Table 2

Presence of health warnings, age verification procedures, and purchasing methods for internet cigarette vendors (n = 88)

Number ( % )
Surgeon General's warning(s)25 (28.4)
Presence of age warning(s)72 (81.8)
Method of purchase
 Submit online/ via email75 (85.2)
 Phone72 (81.8)
 Fax58 (65.9)
 Mail68 (77.3)
Method of payment
 Credit card80 (90.9)
 Money order/certified check60 (68.2)
 Personal check51 (58.0)
 ATM card2 (2.3)
 Other9 (10.2)
Delivery options
 US postal service33 (37.5)
 UPS46 (52.3)
 Not specified35 (39.8)
  • ATM, automated teller machine; UPS, United Parcels Service.