Converting smokers

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Since I started vaping 2 months ago I have converted 3 people into 100% of the time vapers and am working on about 7 or 8 more. Getting them set up and giving them knowledge about how/what to do and where to get supplies. I love doing it.

 

[rustybikes]

So far, my conversion rate seems to be one per month. I've been vaping for nearly 5 months, and have converted 4 folks at work. So far.

Like many others, I've been freely handing out vendor cards, CASAA cards, and so on. But one of the game-changers for us was the opening of a local brick 'n' mortar shop (Madvapes) just up the road from work. Makes for a fun little "field-trip" over lunch to grab some gear and show a new candidate another way of doing things that's far less likely to kill 'em.

I still take "smoke" breaks at work even though I can (and do) vape at my desk, mostly to get the exposure and demonstrate that "yes kids - this thing actually does work". One thing I never never never do is become evangelical about it; they have to start the conversation with a "what's that??" or "where can I get one of those" or (predictably) "do those really help to quit smoking???" and go from there.

My latest convert has been a reinforcement of this approach. He works on a different shift than me, so our work-hours only overlap by 2.5-3 hours, which in turn means that we'll see each other only few times a week. We've been talking about vaping for about six weeks or so, but he didn't buy anything until he had done enough research to be comfortable. Then, this past Friday, I see him tooting away on an EMDCC on an eGO battery. Obviously, we get talking and he informs me that he's had this rig for almost a week and that he'd got it to experiment with cutting down on analog use, but ended up quitting completely, by accident.

It's really gratifying to know that I'm helping to change lives for the better this way.

 

[Baldr]

Obviously, we get talking and he informs me that he's had this rig for almost a week and that he'd got it to experiment with cutting down on analog use, but ended up quitting completely, by accident.

Those dang accidents just keep happening.

 

[SantoLoco]

I been vaping for 6 months and got my friend who I used to bum cigarettes from started to.. He used to be a pack a day now he only smokes one cig a day plus vape..So far it's helping him out ... maybe I have bum juice from him to!!! lol!

 

[Semi-Ancient Mariner]

Anyone else rubbing off on the analog community?

A young fellow at work saw me with my eGo-T 'B' and asked me about it.

It didn't take much of a pitch to get him interested, and he had a gas station model the next day.

A week has passed since then.

I saw him this morning and he hasn't had an analog since he started with his PV. In fact, he is now disgusted by the burning of the noxious things. Quote: "They taste like %$#* and smell worse!"

I happened to have a card from my original supplier, so I passed it to him, told him about the e-cig forum, and offered what help I may offer - should he need it.

What makes me feel so great about the entire episode is the fact that he and his wife have a brand new baby - their first - so there is an immediate inter-generational impact.

Regards to all,

SA Mariner.

 

[Running Wolf]

*lol* friend of mine's daughter said I sounded like a cross between a salesman and a door knocking Jesus Freak seeking converts.

Some people, younger ones especially might not be concerned about the health implications. The way to get people going is to talk about how much cheaper it is once you get done with the initial cost outlay.

 

[AutumnWolf]

I have converted 3 co-workers and 2 friends. I didn't preach - they just asked me about it. It is a really good feeling for me to be an inspiration to people!!

 

[alanselo]

That's the spirit all! The more we educate the better for us all! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your experiences.

 

[CH3MiKillZ]

Now that I've converted people i work with, it makes it easier to try and trade new juices. All good things

 

[Off Topic]

I'm going to set up a DIY system when my tax money comes in. Then I can make juice for myself and my co-workers. I've about got my sister-in-law converted to. Even if I only charge $5/ounce, It will cover expenses.

