I was also surprised about the prices, there were much better deals to be had at Vape Jam. I chalked that up to the fact I went to VJ on Sunday, but VE on a Saturday.
Re the booth babe stuff, it's immature marketing by an immature industry, and feels so 1970s car show! At best it's embarrassing. It's also completely dismissive of the huge number of lady vapers there. It's also missing a huge chunk of the demographic. I saw more 'normal' people whose age doesn't start with a 2 anymore than I did the 'snapback' sporting cloud chasing ohm-boys who the tits, ass and loud music are really aimed at. But that's a criticism of the entire industry rather than any particular event.
Luckily being of the female persuasion most of the naked smiley chicks avoided me (literally, avoided). Which was fine. I would much rather talk to someone who knows something about vaping, and it was painfully apparent when that wasn't the case.
There was only one stall where they were busy flicking vape bands at the opposite booth and playing silly buggers, but the rest were really keen to get you on board, at least on Saturday. Maybe the party Saturday night was a bit much and everyone was tired!!!
Pity, but it has given me an idea for an alternative vape event...hmmm....!
