Do's and Dont's for First Timers...from a Newbie

[PaporPlas]

I generally agree with this across the board... and politely disagree.

DON'T UNDERSPEND - I am fortunate enough for this not to be an issue, but it certainly is a concern for most. Consider it like analogs - if you buy the cheap generic brand, you get... a cheap generic brand.

My POV was 3 fold:
1. My starter kit is a once on 3 or 4 year purchase, and when it dies out there will be something much better on the market, or there will be some copy cats. There was no reason for me to make a once every 3 or 4 year purchase a financial concern.
2. I considered the cost of analogs I was hoping to replace - suddenly a few hundred bucks didn't mean anything - electronic cigarettes are even cheaper than the Ukrainian Marlboro's I was getting on the internet for $27 (come and get me coppers!).
3. There are health concerns - a few extra bucks to get off the carcinogens of analogs is a good trade off.

DON'T UNDERSTOCK Realistically, when you start you aren't going to know the strength and flavor for yourself - there is no 1 size fits all. I purchased an extra set of cartridges in a variety of flavors and strengths with my original purchase.

DO GET THE BEST PERSONAL VAPE SYSTEM The hard part is finding the best system when you start. My needs (Field Service Engineer in manufacturing) is far different than someone in an office or home settings. My needs as an over a pack a day analog smoker requires concerns different than someone who smoked 4 or 5 cigarettes a day. My needs as someone who is just quitting analogs is different than those of someone who has been using vapes for a longer time, and I already plan to change flavors after I have been off analogs for a while - but that doesn't negate my current needs.

Look at it this way - you probably changed brands, size, and/or strengths several times as an analog smoker - why would electronic cigarettes be different?
Google for Comparisons You will find sites where several smokers with different tastes and preferences compare dozens of models. You can compare your needs with their reviews and ratings to narrow down the list.

DO EXPECT EXPECT TO QUIT ANALOGS - FOREVER I certainly agree with this now, but wouldn't have when I 1st started looking - the reviews on the internet were good, some reports from friends and co-workers (who used cheap brands) weren't.

I did consider this - even if I didn't quit, I would get good use out of an electronic cigarette when flying, in bars and restaurants, etc. so quitting analogs wasn't a requirement to make it worthwhile - it was just a target and benefit.

DO PURCHASE MORE THAN ENOUGH FROM THE BEGINNING Since I wasn't really certain, I did have a few days where I mixed in analogs until my replacement order came. This was probably a good thing - the cartridges I ordered were a level up in strength than I expected.

Look at options to save My brand offers an affiliate program - 20% with a $70 startup see - if I had joined initially, I would have already be over $20 in th black. I now plan to do just for my purchases and offer it to others - I will scrape 5% off the top and refund them 15% - but I am still out the $90+ I could have already.

I started this thread just after receiving my Pig Cig (650mAh) eGo type PV. I had tried a cheap cigarette like "Trial Offer" that was $4.95, but was going to cost me a hundred bucks after the first week. It wasn't any good and I returned it and figured eCigs were not for me. Fortunately I saw a Blu disposable in Walgreens and gave it one last shot. I probably could have quit and kept vaping on those disposables, but hey are $10 each and last one day! So, I took another shot and ordered the Pig Cig. I was amazed at how well it worked, thus the posting of this thread.

I really don't think you and I are saying different things. Just different ways. : )

Cheers!

[PaporPlas]

All great Advice. Dont cheap out and you will be succesful

Couldn't have said it better myself!

[PaporPlas]

Well, I have landed on 6mg (started 24mg) with my Pig Cig (650mAh) with CE2's and a Smoktek eGo Mega Dual Coil Cartomizers.

Working really well with both.

[SpyderBite]

I just switched to dual coil echo & it is almost too powerful. I'm getting a "smokers cough" since switching. Time to adjust my juice or vaping habits. Can't go back to single coil, cause it was too tame for me.

[SpaceMonkeyJ]

i agree that problem alot of my friends have is they dont stockl up enough in the begining and go back to smoking.but i try to set them up the cheapest start up cost.they just fail to follow up with another order.i think now ill suggest getting more juice when they start

[PaporPlas]

I just switched to dual coil echo & it is almost too powerful. I'm getting a "smokers cough" since switching. Time to adjust my juice or vaping habits. Can't go back to single coil, cause it was too tame for me.

Try the CE2's. I get a dry hit from the EMDCC's. CE2's very moist and full.

[nomocig]

I wish Someone would have told me this when I switched to ecigs,Oh the money I would have saved.

[PaporPlas]

This is a TOTALLY AWESOME starter kit. Great price, great PV's!

E-Turbo Starter Kit $39.99

If you already have an eGo Type Battery and want an incredible cartomizer that works great, then just get the E-Turbo Clear Atomizer Tank.

E-Turbo Clear Atomizer

[ProveIt]

Not being concerned with cost (and becoming an affiliate for the 20% discount) I went with the White Cloud Cirrus 3x.

Over a month and am still quite happy with it.

The time span (3 to 4 years) is based on the battery life expectancy - the 2 year warranty allows for battery replacement inside the 1st 2 years.

Transportation was key to meeting my needs.

[PaporPlas]

Okay......