Has anyone noticed a difference between VG bought in store versus online?

submitted about 10 years ago by MrsCustardSeesYou

Almost out of VG and want to mix a few more batches before I call it good for the week.

I know walmart and, I think, Tractor Supply carry VG?

Would Michaels or Target or some other place carry it?

I know I am supposed to look for USP VG. Has anyone ever bought some VG from a store in person and had it not be the same quality as online purchases?

Comments

8 points

by Botboy141about 10 years agoMixing like a mad man...

I bought something called Africans once @ walgreens...designed for black people hair, but was pure US VG...was just fine

2 points

by MrsCustardSeesYouabout 10 years ago

Weird and cool. Thanks.

2 points

by HiiipowerBassabout 10 years ago

Which Africans is not listed as usp. Almost bought it but decided not to

6 points

by big_onionabout 10 years ago

I called the company to ask. Some old guy called me back and said it was USP. It was an odd exchange.

7 points

by MacRadicalabout 10 years ago

For all my diy brethren and sistren. Behold. The Glycube. http://www.essentialdepot.com/category/VG-GLYCUBE.html

3 points

by MrsCustardSeesYouabout 10 years ago

That is impressive. Shipping said it was only around $26 which is also impressive. Alas, way to much for me at the moment.

1 points

by MrZaneManabout 10 years agoFrugivore

Definitely buying this when I run out.

1 points

by McHomerabout 10 years ago

Nice bundles, thanks for sharing

Who has used this company's VG/PG and can vouch for it?

*great, thanks for the replies, will probably try it out

1 points

by YnotTomorroabout 10 years ago

I've used them a few times. Great product imo.

1 points

by _EatTheRichabout 10 years ago

Just got a gallon of their VG in the mail yesterday. Mixed up a few samples and everything's good

1 points

by vapebig13about 10 years agoMixologist

I only use essential depot and have been paying $12 a quart on amazon. Super pissed/excited now though that I will get 10x the VG for just 4x the cost!

1 points

by redbicabout 10 years ago

Duda is cheaper: http://www.amazon.com/Gallon-Glycerin-Derived-Vegetable-Glycerine/dp/B00KEHRF6G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1437008826&sr=8-4&keywords=glycerin+gallon

Shipping on ED is $42 bringing it to $90. You can get a 5 gallon pail for $95, or 4x1gallon for $87, free shipping on Amazon.

1 points

by ConvertsToMetricabout 10 years ago

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3 points

by wizard10000about 10 years ago

If you want to source your VG locally my suggestion is to look for NOW glycerin at your local health food store. The store-brand glycerin sold at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Rite-Aid is all relabeled Humco glycerin and while it is USP some of us feel that it's pretty far from the best you can use for DIY. My experience with Humco glycerin is that it has kind of a soapy aftertaste and I personally don't use it.

The best VG I've ever used was from Procter and Gamble, with NOW glycerin running a close second; hell, it may even be P&G. If you choose to order online most everybody I've heard is happy with the stuff that comes from Essential Depot.

Hope this helps -

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by MrsCustardSeesYouabout 10 years ago

I did buy a 6oz from walmart today but I will look for the NOW brand. Thanks for the heads up!

I've bought soap making supplies from Essential Depot and find their products really good from what I've experienced thus far.

1 points

by wizard10000about 10 years ago

> I did buy a 6oz from walmart today but I will look for the NOW brand.

You can find it in the skin care section of most health food stores; I know Whole Foods also sells it. Bottle looks like this -

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZxjV1R%2BqL.SY355.jpg

And a store locator -

http://www.nowfoods.com/StoreFinder/NOWinUSA/

1 points

by JustSayNoToDiacetylabout 10 years ago

Where did you find P&G glycerine? I want to try their "Superol" but I can't find any distributor that sells it in small enough amounts.

1 points

by wizard10000about 10 years ago

> Where did you find P&G glycerine?

Found it at a regional vapefest some years ago. Sadly, that vendor isn't in business any more. I'm afraid I don't have a line on the stuff any more either :-(

2 points

by BluShirtGuyabout 10 years ago

Just make sure it's USP grade

1 points

by Sunlounger33about 10 years ago

It is USP, and probably one of the best VG's in the UK, I use nothing but Boot's VG

1 points

by JustSayNoToDiacetylabout 10 years ago

He's in the UK. They don't adhere to our Yank USP standards.

0 points

by MrsCustardSeesYouabout 10 years ago

Will do.

1 points

by Pandeponabout 10 years ago

CVS has USP grade, doesnt say it on the bottle sometimes but the PCU matches the online one that does say USP

2 points

by beefbiberabout 10 years ago

Tractor supply has PG but not VG at least mine doesn't. Also the walmarts that do have it are like $4 for like 100-125 ml I believe. Expensive

1 points

by MrsCustardSeesYouabout 10 years ago

Thanks. Yeah, I noticed. On the other hand, shipping costs can be expensive for the VG because of it's weight. I need to compare costs plus shipping to just expensive store costs.

3 points

by TheSaucerersabout 10 years ago

http://www.bulkapothecary.com/ Great prices on PG and VG here.

http://www.bulkapothecary.com/raw-ingredients/other-ingredients-and-chemicals/propylene-glycol/ 4.71 for 16oz (473ml)

http://www.bulkapothecary.com/raw-ingredients/other-ingredients-and-chemicals/glycerin/ 3.92 for 16oz (473ml)

2 points

by Marikc1about 10 years agoMixologist

I use Tractor Supply PG. I've never seen them carry VG.

PG goes for about $19 there for about a gallon.

1 points

by Chrononaughtabout 10 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Badass! I had no idea they carried PG and I'm almost out. I think I'll run to tractor supply tomorrow.

1 points

by Marikc1about 10 years agoMixologist

PG lasts forever too. :)

2 points

by JosiahMasonabout 10 years ago

I use Walmart vg all the time. 4 bucks for 177ml. It's USP and locally available.

2 points

by ironhammer5about 10 years ago

I'm in UK but buy all my VG from Boots pharmacy and its great. Been using it for ages and its £1.39 for 200ml which actually works out cheaper to buy five bottles than buying a litre online for £10, and that's before factoring in postage.

2 points

by venemousabout 10 years agoMixologist

I get 170ml bottles at Publix occasionally. They run about $2.50. Relabeled Humco.

2 points

by jynxyuabout 10 years ago

Super Supplements carries 16 oz bottles for about $8 should you have one near.

1 points

by jakeabbottabout 10 years ago

Tractor Supply only has PG I think. Any drug store like CVS or Walgreens should have VG. It only comes in small amounts and is comparatively expensive compared to buying online. I buy my VG on Amazon and use prime shipping.

1 points

by MrsCustardSeesYouabout 10 years ago

Thanks. Yeah, it did look expensive but at least I can do a few bottles tonight then wait for it.

1 points

by MacRadicalabout 10 years ago

Go direct to the source. Essentials depot get a Glycube.