I'm trying to cut as much cost as I can.. I was spending 300 a month on cigs! I'm new to vaping and have not touched a CIG in days!!! I'm looking to save as much as I can. So it brings me to this. Would I save money rebuilding?
do RBA save money
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yes. u can pick up a rebuildable for cheap depending on what u buy they range from 5-100$+, Personally a years supply of kanthal wire for me is about 20-30$, and a year+ supply of japanese organic cotton (via amazon for me), is 20$. You also get better flavor as you can replace the coils and clean them easily more often.
those are all the basic parts of an RDA you need.
i compare this to tanks I use to use which was around 40$ for the tank, then 2$ for each replacement coil which I go through 2xcoils per week. that's about 8-10$ a month, a year supply of coil would be 120$. (prices for using my kanger aerotank)That is if you dont want to upgrade your tank when it becomes obsolete, the new tank coils are closer to 4$ per coil and burn through them faster as you are vaping subohm. that would be probably 20-40$ a month for me for coils if i ran a tank.
those are all the basic parts of an RDA you need.
i compare this to tanks I use to use which was around 40$ for the tank, then 2$ for each replacement coil which I go through 2xcoils per week. that's about 8-10$ a month, a year supply of coil would be 120$. (prices for using my kanger aerotank)That is if you dont want to upgrade your tank when it becomes obsolete, the new tank coils are closer to 4$ per coil and burn through them faster as you are vaping subohm. that would be probably 20-40$ a month for me for coils if i ran a tank.
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theres that too. every 3-4 months I buy a 250ML bottle of unflavored nicotine eliquid and some flavorings, equates to about 20-30$ every 3-4 months.
Don't forget you need to buy batteries, a charger, a decent multimeter, etc. Yes you can do it cheap; however, if you look at the forums you will see people, myself included, spend as much if not more on ecigs in a month than they ever spent on analogs. But since we're talking about our health I feel the point is moot.
Even if you do spend $300/mo on ecigs, which you certainly don't have to, you will be the better for it.
Even if you do spend $300/mo on ecigs, which you certainly don't have to, you will be the better for it.
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well, if he already has the basics to run an RDA which im assuming he does, mostly a mod being bought is a one time thing. batteries last for a long time as well and are ~10$ a piece. There are also the DNA vv/vw devices you can buy that act as a multimeter in itself so you dont need to buy the multimeter. If you dont have those type of devices though then you are going to need a multimeter if you chose to buy an RDA but those are what? 10-20$ for a one time buy as well.
starting up definitely is more costlier, but once you buy all the necessities, its 20-100$ a month depending on how much you buy that arent necessities.
personally I have been spending around 100$ a month since the end of last year and im one of those that buys stuff that I dont necessarily need, got 4 RDA's, 2 VV/vw mods, tons of cotton , tons of different types of wire, tons of bottles and flavorings and eliquids. All this stuff built up over the course of 4 months, and i've spent less than I would have smoking, It definitely looks like a lot when you look at it after a while, but when you think of it, you are spending less for stuff that just doesn't dissapear and vanish as if you smoked a 6$ pack of cigarettes.
starting up definitely is more costlier, but once you buy all the necessities, its 20-100$ a month depending on how much you buy that arent necessities.
personally I have been spending around 100$ a month since the end of last year and im one of those that buys stuff that I dont necessarily need, got 4 RDA's, 2 VV/vw mods, tons of cotton , tons of different types of wire, tons of bottles and flavorings and eliquids. All this stuff built up over the course of 4 months, and i've spent less than I would have smoking, It definitely looks like a lot when you look at it after a while, but when you think of it, you are spending less for stuff that just doesn't dissapear and vanish as if you smoked a 6$ pack of cigarettes.
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Just don't fall into the trap of buying lots of gear chasing a better vape. Do your research and choose carefully and you can save a ton. Personally I don't buy anything unless I've really wanted it for at least a week, more often about a month.
The price of membership to Club Rebuild can be quite steep. All of the accessories like a quality ohm meter, various tools, wick and wire, the mod + atomizer (plus a secondary/backup set up for when something goes wrong or you have a tough day building), but once that initial investment is made operating costs plummet.
If you were spending that much on cigs though I think you'll be back in the black in less than a month.
The price of membership to Club Rebuild can be quite steep. All of the accessories like a quality ohm meter, various tools, wick and wire, the mod + atomizer (plus a secondary/backup set up for when something goes wrong or you have a tough day building), but once that initial investment is made operating costs plummet.
If you were spending that much on cigs though I think you'll be back in the black in less than a month.
I think even with a regulated device having a DMM is just a good idea...redundancy check. Good for checking your batteries before and after they come off the charger. Double checking your resistance also helps to protect against potential shorts. Cheap regulated devices are notorious for incorrect readings. And with batteries that can vent why risk it for a mere $20.
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you probably would still need one for other vv/vw devices yea. I been using DNA30 solara, and vaporshark rdna40 devices so personally I havent found the need for them. These devices have a bunch of protection and on screen display for resistance as well, wont fire if something is wrong etc etc.
Well if you get a regular tank you have to buy the replacement coil units usually around $2.50 each. Once you get set up with a RDA the coil are cheap to build and cotton for wicks as well. In the long run I believe it is cheaper. Thats what Ive been doing!
Probably the best thing the OP can do to start is buy something like a Kanger or Aspire tank system. Also maybe buy a reasonably priced regulated mod (e.g., IPV mini) I know friends of mine that just don't have the patience to rebuild and are just plug and play type of people. Low threshold for frustration 
That's a slippery slope....
If all you ever bought was one single RBA, kanthal, cotton, and e-liquid, then sure, you'd absolutely save money. Kanthal and cotton is cheap, and once you get a good build in it, a single coil could last for months with proper care.
