Closing B&M Stores

[LordOdin]

I seen a few B&M stores are closing but continuing with their online sales which is good, but only good for some vapers. I have a few friends that have been vaping several years, they don't use computers so the online retail option is no good for them. One of them phoned me last night wondering where he is going to get his next juice from because he is running low, I obviously asked what juice he wanted and ordered some online for him. The thing is that some of the older generation vapers don't have a PC and have no other way to get juice but from shops. I don't mind ordering for friends but was wondering how many vapers do you know that don't have a PC and probably need help getting their next juice fix. Having a PC you sometimes take it for granted and don't think that someone you know might need a hand.

 

[nwhornet]

I seen a few B&M stores are closing but continuing with their online sales which is good, but only good for some vapers. I have a few friends that have been vaping several years, they don't use computers so the online retail option is no good for them. One of them phoned me last night wondering where he is going to get his next juice from because he is running low, I obviously asked what juice he wanted and ordered some online for him. The thing is that some of the older generation vapers don't have a PC and have no other way to get juice but from shops. I don't mind ordering for friends but was wondering how many vapers do you know that don't have a PC and probably need help getting their next juice fix. Having a PC you sometimes take it for granted and don't think that someone you know might need a hand.

Already raised elsewhere but the UKVIA, NNA & others are pushing for vape stores to be classed as essential, as Span & Italy have. You can keep up with news here https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/news/vaping-news/2020-03-24_nna-vape-shops-must-stay-open.html or in the News section on the main page of the website.

 

[LordOdin]

Thanks @nwhornet apparently a couple of vape stores in Leeds have closed their doors and no one knows when they are due to open again, I noticed some online orders are taking their time to arrive but that's pretty much understandable with the situation as it is.

 

[nwhornet]

Thanks @nwhornet apparently a couple of vape stores in Leeds have closed their doors and no one knows when they are due to open again, I noticed some online orders are taking their time to arrive but that's pretty much understandable with the situation as it is.

Vape stores are non essential & had to close as of Monday night. Those that are shop fronts for online sellers will carry on selling online. Many are operating a click/collect, phone order & collect or local delivery. Check the local stores as even if they've only got FB prescence any operating in this way will be getting the message out.
There's a section here with vendors & how their continuing business https://www.planetofthevapes.co.uk/forums/forums/vendor-information.975/ . Maybe some are local to you.

 

[Vapaneezer Scrooge]

I normally buy my Nic Salts local as they are cheaper but I bit the bullet and ordered from Ecigone, Orderd this morning and shipped within an hour, PC's make it easier but smart phones & tablets are just as capable.

Ideally they need to adjust with the times or have family/friends order for them.

Even if the shops were open I personally wouldn't risk the trip, as it is my juice delivery will sit in the garden shed for 3 days.

 

[eyeball kid]

I seen a few B&M stores are closing but continuing with their online sales which is good, but only good for some vapers. I have a few friends that have been vaping several years, they don't use computers so the online retail option is no good for them. One of them phoned me last night wondering where he is going to get his next juice from because he is running low, I obviously asked what juice he wanted and ordered some online for him. The thing is that some of the older generation vapers don't have a PC and have no other way to get juice but from shops. I don't mind ordering for friends but was wondering how many vapers do you know that don't have a PC and probably need help getting their next juice fix. Having a PC you sometimes take it for granted and don't think that someone you know might need a hand.

Yeah, I've been supplying a fella down here currently.
Worth checking your local vape shops still as some are offering local can delivery even with the doors shut by over phone sales.

 

[MrDJ]

most of the main supermarkets sell juice now. dinner lady to be one of them. if they do a weekly shop at a supermarket then that might be one way to get some at the cig/lottery counter.

 

[Vapaneezer Scrooge]

most of the main supermarkets sell juice now. dinner lady to be one of them. if they do a weekly shop at a supermarket then that might be one way to get some at the cig/lottery counter.

I never thought of that - best tip yet (price aside)

 

[tanglewood]

There are certain local stores that offer a home delivery service within a certain range, though totally useless post if not available to you.