By far the best eCig shop I've found in the city…read more
First of all, I should tell you about the people:
These eCigs aren't all that complicated, but when you don't have a clue at what your looking at, the options and terminology can get a bit overwhelming. This is where the folks at Hot Vapes shine -- they are awesome.
Unlike other shops I'd been to, everyone here was amazingly helpful, patient, and didn't make me feel like an idiot because I didn't have a graduate degree in electrical engineering.
They walked me through all the options, from the basic kits on up to the advanced stuff. They explained the differences and didn't try to "up-sell" me to the expensive equipment -- instead, they helped me find the device that fit me best.
Next, there's the equipment:
They have most everything you'd want -- from super basic stuff, to the the advanced, and everything in between.
I ended up falling somewhere in the middle and picked up an iTaste SVD ... It's easy to use, lets you customize power settings to adjust the vapor levels and taste, and is really durable. It also holds a couple different types of rechargeable batteries -- I use a large one for when I'm at work which lasts a day or two between charges, and a smaller one when I'm heading out for the night and want something a bit more discreet.
Finally, there's the "Juice" or eLiquid:
THEY HAVE THEIR OWN LAB!
They have somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 different flavors to choose from, a tasting station where you can try them all, and are great at helping you find something you'll like.
They make everything to order, so you may have to wait 5-10 minutes, but it's well worth the wait. You can also ask them to "customize" the flavors a bit if you want.
For people trying to find a replacement for a "real" cigarette, they have the only liquid I've found that actually gives you the taste of an actual cigarette -- not just a tobacco leaf flavor, but something that comes amazingly close to the burning paper and tobacco taste you'd get from the real deal. It's called... get this: ILLUSION.
So, on to the con:
They have a sign, but it's on the inside and only visible if you're looking through their front window. On my first attempt to find them, I gave up. On my second attempt, I passed them twice despite my GPS telling me when I'd arrived.
Guys! Get a sign on the OUTSIDE of the building.
*** Update *** - No more cons! They have a sign!
Bottom line:
Great people, amazing selection of flavors, good selection of eCigs and equipment. They're my official go-to and the best shop in the city.
