Oh dear lord, terrible b&m shop!!

[djs]

Jan 21, 2014 17:59:02 GMT lal said:

I noticed some little sachet/packets of stuff. Asked what they were. Legal highs apparently. Soooooooo much wrong with that in my opinion.

Yes. We have an "alternative" shop near here that includes e-cigs in their wares. They sell "legal highs".
One dead so far.
Makes bitching about plastic sticks kind of pointless. Also makes the government's messing with e-cigs rather wasting time when people are killing themselves accidentally. Makes me sad too.

[lal]

I think I was a bit shocked and sad that the"highs" were prominently on display, but the e liquid was kept under the counter...

[zeldamum]

Jan 21, 2014 16:46:20 GMT chykensa said:

I have to sadly admit that I am underwhelmed by the premises and staff at the new Liberty Flights shop outside Hayle in Cornwall, our only b & M as far as I know.
Pathetic stock, mostly stored in the boxes it arrived in, one puny counter and a token sofa. I haven't seen any advertising locally either in the press or other media - what a waste.
The staff are young and not very experienced: when I mentioned that I recoiled Protanks and mixed my own juice they seemed impressed but lacking in knowledge of either skill.
They could do SO much more - I actually wish now that I had applied for the managers job back in the summer, it could be a thriving shop despite its location.
Of course LF aren't cheap at all but that notwithstanding its a chance going begging - anyone fancy starting up a shop in Cornwall?!

Edit: corrected phone spelling!

I did apply for a job, had an interview. But they didn't want someone with retail experience who vaped and knew more than ego and ce4s. Mind you I didn't give them a full CV and did apply on spec after visiting the shop on the Monday interview was on the Wednesday.

If I had the money and the guts I would go for it, buy my ex husband out and change my shop from dance wear to ecigs, nice little coffee vaping lounge out the back would work a treat. Low overheads, no rent. Any one got a spare 50k and can coil want to come in with me.

[chykensa]

I can coil . . . and I make a mean cup of coffee . . . and I'm good with the hoover . . . no £50K though

[zeldamum]

Where there a will there's a way. If you wanted to seriously consider it come over and talk I know a very viable way for you chykensa. You wouldn't even have to give up your job, go part-time yes.

I also think the lack of employment related references didn't help my cause for getting the job. Been self-employed for almost 10 years.

[chykensa]

Now you've piqued my curiosity zeldamum!! I might have to try and find time to pop over for a chat sometime - are you busy Monday afternoon?!

[zeldamum]

PM'd you Andy

[Gary Horder]

eCigWizard in Leicester is just as bad, run by some student types, knowing very little about the stock or vaping in general, sad really an opportunity missed

[Bluefish]

Hey they will all be out of business soon anyhow won't they?

[daro]

Jan 22, 2014 22:33:31 GMT Gary Horder said:

eCigWizard in Leicester is just as bad, run by some student types, knowing very little about the stock or vaping in general, sad really an opportunity missed

Hello Hodor,

I work at eCigWizard in Leicester and am very sorry that you feel you've had a bad experience in our store. Can i just ask roughly when you popped in and possibly what areas you thought we lacked knowledge in?


Regards



Joe @ eCigWizard Leicester.

[djs]

Feb 5, 2014 16:19:21 GMT daro said:

I work at eCigWizard in Leicester and am very sorry that you feel you've had a bad experience in our store. Can i just ask roughly when you popped in and possibly what areas you thought we lacked knowledge in?

Regards

Joe @ eCigWizard Leicester.

Sadly, Joe, I don't think you can just walk on here and start taking part if you work for ecigwizard.

I like ecigwizard, in fact you are generally a popular store.

[Blownupdolly]

It's quite strange isn't it? That in the world of vaping, online sellers seem to be better equipped and more knowledgable than those who chuck up a shop front.

I know there's a few of our trusted vendors who also have a shop, but every time a B&M shop is posted about, more often than not, it's bad news. Such a shame really.

[Deleted]

The only place I've gained any knowledge or help has been on this forum. If I want to know where to buy something I will ask on here and then decide. The majority on here are experienced vapers or people on the way to becoming so. Any decent uk vape shop will be registered on here in my view. Any crap vendor will soon be sussed and thrown off!!

I don't buy from vendors who haven't been on here or are not registered on here. And I've spent hundreds!... with many vendors, all of whom I've found on here without exception.

[Karma]

Feb 5, 2014 16:19:21 GMT daro said:

Jan 22, 2014 22:33:31 GMT Gary Horder said:

eCigWizard in Leicester is just as bad, run by some student types, knowing very little about the stock or vaping in general, sad really an opportunity missed

Hello Hodor,

I work at eCigWizard in Leicester and am very sorry that you feel you've had a bad experience in our store. Can i just ask roughly when you popped in and possibly what areas you thought we lacked knowledge in?


Regards



Joe @ eCigWizard Leicester.

Joe, I think you need to apply for vendor employee status before posting again, thanks

[eCigWizard]

Feb 5, 2014 16:40:39 GMT Karma said:

Feb 5, 2014 16:19:21 GMT daro said:

Hello Hodor,

I work at eCigWizard in Leicester and am very sorry that you feel you've had a bad experience in our store. Can i just ask roughly when you popped in and possibly what areas you thought we lacked knowledge in?


Regards



Joe @ eCigWizard Leicester.

Joe, I think you need to apply for vendor employee status before posting again, thanks

I can confirm that this is Joe and Darren who posted above, who are both Ecigwizard employees. However if they need to apply for vendor status, then please let us know.

We just wanted to see if we could resolve the complaint, as we have a strong suspicion it was two previous employees that worked in the shop before, who were both replaced with Darren and Joe, who not only are vaping enthusiasts, but very good at what they do.

Thanks

Olly.