Reynolds American — the second largest U.S. tobacco company and the maker of brands such as Camel, Kool, Winston, Salem, Pall Mall and American Spirit — is test marketing a new disposable e-cigarette called Vuse, according to a report in the Winston-Salem Journal.
Judging from the only picture I was able to find, the Vuse appears to be a run-of-the-mill disposable with Chinese e-liquid, the same as what just about every other e-cigarette company sells. Nevertheless, it’s a big step as it could signify the entry of a second Big Tobacco company into the e-cigarette industry.
According to the report, the Vuse e-cigarette is still veiled in secrecy; Reynolds isn’t saying what stores are selling it or allowing them to display the product at all. Apparently, to buy the Vuse e-cigarette, customers simply have to know it’s there. The buyers are mostly Reynolds employees.
In Clemmons, N.C., the Vuse can be purchased at 6311 Stadium Drive. It’s also available at 3193 Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem.
Daniel Delen, CEO and President of Reynolds, apparently believes that the e-cigarette industry has yet to see a product sufficiently compelling to encourage a significant number of smokers to convert. According to the article, Reynolds is focused on developing such a product.
While there is no information suggesting that the Vuse differs from the Chinese disposable e-cigarettes already available, Reynolds has been the leader among Big Tobacco companies in developing smokeless products for U.S. consumers and could shake up the e-cigarette industry in interesting ways. In recent years, Reynolds has released snus as well as tobacco strips and orbs. They’ve also released a nicotine gum and are test marketing tobacco pellets and pouches under the Viceroy brand name. Clearly, Reynolds is staking the future of the company in large part on smokeless products.
Although customer opinions about some of Reynolds’ smokeless products seem to vary, Reynolds claims to have proprietary technology that will give the company an edge in the e-cigarette industry. If Reynolds managed to develop an e-liquid indistinguishable from a Camel cigarette, for example, the resulting e-cigarette could certainly become a major success among smokers.
On the other hand, I’m not sure I want to know what chemicals would be necessary to accomplish that goal.
‘On the other hand, I’m not sure I want to know what chemicals would be necessary to accomplish that goal.’
Exactly! What is now a much safer alternative to smoking could very well be just as deadly as smoking, once the Tobacco industry starts producing their product.
How do I get a coupon to try the Vuse Vapor? Please let me know. Thank you
Im also looking for a vuse coupon, i cant seem to find one any where 🙁
Coupon for free vuse vibe please
Ill be honest Big Tobacco Companies getting into the E-Cig Market place is scary to me ill feel much safer buying My custom E-Juice from a good Online Vendor . but id really like a good Camel
Even though this may seem ominous (and I certainly understand Kay1959’s concern), ‘big tobacco’ making an entrance into the personal nicotine vaporizer market is a relief right now. It is important to remember (and to be vigilant) that big tobacco cannot monopolize the vaporizer industry; their lobbying power can be an umbrella that protects smaller companies as well, if the vaping community utilizes its voice as a collective. Regardless of how big tobacco companies design, manufacture, and market their product(s), the fact that they are staking a claim implies that they also have an incentive to protect that market.
i totally agree with your comment.
Good stuff would recommend
i AM UNHAPPY WITH vUSE. I HAVE BOUGHT 1 STARTER KIT AND 2 SOLO’S. tHE FIRST 2 WILL NOT CHARGE, if THE THIRD ONE DOESN’T CHARGE I WILL BE FORCED TO GIVE UP ON THE. I ADMIT I ENJOY THE FLAVER AND THE SMOOTHBESS OF THEM. bUT IF I SO MUCH AS GET ONE MORE THAAT WILL NOT CHARGE I WILL HAVE TO QUIT TRYING.
if you have trouble with the fuse call the company like I did and they will replace what you need replaced. They did mine. For free. They want to keep there customers. I thought their customer service was very helpful and friendly.
I LOVE THE FLAVOR BUT….. THE BATTERY DOES NOT STAY CHARGED AND THEY DO NOT LAST AS LONG AS OTHER E-CIGS. I FELT LIKE I WASTED MONEY AND ON DISABILITY I CAN NOT AFFORD TO WASTE ONE RED CENT. CAN THE AVERAGE AMERICAN WASTE MONEY?????
I’ve tried a lot of different e cigs but VUSE is by far the best. I would recommend them to anyone who wants more bang for there buck.
I received a coupon for a free vuse and a free 2 pack cartridge. I could not get a good decent puff off it so I received 2 market ten devices with plugin for cartridges plus 1 free 2 ccartridges. I love this one better.
I LOVE my markten XL!! It is awesome. Still want to try this one. Friends say it’s good but Idk.
