Seller – What is it in Vaping?
Definition
In the vaping world, a Seller is any individual or authorised business that supplies vaping hardware, e-liquids and accessories to consumers. Sellers range from brick-and-mortar vape shops and tobacconists to online vape stores that ship Australia-wide. Their core purpose is to provide vapers—whether new to a Kit“>Starter Kit or advanced users chasing Sub-Ohm clouds—with compliant, quality-assured products while guiding safe usage, battery care and nicotine laws.
Technical Details
Most Sellers operate under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Personal Importation Scheme and state retail licensing. Online Sellers use age-gate software (18+) and verify prescriptions for nicotine e-liquid. Typical inventory includes:
- Regulated mods with Short Circuit Protection, Mod“>Squonk Mod bottoms and 510 connectors
- Replaceable coils rated 0.15–1.2 Ω for Sub-Ohm or mouth-to-lung vaping
- E-liquids in 30 mL, 60 mL and 120 mL bottles, 0–50 mg/mL nicotine salts, ready-to-vape or for Steeping
- Battery cells (18650/21700) with continuous discharge ≥20 A
Reputable Sellers publish lab reports, batch numbers and MSDS sheets to ensure transparency and consumer safety.
Usage & Tips
Choose Sellers that:
- Display ABN, physical address and responsive customer service
- Offer sealed, labelled products compliant with AU/NZS 2211:2019
- Provide coil compatibility charts and battery safety cards
Common issues: leaking tanks due to o-ring mismatch—verify SKU with Seller; counterfeit 18650s—ask for authenticity scratch codes. Always recycle used cells via in-store bins and follow Seller warnings about Steeping times and nicotine strength limits.
History & Context
From 2011 pop-up market stalls to today’s TGA-regulated online Seller hubs, Australian vape retail evolved alongside import law changes. The 2021 nicotine prescription mandate shifted focus to verified prescription Seller models, reinforcing product integrity and consumer trust.