Brad, you should be able to hop on your favorite site and still stock up. I got emails from a few today that the USPS missed the deadline to finalize the rules, so they’re still shipping until they do. Aside from hardware, go here and find a few recipes you like, then buy the ingredients, or see if any local places sell unflavored juice, and add your own in.
https://e-liquid-recipes.com/https://www.bullcityflavors.comThen you just have to find a nicotine supplier. I’ve always used nicotine river; but they’ve gone wholesale only. Luckily, I have enough nicotine in the freezer to make 1400 30ml bottles. If you can find anything you want at your normal sites, fasttech is still ignoring the rules and labeling packages as electronic parts. Shipping is pretty slow though.
I do know that a few of the bigger chains are trying to work something out with some boutique shipping company, so we’ll have to wait and see what happens there. I also approached management at a local chain with about 10 stores and asked if they’d consider the ffl model. Basically, if I buy something online I can have it shipped to their store. They check my ID, charge me $20 to receive it, then send me on my way. They seemed receptive.
I’m with you on the frustration though. I’ll hit 11 years of vaping in 3 weeks after a pack a day habit for 20 years.