A chain of stores selling electronic cigarettes, e-liquids and more has opened in Bethlehem.
Good Guy Vapes, with more than 40 locations in seven states, opened July 11 at 1525 Easton Ave., Unit A. The renovated space previously housed a Subway eatery, which closed last year.
The new Bethlehem shop carries more than 200 e-liquid flavors, including about 100 nicotine salt flavors such as apple cinnamon, blueberry granola, cotton candy, honeydew melon, lemon tart, mango, mint, peach pear and strawberry lemonade.
“Our mission is simple: To provide the highest quality vape products at the best possible price and with customer service worthy of our name,” a message on the business’ website reads. “… We truly scour the globe for the best stuff and bring it into our shops and on to our website.”
In Bethlehem, about 70 different e-liquid brands include popular selections such as Blossom, Cloud Thieves, Dinner Lady, Juice Head, Mr. Salt-E, Naked 100, Pacha Mama, Phillip Rocke, SaltBae50 and Yogi. Some varieties, including 7Daze’s apple, grape, guava and watermelon, are available iced.
“If we don’t have the flavor you want, we can get it for you in a few days,” franchise owner Bess Woodcox added.
Along with e-cigs, battery-operated devices that people use to inhale vapor created by heating e-liquids through a heating element known as an atomizer, Good Guy Vapes sells vape pods and starter kits, atomizers, coils, vaping accessories such as drip tips and replacement tanks, glass water pipes and bowls, rolling papers and trays and other accessories such as lighters, pipe cleaners and personal air filters.
The Bethlehem shop, with a small seating area, also carries products containing the hemp-derived cannabidiol or CBD. This non-psychoactive cannabis compound is touted as a health and wellness aide, helping to relieve anxiety, stress, muscle pain and more.
Good Guy Vapes in Bethlehem is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays.
In related news, another former Bethlehem Subway at 1829 Stefko Blvd. will soon be the new home of To’ Makao Fine Cigars, which is moving from its 6.5-year-old spot at 17 E. Third St. in south Bethlehem.
Owner Franklin Pichardo has more than 25 years of experience in the cigar industry, including 15 years of hand-rolling OpusX cigars at Arturo Fuento Cigar Co. in the Dominican Republic.
The boutique cigar shop, carrying fresh-rolled cigars and premium cigars from around the world, was forced to temporarily close in January following water damage sustained from a fire on the second floor of the south Bethlehem building.
Morning Call features reporter and Retail Watch columnist Ryan Kneller can be reached at 610-820-6597 or retailwatch@mcall.com.
