Why Spend Money at Vape Shops?
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I think for Someone New, it is a Huge Plus to be able to walk in a Vape Shop, spill out an e-Cigarette, and say...
"I bought this Last Week and I can't seem to get it Going. Can you show Me what I'm doing Wrong?".
I also think it is Nice to be able to Sample some Flavored e-Liquids to find a Few that one likes.
Sure, a Vape Shop is going to have Higher Prices on Many/Most things. But for someone starting out, paying a Few Bucks more is a Small Price to pay to be able to talk with a Live Person when they have Questions or when they Can't figure out what is going on.
For me, it's service.
My local vape shop rebuilds all my coils for free. I'm a one-handed vaper so that's a valuable service they provide me. In addition, I can taste test all the new juice they are carrying.
For all the services they offer, I will buy some of their juice and some stock coils (even though I can order online at a lower price). It's the least I can do to help them stay in business.
Plus, I can spend time with other vapers talking about everything vape related.
My local vape shop rebuilds all my coils for free. I'm a one-handed vaper so that's a valuable service they provide me. In addition, I can taste test all the new juice they are carrying.
For all the services they offer, I will buy some of their juice and some stock coils (even though I can order online at a lower price). It's the least I can do to help them stay in business.
Plus, I can spend time with other vapers talking about everything vape related.
Almost exactly what I did, except it was "My friend gave me this and I broke it, and I really liked it. What can I get that's like it?"
And then was able to try some jucies and found a menthol that I liked. And two days later I was off the cigs, permanently.
So yeah, I'll make some purchases from the local B&M's to give them some of my money so that others can do what I was able to do.
And one of them has some house-brand juices that I really like, so I'll pick those up as well.
I mostly don't any more. But I have a really good local shop-- I work with them and even occasionally teach a coil building class for them-- and they were of great assistance to me when I started.
I do my shopping online! I like having it come to me. I only shop at online store that have up to date real feedback and a good return policy.
Tactile feedback is huge in buying. I've seen pictures of the rx200 but nothing is like seeing it on person. Tasting juices cannot be duplicated online, I've read descriptions that describe flavours to be nothing like what I've experienced personally.
+1 here. I've been looking for good apple flavored liquids. Not Apple Crumb Cake. Not Apple Pie, etc. I want a nice Granny Smith tasting apple liquid. I have spent hundreds of dollars buying samples from the internet and I have found nothing vapeable. I finally decided that if I can't taste it, I'm not buying it.
Meh. I dont go to Vape shops and spend money besides a drip tip or something here or there. I got one that I love.. its thick glass... and has AFC on it. I love it.
But apart from that, I saw a replacement pack of coils for 60$ the other day... Its kinda ridiculous. I guess its good for newbies who may not get around to ordering a set up online. But if you get a set up and then find out that online is good deals, then thats probably the best bet.
But apart from that, I saw a replacement pack of coils for 60$ the other day... Its kinda ridiculous. I guess its good for newbies who may not get around to ordering a set up online. But if you get a set up and then find out that online is good deals, then thats probably the best bet.
It depends on the shop, if you're knowledgeable, helpful, and genuinely not trying to rip me off (I realize you have overhead, employees and rent to pay) then yes I've paid for stuff in vape shops that I could get for under 1/2 the price just to help out the small business owner.
However, not all vape shops are build the same, I've seen lazy owners, pressure sellers, rude employees or sometimes they can't even be bothered to do their job! At that point you'll never get a sale from me.
However, not all vape shops are build the same, I've seen lazy owners, pressure sellers, rude employees or sometimes they can't even be bothered to do their job! At that point you'll never get a sale from me.
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For the few emergencies I've had, gas station. I'm not flavour motivated, so i understand those that hit the shops..
I don't anymore, in fact I don't spend much anywhere anymore.
However a local vape shop was a godsend when I first started.
However a local vape shop was a godsend when I first started.
Yes, exactly! I have found some great flavours through giveaways that I would have never ordered blindly on the internet but will order after trying them for free.
If you like Jolly Rancher apple candy than Goodejuice has a flavor that tastes just like it. I tried it and couldn't believe how much it tasted like the candy and ordered a bigger bottle.
I buy online. Vape shops offer no value to me. When I started, there was more value on ECF then in a store so I learned what I learned here.
As a beginner, I liked that I could get questions answered in person.
We have 3 shops in our small town, but I only frequent the one that lets you try juices before you buy them.
We have 3 shops in our small town, but I only frequent the one that lets you try juices before you buy them.
I think there is still a large segment of our population that does not do much shopping online, I have quite a few friends and family who do not, some that do not want to (or can not) wait to get something, new vapers, people that need to see things in person, try things out and get face to face help and for this segment of the population vape shops are a blessing. Personally I do not go to them, I found it's easier and cheaper for me to buy online.
There's a vape shop near my office that has a very good,but small, selection of juices. I try and buy there now and again. But I would never buy gear there. Very small selection and very high prices.
The best apple flavored juice that I've tried is "Apple Rings" by Mt Baker Vapor. A candy flavor, but it tastes like Granny Smith apples. I also DIY with Capella's "Double Apple" flavoring (10%). Excellent!
The best apple flavored juice that I've tried is "Apple Rings" by Mt Baker Vapor. A candy flavor, but it tastes like Granny Smith apples. I also DIY with Capella's "Double Apple" flavoring (10%). Excellent!
Everyone of these shops I walk in try to sale me on what I don't want which is the most expensive piece of crap new on the market.
I ask question and it gets beat around to why I should buy that big hunk of crap.
My local vape shops are to high even for the low income to even think about switching, much less there juice.
To me online is the only way to shop
I ask question and it gets beat around to why I should buy that big hunk of crap.
My local vape shops are to high even for the low income to even think about switching, much less there juice.
To me online is the only way to shop
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