Earlier this year, we talked about a potential vape tax hitting our markets. The Government of Canadas 2022 budget plan revealed their intentions to put an excise duty on all vaping products. Unfortunately, this tax has been confirmed to begin as of October 1st this year. This will affect the cost of product for users all across Canada, as this is a federal tax. Provinces will also have the choice to opt-in an additional tax on a provincial level. In todays blog post, we're going to be taking a look at how this vape tax is going to affect costs. 

October 1st 2022 is the regulated start date of all NEW manufactured inventory.

Online Vape stores and Vape shops will have until January 1st 2023 to sell off non stamped vaping products. All new inventory coming into Vape stores will be Tax stamped with the cost built into our pricing.

Dragon Vape is focused on providing its customers with tax free products for as long as possible, however as of January 1, 2023 it will be illegal to sell any vape E-Liquid products without a Tax Stamp in Canada.

- $1 per 2 milliliters (mL), or fraction thereof, for the first 10 mL of vaping substance in the vaping device or immediate container

- $1 per 10 mL, or fraction thereof, for amounts over the first 10 mL

This impacts all products with E-Liquids and Vape Juice, including disposable vape pens, vape pods and DIY products.

No. The new excise tax is only applicable to products that contain E-Liquids and Vape Juice. Hardware, accessories, replacement coils and tanks will not be impacted.

E-Liquid and Vape Juice pricing will be as follows:

30 mL Pricing + $7
60 mL Pricing + $10
100 mL Pricing + $14
120 mL Pricing + $16

Vape Pods pricing will be as follows;

$1 per Pod in a pack

Example 1:
Stlth / Allo / Clix Pods will move from $14.99 to $17.99 for 3 Pods per pack.

Example 2:
Vuse Alto ePod and Relx replacement pods will move from $13.99 to $15.99 for 2 Pods per pack.

Disposable Vapes pricing will be based on the amount of E-Liquid in each unit.

Example:
Mr Fog Disposable Vape pens would move from $24.99 to $28.99. Each Mr Fog disposable vape pen holds 8 mL of E-Liquid which is a $4.00 Tax increase.

NO! Vaping is not only cheaper than smoking, according to Health Canada:

"Vaping is less harmful than smoking. Many of the toxic and cancer-causing chemicals in tobacco and the tobacco smoke form when tobacco is burned.

Vaping products do not:

produce smoke 
contain tobacco
involve burning

Except for nicotine, vaping products typically contain:

a fraction of the 7,000 chemicals found in tobacco smokelower levels of several of the harmful chemicals found in smoke"

Canada.ca reference HERE.

Example:
Pack a day smoker would spend roughly $18 per pack of cigarettes which would be $126 per week.

A vaper can spend $30-$35 per 60 mL bottle of Vape Juice which would last them the same time period.

Dragon vape carries only the best hardware and vape juices, disposable vapes, and vape pods available in the Canadian market. Our selection is always expanding and we source e liquids, vape juices and hardware from all over Canada and the United States. We currently have over 350+ different flavours of vape juice to give our customers a wide selection to choose from. From Blue Raspberry e liquids to candy flavoured vape juices we got you covered. When it comes to hardware and different vape starter kits, we don't just pick up everything on the market. Our dedicated purchasing team has over 11 years of experience within the vaping industry and methodically decides what vape device is going to make our customers satisfied and ensure they build trust with the Dragon Vape Brand.

We hear at Dragon Vape ensure that all of our E Liquids are manufactured at the HIGHEST STANDARDS in Canada. Why don't we believe in counter mixing of e liquids? Well, we have 1000 reason why you should not buy or vape any e liquid mixed by a shopkeeper at their counter, but here are three main reasons; Nicotine is still classified as a scheduled drug and needs to be handled with the utmost respect and care. Mixing nicotine into a bottle of e liquid might seem easy, but needs to measure by weight for accuracy and needs to be mixed correctly to blend with your vape juice. All vape juices carried by Dragon Vape is manufactured to ISO 9000, GMP and food grade to satisfy Health Canada and most importantly ourselves. Why is this so important? Because we want to ensure that our customers are buying products that are safe for use in a vaping kit and are confident in the sanitization and care that has gone into their product. Lab Testing is public on our e liquids. Hey, we got nothing to hide!

Dragon vape has been a pioneer in the electronic cigarette industry and been around since the underground grassroots movement. We have some of the best advisors in the Canadian Vaping industry. When you walk into one of our vape shops or connect with us on our online vape shop we will always put you, our customer first! No pushy salesmen or arrogant snobby vapers behind our counters. Your experience shopping with us is our top priority!

Dragon Vape electronic cigarette boutique has the best warranty in the Canadian e cigarette market. We offer a 90 day warranty on almost all of our hardware on any manufacturer defect. We have even been known to fix other vape shops problems! Like all reputable vape shops all sales on E Liquids are final due to sanitary reasons. Buy with confidence, we will stand by what we sell, unlike our competition.

Why bother looking for cheap vape juice at your local vape shop or wait for a sale on vape hardware before you make an online purchase? We will match any local vape shop in our markets. Better yet, we will take off an extra 5%. Our customer service team is dedicated to ensure that you have the best vaping experience possible when you shop with Dragon Vape. But wait, there is more! Our online vape shop and local vape stores offer daily vape deals that allow you to save big every day on your favourite e liquids and vape gear.

