Vapor 4 Life (V4L) and all the Hype?...

[donnellyk]

Welcome Jellibean, a great story and to read your dedication to making the hubby healthier was lovely!

I wish I'd tried V4L right off...I spent alot of hard earned "social-worker salary" on other types of PV's. The first choice could've had me heading back to analogs but the e-cigg idea luckily had me hooked...I felt so much better after the first week I kept researching like you and tried a few other brands. I like them okay and feel I got lucky the next brands but the VK covers most of the bases that needed covering over time; got tired of dripping all the time, the batteries last longer, the flavors of juice are truer, the look is conservative.

Being a collector of all things electronic (!) I HAD to try the VK after all the threads from fans and the suppliers themselves. Like you I really wanted to get to know this company. I'm glad I did, I can't say enuff about my experience and I enjoy my VK day and night...now THIS is a proper e-cigg!!!!! Keep us posted!!!! ~ Regards, Kimberleigh

[Bigbuyer]

Glad you found V4L. I have been very happy with Steve's product and his service. Thanks Steve!

[JelliBean]

Thank you all for the warm welcomes to the V4L family. I enjoyed reading the personal journeys that some of you shared with me. I'm glad that we all made it here, no matter where we started out.
Here's a brief update: My hubby has not touched an analog since he picked up the Vapor King yesterday!! I'm still in shock!! My husband was a 1+ pack per day marlboro red 100 no filter (he cut them off) smoker. He dipped all day at work, and loved his huge imported cigars on weekends. So, I am truly amazed!
Today: He spent his day telling and sharing his Vapor King with all his military friends...(sweet).
My day was similar telling and sharing with my co-workers too. I'm trying to convert them to V4Lifers.
And then... reality hit. We need more supplies! So, I went online tonight to place my order and ...my card declined...What? It was an address did not match cardholder error. However; my bank had 3 or 4 pending payments for V4L. Well you know, I kept resubmitting my information, trying to make the card go through... before I finally made my trip to online banking...lol!
But, no worries, this has happened before with online orders. However, at the time it was annoying as all get out...enough said.
Thanks again everyone, you all are so awesome!! And if I have any questions I will definitely ask all of you here...
*Thank you Steve for taking the time to personally chime in, much appreciated.*
***Question: How many batteries, chargers, pass-thrus should we have at all times? How often should we replace/replenish our supply?
Let me try and clarify: I want to purchase monthly supplies for both of us. So about every _ months I should buy_ number of batteries, _ # of chargers, and _ # of pass-thrus
*in case you need this information: I was a 1 pack per day
Capri/Virginia slim(purse pack) menthol smoker. That's about 1/3 of a regular size king cig pack per day. And his info was previously mentioned above.*
Thanks for all your help in advance!!!

[Taryn]

Hey JelliBean,

You want at least two batteries for each of you, and if you love the pt as much as I do you will both want to have one for when you are at the computer or in your car. Its not a bad idea to have a spare battery on hand just in case, but know that if one does go bad early the V4L crew will replace it! Having two or three chargers on hand is a good idea too!

I think many of us order based on want not need, we want one of those shiny new chrome xl batteries but we COULD get by without them. Most of my orders are for new cartos and juices to refill with, with an occasional treat like a new battery that looks so cool.

Congrats again to you both!

[Adrenalynn]

Agree - my "break even" number just gets sillier and sillier.

[CatMommy]

I laugh everytime I look at my "break even" banner...I will never break even but I have come to terms with that......

But it's my own fault...I don't need 20 bxs of carts and 20 btls of juice, but I feel it's my duty to try them all. I mean, they went through all that trouble to make them.

As far as equipment goes (but as you can tell, I over do everything) I have:

1 Ultimate Ultimatum Kit
2 XL Manual Batts (and 1 Chrome coming...don't ask...I just NEED IT)
1 XL Auto Batt
2 Manual PTs
1 Auto PT
and an assortment of chargers all over my house.

As far as carts and juice are concerned...let's just say, I could open a V4L Franchise at my house. So I guess I'm not much help answering your question...

