Down and Out in Vapeland?

[FRANKSTER]

I am back again...As you should know by now, I have no life. I get the sense on ECF that most people are a little short of cash. I know, I am but I seem to have alot of company on ECF.

I know I am down and out in New York, but I am so curious to know if many people on here are in the same situation as me. I read so many post of how people try to save a little money here and there, They do diy, look for sales, coupons. I know I am still losing money relative to smoking, but I was only paying 50 dollars a month to smoke. I had to actually roll my own...That's being in bad shape.

After all, this stuff is really not that expensive. You can buy a pv for 40 or 50 bucks and 30 ml of juice for 15 dollars. This is really not much money considering the fact that this is 2012. I could have bought 20 provari's when I was just a kid. Now, I cannot even buy one. Is there a correlation between vaping and our financial position? Is it a demographic reason or maybe it just a slow economy.

I just would like to hear from people on this topic...it has always interest me and would love to know your thoughts on this subject.

 

[LeAnn]

I think that you can spend as much as you can afford vaping,there's always a sale on juice and vaping supplies, I have a tendency to go a little nuts. I spend alot of money on my vaping habit but not as much as I did on smoking and I have alot to show for it. I heard that a pack of cigs are around 7 bucks now and I would smoke 1 and a half a day, I don't spend that much on my vaping supplies and I feel so much healthier now, so it has been worth every penny!

 

[5vz]

If you asking are vaping/smoking people poorer than others, you may have a point. I believe there is probably a study on smokers and income level.

I don't think everyone here is broke though. I am, but that is b/c I don't make a lot of money. My job pays enough to get by, that is just what it is.

Is vaping more expensive than smoking? No, not when I stopped buying everything to try it. I had to stop that fairly early on. Cigs were over $6 per pack here though, so it is still cheaper to vape once you get a good pv, some juice you like or make, and some cartos or attys. After that it is sheer will power to stop buying all the new tempting goodies.

Rolling your own cigs tobacco is going to jump in price soon, saw it the other day, just thought I toss that in.

 

[JAY73]

I had started vaping to save money but i spend $10 more than when i rolled my own & yes i live on a fixed income and wish for a provari as well maybe someday lol :~{)

 

[Serianna]

With all the money we are pouring into repairing our old as the grand canyon house, paired with the fact we depleated our savings living off of it when my husband and I were both unemployed, I just don't have the excess cash to spend. I bought one large battery, have two mini batts as backups, and only spend money once a month on a new box of cartomizers and a bottle of juice, which runs me about 20 bucks.

Can't wait till we get raises and can afford some extras. Going out to dinner on occasion would be nice

 

[FRANKSTER]

With all the money we are pouring into repairing our old as the grand canyon house, paired with the fact we depleated our savings living off of it when my husband and I were both unemployed, I just don't have the excess cash to spend. I bought one large battery, have two mini batts as backups, and only spend money once a month on a new box of cartomizers and a bottle of juice, which runs me about 20 bucks.

Can't wait till we get raises and can afford some extras. Going out to dinner on occasion would be nice

I get you...A provari would look nice in my hand...lol

 

[trailwalker]

when i started money was not an problem. but with the rl stuff that has gone on here for the last 2 months i am glad i am vaping . i was smoking 1 &1/2 cartons a week of red 100's, and i am spending less on vape supply's.
TW

 

[Hottody]

I think ECF members are an average bunch of people. Some rich and others not so much! The truth is were in hard economic times so people are looking for a better way! Just remember, that despite any possible savings from ecigs, you are doing something that is much better for you!

 

[Strigoi]

I don't make that much money (especially for where I live) but thanks to my rent situation (cheap) and not having too many bills, I don't have to worry about money at all. I've dropped over $200 on vaping stuff in the last couple of weeks just because I've felt like it (yet I still can't bring myself to buy a Provari or Darwin). I'd be better off if it wasn't for my stupid car. That thing has cost me untold thousands in the last 8 months that I've owned it. The way I see it, you've got to pay to play. If I want something, I buy it.

The two things that really help me when it comes to money is being single and not having any kids.

 

[bruiser]

I'm retired and living on SS and pension. Fortunately my cracker box house is paid for, and I don't owe anybody anything, just utilities, food, insurance, etc. I do live on the frugal side, though.

