I try not to write reviews off of one experience from local shops because I don't think you can accurately judge a business off of one visit, good or bad. I've been in to Elite Vapes three times now, and the experience has been consistently excellent every time. I'm fairly new to vaping and have been to several other shops in the surrounding Denver area, some I will return to at some point, and some I most definitely will not. Elite is my home shop now, and they would be even if they weren't the closest to my house. I could see coming here regularly even if I lived in Saudi Aurora. They have a slew of premium brand juices, though no in house flavors. I think this is as much a pro as a con. Sure, no stupid cheap $3-30ml juice, BUT, no buyers remorse after purchasing 30ml of juice that tastes less like the tester sample, and more like terminator piss that forever stains your coil. Not to mention they have the best prices on the premium brands compared to the other shops I've been in. They also carry high quality accessories at prices that rival or beat what you find online, without shipping charges or having to wait for FedEx to break it. You can see it, touch it, hold it, smell it, take a selfie with it, and whisper sweet nothings to it before you drop your dough. Maybe not so crucial with wire, wicking material, replacement coils etc, but I find it very helpful with tanks, atomizers, drip tips, and even mods. The staff is extremely knowledgable about the products they sell, they are patient when answering questions, and there is no pressure to buy something that doesn't suit your vaping needs.
The decor is inviting, comfortable, and well organized. You don't realize how much they have to offer until the staff starts showing off the goods. I find it nice because it's not overwhelming for the inexperienced, but they have what you mega cloud chasers want. I have dealt with Mitch mostly. After giving him a vague run down of what kind of smoker I USED to be, what I was looking to get from vaping, and the amount I wanted to spend, he spent probably 45 minutes explaining different products in my price range, along with the pros and cons of them all. In the end, he pointed me towards a Joyetech eVic VT and I love this thing. Joe has also been super helpful with my technical (aka stupid noob) questions, and out of the three times I've been in, the owners Craig and Ann were there, happy to talk shop with me. Not as a customer, but more like we were all friends just BSing around the table. In fact, the hardest part about shopping here has been leaving. I always just want to cop a squat, hang out, talk about builds, and geek out with the staff and other customers. Then I remember I have to feed the dog and mow the lawn. Being an adult sucks, but Elite Vapes is a welcome break from it. I'm happy to spend my money here. read more