[Adrenalynn]

In my first week:

2 x XL Auto
1 x Regular Auto
1 x Case
1 x Wall Charger
1 x pk 5 Chocolate
2 x Blanks
2 x 5mL Menthol
1 x 5mL Peanut Butter Cup
1 x 5mL Raspberry
1 x 20mL Spearmint
1 x 20mL Cola
1 x 5mL Ice Cream Sundae
1 x 5mL Watermelon
1 x 5mL Chocolate

+ Freebies, of course, which have been awesome

that said - I'm bummed I can't make another order this week. I'm moving into another house and figuring out which address to send to is a challenge. So I'll just have to suck it up and wait for next week. A couple more regular auto batteries, another charger or two, lots more Spearmint, lots more Menthol, and there's several flavors there that came in this order I haven't tried yet. And I really need to try the mint too. And I'd like to try their Nuport and the Cowboy Menthol - just to make sure I don't miss the cigarette taste (which I really don't, but they did go to the trouble to make 'em as you pointed out) - and combining a couple drops of Menthol with Virginia - will that give me what I used to smoke? And ...

"Break Even" - where? I swear I chain-vaped 2mL of Spearmint tonight before I started to OD. Maybe I need that in a 0mg too?

Even with all that - give the price of cigarettes in California now - I probably will break even around my birthday (Jan 5, the predicted date). I can't imagine a multi-pack-day habit - mine was approaching $50/week(!) I guess I never really thought about it. It doesn't take long of $200/mo to just run out of things you can't "live without" (other than consumables). It really is a very inexpensive hobby/habit, thanks to the v4l guys! [Look out JenJen, I'm comin' for ya! ]

[JelliBean]

In my first week:

2 x XL Auto
1 x Regular Auto
1 x Case
1 x Wall Charger
1 x pk 5 Chocolate
2 x Blanks
2 x 5mL Menthol
1 x 5mL Peanut Butter Cup
1 x 5mL Raspberry
1 x 20mL Spearmint
1 x 20mL Cola
1 x 5mL Ice Cream Sundae
1 x 5mL Watermelon
1 x 5mL Chocolate

+ Freebies, of course, which have been awesome

that said - I'm bummed I can't make another order this week. I'm moving into another house and figuring out which address to send to is a challenge. So I'll just have to suck it up and wait for next week. A couple more regular auto batteries, another charger or two, lots more Spearmint, lots more Menthol, and there's several flavors there that came in this order I haven't tried yet. And I really need to try the mint too. And I'd like to try their Nuport and the Cowboy Menthol - just to make sure I don't miss the cigarette taste (which I really don't, but they did go to the trouble to make 'em as you pointed out) - and combining a couple drops of Menthol with Virginia - will that give me what I used to smoke? And ...

"Break Even" - where? I swear I chain-vaped 2mL of Spearmint tonight before I started to OD. Maybe I need that in a 0mg too?

Even with all that - give the price of cigarettes in California now - I probably will break even around my birthday (Jan 5, the predicted date). I can't imagine a multi-pack-day habit - mine was approaching $50/week(!) I guess I never really thought about it. It doesn't take long of $200/mo to just run out of things you can't "live without" (other than consumables). It really is a very inexpensive hobby/habit, thanks to the v4l guys! [Look out JenJen, I'm comin' for ya! ]

***Thanks, All who replied:
Wow!! That is intense, but I happen to think that you are right trying out the flavors and strengths is a must. Until, you find your main stay...smile. It may seem crazy, but my hubby loves the flavor choices, but I want my menthol tabacco taste. I like the cola, so next I will try the Dr. Pep. I will order another pass thru too thanks for the suggestion. But seriously, how often should I reorder the: batteries, chargers, pass-thrus? Every month seems excessive, but I don't want to be without either. I was thinking every 3 to six months, but I'm not sure if that is a good plan or not. Since you all have tried so many flavors, please tell me the ones with the best throat hit and @ which strength, because I know strength and flavor make a difference.
You all are Awesome, thanks for your help!!!

[nightwalker83]

Batteries should be good for at least 200 charges, just have a couple spare each for when the others pop their clogs. Passthru's are unpredictable some last a while, some last a week, you never know, just keep a spare put away.

[Adrenalynn]

Flavors - well - just my opinion.

I smoked Virginia Slims Menthol Luxury Lights (Menthol Light 120) - back before I was a non-smoker

Chocolate 18 was at the edge of the throat-hit I could handle first thing in the day. It was better for me in the evening - quite strong.

Cola 24 - that kicks like a freakin' mule for me. A super-yummy cola-flavored mule. But it's still a mule. Watermelon "High" has a nice throat hit. Similar to a Chocolate 18.

Spearmint 11 has very little throat hit - but I can vape it all day (and did!)

Methol 18 has a pretty good hit to it. But is very very smoooth.

Those are my favorites so far.