but I just added a note to the nico order and they included it.

    I had previously ordered nicotine from Nude Nicotine. It is still very clear and almost odor free after 3 months and kept sitting on the counter in a box with my other vaping supplies but they were also out when I went to repurchase. Wizard Labs sent me the restock email first so I gave them the order. I would recommend either vendor, though and state that either one is worth waiting for.
     

    partyannimal

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    As you've heard, there are many places to get your nic. If you want the good stuff, at a good price, give them your email addy and wait for them to tell you it's in stock. Otherwise, just go elsewhere. You've been given several other good options, there's obviously a reason you're still waiting on WL if you are. Just sayin. ;)
     
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