I agree 100% that 20-40% markup on gear at
current market value is fair and I'd actually buy locally if for nothing more than the convenience and to support the local shops.
I rarely hit the B&Ms anymore though because it's hardly the case.
Here's the shop that still sells the sig150 for $120+tax.
http://www.zuluvape.com/sigelei-150/
It's a good shop tbh. The house juice is great,the staff is great,some of the gear is reasonably priced and it's less than a mile from my house. Unfortunately it's a branch shop out of myrtle Beach so they have no control over pricing. The staff has even complained about the prices but there's nothing they can do.
Here's another local shop.
http://www.ecigcharleston.com/category-s/122.htm
the juice is so so at best but costs just under premium prices.
The staff is mostly attractive women with twists and cartos. While there's nothing wrong with this at face value,I havn't met one that knows much outside of the twists and cartos.
the gear prices seem to be decent until you look closer and realize that the prices that seem resonable are clones. The "deal of the day" prices are for online sales only and that's a good move but it shows exactly what the in store markup is.
one last flaw....up until just recently,the best VW mod they offered was the 30w cloupor...
The shop selling the original kbox for $70 doesn't even have a website.
this is what I have to choose from within 25 miles...
We don't have any legislation currently on the books and no greedy politicians trying to sneak anti-vaping bills through(that im aware of)so it's not like some of the shops in other states that might not have a future.
why rob your customers?