Buying and Using an Electronic Cigarette: A Primer

[wezzie]

Wow, this is a great thread! Thanks Deadcat and others...hopefully there will always be a need for the New Members Forum.

I just added this to my "PV save" file...please someone make this a sticky.

[chris2650]

GREAT INFO!
Chris

[DC2]

Nice write-up. A few points.

I'm trying to keep it as short as possible and as simple as possible.
But I'll definitely work a bit of that in later today when I have some time.

[DC2]

Kent, that's a lot of information, but I think it is valid and important.

I was trying to keep this as short and simple as possible.
But there are some good points I will work into my post later.

[C6Silver]

As a new user there are few places where links to more info or just adding the more info would have been nice. For example I'd like to know:

"One option is to buy your own cartridge filler, which is very inexpensive."

What can I buy to fill my cartridge with and where can I find it?

Here is a DIY thread I wrote you might find useful.

My DIY Guide for Newbies--Carts and Liquids

[DC2]

As a new user there are few places where links to more info or just adding the more info would have been nice.

I wanted to avoid links as generally there are so many different threads out there about any given topic, and the prevailing sentiment can sometimes change over time, but I would not be able to come back and edit the original post to change the links.

[mama]

Great write-up. I agree with putting some links in, that way you can still keep it compact and "clean", but readers can link to information they need more explanation on.

Again, great job and thanks for all the info!

[JeannieB360]

You might want to mention this re: cartridges - this is based on my shopping for 901 cartridges, but I imagine the relative pricing is similar for other models.

Pre-filled cartridges average $1.00 to $1.20 each in the US, where empty cartridges run from $0.40 to $0.80 each from US suppliers. Ordering from a supplier in China, however, I can get prefilled cartridges for around $0.60 each and empty ones for as little as $0.17 each.

For me, it makes sense to stock up on cartridges from a supplier in China when I'm placing an order for other supplies, in order to make up for the international shipping charges.

AND if you decide to add links to your intro, DEFINITELY add a link to the sticky that has pictures of the most common models.

[gatsby]

Nice DC,
I would also add a section on exposed vs. recessed atomizers and how that affects carts and dipping/dripping.

[misterME]

OMG! Someone with power sticky this post! Good gawd this would have saved me a ton of time of research and forum trolling. Very good info for noobs like myself. Thanks so much for taking the time and putting this together. A very good read!

Amen to that! Had I had this to reference several weeks ago, I could have saved myself about $100 in defunct equipment, and about a week's worth of scouring these forums for info. Between this and Spikey's "Intro to Vaping" post, I can't imagine too many questions going unanswered right off the bat for a newbie...

Great job!