Here's the problem: You won't buy just one. You'll buy one, love it, then immediately wonder what other style tanks or drippers are like. And you'll need to buy one of those too. And don't forget the new mod you're going to need to run that new dual coil tank. And the other mod you'll need to run that other tank.
It's a vicious cycle, to which I haven't found the end yet.
I kind of like it though. My wife? Not so much.Pack of cigs cost 5.25 a bottle of juice costs 30ml $18. I use about 4ml on a heavy vaping day vs about 1 pack+. Vaping cost $2.40 per day vs smoking at $5.25+. That almost 50% savings, goes along way too keeping me supplied in Kanthal ($1/foot) and cotton balls ($0.50/bag).
Yeah there was a start-up cost, My guess is around 150.00 since June. Everything except a dripper and 1 EGO1100 battery (failed) still in use.
I have settled on a Kayfun Nano Tank on top of a Origin mod clone, running on 18500 bat an a VW Kick.. I am currently vaping at 1.9-2ohms with the kick set at about 1/2 way (8-9 watts). Started with a EGO T 1100mah batts and Kanger Tanks. Still use a mini PT3 on a EGO1100mah, with 1.9ohm DIY verticle coils. Funny how almost the exact same coil works so differently in the Kayfun as the Kanger, with same batt is like night and day. Not only do do get 5x the vapor out of the kayfun you get that much more flavor. The new mod setup is 1/4" taller than the mPT3/1100 combo and fatter at 22mm vs14mm and quite a bit heavier being solid brass. It still fits in a shirt pocket, and doesn't snap in half every time I sit down, bend or move with it in any pocket of my pants.
Yeah there was a start-up cost, My guess is around 150.00 since June. Everything except a dripper and 1 EGO1100 battery (failed) still in use.
I have settled on a Kayfun Nano Tank on top of a Origin mod clone, running on 18500 bat an a VW Kick.. I am currently vaping at 1.9-2ohms with the kick set at about 1/2 way (8-9 watts). Started with a EGO T 1100mah batts and Kanger Tanks. Still use a mini PT3 on a EGO1100mah, with 1.9ohm DIY verticle coils. Funny how almost the exact same coil works so differently in the Kayfun as the Kanger, with same batt is like night and day. Not only do do get 5x the vapor out of the kayfun you get that much more flavor. The new mod setup is 1/4" taller than the mPT3/1100 combo and fatter at 22mm vs14mm and quite a bit heavier being solid brass. It still fits in a shirt pocket, and doesn't snap in half every time I sit down, bend or move with it in any pocket of my pants.
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1$ per foot of kanthal is quite expensive
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1$ per foot of kanthal is quite expensive
you might want to rethink your supplier! they are charging you up the .....!
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Actually I do buy Kanthal from Lightning, but it is $1 at the some local B/Ms. I used the $1 as an exageration so it didn't seem vaping was too cheap compared to smoking, for me.
FWIW cost is WHY I quit smoking no other reason. I do not for one second believe vaping to be SAFE, only safer than smoking.
yep much safer than smoking, there are millions of thing that are safer than vaping of course, but when you compare it to smoking its night and day.
I am also new to vaping (still a smoker making the transition) I own a nautilus mini and decided to purchase a kayfun because it seems that in the long run it will be cheaper.
I am a wet shaver, when I started wet shaving I became a member of a shaving forum and saw how expensive it could get to start, but I stuck through and I have been saving a lot of money and getting the best shaves of my life. I experimented and learned what set up worked for me I do not visit the forum often any more due to the scare of purchasing the latest when it is not needed.
In other words, if one desires to turn a need into a hobby great, but we have to realize that all hobbies could become very expensive due to trying to find the best of whatever it is we think will improve what already satisfies our needs. I hope I do not bite my tongue, but I hope that once I find the right setup I can stick with it and only worry about acquiring supplies when needing not when wanting and of course maybe upgrade devices every once in a while.
I am a wet shaver, when I started wet shaving I became a member of a shaving forum and saw how expensive it could get to start, but I stuck through and I have been saving a lot of money and getting the best shaves of my life. I experimented and learned what set up worked for me I do not visit the forum often any more due to the scare of purchasing the latest when it is not needed.
In other words, if one desires to turn a need into a hobby great, but we have to realize that all hobbies could become very expensive due to trying to find the best of whatever it is we think will improve what already satisfies our needs. I hope I do not bite my tongue, but I hope that once I find the right setup I can stick with it and only worry about acquiring supplies when needing not when wanting and of course maybe upgrade devices every once in a while.
It depends,
If you buy exactly what you need, you will save a lot, even more if you make your own juice.
But, if you go with the hobby aspect, you can waste way more than you spend on cigs.
Personally I got a bit carried away, and so far, compared to what I would have wasted on cigs, I was able to save arround 350€, and right now I have gear for at leas 2 years, and juice (unflavored) for the next year. Only need to buy some flavors once in a while.
Virtually, I could go the next year without spending another euro in vapping stuff, but I'm pretty sure I will spend some money, with vaping, it's like every week comes out a new " revolutionary " product.
In the end what really matters it's our health, and no matter how much money you put on it, you will always win.
If you buy exactly what you need, you will save a lot, even more if you make your own juice.
But, if you go with the hobby aspect, you can waste way more than you spend on cigs.
Personally I got a bit carried away, and so far, compared to what I would have wasted on cigs, I was able to save arround 350€, and right now I have gear for at leas 2 years, and juice (unflavored) for the next year. Only need to buy some flavors once in a while.
Virtually, I could go the next year without spending another euro in vapping stuff, but I'm pretty sure I will spend some money, with vaping, it's like every week comes out a new " revolutionary " product.
In the end what really matters it's our health, and no matter how much money you put on it, you will always win.
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