My first was a $25 stripped-down 808 kit that came in a box resembling a fake cigarette package.
Then, a few other cig-a-likes, the intellicig EVO and Janty Dura. Automatic and manual Volts from Smokeless Image.
I got down to 1-3 analogs a day from 1-2 packs a day. I was vaping the Ego-style Volt X2s, then converted to Egos for 510 compatibility. CE4s, Evods & ViviNovas.
Then I bought a Sigelei #8 tube and an Nzonic. Carto-tanks and a Nimbus with all kinds of ridiculous air holes drilled into it.
At this point, I was still very budget-conscious. Hah. Part of the joy of vaping was the satisfaction of spending only a 1/3-1/2 of my previous monthly smoking budget.
Then I decided to get one (1) really well-made mod
, intending to have one great mod to last me the rest of my life. I bought a GP Paps, 18350 & 18650 tubes. Which is still an awesome mod, and will indeed last me the rest of my life.
Naturally, all hell broke loose after that. I bought an Atmizoo Dingo, a Super-T, a Poldiac... the list goes on. I developed the classic, robust vape gear addiction which I continue to nurse to this day, though I've tapered down considerably in the last year.
I can still comfortably rationalize it with the thoughts that (a) I haven't smoked at all for 4+ years, and (b) my purchases almost always support people who are dedicated to designing and making excellent products.
No regrets. Though I do still kinda miss those automatic batteries.