Do's and Dont's for First Timers...from a Newbie

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projo198

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That's odd; I guess I was less addicted to cigarettes than I thought I was.

Still my use seems to be increasing, though I haven't came close to falling back on a regular smoke. Maybe I am just vaping at those crucial moments thus killing the need.

Suppose only time will tell. Has anyone else stating out increased their consumption like this?
 

PaporPlas

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projo198,

I agree with you completely, one really does not have to spend the big dollars to start. I purchased a Blu cig disposable for $8.99 and that got me started. I just made this thread to say to those that are hesitant to get into Vaping, because of additional cost to what they are already spending on analogs, to challenge them that even if there is additional cost, whether that is little or much, it is worth the risk of that first amount to give it a go.

Additionally, not everyone can get by on the Walmart eCigs, I first tried a "Free" starter kit (just pay the postage $4.99) and that did not work for me at all. Fortunately, I gave it another shot with that Blu eCig and it had the nic level (24mg) and taste that I liked. And, I personally do not like the 808 (cigarette looking) devices, prefer the 510 PV styles, and I have not seen anything like that in Walmart, or any store for that matter.

But, agree with you that if a person chooses to do it for less money they can. : )

I'm not posting from any vast experience doing this, I am only about a week and a half into using them, but why does everyone say you have to spend a lot of money doing this?

I mean..you can if you want to and down the road I will probably upgrade, but for now I am pretty content with my 14 dollar kit from Walmart and spending 3 bucks for 5 cartridges when I run out.

I do plan on ordering fluid next week and I just got some needles from a friend for refilling, but even that was cheap.

I mean, if you are making this a hobby and want to dump money into it then that's totally cool. But for me cheap is working, and to say you have to spend a bunch of money to get started is probably not right and might even deter some people who are looking into it.
 

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This forum (ECF) really is Vaper's heaven. I'm doing great with a eGo type PV (Pig Cig) that was too expensive ($75) now that I found this site and all the deals one can find posted here. Think I'm going to take the plunge and get a tank PV next.

Cheers!

Gotcha!

I'm lurking around the forum right now trying to figure out which way I want to go. To be honest all the terminology and abbreviations is boggling my mind...

I think I will buy a 2nd Mistic kit and start out by refilling those cartridges. Then as I learn more I can step into a good starter kit.

Thanks!
 

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The ECF Forum is a wealth of information! And my advice would also be to try and get to know some fellow new folks and veterans. There's nothing better than being able to say "Man, this just happened to me ...", and having another person say "Mine did that too! LOL" I have alot of folks here I feel very comfortable asking ANY question ...
And it's nice to be able to trade my 15 teeney bottles of "Not So Great"s for someone else's "I Didn't Care For"s.
It's my firm belief you get out of ECF what you put into it. :)
 

Scottinboca

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True that!!!!
The ECF Forum is a wealth of information! And my advice would also be to try and get to know some fellow new folks and veterans. There's nothing better than being able to say "Man, this just happened to me ...", and having another person say "Mine did that too! LOL" I have alot of folks here I feel very comfortable asking ANY question ...
And it's nice to be able to trade my 15 teeney bottles of "Not So Great"s for someone else's "I Didn't Care For"s.
It's my firm belief you get out of ECF what you put into it. :)
 

PaporPlas

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UPDATE: If you're thinking about what to buy first, and your head is swirling with "what to buy?" You can't beat this price for a device (PV) highly recommended throughout this forum. Wish I would have known about it before I bought one that was not as good at double the price.

Also, remember to get some small samples of a few different eLiquids to be able to re-fill your cartomizers with. That may or may not make sense at this point, but you'll be STOCKED UP for when it does.

KGO 1100 mAh 2 battery kit
 
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PaporPlas

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THOU SHALT NOT COVET THY NEIGHBORS CANCER STICK LOL!

When I posted it I was more NOO than I am now...and, I'm still pretty new. But, it just seems like in all things at the beginning....the further one gets down the road, the harder it is to remember what it was like to be "new".

And, when one is new, we don't even know what we don't know. Let alone what we are suppose to know. Ya know?

;)

Paporplas-I say your original post should be the "6 commandments" of vaping!
 

FAAmecanic

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I'd have to agree with the stranger above:p, you get what you put into ECF. Lots of people would be happy to trade you the juices you don't like. I'm now not afraid to buy any juices anymore because I know if I don't like it, someone else here will.

I just wish there was a way to put a "trader/buyer" rating under all of your avatars/forum names so you can easily see who is a reliable trader/seller/buyer and who isnt. But then again this is ECF and seems like a lot of you get to know eachother and this wouldnt be needed. I do love the FS/FT posts where another member will post underneath saying "Bump for a reliable/good seller/trader".
 
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