Hello All, I always want to support local business if possible. Local hobby store, Mom and Pop hardware store, etc. But I also don't want to get screwed in the process. Does anyone else find big differences in online pricing versus in store?
Greg
Nice man. I also like to support local businesses in my area. Right now, I'm finding the total opposite, at least, at local B&M stores around my area anyways. There's a shop Vapor Logic Boutique here in Austin, a very high end store (Vicious Ant, Filipino mechs, Cartel Mods, US made mods, etc.) is clearancing all their gear at discounted prices, cheaper than clones. The reason.. the manager said that the current customers who go in and spend, are beginners that are wanting regulated devices, kits, and tanks; rather than RDAs and mechs, those aren't selling as well and people don't want to build anymore. So, if you're into high end rebuildables or mechanical devices (like me), it's a wonderful time to purchase authentics. Online prices are higher, this is what I got, brand new, serialed w/ paperwork..
Authentic Anino Lokal Marley Box #12 (Silver Surfer) normally $330+, dual parellel Filipino box mod, box is a block of pure silver, silver pins, silver/copper 510, silver connections, copper button, brass logo, brass ends, clearanced at $50!
Authentic Aeolus V2 Pro by SynthetiCloud, for $25!
Authentic Patriot RDA by Innovape, a classic, for $5. Authentic Stillare V3 & V4 by Cartel Mods, for $25. Authentic Smok E Mountain Copper Vanilla Mod, for $50. This store just happened to be pushing out some inventory for more kits and cheaper tanks which are selling more now. Not sure if your area will be the same..