 

[cricque]

So far my mom, a friend of mine and a friend of my parents already bought a kit and still smoke analog, but like 1-2 normal a day ... So thats an improvement

But I often do get looks from people, like from what the hell is he smoking ... Using a joye 510-T black one myself... Everytime they "dare" to ask something they always ask If I am thinking about quitting smoking or is it something to help stop smoking . I always have to explain that I have 0 interested in stopping smoking, well vaping. Since last time I smoked is now almost 3 weeks ago. I always try to explain you can still get the nicotine and not all the bad things, that my taste & smell is back and it's oderless ... And most of them are like you are kidding right ? And if they aren't convinced you tell them about the price .... But I also say it has it's downsides you need to charge, you need to order in advance, you don't want to run out etc and then i redirect them to here, google or a local forum

 

[blue8091]

wow..look at all of us go!! so awesome. I'm vaping almost six months and I've flipped 9 peeps with 7-8-9 just last week. 1-6 all still vaping and off smokes. I dig this part the most - helping others to help themselves. I carry a 808 and a few prefills around in my purse for just in case but I don't walk up to smokers and start up convos. All but one are all people that see what i'm doing and come to me asking about it. One - is my neighbor and his wife knows i quit smoking with an ecig and her hubby has cancer and refused to quit - so I took him stuff and sat down with him - and then he ordered. I'm really into anything I can have a hand in that helps another person quit smoking. I don't rag on smokers though and I even have a smokers table on my front porch. I remember all too well what it was like getting ragged on and I HATED it - won't do that to another person.

I think all of the peeps in this thread are totally awesome. 1 by 1 look at what we are doing!!

 

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Well I can add a couple more to my count now! I was at a partey a week ago and one of the women there was really interested in my volt. She puffed on it all night and loved it. She got me to order a kit for her and her husband which should be here for them tomorrow. She is really excited.

However there are a couple people that I've gotten e-cigs for that do not seem to be using them. I dont say anything to them about it, but I really want to ask "hey why arent you using your e-cig?", at the same time I dont want it to seem like I'm nagging them about it. Personally I find it very frustrating, but hey it's their choice. "You can lead a horse to water but ya can't make it drink", right?
I still think these things are a dam miracle- saving my life everyday!

Keep up the good fight everyone!!!

 

[Running Wolf]

I'm working on a few people. Price seems to be the biggest hit for people. With smokes being upwards or $5 a pack, and on the other turn the cost of a starter kit being about $50+. Once the cost of a starter kit is out of the way seems like the daily cost of an e-cig is hovering around $2 a day, conservative savings of about $1100 a year.

I've been telling a few of my friends to start with a Mistic ($8 for a single $15 for a single with a charger) to try vaping without throwing a good chunk of change down.

I think for some people it's being set in their ways and e-cigs are too new for them. For other people that is part of the appeal.

I'm still a newbe to them. *lol* I am ordering a kit but like I said have basically been using a Mistic. Saturday picked up another batter and cartridge (knew the juice I ordered would be in the mail when I got home). The lady working at the Kwik Fill was asking about them when I bought it.

 

[Tersur]

I got one guy at work interested just by offering to let him try mine every time i showed up with a new flavor. Cotton Candy did it for him

 

[rustybikes]

Hope everyone (who participates) had a good Thanksgiving! I found out that I got another convert, so that was good news.

My friend's sister has long been a heavy smoker (2+ PAD). She recently got some troubling news regarding the X-Ray images taken at a recent doctor's visit. There were some artifacts/shadows on the lung images, and that provided the necessary motivation - "I've got to do something about this.." - so we (my friend and I) picked up an ePower kit (with DCCs) for her along with a number of juices for her to give it a whirl and sent it to her (she lives in NM).

A week or so later, just before Thanksgiving, I got the news that she's absolutely loving the gear we sent her. She's amazed and thrilled that she was able to go from 2PAD down to 2 or 3 analogs per day now. I'm pretty happy about that too, of course.

 

[MegaBee]

Converted SIL on the weekend now she's working on BIL lol


Last cigarette 16th October, 2011. Forever grateful for the support and advice from ECF.

 

[sarqb]

well i have been selling them at my school i was the first one to get 1 and now ive sold about 10 in the first three days!!!! there is money in these things thats forsure