Good day all
I'd just like to share my story. So there is a supermarket close to me that has gone into the business of selling vape stuff. A few smok pens, and pod systems. As well as a whole host of e-liquid. I bought a few liquids from there since their prices seemed really good. Upon further inspection I found out that the e-liquids are fake, and the devices are not authentic.
I bought one device JUST to test the authenticity, and sure enough, it showed up as a confirmed fake on Smok's site. I went to see the supermarkets owner regarding the matter.
He was very understanding, so I showed him the ins and out of how to tell if stuff is fake. He seemed genuinely thankful that I showed him this. This was a few months ago.
I went back to the shop this afternoon and they STILL have the fake e-liquid and devices, meaning the owner just brushed off my advice.
Why is this bothering me you might ask? Well, I'm sure you all heard of the case in Illinois where a person died due to vaping. This being vaping of non-certified e-liquids and knock-off as later confirmed. The majority of the population will not read into the small details however and just be convinced vaping is bad.
Aside from that, the supermarket is just over the street from a high school, where students can purchase these products.
I'm afraid if something was to go wrong from the things this guy is selling, it could have a negative influence of vaping in South Africa, so I'm just longing for advice. I don't know if there's someone to report it too or if there is really anything i can do.
I'm open to comments and suggestions, please let me know
Kind regards
I'd just like to share my story. So there is a supermarket close to me that has gone into the business of selling vape stuff. A few smok pens, and pod systems. As well as a whole host of e-liquid. I bought a few liquids from there since their prices seemed really good. Upon further inspection I found out that the e-liquids are fake, and the devices are not authentic.
I bought one device JUST to test the authenticity, and sure enough, it showed up as a confirmed fake on Smok's site. I went to see the supermarkets owner regarding the matter.
He was very understanding, so I showed him the ins and out of how to tell if stuff is fake. He seemed genuinely thankful that I showed him this. This was a few months ago.
I went back to the shop this afternoon and they STILL have the fake e-liquid and devices, meaning the owner just brushed off my advice.
Why is this bothering me you might ask? Well, I'm sure you all heard of the case in Illinois where a person died due to vaping. This being vaping of non-certified e-liquids and knock-off as later confirmed. The majority of the population will not read into the small details however and just be convinced vaping is bad.
Aside from that, the supermarket is just over the street from a high school, where students can purchase these products.
I'm afraid if something was to go wrong from the things this guy is selling, it could have a negative influence of vaping in South Africa, so I'm just longing for advice. I don't know if there's someone to report it too or if there is really anything i can do.
I'm open to comments and suggestions, please let me know
Kind regards