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Post by CAM-VIP on May 13, 2012 8:33:18 GMT
On Saturday the 2nd of June, CAM-VIP will be launching its first E-BACCONIST at; The Anglers Rest Park Street Wombwell BARNSLEY S73 0HS Here is a map of where the pub is; 10-15 mins from A1 Marr turn off and M1 J36 - plus no traffic lights to contend with! The shop will be open from 12pm on the day although the launch party will not start until 7pm. The pub will normally stock products from our VIP partners at their online price, however there will be no postage and packaging to pay. All products on launch night will be at least a further 10% cheaper than their internet prices if you mention the secret words - "Rusty was a fat b@rsteward" whilst ordering. The launch party will have competitions, quizzes, raffles and even an auction. These will include traditional pub games, a quiz prepared by Rusty himself, before he shuffled off the that great pub in the sky, and Rusty's mod collection is up for auction (to raise money for CAM-VIP). There will also be a selection of exclusive CAM-VIP merchandise for you to show your support when out and about Why not come along and start the Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend in style at the best pub in Wombwell? We hope to see you there Russell CAM-VIP HQ
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 12, 2012 10:00:40 GMT
Im in the bar at 11..... I'll be joining you
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 12, 2012 9:29:49 GMT
As part of our awareness campaign we are designing a set of leaflets to explain the basics of ecigs and vaping to smokers. The set of A4 leaflets will cover the following topics; - What are electronic cigarettes?
- How do electronic cigarettes work?
- Healthier than smoking?
- Where can you use them?
- How much money can you save?
- Atomisers, Cartomisers and Coils
- Types of battery
- What is eliquid?
- Troubleshooting
- Useful websites
I know a lot of this has been done before, but we want to standardise the format and have them as pdfs on our website for anyone to print off and use. This will be a valuable shared resource for everyone with an interest in ecigs and vaping. Chrissie has produced some good stuff on here already, which we would like to use if possible? The idea is to make the language simple and accessible to someone who has never even heard of electronic cigarettes before plus include lots of good quality photos. Can you help in any of the following ways? If you know of good examples that already exist, could you please post links below. If you have suggestions for other instructional leaflets, please post below. If you have access to good quality photos that will bring these leaflets to life, please post below. Collaboration is important and will benefit us all and those new to ecigs. Thanks in advance for your help. Russell
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 11, 2012 12:52:21 GMT
Yep Chrissie, I've spotted him as well
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 10, 2012 22:11:27 GMT
I know what you are saying Brian BUT with the donations goes free publicity to the vendor. The new vaper who now is using the freebie, knows where it comes from and knows where to get their stuff from in the future. I'm sure it is another NO LOSE situation
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 10, 2012 21:47:52 GMT
I suggested a while back on another forum and 'TV station' that old stock that does not sell anymore, should be donated to CAM-VIP so that we can in turn give it to smokers free of charge to get them going. I was treated like I was talking a different language Just because the new stuff comes out and is the best thing since sliced bread, doesn't mean that the previous best thing is rubbish! I started vaping in 2009 when things that just 'worked' were few and far between. In 2011-2012, most of the stuff works. If it is not fashionable anymore and is not selling, why shouldn't it be put to better use rather than being binned? Russell
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 9, 2012 23:53:25 GMT
Our idea is basically what you are saying but with an added 'social' aspect. The pub will have a kit which is; Disposables Social Smokers Halo Minis SD Keyrings 510 cartomisers eGo batteries and chargers eliquid They will have the opportunity of purchasing more of this stuff at a good price from the 6 vendors. The difference is that to encourage the uptake of ecigs by smokers and to encourage people to go back into the pubs, we need existing vapers to turn up to the venue. Smokers are more likely to try ecigs when they see them in action and get anecdotal evidence from the people using them. There are two ways to get existing vapers to do this; 1. Set up a mini-meet and offer great raffle prizes of the latest shiny thing that costs £100+ 2. Give them the option of being able to purchase their latest faddy thing at a reasonable price with no p&p. The 'social' idea is that we organise the meet-up when the pub starts selling ecigs to get the existing vapers in - we have raffles for donated fancy-things AND we give them the option of ordering anything from the 6 vendors' sites through the pub - a bit like an Ann Summers Party but for objects that look the same but have a different function As there will be some 'waiting time', this then gives the pub the option of putting on another event for when the stock arrives - people come back and intermingle in real life again! Once established, the regular vapers phone in their orders and the pub will get them for pick up - please allow X days for delivery etc.. Unfortunately, people only want stuff these days if they get it yesterday and they don't like pubs and mixing with real people from different walks of life, so perhaps this venture is a waste of all the hours I'm putting in! Russell
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 9, 2012 23:13:36 GMT
Tell me a better way to do it please I'm just a bloke with a lot of passion and desire to see more people use ecigs and save REAL pubs. I'm like a headless chicken, flitting from one idea to another - I try them out and if they don't work, I try summat else. After almost 3 years of vaping and 2 years of CAM-VIP, I've got to the stage that if I cannot make anything 'happen' in the next 6 months, I'm giving up totally and going back to the old day job. I've tried so bloody hard to get people caring about something I'm passionate about, but apart from a handful of people, nobody does - it is soul destroying Russell
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 9, 2012 22:49:23 GMT
Womble + CAM-VIP = ?
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 9, 2012 22:17:27 GMT
Tim + CAM-VIP = ?
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 9, 2012 22:08:22 GMT
We are working on getting ecig shops into pubs. As we are just an awareness campaign, a business brain like yours could be a welcome addition to our 'mission'. Just a thought Russell
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 9, 2012 21:10:57 GMT
It is a good response, great to see ecigs being pedalled in the real world If we get a few more, I'll set up a map type thingy-mi-bob like we are/have been doing with the pubs Russell
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 9, 2012 17:46:50 GMT
Andrew will be at Penistone Market tomorrow Queenie thanks to your suggestion - please pop along and say hello Penistone Market on ThursdaysRussell
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 9, 2012 9:38:10 GMT
I've asked him to email me with his plans - as soon as he is in touch, I'll let you know
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Post by CAM-VIP on May 9, 2012 7:00:35 GMT
I was contacted by a bloke called Andrew on monday evening through the CAM-VIP site. He quite close to me in Greasbrough, South Yorkshire and is spreading the word about ecigs to the pubs and clubs in the village. He also has started a small range of ecigs on the local markets, so I went to visit him at Chapeltown Market near Sheffield yesterday. He is selling a range of products very similar to CAM-VIP's pub initiative at prices that match the prices charged by the online vendors of the same products. The products are, Social smokers, SDKs and cartomisers, eGo Vision cartomisers, eGo batteries and chargers and eliquids from Vape Escape including the Grizwald Gourmet range. He has no online presence and is not interested in setting up a web shop, he just wants to spread the word about ecigs to the local community and I applaud him for that :bber2: If you live in South Yorkshire, his stall is worth a visit as he is very helpful and enthusiastic without being a bullshitter Chapeltown Market near Sheffield on Tuesdays and Fridays. Are there any good vendors selling at markets near you? If so, please give them some exposure on this thread and list where and when they set up their stalls Russell
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