Our online vape shop offers same day delivery across the Greater Toronto Area! Our same day delivery coverage is always growing monthly and we are proud to be delivering your vape pens, vape mods and vape juices Monday to Friday. But wait we said FREE? Yes! When you spend $50 before discounts you can get FREE same day delivery.

Don't live in the Greater Toronto Area? That's okay! Our online vape shop offers FREE Shipping across Canada! We proudly offer Free Shipping on all vape gear and vape juices to British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario , Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, PEI and even the Yukon! We also offer FREE upgraded shipping via Fedex, UPS, Canpar and DHL when applicable! What about the United States and the rest of the globe? Yes, our online vape shop ships all around the world!Local Retail Vape Shop

Now this one we take a lot of pride in. Dragon Vape has has 7 Vape Stores in Brampton, Georgetown, Milton, Mississauga and Orangeville. We have proudly been helping smokers find an alternative to Tobacco products and finding their taste buds again for 9 amazing years. Our local vape shops are ranked by our customers as the best vape shops on Google in every city we operate in. We take customer service seriously and will always be grateful for the people who keep us in business.  You can also order online and pick up your order NEXT BUSINESS DAY at any one of our locations!

Q: When will my order be shipped?

A:[SHIPPING] Orders are shipped out daily from our warehouse located in Georgetown, ON. Orders placed Monday through Friday before 1pm, will be shipped out the same business day. Any order placed after 1pm, can be expected to be shipped out the following business day.

A:[SAME DAY DELIVERY] Our same day delivery service operates Monday-Friday. Any order placed prior to 12:00pm, will be delivered the same day. Any order placed after 12:00pm, will be delivered the following business day. Orders placed Friday after 12:00pm will not be delivered until Monday. (Provided it is not a holiday)

Q: What happens if I make a mistake entering address information and/or product mistakes?

A:Any request for an order adjustment can be sent to web@canadianvape.com, or the request can be sent through our Live Chat on the website! Please make sure any order adjustment is sent ASAP after the order is placed. We are not held responsible for any missed delivery due to missing address information.

Please keep in mind that orders are not able to be adjusted after it has been shipped out. We ask that you verify all products in your cart before checking out.

Q: Are shipping times guaranteed?

A:[SHIPPING] Shipping times and delays are completely out of our control. Dragon Vape matches the shipping service that is selected by the customer at checkout. 90% of our shipping orders get an upgraded shipping service if the price and transit time makes sense.

Please contact Canada Post or Canpar directly for any delays with shipments.

A:[SAME DAY DELIVERY] We have a 92% success rate with our same day delivery orders. Our packages are picked up from our warehouse between 12:30pm-1:00pm, and taken to a warehouse for route optimization for drivers. The route starts around 4pm, and the last stop is 11:00pm. Deliveries can be negatively affected by: - Dangerous Weather Conditions - Road Closures - Courier car issues - Warehouse sorting error - Someone 19+ is not at the provided address to accept the package - High package volume after a holiday - Pending payment

Q: How can I pay for my order?

A:We accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, and Debit at our checkout section. Alternative payments include Interac Money Transfer (EMT-email money transfer).

Please note we do NOT accept Paypal as a payment method.

Q: Who can I contact if I'm having trouble placing an order?

A:If you face any troubles at checkout, we are here to help! You can email us at web@canadianvape.com, use our website live chat, or give us a call at 1-833-236-8273. Our customer service representatives are available Monday-Friday 10am-6pm to assist you.

Q: Do you ship outside of Canada?

A:Yes! We ship all around the world, within legal vaping limits. Please keep in mind that shipping fees will be much higher for any international order. ID will be requested prior to order fulfillment. Our team must verify your ID before shipping your product out. Dragon Vape has no control over the decision of your package at international border control.

Q: Why was my order canceled?

A:Orders can be canceled for a few reasons: - Payment has not been received - Identification has not been received (International Shipments) - Product(s) are not available/out of stock - Fraudulent Order - Requested by Customer

Q: Is identification required upon delivery?

A:It is a provincial law that every package leaving our warehouse must be sent with an Age Verification request upon delivery/hand-off.

Please make sure you are home to accept same-day delivery orders with ID. We are not responsible for any missed deliveries due to our drivers not being able to verify customers ID.

Q: How much is shipping?

A:Dragon Vape offers free shipping on orders exceeding $50 before tax within Canada. British Columbia customers may see a shipping fee as rates are much higher in that province. International shipments will see a shipping cost based on the postal code. Q: How do I get tracking information? A: Order confirmation, and shipping confirmation notifications are sent to the email on file. If there has been no email provided, an SMS notification will be sent to the phone number on file.

Phone numbers are critical to be included for same day delivery orders- as our drivers will contact you upon arrival. A tracking link will be sent to customers closer to their scheduled delivery time.

Q: What happens if my order has incorrect and/or missing items?

A:Our apologies in advance for any inconvenience(s) caused with order discrepancies. We ask that you kindly take a picture of your packing slip, along with the items you received, and submit it to us by email at web@canadianvape.com. One of our customer service representatives will contact you within 72 hours for next steps.

Please keep in mind that shipments come from the warehouse, and not retail locations.

Any other questions or concerns? Contact us! web@canadianvape.com 1-833-236-8273 Website Live Chat (Monday-Friday 10am-6pm).