I love your vuse cig’s, But the price of the refills are outrageous. If I could get some coupons I would very much appreciate it. Thank you RaNae
I used to get coupons for $2 off sometimes even free refill. Sadly I haven’t in a VERY long time. Especially when I love these! And would like to have family try it.
Am somking a VUSE SOLO right now and i got to tell you it is pretty amazing how this E cigarette taste. It’s pretty close to the taste i expect from a real cigarette. Am from austin texas and we don’t have VUSE here. I was able to get one from the music fest we had two weeks ago. I hope to see VUSE come to texas. Isee alot of people switching to e cigarette’s and i think VUSE would do excellent in the texas market. If i could get info on how to order i would right now.
Vuse. Is in texas i am in waco a i got mine yesterday. They sell them at stripes gas station and 7 eleven. And i love it. I received a free coupon for it and the refills free.
How do I go about getting the coupons for a free Vuse and Carthage’s. Thnx
I live in Georgia and was able to buy mine at Murphys. Not sure if Walmart in Texas has a murphys, if they do try there.
Best cig I have ever tried. It’s better then the njoys.
How to buy vuse need info please help. Thank youIV
I would like to test a free vuse an see how it work plaease
I would also like to test a free one to see how and if it works for me.
you sent me a coupon for free vuse solo and free vuse cartridges and i cant find anyone that that sells this product please tell me where i can use these coupons thank denise
To Denise and any future commenters:
At eCigOne, we’ll approve any comment that isn’t inflammatory. We aren’t Reynolds, though, and we can’t help with any customer service issues. If you are having trouble using or buying the Vuse e-cigarette, please contact Reynolds. Thank you.
I got mine at 7-11 and from what I hear they are available there all over the country
I’m trying to get those coupons and I can’t get them nowhere. How you got them?
Hi, I would like a coupon for a free Vuse E-cig. that everybody is raving about!!!
I just saw the “VUSE” cigarette on TV. I’ve been smoking “Winston 100’s for approximatey “33” Years. I WOULD LOVE TO TRY THIS NEW CIGARETTE! Can I get a Sample??? I smoke about 1 1/2 pie per day.
where to buy? in levelland, texas?…or Lubbock, texas for second choice
Walmart gas station or any quick stop.
Send me one I’ll try it if I like it I’ll buy more my hold family will get them if I like it [address removed. ed]
I have been smoking vuse for almost 3 months.I really enjoy it but the cover on the cartridge isn’t always sticking and it is hard to smoke.Other than that I recomend them to people who want to quit smoking
Would love a coupon to try it out plz
I live in homestead…s=33033 zip…where are they sold???
i got coupons today and went to the website vuse.com and used the store locator to find Murphy gas stations carry them. They definetly have a flavor that reminds you of a cig. Each Solo includes a small USB charger. Thumbs up.
Hello, I would like to try the Vuse E cigarette. Could you please send me a coupon so i can try it for free as well? Thanks, Leah
If you send me a free one if I like it I will tell my family and friends about Vuse E cigarette. [removed contact information. ed]
R.J. Reynolds stick to cigarettes… I finally tried your vuse after searching and finding a place that would accept your coupon.For the wait I was not happy with “reynolds” product. Bieng the king of cigarettes and waiting so long for the big debuit of your E cig I thought, alright I could now smoke the e cig and not have the itch. That was not the case, I smoked the whole cartrige in about 2 hours then had to pick up my box of smooth 100’s. Get back to the drawing board and send me another coupon when you get it right. Signed, one of your biggest consumers….
I’m in Indiana and Speedway is the only place that has them. They showed me free coupons that people were using. Where are you guys getting free coupons? You said you got it in the mail, but who sent it to you and how did you get it?
Thanks
The “Free” coupons were only available prior to Vuse hitting the store shelves. I got mine by signing up online a year ago.
I’m really good at finding coupons online and I have not been able to in the last few months.
I have smoked Frii E-cigarettes for three years , like the Vuse much better, they dont last long at all.Frii the 25 pack 59.95,Vuse a two pack 5.99,then tax.Dont last long enough for the extra cost.
Heard great things can I please get a free coupon to try for myself thanx :))
I have had Bad luck with Vuse refill cartridges. One out of two didn’t work and I couldn’t get refunded both times. I can’t afford to have one not work. I started using Vuse to save money not throw it away
I would like a coupon for free vuse electronic cigarettes.
I am an avid user of the Vuse eletronic cigarettes,I also am having a problem with some of the cartridges not working when they are new from from the package. How do I get a refund on the ones that are bad? I have saved the bad cartridges and the receipt on what I paid for them. Do I confront the Station where I bought them or come back to you since you are the maker of the product . An answer would be very much appreciated,
Thank You,
Barbara Sensabaugh
I have been smoking BLU e cigarettes. I work at a gas station where we sell VUSE. I am thinking about trying them. We have your brochure to hand out & I have read them.I am 74 & old habits are hard to break but I Might try one to see what they are like.
