Are you done stocking up?

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Ten mods should last a surprising number of years
Those are built-in battery mods, so she might only get 3-4 years out of them. Grabbing some 18650 mods would be a wise investment for her (in addition to coils and 100mg nic to DIY).

EDIT: NM, I skimmed the first part... I just noticed she has three 18650 mods too. ;)
 
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I fell asleep with an old cheap Z-max in my hand that had an 18650 in it with the wrapper partly torn on the side. I will never do that again. I woke up in the middle of the night because my hand was burning. Then the bottom cap exploded off the mod and the battery flew out on the bed, the whole thing was glowing red and shooting flames. It started melting my memory foam mattress and sinking into it, I used the Zmax to fling it out onto the tile floor until it finally burned out after what seemed like several minutes of flames, it was glowing red for some time afterwards. I now have an 18650 hole in my mattress that is like 8 inches deep (a little longer and wider than an 18650, but you get the picture). Lesson learned, always re-wrap your batteries. lol

The really stupid part about that is that just a week or two ago, I asked in this thread if a minor tear on the bottom of the wrap of one of my wife's 18350's was ok... I was thinking it was just on the bottom so it should be ok. smh
OMG....TY lord you are ok what a scary thing.
 

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Thank you so much ... that's the kind of feedback I was looking for to help make the decision. As nice as the Dicode Dani Mini's are my wife says they a bit too slip-slidey for her likes.



Now dang it all ... info like this is moving it from the short list to get list.

Just go for it. The black is the least shiny, all the others have a glass-smooth finish but are not slippery at all. The battery life is impressive, and they are quite small and hand friendly. Tough little guys, too.
 

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It has begun. No more free shipping from ejuices.com for me. This applies to juice only. Hardware is still free ship (for how long IDK).

We currently offer FREE domestic shipping option on all orders within the United States, with the exception of the states of Connecticut, Delaware, North Dakota, Texas, Washington, Massachusetts, Iowa, Oregon, Minnesota, and Virginia.

These states currently require that all products be shipped in a manner that requires an adult signature to receive your order. Unfortunately, additional shipping costs will be incurred, and therefore does not qualify for our free shipping offer. Shipping is provided, with "adult signature," for a flat rate of $9.99.

They do have a good sale, though, 31% off with code NOTRICKS.

Was going to get some non-DIY juice for old time's sake. I still may, because the sale is good enough to offset the shipping.
 

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There have been quite a few comments lately about credit cards being overworked, people feeling uneasy at times and sometimes definitely stressed ...about what, and how much, they've needed to buy, how/where to store or stash everything, etc. Adding to that is the uncertainty and BS about flavored eliquid bans, outrageous tax on nic base, possible online shopping bans for vaping items, the May 2020 deadline, the misinformation being spread, etc., etc.

I was just talking earlier tonight with a very good friend (another ECF member)...about how we feel about our own "stocking up", the cost of doing it, and the necessity of even having to do it at all. We both agreed that we'd definitely spent a good amount of money and in a fairly short period of time, too. But...knowing how our health has improved while vaping instead of smoking, and that stocking up has guaranteed us that we can vape for the rest of our lives if we choose to...it's a huge relief, and has made it all worthwhile.

I'd done some quick figuring, too, while blowing through the $ lately...based on the ciggies I used to smoke, and how much per week. They were $56/carton, and now are likely a minimum of $70/carton. They'll probably be much higher over the next 20 years, too. Even using the $70/carton figure...it would've cost me approx. $3,640 per year to continue to smoke. That amount, times the minimum 20 years I've gotten "stocked up" for...would be $72,800. I'd have nothing to show for it except most likely much poorer health, if I'd even be around another 20 years. So, putting that in perspective...what I've spent on "stocking up", has been a drop in the bucket. I'd be willing to bet that it would be a drop for anyone, who calculates and compares it. :)


This.

I think a lot of the mentions of credit cards on fire, spouses disapproving, and rentals of storage units are jokes, but I’m sure many have a grain of truth, too.

