Bro, cotton works so well that I have not even tried anything else yet! If there was a product that was as easy to install thru a micro coil and produced better results, I would not hesitate to try it regardless if price point. But the results using cotton are off the chain. The fact that its almost free are just a nice side effect. I'm not one to use something just because its inexpensive.
I like a fresh wick every day or two personally.
As for burning them up - never had more than a singe and it tasted good as new after a squonk.
I definitely hear you on preferring not to rewick that often though!
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your boiling them too or just use out of the package?