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Bulk Apothecary VS Essential Depot?
submitted about 7 years ago by PlasmaTune

I've stuck with essential depot over the years as I've never had an issue, but now I've noticed they keep inflating their prices (up 30% from two years ago) they used to be the most affordable, now being more expensive per gallon.

I've switched to Bulk Apothecary $26/gallon, I'm wondering if there are cons with this vegetable glycerin or simply is it the same/better.

  • I purchase from Amazon for the free prime shipping.

Also, I know it's just a few dollars extra to keep purchasing ED, but I don't believe they should be raising prices now they're selling more (becoming more profitable for them) and screwing the customers. I'm aware business is business but I feel it's not right.

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11 points
 
by sharklaser5432about 7 years ago

Nothing beats Nicotine River for prices as far as I've seen. $15 for a gallon of PG and it's usually not too hard to hit $50 for free shipping.

I've never seen anyone ever talk about an appreciable difference between types of PG, just go for the cheapest.

edit: Oops, I actually did mean VG, but iirc their PG prices are about the best too.

3 points
 
by EdibleMalfunctionabout 7 years agoMixologist

OP is talking about VG, but youre correct with regards to PG

4 points
 
by Lulzorrabout 7 years ago

as far as VG goes as long as you're buying USP there is no difference. Some people claim to taste a difference between palm and soy based but it's honestly negligible. the most you'll get out of buying soy vs palm is the right to pat yourself on the back for not supporting deforestation.

Shark's right, though. nicotine river has the best price at 15$/gal.

1 points
 
by xx2000xxabout 7 years ago

Wayne has said it in many videos that he doesn't like Essential Depot which I think is the main reason why this gets brought up all the time. He pimps out LB's VG/PG in every video that he bashes Essential.

If I run out from ordering a big batch from Nicotine River or vaperstek I get Element 6 Innovations VG from Amazon because I know it's pure because some VG companies seem to be pretty shady there.

1 points
 
by Lulzorrabout 7 years ago

> Wayne has said it in many videos that he doesn't like Essential Depot

I don't watch many of his videos and don't think you should base your opinions on an internet personality's opinions. His content is great and all just uh... Very few people deserve to be placed on such a pedestal.

>He pimps out LB's VG/PG in every video that he bashes Essential.

I can't possibly imagine why that might be.

> I get Element 6 Innovations VG from Amazon because I know it's pure because some VG companies seem to be pretty shady there.

15$ for 1 quart of VG is ridiculous. that's 60$ a gallon.

I'd love to see absolutely any source on VG retailers on amazon being shady or cutting their VG with anything else.

3 points
 
by ReMaxxUTabout 7 years agoTobacconist

>Bulk Apothecary VS Essential Depot?

I've used both, but so far only one gallon of Essential Depot VG. It seemed a little thinner than the Bulk Apothecary VG (labeled as Nature's Oil brand), but otherwise no noticeable difference.

I like the convenience of ordering with Amazon Prime. $24.99 per gallon, free shipping, two day delivery.

1 points
 
by PlasmaTuneabout 7 years ago

Thank you very much, I've noticed ED was a bit thinner than something such as store bought.

1 points
 
by juthincabout 7 years agoमैंगो कस्टर्ड

USP VG is USP VG. ~~Suckers~~Some would have you believe otherwise, but it's all the same.

1 points
 
by RinVapesabout 7 years ago

Bulk Ap. VG is thicker than Essential Depot for some reason. Other than that, they're both good. I personally prefer ED... but it's personal preference.

1 points
 
by JOPInternationalabout 7 years ago

Have you guys tried Florida Labs Vga and PG.. I have found it to be the best quality out of the 8 or 9 brands I've tried. Available on Amazon if you care to try it.. good price too. And i realize they are all super similar but this brand just seems to produce a slightly higher quality juice with the same recipes I've made numerous times.

1 points
 
by flavorahabout 7 years ago

Last time I checked, Bulk Apothecary had USP VG made from Malaysian palm oil. Probably used by a lot of commercial juice makers.

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