About the same here Huck (West coast Charter cable).
There are three broad types from what I've seen...
1. Fairly generic cigalikes or EVOD pens. Overpriced but perhaps not terribly (I've never bought B&M retail); a very limited, if any, flavor selection, which may or may not tie into a subscription. I suppose the majors (Blu etc.) would be a marginal exception... but likely cheaper at point-of-sale, potentially acceptable as an introductory purchase.
2. The very evil subscription model... because the terms are usually poorly spelled out and cancellation is at the very best a major headache. Possibly illegally so.
3. The stupendously overpriced, under-powered, probably unsatisfactorily topped generic box mod. If LiPo powered... they'd be the only time I'd question the suitability of the battery/mod pairing (and that's pretty damning). If 18650... I'd be hesitant to trust the cells in my 18650 flashlights.
Would not wish on my worst enemy.
I have no overarching problem with "As Seen on TV" in general.
Lots of the products meet some combination of utility, marginal value, uniqueness... or just plain fun.
Own a few myself.
But vape products created for that sales model?
No... just no.
