Buying Juice Online: Pet Peeves

[Spyro]

PS and then you get your parcel in 3-4days

Resistance is futile

International shipping these days can be as little as 3-4 days. I have experienced this personally. The vendors ad markup and packaging should be included in this. It's not cool to make money on shipping charges.

@Spyro I agree that one should try-before-you-buy; but what if the shop doesn't have the juice that you're looking for?

Then I'll taste test till I find one I like or I'll visit Kzor where I have always been able get the juice that I want.

 

[Captain Chaos]

@Captain Chaos "overnight" is true - they just don't specify which night!

True. I think they charge us an overnight fee, send it via pigeon, and pocket the rest of the money.

 

[jm10]

@BubiSparks I should be "grateful"? I think not! They should cut their profit margin, instead of manipulating the consumer into buying more than what was intended; which of course increases their profit. Some vendors have a lower minimum expenditure to qualify for free shipping. If they can do it, why can't the others?

In a fantasy world sure, but we live in the real world, profits grow or business shuts down. Also some people seem to think that all vape shops are drawing in millions when they dont and hate on every small thing like this yet pay R1100 pm on dstv with the same sh#t day in and day out and dont complain.

You cant also compare businesses because overheads are totally different.


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[Hooked]

I've bought juice from a few different vendors over the past few months. It's interesting to see how they differ re shipping rates.
The rates which are listed below are current - I checked the Internet last night. If I've made any mistakes I apologise and I trust that someone will correct me. I'm tagging the vendors as they might wish to comment - especially the ones who have high minimum expenditure.

FLAT FEE - THANK YOU!

Tasty Cloud
R60 overnight for Jhb and surrounding areas within 30km; R90 overnight to major centres

Vape Loft
For a flat rate of R60.00 for lightweight

FREE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT - UP TO 2kg - THANK YOU!

eciggies

Vape Cartel @SEAN P @KieranD
(Lightweight for a flat rate of R60.00, otherwise free if over R1000)

Vape Hyper


FREE IF R300+ - THANK YOU!

All Day Vapes @YeOldeOke @ADV-Des
(Order value below R300: R35 shipping)


FREE IF R450+

The Vape Industry @Naeem_M
for JUICE ORDERS ONLY - (Other orders free if over R900)
Very considerate to make the minimum expenditure less for juice - THANK YOU!


FREE IF R750+
Skyblue Vaping
If less than R750, flat fee of R70 (R50 for Gauteng)


FREE IF R800+
Cloud Kings Vape Shop


FREE IF R900+
The Vape Industry @Naeem_M
(but free shipping on juice orders over R450.00


FREE IF R1,000+

Avacare @Clarissa

Vape Cartel @SEAN P @KieranD
(but Lightweight Courier Service for a flat rate of R60.00)

Vape Shop


FREE IF R1,500+

Juicy Joes @ShaneW

Sir Vape @Sir Vape

The Vape Guy @BumbleBee (I think The Vape Guy can be forgiven, since he is not in a major centre and therefore probably pays higher courier fees.)

Vape King @Stroodlepuff

Vaporize @vaporize.co.za


FREE IF R2,000+ or R2,500

The Vapery

I quote from their website:
“Orders over R2000 will qualify for free delivery in Gauteng (And over R2500 nationally)!!”
Whew! And there’s even two explanation marks at the end of the sentence, as if this is something to get excited about!!

The above comparisons have been an interesting exercise and one which I should have done a long time ago. Now I know who will and will not get my business.

 

[Silver]

Hi @Hooked
Thanks for your comments and breakdown
Very interesting

Please bear in mind that our forum rules do not allow vendors to discuss their products or services in the general threads of the forum. Whether of their own accord or as a result of being asked by members.

Have moved this thread to the "who has stock" subforum so vendors can comment freely and discuss if they choose to.

 

[Hooked]

Hi @Hooked
Thanks for your comments and breakdown
Very interesting

Please bear in mind that our forum rules do not allow vendors to discuss their products or services in the general threads of the forum. Whether of their own accord or as a result of being asked by members.

Have moved this thread to the "who has stock" subforum so vendors can comment freely and discuss if they choose to.

Oh, I'd forgotten about that! Okey dokey!

 

[vaporize.co.za]

I've bought juice from a few different vendors over the past few months. It's interesting to see how they differ re shipping rates.......


FREE IF R1,500+

Vaporize @vaporize.co.za

This is not accurate ... We actually have more options

We also offer a R50 option via FastWay that would take a bit longer but minimum spend for FREE shipping to Cape Town and other major centers can be from as little as R500

 

[Hooked]

I would also like to mention that some vendors charge extra for delivery because I'm in an outlying area. I don't have a problem with that.

 

[Hooked]

This is not accurate ... We actually have more options

We also offer a R50 option via FastWay that would take a bit longer but minimum spend for FREE shipping to Cape Town and other major centers can be from as little as R500

My apologies @vaporize.co.za I didn't see that. Could you please explain what you mean by "can be from as little as R500"?
What are the requirements?

 

[Resistance]

The first vendor to reply

Resistance is futile

 

[vaporize.co.za]

My apologies @vaporize.co.za I didn't see that. Could you please explain what you mean by "can be from as little as R500"?
What are the requirements?

We use two different couriers.. atm it is Fastway and Dawnwing however Fastway dont deliver to outlying areas (this is passed on to 3rd Party couriers and costly and takes 7 days+) .. not very fast..

