Wow.. I've been getting ripped off!!

[M_DuBb716]

I know my local vape store needs to make a profit, but wow!! Looks like I found the best place to get all my stuff from now on, straight from the Kanger manufacturer!! The most professional online e-cigs shop in China - Kangertech ecig shop - Kangertech

... I can't believe I've been paying up to 5X what the manufacturer charges, at my local vape store. On their website, the T3 and T2 tanks are both 5 for $18!! At my local vape store, I've been paying about $14 for just 1 Kanger T2 clearo!!


Wow I've been getting ripped off, on Clearos, wicks, BATTERIES (my 1st 900mah Ego-style battery was $40 at the store, the same one on this website for $9 for 1100mah!!). And free shipping on over $90 from the Kanger website, I'm about to buy a bunch of clearos, wicks, and a couple batteries from them.

Now I just need to hope that Kanger has 1.8ohm Coils in-stock for the T2's and T3's, I'm gonna buy a bunch!! As well as a bunch of T3 clearos, which I haven't even tried yet

 

[Thrasher]

interesting that kanger would go direct like that, just checked it out and looks legit. lol wish this was around when i still used the t2's

 

[Extraunordinary]

Unless you order $90+, shipping is $18!!!

 

[FogHawg]

What, no SS cartos????

 

[bigbells]

Think of it as supporting your local business. The expenses of maintaining a small brick-and-mortar operation make it impossible to compete price-wise, but you also can't walk into an online shop to see and try stuff.

 

[mostlyclassics]

Unless you order $90+, shipping is $18!!!

Gee, Health Cabin only gives you free shipping on orders over $250.

Those e-liquids are certainly inexpensive. And that ProTank clearo looks mighty interesting . . . no: I mustn't order any more new toys!

 

[The Ocelot]

Snap! I don't feel like I've been ripped off, but vendors keep running out of little things I use a lot. I just requested my first quote from China.

ETA: Even if shipping turns out to be something like $18.00, I requested a quote for 20 pieces. I have been paying $8.50 per piece (plus shipping) and I'm curious to see how much it would cost directly from the manufacturer.

 

[Uncle Sam]

Word to the wise - let he who hath understanding reckon now.....

If you know what you want -NEVER EVER- shop retail!

You just got an expensive lesson. Learn well.

and VAPE ON!!

 

[bigbells]

Those e-liquids are certainly inexpensive. And that ProTank clearo looks mighty interesting . . . no: I mustn't order any more new toys!

mtbakervapor.com sells 50ml bottles of juice for $10, with free shipping on orders $50 and more.

 

[Chimney34]

Yeah! While I was waiting on my initial starter kit I found out there was a B&M about 30 mins away. I decided to check it out while I was waiting & boy was I glad I got my kit online!!! Ill buy supplies & juice from there but sometimes the price is worth buying online even with shipping.

 

[Jimmyjimjam]

I just found out my older cousin vapes. He went to a kiosk in the mall and was charged 90 dollars for a basic ego kit and 30 dollars for a ce2 tank. I guess they get you before you get to do a little research.

 

[washnwmn]

As a relative newbie to vaping, and an older person, I've run into my share of ripoffs, or just rudeness, but my debit card expired and online is on hold for the moment. You know what they say:"Have to kiss a lot of toads to find a prince". Found one store clerk who made it a fun experience, a hands on experience, and let me try some flavors, some mods, showed off some different goodies, when all I wanted was a new battery for my ego. It was worth the extra few bucks to keep a great store like that going.

 

[kcstudio]

it would be nice if we had a vape store here on Guam since shipping here takes forever! it will be good to be back in cali in a few months when i can receive packages within a week of ordering instead of having to wait 2-4 weeks.

 

[mostlyclassics]

mtbakervapor.com sells 50ml bottles of juice for $10, with free shipping on orders $50 and more.

I'm a huge fan of Mt. Baker Vapor, bigbells, but a little variety doesn't hurt.

 

[vanillagurilla]

Mt baker also has a standing coupon for 10% off. I hate my local b&m when I go to buy mesh thats 35cents a square inch so a 6x6 piece is $13 and kanthal is $1 a foot and silica is $2 for 6 inches! ...!? Talk about a 500% mark up shesh.

 

[JahJahLoO]

At least you have plenty of B&Ms on the West Coast.

 

[M_DuBb716]

I'd rather support my local business anyways. But some of these prices are hard to pass up, even though it wouldn't be worth it unless I got over $90 worth of product for the free shipping ($20 shipping from China). I'll have to think about it

 

[badbadivy]

I am kind of jaded toward my local b&m's. One of them has a fairly holier than thou attitude if you use anything other than what you sell and the other one jacks up their prices if you buy irl as compared to their website. Bah.

That said it is not ripping you off when a dealer charges more than factory direct. People have operating costs and if you think their price is too high, buy somewhere else. I'm always pleased when you are able to buy direct from the manufacturer. I hate dealing with the middle man.

 

[MrStik]

i believe in online stores and b&ms... I am willing to pay the "tax" on instant gratification from the B&M. And of course selections are fantastic online... So I balance the best of both worlds if i can.

 

[M_DuBb716]

Think of it as supporting your local business. The expenses of maintaining a small brick-and-mortar operation make it impossible to compete price-wise, but you also can't walk into an online shop to see and try stuff.

I strongly agree. I love to support my local business, and customer service goes a long way. If the local store will take the time to explain the products I'm interested in and how they work, and let me check stuff out and try it before buying, it's definitely worth the extra $$

My local vape shop does, that's why I've been going to them since I started vaping 2 months ago. The quality customer service they provide (and amazingg homeade e-liquids lol), makes it worth the extra dollar to me.