I started vaping in June 2011 and quit smoking cigarettes completely in September 2011. After so many purchases, I've finally found what really works for me and my ridiculously small budget. I thought I'd share it so other don't have to waste money on the things they really don't need.
All you really need is this:
1. Ego Starter Kit.
Liberty-Flights sells the cheapest ones I've seen for $49.99.
Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - Joye eGo
Toss they atomizers because they're useless. However, I'm still using the same two batteries I purchased in June 2011, along with two additional batteries I purchased last fall!
2. Mega cartomizers.
Mad Vapes sells them for $2.79 each. Replace the atomizers with these. They last me for a good month or so.
eGo Mega Dual Coil Cartomizer, Flat Tip
3. Bulk e-juice.
Yes, there's MANY tempting flavors out there, but I've found that after trying a good 30 flavors from various vendors that menthol works best for me. Instead of buying lots of little 10/30ml bottles at $10-$20 each, I now buy a huge 180ml bottle of Robacco Menthol from BlueMist for $30. 180ml lasts a long, long time! I also learned to avoid any coffee, caramel or dark juices. They gum up the cartomizers and it's just not worth the flavor to me. Nice, clean 80PG/20VG juices are best when using cartomizers.
BlueMist Vaping Supplies
Personally, I carry around 4 e-cigs at all times and I hardly spend any money on this habit at all -- compared to spending $6 every 1-2 days when smoking cigarettes!
I read lots of stuff on this forum about mods, and I have nothing against them, but I think a lot of people are scared away by talk of mods. I know for me, personally, it made me confused and also made me think I needed stuff that I really didn't need. Sure, if you have money to blow, go ahead and experiment, but if you're like me and you don't have the cash, stick with the basics. I successfully quit smoking 8 months ago after smoking for 20 years using just the items listed above. Be sure to do a little maintenance to make your batteries last longer too. I always clean up the battery opening with a tissue after each refill.
Just my two cents! Wanted to post this on the New Members Forum, but it wouldn't allow me to.
Vape on, party people!
All you really need is this:
1. Ego Starter Kit.
Liberty-Flights sells the cheapest ones I've seen for $49.99.
Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - Joye eGo
Toss they atomizers because they're useless. However, I'm still using the same two batteries I purchased in June 2011, along with two additional batteries I purchased last fall!
2. Mega cartomizers.
Mad Vapes sells them for $2.79 each. Replace the atomizers with these. They last me for a good month or so.
eGo Mega Dual Coil Cartomizer, Flat Tip
3. Bulk e-juice.
Yes, there's MANY tempting flavors out there, but I've found that after trying a good 30 flavors from various vendors that menthol works best for me. Instead of buying lots of little 10/30ml bottles at $10-$20 each, I now buy a huge 180ml bottle of Robacco Menthol from BlueMist for $30. 180ml lasts a long, long time! I also learned to avoid any coffee, caramel or dark juices. They gum up the cartomizers and it's just not worth the flavor to me. Nice, clean 80PG/20VG juices are best when using cartomizers.
BlueMist Vaping Supplies
Personally, I carry around 4 e-cigs at all times and I hardly spend any money on this habit at all -- compared to spending $6 every 1-2 days when smoking cigarettes!
I read lots of stuff on this forum about mods, and I have nothing against them, but I think a lot of people are scared away by talk of mods. I know for me, personally, it made me confused and also made me think I needed stuff that I really didn't need. Sure, if you have money to blow, go ahead and experiment, but if you're like me and you don't have the cash, stick with the basics. I successfully quit smoking 8 months ago after smoking for 20 years using just the items listed above. Be sure to do a little maintenance to make your batteries last longer too. I always clean up the battery opening with a tissue after each refill.
Just my two cents! Wanted to post this on the New Members Forum, but it wouldn't allow me to.
Vape on, party people!