So these are the options we offer atm..

Fastway for Cape Town - Same Day / Western Cape - Next Day (R50) and all major centers 3-4 days (R50) .. FREE if order R500+
Dawnwing for overnight to major centers (R100) .. FREE if order R1000+
Dawnwing to outlying areas 12-24 hours (R150) .. FREE if order R1500+

Having said this we are in the process of changing couriers once again... 3-4 days to JHB and other major centers is very slow and there's lots of delays with this service from Fastway, especially over busy periods they dont seem to be able to cope. So we will be changing to City Sprint soon.. rates will be basically the same, tracking a bit better and I think cost around R60-70 for overnight to major centers.. outlying areas will also be same as Dawnwing ... I will confirm this once we have completed the integration into our website.

 

[Resistance]

Will pick up points be a viable option Mr vaporize

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[vaporize.co.za]

Will pick up points be a viable option Mr vaporize

Resistance is futile

Are you referring to courier services like Aramex that can be collected from Spar, Shoprite and Select shops? I think normal door to door courier rates are very similar, you might save a few rands but then you have to mission to collect as appose to getting it delivered to your door. Not sure why you would want that? Maybe you are on the road the whole day, and no one at home? I know that you can normally also arrange with door to door couriers to collect from their distribution centers, but these points are normally in industrial areas..

 

[Resistance]

Are you referring to courier services like Aramex that can be collected from Spar, Shoprite and Select shops? I think normal door to door courier rates are very similar, you might save a few rands but then you have to mission to collect as appose to getting it delivered to your door. Not sure why you would want that? Maybe you are on the road the whole day, and no one at home? I know that you can normally also arrange with door to door couriers to collect from their distribution centers, but these points are normally in industrial areas..

I'm not asking for me Mr vaporize.OK a little for me.I can walk to you. I'm also asking for the other folk that seemed to have disappeared now that we have a vendor to ask questions to

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[Resistance]

I'm not asking for me Mr vaporize.OK a little for me.I can walk to you. I'm also asking for the other folk that seemed to have disappeared now that we have a vendor to ask questions to

Resistance is futile

So do you allow pickup aswell

Resistance is futile

 

[vaporize.co.za]

So do you allow pickup aswell

Resistance is futile

Yes definitely, you can arrange collections in Milnerton, Cape Town with me on WhatsApp - 0837737441

 

[Resistance]

Yes definitely, you can arrange collections in Milnerton, Cape Town with me on WhatsApp - 0837737441

Thanks I will pop in soon

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[Hooked]

We use two different couriers.. atm it is Fastway and Dawnwing however Fastway dont deliver to outlying areas (this is passed on to 3rd Party couriers and costly and takes 7 days+) .. not very fast..

So these are the options we offer atm..

Fastway for Cape Town - Same Day / Western Cape - Next Day (R50) and all major centers 3-4 days (R50) .. FREE if order R500+
Dawnwing for overnight to major centers (R100) .. FREE if order R1000+
Dawnwing to outlying areas 12-24 hours (R150) .. FREE if order R1500+

Having said this we are in the process of changing couriers once again... 3-4 days to JHB and other major centers is very slow and there's lots of delays with this service from Fastway, especially over busy periods they dont seem to be able to cope. So we will be changing to City Sprint soon.. rates will be basically the same, tracking a bit better and I think cost around R60-70 for overnight to major centers.. outlying areas will also be same as Dawnwing ... I will confirm this once we have completed the integration into our website.

@vaporize.co.za Thank you for the information and for your willingness to participate in this thread.

 

[Resistance]

And also a big thank you to @Silver and @admin for making it possible by moving it to a suitable thread

Resistance is futile

 

[Hooked]

My opinion is that vendors already put there markup on stock,so why should they make a profit on shipping,atleast give the shipping at cost,counting in the box,bubble wrap etc,how does All Day Vapes do it for R35? Im sure they not the biggest vendor in the country

@Slick and Vaper's Corner is even better - they ship for free irrespective of how much (or little) one buys.

 

[Hooked]

Just a question to everybody that commented here.what would be a reasonable shipping amount then just so we can get it out there

Resistance is futile

@Resistance I would say between R60 - R100, plus extra for outlying areas.

 

[Slick]

@Slick and Vaper's Corner is even better - they ship for free irrespective of how much (or little) one buys.

@Hooked personally I dont favour that system as they have to markup each item to cover up free shipping costs,other vendors dont have to markup up as high as they charge for shipping seperately,yes unless u buy something from Vapers Corner as the price they have elsewhere,then you saving on shipping

 

[Resistance]

@Hooked personally I dont favour that system as they have to markup each item to cover up free shipping costs,other vendors dont have to markup up as high as they charge for shipping seperately,yes unless u buy something from Vapers Corner as the price they have elsewhere,then you saving on shipping

I second that,that's unfair too.

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[Resistance]

So what vendors have replied so far.

Resistance is futile

 

[Spyro]

@Hooked personally I dont favour that system as they have to markup each item to cover up free shipping costs,other vendors dont have to markup up as high as they charge for shipping seperately,yes unless u buy something from Vapers Corner as the price they have elsewhere,then you saving on shipping

I highly agree with this. I only realised later that I was paying around R50 - R100 more per item. (Hardware)