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  1. optsmk

    GAME CHANGER

    There was really no one device that made vaping a game changer for me. The thing that made it a game changer was the amount of vape stores that started coming up in the SF Bay Area back in 2012. I started vaping in 2009, but gave up because the only places I could buy stuff was online. Normally...
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    Sigelei Mini Help

    I've never seen a sig mini before. But I'm guessing the pin is spring loaded and stuck all the way down. Press on it with the eraser on a pencil and see if it springs up and down. If it's stuck all the way down. Maybe the eraser will get it to pop up again.
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    Dent on the flat side of battery?

    If you use mechanical mod, you might want to check the button. Some mech mods like to leave sent a like that on the bottom of batteries.
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    Just curious... Why "e-cigarette" in the title?

    I suppose it might be better to change it some something like vaping forum instead of e-cigarette forum. But this site was created a long time ago back in the 2000's. That's just what everyone called it back then. Although I still don't think it will change much to change the name. The word is...
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    Pennsylvania Tax?

    Good for you. Unfortunately I did not do the same. But it is crazy how so many states have decided to add these taxes to tobacco products and including vape products as well.
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    Pennsylvania Tax?

    I almost for got to add. I get my stuff from Mig Vapor because they don't charge the tax. And like a good boy. I'm saving all my receipts so I can file the proper paperwork and pay my 65% tax so the lawmakers can pat themselves on the back and tell the voters how wonderful they are because...
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    Pennsylvania Tax?

    I did not realize so many states had this tax. In California where I live it's 65%. But we are a minority that spends money. And anytime there is a minority who spends money, they will be taxed. The real problem is voters. They are the ones who pass on these tax bills by voting for them. And...
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    Cigalike vape!

    The mark 10 is a really good device and the bold tobacco is really good. The nicotine level is pretty high, so it works great for me. The only problem is that I live in California and have to pay a 65% excise tax. Plus I think Altria raised the price as well. When I first started using them, the...
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    Cigalike

    That's very true. And even some of the anti vape commercials are all about children loving the flavors. Although I have to say that I've never seen a child vaping so I guess that's fake news. A few years ago when the flavor issue came up. I suggested on this site that the only flavors should...
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    Quit smoking, small clouds

    If you are trying to get your dad off of analogs, you might want to have him try a cigalike type vape. They look like a cigarette and vape like a cigarette. And most importantly, the have nicotine. You can buy something like a Blu or a Mark 10 at just about any gas station these days. Or you can...
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    Cigalike

    Hey Scott. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. That's right in the heart of what would be the old California . If the New California decides to be a different state. They'd be in a world of trouble. Most of those counties are comprised of little Podunk cities. Not that there's anything wrong...
  12. optsmk

    Smoking 5 cigarettes a day

    I can understand how hard it is to get off the cigs. I had the same problem when I first quit back in 2009. The thing that finally made it easy for me to quit was the fact that local stores and vape shops started opening up all over the place. But the fact of the matter is that anytime you...
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    Cigalike

    Holy cow!!!! I think Scott was right when he said California is the DPRK. I finally got home as was about to place an order for a Halo G6 and when I went to checkout, the site said USPS is not available to my address at this time. I guess we are the commies of the USA now. And I apologize to...
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    Cigalike

    Welcome to the Democratic People's Republic of Kalifornia (the "other" DPRK) :lol: Ain't that the truth. Once everyone who votes has the chance to be violated by senseless laws and taxes, they'll learn. Then we can all be on the "Do as you please as long as you don't impeded on another's rights...
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    Eight years today. :-)) Just gotta toot my own horn!

    You can brag all you like about your achievement. That's a great accomplishment. I'm sure everyone here knows just how hard it is to stop smoking. Congrats!
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    Cigalike

    First off, I want to says thank you to everyone who replied to this thread. It's greatly appreciated. But... I gotta rant for a minute. Who the hell passes these unwanted and unwarranted tax laws anyway. The taxes on tobacco products and tobacco related products is ridiculous. I just tired to...
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    Cigalike

    Now that's pretty cool. And just about exactly what I'm looking for. I can refill or use my favorite juice from my juice shop near my house.
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    Cigalike

    Wow, that's a real money saver. I'm looking into that now.