Closest to the original
The SKE Crystal Pro 600 Prefilled Vape Pod Kit keeps the 600 name customers remember, now as a rechargeable kit with Crystal Pro 600 Replacement Pods sold in packs of 10.
Ske Crystal Bar Vape Kits
Customers still asking for a Crystal Bar? Stock SKE Crystal Bar wholesale kits that replaced the disposable: rechargeable devices with prefilled pods, legal to sell since the 1 June 2025 single-use ban.
Start with the SKE Crystal Pro 600 Prefilled Vape Pod Kit or the SKE Bar 6K and 15k, then reorder SKE Crystal pods as customers come back. For a model-by-model comparison, see our SKE Crystal vape kits page.
Free delivery on orders over £150. For trade customers aged 18 and over only.
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SKE Crystal Bar wholesale: what replaced the disposable
For years, plenty of UK vapers asked for the Crystal Bar by name. When single-use vapes were banned in England on 1 June 2025, the disposable Crystal Bar had to come off the shelf. This page is for retailers whose customers still ask for it: these are the SKE Crystal Bar style devices that are now rechargeable, using prefilled pods instead.
The flavours and feel are familiar, but the customer keeps the battery and swaps the pod. For a size-by-size view of every model, see our SKE Crystal vape kits page.
The SKE Bar line
The SKE Bar 6K and SKE Bar 15k kits carry the Bar name forward with larger prefilled pods. Puff figures are manufacturer's.
Single pods
For customers who already own a compatible battery, SKE Crystal Bar 600 Prefilled Pods are listed on their own.
Matching old Crystal Bar habits to a new kit
When a customer asks for “a Crystal Bar”, a couple of questions about how much they vaped will point you to the right kit:
- One 600 a day or less
Start them on the SKE Crystal Pro 600 Prefilled Vape Pod Kit; it's the nearest like-for-like swap.
- Got through several a day
SKE Bar 6K or SKE Crystal CL6000 give more per pod, so fewer changes.
- Heavy, all-day vaper
SKE Bar 15k or SKE 30k Pro Max are the high-capacity options.
- Keeps their battery
Point them to SKE Crystal pods so they only buy what they use.
Once a customer has the battery, pods become the regular purchase, which tends to bring them back to the shop that sold them the kit.
The single-use ban, explained for Crystal Bar sellers
The ban removed disposable Crystal Bars from sale, but not the brand. GOV.UK sets out what makes a vape reusable and what you're expected to do:
- Rechargeable battery
The device must recharge; a sealed one-use battery doesn't qualify.
- Refillable or replaceable pod
Inserting a new prefilled pod counts, and the coil can sit inside that pod.
- Refills on sale
Replacement pods should be separately available, and you may be asked to show this at inspection.
- Old stock and take-back
Single-use devices can't be sold. Retailers must also offer take-back of waste electricals, in store or through the Distributor Take-back Scheme.
Duty of £2.20 per 10ml (44p per 2ml pod) applies from 1 October 2026, and all vapes are 18+ from 29 October 2026. Our retailer compliance guide and vape tax guide go into more detail.
Talking customers through the switch
Simple ways to turn a “where are the Crystal Bars?” question into a sale:
- Lead with the flavour. Customers care most that their usual flavour is still there; start the conversation with that.
- Explain the pod once. Show how the pod clicks out and in. Most people only need to see it once.
- Sell a spare pod. Adding a pod with the first kit means the customer isn't caught short.
- Offer a take-back point. A box for used devices helps you meet your take-back duty and gives customers a reason to return.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still sell Crystal Bars?
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Not the single-use versions. Disposable vapes have been banned in England since 1 June 2025. You can sell rechargeable SKE kits that take prefilled pods, such as the Crystal Pro 600 and SKE Bar range, because they meet the government's definition of a reusable vape.
What is the closest kit to the old Crystal Bar 600?
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The SKE Crystal Pro 600 Prefilled Vape Pod Kit carries the 600 name and is sold in packs of 5, with Crystal Pro 600 Replacement Pods in packs of 10. Check each listing for flavours and compatibility before ordering.
Why do the kits here match the SKE Crystal vape kits page?
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Both pages show SKE's rechargeable kits. This page is for retailers and customers searching for the Crystal Bar name, and explains how to move them on to a kit. The SKE Crystal vape kits page compares every model by size.
Do I have to take back used vapes?
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Vapes are electrical products, so retailers must offer take-back of waste electricals, either in store or by joining the Distributor Take-back Scheme. Shops selling more than 32kg of portable batteries a year must also take back waste batteries free of charge.
Is duty charged on Crystal Bar pods?
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Yes. From 1 October 2026 Vaping Products Duty is £2.20 per 10ml of liquid, so a 2ml prefilled pod carries 44p. Stock released from that date needs a duty stamp; unstamped older stock can be sold until 31 March 2027.
Can nicotine-free Crystal Bar style kits be sold to under-18s?
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No. From 29 October 2026 the Tobacco and Vapes Act makes 18 the minimum age of sale for all vaping products, with or without nicotine. Trading Standards can issue £200 fixed penalty notices, so age checks should be routine.
Find the pod for every SKE battery
Browse SKE Crystal pods, compare models on our SKE Crystal vape kits page, or see other prefilled pod vape kits. For over-18s only.