Group Distribution Juice

[ShaneW]

Hi guys

I've been contemplating this idea for a while and decided see what you think.

There are so many overseas brands that I would love to sample. Things like heathers, alien vision(bobas bounty), mt baker, vapetrik(rip trippers), etc. The problem is that it is not economical to import samples or even 10ml-30ml. If you purchase say 50ml -100ml of more than 1 or 2 juices, it then becomes more viable.

So this is the plan...
I will purchase some juices each month in the most economical form like 100ml.
I will post what I have available for distribution AT COST. The cost would be inclusive of my total cost i.e.. juice, shipping, customs, packaging.
You could choose say 10ml or even 5ml of the juice you want to try. I will decant the bigger bottle into the smaller one and send to you with the postage of your choice.
This is not a group buy where the buyer runs the risk, I will take all risk and only take orders once all costs have been finalised and i have the juice.
I will have to standardise on nic and VG/PG ratios. My idea is 12mg 70/30.
I will target juices that come in at the R40-R90 per 10ml Mark.
I'm am not doing this to profit in any way but to allow us to and sample a few of the bigger names at economical prices.

Please give me your thoughts

 

[Al3x]

great idea, inform me when you decide on your first batch

 

[TylerD]

Hi guys

I've been contemplating this idea for a while and decided see what you think.

There are so many overseas brands that I would love to sample. Things like heathers, alien vision(bobas bounty), mt baker, vapetrik(rip trippers), etc. The problem is that it is not economical to import samples or even 10ml-30ml. If you purchase say 50ml -100ml of more than 1 or 2 juices, it then becomes more viable.

So this is the plan...
I will purchase some juices each month in the most economical form like 100ml.
I will post what I have available for distribution AT COST. The cost would be inclusive of my total cost i.e.. juice, shipping, customs, packaging.
You could choose say 10ml or even 5ml of the juice you want to try. I will decant the bigger bottle into the smaller one and send to you with the postage of your choice.
This is not a group buy where the buyer runs the risk, I will take all risk and only take orders once all costs have been finalised and i have the juice.
I will have to standardise on nic and VG/PG ratios. My idea is 12mg 70/30.
I will target juices that come in at the R40-R90 per 10ml Mark.
I'm am not doing this to profit in any way but to allow us to and sample a few of the bigger names at economical prices.

Please give me your thoughts

That is an awesome idea @ShaneW ! I will definately supporting this!

 

[Andre]

From a forum perspective this is doable, @ShaneW , but you have to comply with both conditions, i.e. not for profit and transparent. The former you have stated as the intention. For the latter you will have to open a group buy thread for each batch imported. Details of all costs, with supporting documents, arriving at a per unit price must be attached.
Personally I think you run a considerable risk of being out of pocket doing it this way.
Good luck on this juice journey.

 

[Rowan Francis]

you have my support .

 

[ShaneW]

From a forum perspective this is doable, @ShaneW , but you have to comply with both conditions, i.e. not for profit and transparent. The former you have stated as the intention. For the latter you will have to open a group buy thread for each batch imported. Details of all costs, with supporting documents, arriving at a per unit price must be attached.
Personally I think you run a considerable risk of being out of pocket doing it this way.
Good luck on this juice journey.

Thanks @Matthee this will be completely transparent at all times. All documents will be available for inspection.
I understand that I will be out of pocket but the idea would be to collect some of the monies back to fund the next exercise. It's not going to be a purchase every week but probably once a month.
I really don't mind this as I will finally be testing juices on my wish list.

 

[Andre]

Thanks @Matthee this will be completely transparent at all times. All documents will be available for inspection.
I understand that I will be out of pocket but the idea would be to collect some of the monies back to fund the next exercise. It's not going to be a purchase every week but probably once a month.
I really don't mind this as I will finally be testing juices on my wish list.

Great, looking forward to see your first selection.

 

[RevnLucky7]

I'd like to partake if I may. However, some but not many of the really good stuff does not come in 100ml bottles. So I'm curious what you have your eye on to start with?

 

[ShaneW]

I'd like to partake if I may. However, some but not many of the really good stuff does not come in 100ml bottles. So I'm curious what you have your eye on to start with?