Have been using the refillable e go…if could get a free coupon sent to [address removed -ed.] I would love to try 1!!! Thanks either way!!!
I wld love to receive a free coupon for the vuse e cig I hve been on line . If I cld gt a free coupon that wld be wonderfull
I would love a coupon for a vuse e- cig. Want to quit smoking and I tried my cousins .. Thank you!
how can i get vuse coupons
Go online vuse.com you can get free on line. Sign up for vuse newsletter.
I would love to get a coupon to get a free Vuse and a refill to try out.
worst e cig I have tried it tastes of nothing though would be like a real cig tasting waste of money I am going back to blu
I would like a. Coupon I got one but my son threw it away accidentally
How can you get these coupons everyone is talking about? I want to try
would like a free sample
I would love to try a free sample vuse I heard they are great plz help this long time smoker save my lungs
I love the cigarette, I actually have almost quit smoking regular cigarettes. They are just very expensive and my dog has chewed up five of the cigarettes. I would love to receive some coupons for free ones as I need a back up cigarette. Plus my husband has COPD, and he needs to quit and this is a great alternative, since he won’t quit. robin greco
How do i get a free coupon to try it out before i pay money not to like them
How do I get the free coupon??
Where can I get the free coupons??
I would like to try free sample and coupons please.
Would like to try.
can i get a free coupon trying 2 quite smoking and have not found anything yet to help quite smoking yet
would like to try
i would like to recieve a free coupon to try your vuse e cig/ im trying o quit and would like to try this product ,ive alreadt spent over seventy dollars on the blu when they first came out and found they wre just to expensive !!!!!!!!! please send me a sample or a coupon for you product ! and i will give you feed back on the quality an affordabity!!thanks terrance breaux,,,,,,,,,
Would love to try them. Had a doctor tell me that i would be better off smoking ecigs or vapor cigs, bec a use your not smoking carcinogens.
Would like to try menthol vuse vapor cig
I would like to try vuse e-cigs as i am looking for a better alternative to cigarettes
I want to try this out
Are these sold in Tucson, AZ? If so where? Thank you 🙂
I would like a free coupon
I was interested in trying your product. I have heard some good things about it.
Thank you
Margie Lange
I would appreciate an opportunity to try the vuse e CIG system and hopefully I can eventually quit and not do as much harm to my body while attempting this. I am not sure how this works but my address is [address removed. -ed]. Thanking you in advance for your prompt reply. Ricky Thomas
Please send me the materials needed to try your vuse e cigarettes. I have heard so many wonderful things about them. You can send the materials to [address removed. -ed]. Thank you Peggy Rekrut.
i have been smoking them for about 3 weeks now. They work but they are way too expensive and only last a couple of hours. One out of 5 don’t work when they open and the battery loses charge very quick requiring you to buy another Vuse solo. On the bright side I will be quitting altogether based off frustration from this product. I charged the Ecig over night and on my way to work the cartridge died so I stopped by the store and I paid $12.95 for two cartridges. One didn’t work and the other lit up then the battery fried and I had to pay another $12 for a new solo. This product could be great if they made it last longer, more affordable and fixed the issues with bunk cartridges. Until they do I wouldn’t recommend this product for anyone.
Would like a coupon also. Thanks
You sent two mailings with coupons the first had two. The second mailing had one. Unfortunately I did not get to use them in time and they expired. i’m handicapped and couldn’t get a ride into Salem, but now we have a store in Independence that carries them. Can you please send me the coupons again. I’m anxious to try it out. Thank you. Earl
I would love to try your product
I purchased a refill pack and both did not work the store would not take them back what can I do about this matter
How can I get a coupon for free vuse to try?
Would like to try these…how do I get the free vuse and two attachments… ???
trying to get a free coupon for the vuse e-cig. neard good things about it
How do I get the free vuse ecig coupon
Can I get a free offer. I haven’t received one. I would really like to try it.My addresse is [removed; please contact Reynolds.]
had a coupon for free starter kit but it expired before I found a place to use it would like to receive another coupon for free starter kit and 2 refills
I would love to try a free sample of the vuse to see if its for me.
Want one
The cartridges don’t last long.l put a new one on and within a 1/2hour it’s dead.
How do I get a free coupon for the device to try before I buy.
Looking for coupons 6.99 twice a day is expensive need some help here thanks
Looking for samples of the Vuse
I would love to try a free sample of the vuse.
Do you have the vuse in menthol. I would like to try a sample