It has been an expensive endeavor for many of us. I spent a lot more than I care to think about. But it’s still less than I’d have spent in one year of smoking. And I never posted pictures of my new carton of Camel Wides.

I quit smoking before my husband got sick, but after he died, I knew I had to stay quit- It was terribly difficult with all the stress, even having seen the possible results first hand - because I could not have afforded it without his income.

If I live to be 100, I should have enough of everything to keep on vaping. Anything I buy from here on out will be just because I want it.
 

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This.

I think a lot of the mentions of credit cards on fire, spouses disapproving, and rentals of storage units are jokes, but I’m sure many have a grain of truth, too.

It has been an expensive endeavor for many of us. I spent a lot more than I care to think about. But it’s still less than I’d have spent in one year of smoking. And I never posted pictures of my new carton of Camel Wides.

I quit smoking before my husband got sick, but after he died, I knew I had to stay quit- It was terribly difficult with all the stress, even having seen the possible results first hand - because I could not have afforded it without his income.

If I live to be 100, I should have enough of everything to keep on vaping. Anything I buy from here on out will be just because I want it.

It's an investment in my mental and physical health. If someone had told me, when I smoked, that I could spend what I have spent stocking vape gear on some procedure or device, and then wouldn't smoke again, I'd have paid it in a heartbeat. I think most of us would do the same.
 

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There have been quite a few comments lately about credit cards being overworked, people feeling uneasy at times and sometimes definitely stressed ...about what, and how much, they've needed to buy, how/where to store or stash everything, etc. Adding to that is the uncertainty and BS about flavored eliquid bans, outrageous tax on nic base, possible online shopping bans for vaping items, the May 2020 deadline, the misinformation being spread, etc., etc.

I was just talking earlier tonight with a very good friend (another ECF member)...about how we feel about our own "stocking up", the cost of doing it, and the necessity of even having to do it at all. We both agreed that we'd definitely spent a good amount of money and in a fairly short period of time, too. But...knowing how our health has improved while vaping instead of smoking, and that stocking up has guaranteed us that we can vape for the rest of our lives if we choose to...it's a huge relief, and has made it all worthwhile.

I'd done some quick figuring, too, while blowing through the $ lately...based on the ciggies I used to smoke, and how much per week. They were $56/carton, and now are likely a minimum of $70/carton. They'll probably be much higher over the next 20 years, too. Even using the $70/carton figure...it would've cost me approx. $3,640 per year to continue to smoke. That amount, times the minimum 20 years I've gotten "stocked up" for...would be $72,800. I'd have nothing to show for it except most likely much poorer health, if I'd even be around another 20 years. So, putting that in perspective...what I've spent on "stocking up", has been a drop in the bucket. I'd be willing to bet that it would be a drop for anyone, who calculates and compares it. :)

I totally agree with you. With two smokers in the house between us it was 3 to 4 PPD ... at that rate the expense mounted pretty fast. Vaping (going on 8 years now) has not only saved our lives but our bank account too even with accentuated shopping spree over the last couple months.

We hadn't spent much at all over the last couple years after the last 'bump' in our stash. I figure we'll be slowing down approaching May and then come to a screeching halt. It's all up front spending now to protect and insure our vaping future.
 

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I had planned on possibly trading some of my overstocked stash in the future for things I may want or need... but there has been talk about people selling items in the future. I wonder about the legality of that. Would an FDA ban prohibit private hardware and nic sales? And if they do impose a tax on nicotine, it would most likely be illegal to sell nic privately, correct? i.e.: My father used to grow his own tobacco in his backyard and roll his own, it was legal as long as he did not sell it.

Also, if it were illegal in the US, what would the Admin do with the classified forum as far as those of us that live in the US. Also, I would be afraid to sell to people I do not know via paypal and have them dispute it... I would probably want a cashier's check or money order if I did not know them, but then that would require a bit of burden on their part and also for them to trust me.
 
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There have been quite a few comments lately about credit cards being overworked, people feeling uneasy at times and sometimes definitely stressed ...about what, and how much, they've needed to buy, how/where to store or stash everything, etc. Adding to that is the uncertainty and BS about flavored eliquid bans, outrageous tax on nic base, possible online shopping bans for vaping items, the May 2020 deadline, the misinformation being spread, etc., etc.