Thanks @RevnLucky7 your buy in on this is important as I could use some experience.
My idea is not to target the exotics but more of the common oversees juices like HHV and nicoticket. Basically anything that has a good rep, is customs friendly and it's viable price wise.

 

[ShaneW]

Great, looking forward to see your first selection.

I'm thinking HHV

 

[RevnLucky7]

Thanks @RevnLucky7 your buy in on this is important as I could use some experience.
My idea is not to target the exotics but more of the common oversees juices like HHV and nicoticket. Basically anything that has a good rep, is customs friendly and it's viable price wise.

Hmm call me paranoid, but I feel like I'm being watched, so there won't be much input from me on what to get as there are very few exotics that are worth spending your hard earned money on, and I'm keeping those locked away in my secret little black box until I can stock them

However... I know what NOT to get. So I can definitely help you out there.
I also think that it would be fun to see what you can find. Maybe you find something really nice I have not yet tried, so I'm in it for the ride!

 

[Andre]

Thanks @RevnLucky7 your buy in on this is important as I could use some experience.
My idea is not to target the exotics but more of the common oversees juices like HHV and nicoticket. Basically anything that has a good rep, is customs friendly and it's viable price wise.

HHV tobaccos are awesome. Most popular around here are Heavenly Tobacco (more sweet) and Huntsman (to the dryer side). Have tried a few of their non-tabacco, the best of those for me were Atomic Grasshopper (mint crisp - I had a mild menthol shot added) and White Lie (pear and coconut).
All Nicoticket juices are awesome, with Frenilla being the most awesome.

 

[Riaz]

you have my support @ShaneW

 

[ShaneW]

Can someone help with a very rough calc on the shipping & customs charges on say 4 x 100ml from HHV. invoice would be about $160

 

[ShaneW]

The idea would be to do a poll on the juice selection once a supplier is decided upon. Then depending on my budget, order what is wanted most.
I'm looking at budgeting between R1000 and R2000 per order.

 

[Rob Fisher]

Good luck with getting HHV's... I ordered on the 10th of April and still no sign of it.

 

[ShaneW]

The other thing is I am only prepared to bring in juices that i might like. Given that I'm the one that would be stuck with it if no-one else wants. Unless of course there are undertakings beforehand.

 

[ShaneW]

Good luck with getting HHV's... I ordered on the 10th of April and still no sign of it.

Not cool ! Any idea where it is?

 

[Rob Fisher]

Not cool ! Any idea where it is?

I have no idea where it is... I queried them and they said just wait... the tracking doesn't work either!

 

[Andre]

I have no idea where it is... I queried them and they said just wait... the tracking doesn't work either!

HHV tracking only until it leaves the USA. My last order shipped 14 April and arrived 22 May. Before that it took around 16 days. Unclear where the hiccups are. Nicoticket still quite fast.

 

[capetocuba]

Can someone help with a very rough calc on the shipping & customs charges on say 4 x 100ml from HHV. invoice would be about $160

I brought in 4 x 100ml Heathers and was charged VAT @ 14% plus R19.00. So VAT is charged on the exchange rate on the day of purchase. They state on their invoice contents as aroma oils.

 

[ShaneW]

I brought in 4 x 100ml Heathers and was charged VAT @ 14% plus R19.00. So VAT is charged on the exchange rate on the day of purchase. They state on their invoice contents as aroma oils.

Can you remember how much shipping cost?

 

[capetocuba]

Can you remember how much shipping cost?

Was US$ 10.00 @ShaneW

 

[RevnLucky7]

Can someone help with a very rough calc on the shipping & customs charges on say 4 x 100ml from HHV. invoice would be about $160

Dammit, I just did a post and the forum didn't respond.

Anyway, my calculations came down to a total of R2300. I'm not sure on that last post as you will have to pay Tax. Customs will invoice you for it depending what they deem the value of the parcel is.

You're still looking at R6 a mil.

 

[ShaneW]

Ok well there seems to be enough interest, I will start working on this when i get home this evening.

Thanks for everybody's input and interest... much appreciated!

I'm am going to be relying on plenty input for ideas like PET bottle purchase and couriers, etc