In 2009, Senator Corbett from California attempted to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes in California with SB400.  Likely for smokers switched e-smokers, Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed that Bill and noting, While I support restricting access of electronic cigarettes to children under the age of 18, I cannot sign a measure that also declares them a [...]

If you live in New York and use an electronic cigarette, you may soon find yourself limited to tobacco only. Even though tobacco cigarettes kill thousands of New Yorkers, the NY State Senate is pushing through a Bill that, “prohibits distribution or sale of any item containing or delivering nicotine that is not defined by [...]

Three years ago almost nobody in North America had ever heard of an electronic cigarette.  Since then, smokers by the thousands have flocked to this new smoking technology.  Many long time smokers are finding out that the electronic cigarette is a great smoking alternative.  As one of our customers said, “EXCELLENT PRODUCT! As a heavy [...]

In the past we chose not to carry many flavors outside of menthol and tobacco for a multitude of reasons. However, due to demand from our customers we are now testing some different flavors. The test will start off with the offering of Cherry flavored American made e-liquid in medium nicotine strength. If you would [...]

Sen. Terry Link, a democrat in the Illinois State Senate has introduced a Bill that would take the electronic cigarette away as an option for long time smokers. If SB3174 passes, the electronic cigarette that contains nicotine would not be allowed to be sold in Illinois until such time that it is FDA approved as [...]

As we mention in an earlier post, the American Association of Public Health Physicians has submitted two petitions to the FDA. The first asks the FDA to classify electronic cigarettes as reduced harm tobacco products. The second asks the FDA to hold a follow-up press conference to amend statements made at their July 22nd, 2009 [...]

As many know, we have moved away from pre-filled cartridges and now offer empty cartridges with bottles of e-liquid to fill and refill your cartridges. We find this gives the best vaping experience and is less expensive and creates less waste. We have continued to offer a small selection of pre-filled cartridges for those customers [...]

We believe vaping, like smoking, is an adult activity. Therefore we do have some restrictions and policies for all those looking to purchase the Instead brand electronic cigarette. Please read the points below before purchasing to ensure that you understand our policies. 1) You must be of legal smoking age to use this website or [...]

Due to pressure by certain State Attorney Generals and State Legislation enacted regarding the sale of electronic cigarettes we will NOT ship e-liquid or cartridges containing NICOTINE to the state(s) listed below. We WILL continue to sell our kits, electronic cigarette batteries, atomizer, chargers, accessories, and zero nicotine e-liquid and cartridges to all states. Please [...]

Smokers have become the constant target of advertising and pressure from public health advocates and companies selling quit smoking products. Smokers have been told that they are killing themselves and killing those around them and the only way to fix this is to stop smoking. And they have been told that the best way to [...]

If you currently have an electronic cigarette you may be wondering which parts and cartridges from other companies will fit your model. This may be because your current supplier no longer stocks your model, has went out of business, or you just haven’t been happy with the service. Compatibility between e-cigarette models is not easy [...]

Joel L. Nitzkin, MD, MPH, DPA, Chair, Tobacco Control Task Force, American Association of Public Health Physicians (AAPHP) has created two petitions and sent them to the FDA. The first argues that the FDA should classify the electronic cigarette as a reduced harm tobacco product and abandon the idea that it is a new drug. [...]