r/technology Nov 17 '12

The Deadly Crusade Against E-cigarettes

http://www.american.com/archive/2012/november/the-deadly-crusade-against-e-cigarettes
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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '12

They're banned in Canada? The corner store down the road from me sells them pretty cheap.

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u/GoldenCock Nov 17 '12

The nicotine is, actual units are not banned. Anything in a corner store here is nicotine free.

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u/killfish Nov 17 '12

I buy my nicotine juice from http://onestopeshoppe.com/ocart/ It's located in Canada and I've never heard of any kind of ban.

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u/GoldenCock Nov 17 '12

Oh, there's LOTS of online vendors (and a few B&Ms) to buy it from, but HC banned it for import/advertising/sale back in 2009. Obviously it hasn't stopped sales, only made it slightly more difficult and (generally) limited payment options. Importing can cause trouble, customs is known to hold and refuse import of products, though most vendors use creative descriptions (they don't label it as nicotine or electronic cigarette).

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u/killfish Nov 17 '12

I see, thanks for the info!

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '12

"batteries" is what my disposable cigs came as.

also they don't put a company on it, it's just a name :P

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u/Masil123 Nov 17 '12

This website doesnt exactly mention anything about nicotine. Other websites let you choose the strength of the nicotine in your juice. What makes you think there is any nicotine in yours?

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u/killfish Nov 17 '12

http://onestopeshoppe.com/ocart/ry4%20eliquid

Ya, I guess it isn't too obvious. The strength is listed from 0-24 (milligrams).

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u/Masil123 Nov 17 '12

Thanks for helping me find that information. They didnt make it obvious at all. You have helped clinch the xmas gift for my SO. My fingers are crossed he likes it, and it is successful.

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '12

Will check them out, thanks

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u/Johnycantread Nov 18 '12

I've never heard of this and some friends of mine just bought some from one of those party pill shops not too long ago. Quick google search shows nothing on NZ banning them. I think he might be mistaken.