I was just talking earlier tonight with a very good friend (another ECF member)...about how we feel about our own "stocking up", the cost of doing it, and the necessity of even having to do it at all. We both agreed that we'd definitely spent a good amount of money and in a fairly short period of time, too. But...knowing how our health has improved while vaping instead of smoking, and that stocking up has guaranteed us that we can vape for the rest of our lives if we choose to...it's a huge relief, and has made it all worthwhile.

I'd done some quick figuring, too, while blowing through the $ lately...based on the ciggies I used to smoke, and how much per week. They were $56/carton, and now are likely a minimum of $70/carton. They'll probably be much higher over the next 20 years, too. Even using the $70/carton figure...it would've cost me approx. $3,640 per year to continue to smoke. That amount, times the minimum 20 years I've gotten "stocked up" for...would be $72,800. I'd have nothing to show for it except most likely much poorer health, if I'd even be around another 20 years. So, putting that in perspective...what I've spent on "stocking up", has been a drop in the bucket. I'd be willing to bet that it would be a drop for anyone, who calculates and compares it. :)
I was fairly stocked up before the frenzy started, but not enough to feel totally at ease, so yes, the past month or so has been a spending spree. In May I will have been smoke free for 11 years, and I wanted to make sure I had enough to stay that way.

I did have a little guilt until my good friend spelled out the math, and now I don't feel guilt, I feel secure....granted, the devices we have now may be antiquated by the time I reach my old age :lol: but at least I have equipment that works, and can be passed on to whomever may need it.

I think we've all had those moments and thought......oh, do I have too much, did I spend too much? I invested in my mental and emotional well being, and that is priceless.
 

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I had planned on possibly trading some of my overstocked stash in the future for things I may want or need... but there has been talk about people selling items in the future. I wonder about the legality of that. Would an FDA ban prohibit private hardware and nic sales? And if they do impose a tax on nicotine, it would most likely be illegal to sell nic privately, correct? i.e.: My father used to grow his own tobacco in his backyard and roll his own, it was legal as long as he did not sell it.

Also, if it were illegal in the US, what would the Admin do with the classified forum as far as those of us that live in the US. Also, I would be afraid to sell to people I do not know via paypal and have them dispute it... I would probably want a cashier's check or money order if I did not know them, but then that would require a bit of burden on their part and also for them to trust me.

I’m not sure how they could track private sales to ban them. I guess they could hunt you down if you sold through eBay or such, but I’m not sure they’d bother to ban us selling our stuff. And if you do it locally, how would they even know?
 

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I’m not sure how they could track private sales to ban them. I guess they could hunt you down if you sold through eBay or such, but I’m not sure they’d bother to ban us selling our stuff. And if you do it locally, how would they even know?

That is the big question. Could they? Probably? But would they, probably not. Enforcement costs money. Lots and lots of money. I think worst case scenario, they would make an example of a few, to frighten the rest. Anyone remember the RIAA suing individuals over file sharing?
 

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I'd done some quick figuring, too, while blowing through the $ lately...based on the ciggies I used to smoke, and how much per week. They were $56/carton, and now are likely a minimum of $70/carton. They'll probably be much higher over the next 20 years, too. Even using the $70/carton figure...it would've cost me approx. $3,640 per year to continue to smoke. That amount, times the minimum 20 years I've gotten "stocked up" for...would be $72,800. I'd have nothing to show for it except most likely much poorer health, if I'd even be around another 20 years. So, putting that in perspective...what I've spent on "stocking up", has been a drop in the bucket. I'd be willing to bet that it would be a drop for anyone, who calculates and compares it. :)
This is exactly the right way to look at it: What's it likely to cost you in the future if you don't stock up while the stuff is still cheap and readily available?

How much are whatever pods that survive the FDA gonna cost? Hint: They're unlikely to be less expensive than they are now, and right now, they already cost nearly as much as smoking does.
 

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