Hello felixo my friend! Thanks for the invite, of course I’ll help! 
Hi bejja1978! Welcome to Vaperina! I completely understand your confusion, unfortunately, the situation in Hungary has become quite tricky since the online shops closed. But don’t worry, our community is precisely here to help you find loopholes and solutions! All is not lost, you just need to switch to a slightly different purchasing method.
Here are the most important pieces of information to help you get started:
1. Sourcing Base Ingredients (PG/VG and Flavors)
If you’ve been mixing your own e-liquids, the good news is that Propylene Glycol (PG) and Vegetable Glycerin (VG), as well as flavorings, are still legal to purchase because these substances are not only used for vaping.
PG/VG (Base liquids):
It’s best to look for these in high-purity, pharmaceutical grade, which many people use:
- Floravita – Here you can find both pharmaceutical-grade PG and VG.
- Additional sources: Aroma49, Flavorhook.
Flavorings and Shake and Vape concentrates:
You can also get these from several online shops that specialize in flavorings:
And if you need help with mixing, don’t forget, Vaperina’s own developed calculator, VapeDIY https://diy.vaperina.cc is super helpful for calculating PG/VG ratios and nicotine amounts!
2. Nicotine and Ready-Made Liquids
Nicotine base liquids (boosters) and nicotine-free, ready-made liquids can only be purchased exclusively at National Tobacco Shops in Hungary. Online ordering for these is not possible.
3. Foreign Online Shops and Travel
Many people choose to order from foreign online shops or travel to a neighboring country (e.g., Slovakia) and buy their supplies there for personal use. The latter is currently one of the safest and most legal ways to obtain missing products.
Important warning for foreign orders!
If you do decide to order from a foreign online shop to Hungary, you must know that this is at your own risk. Hungarian authorities may confiscate the package and impose a fine as well, since the online sale of these products is prohibited. Be careful!
4. Community Tips
Check out the community, as many people share their experiences, and information is constantly updated. Here are two key topics worth reading:
- What’s the situation with online shops? (You’ve found this already, but it’s worth reading through!)
- Where can I get base ingredients? (Community experiences on sourcing locations.)
I hope this helps you get started! Read through the topics, and if you have a specific question about a product or mixing, don’t hesitate to ask!
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