 

[Semiretired]

With what I read tonight on Yahoo news - vaping just got a lot cheaper in NY. If they pass their latest taxes - analogs could cost up to $15 a pack. Myself - I took to vaping in the same manner I do everything else. I spend enough money to satisfy me and spend the rest somewhere else... I have saved a lot so far - I can take more camping trips now if I want - something outside of a PV or juice collection to do with my money. Not all my juices (I DIY) have been great, but I vape them - not going to throw them down the drain... They are keeping me off of analogs and that was my ultimate goal - so I am a success.

Is vaping tied to financial status - doubtful. Most smokers only know about the gas station ecigs and they cost as much if not more that the analogs do. Most start with those and then learn about ECF and the right way to do it. Myself - I had no idea that switching would save much money - I wanted more to save my health - that is the main reason people switch.

 

[gumchewer]

Its not always about the money, sometimes, not always.
I LOVED smoking.
There is not a day goes by that I wonder if I should buy a pack of smokes and just keep them in case.After I have one or two. I get through that day, then te next.
Its the trip.
Fact: most of the worlds (analog) cigrettes are sold to the poor and stupid)
Im Not downing anyone,so lets not get our knickers in a twist. I was the poor and stupid (theoretically).
I could choose, 1Lunch...
Or gallon of milk, loaf of bread and a candy bar (or suitable treat) for my kid, or just cigs for me.
I like to vape.
Makes me feel good all the way around.
and not so stupid.
side benefit, I might be here to see my kids kid.

 

[six]

Money is just the stuff I have sometimes that I trade for other stuff. Sometimes I have a bunch. Sometimes I don't have any. I just don't worry about it. That stuff will drive you crazy if you let it worry you.

I will say that there are some things (including vaping related stuff) that I tend to stock up on and hoard when I'm flush. Attys, cartos, PVs, batteries, and juice all keep.

 

[Slim Batz]

For me, it was never about the money ... I am saving money by vaping (lots of it) which is a bonus ... but I feel SO much better physically now that I'll tell you ... after 20+ years of PAD and numerous failed attempts to quit smoking, I would gladly pay as much or more than my smoking habit cost me just to stay rid of it.

 

[mooreted]

Well, I work my .... off, pay too much in taxes, and while prices go up, my paycheck does not which stresses me out, and makes me want nicotine.


Sent from my easy chair using brainwaves.

 

[SaraBee]

I wouldn't say I'm "down and out" myself, but I'm an independent contractor so I have to be careful with my money. When you're self employed, there's always a chance a contract could fall through or there just isn't enough work for the week. It rarely happens, but it can. I tend to fret way too much about something like that happening, so I like to keep some emergency funds set aside just in case. Not a ton, but enough to pay the rent, college loan, car and health insurance bills for a couple of months. That means I live cheaply, but I don't mind. It's better than me having to worry all the time.

For vaping supplies, I also apply my patented miser technique. I picked up a prepaid debit card and every Monday I transfer the amount of money I would have spent smoking for the week onto the card. I used to spend $7.50 per pack on a pack and a half day habit. I round it down to a PAD though. So that's $52.50 that goes onto the card every week which is $210 to $260 a month. I never go over that amount for vaping supplies, but I don't see how I could. I just bought a huge stock of cartos and juice, so I should be set for quite awhile.

I haven't met or gone over my vaping fund yet and now that I'm pretty stocked, it's become the fun fund. I don't believe in debt (except for my college loan ) , so I like to save and buy everything straight up. Now my ex-ciggy money is being stocked up for a new laptop.

So it is doable to save money vaping, but I don't buy new mods or try a ton of juices. I just get my 3 normal flavors and cartos. My Echo kit was $35 on a x-mas sale and my Volt kit was $44 and I also got 15% off that on sale, so my PVs were very cheap too. I mean sure I want a Buzz or Infinity Pro, but I know I don't need it.

 

[FRANKSTER]

I wouldn't say I'm "down and out" myself, but I'm an independent contractor so I have to be careful with my money. When you're self employed, there's always a chance a contract could fall through or there just isn't enough work for the week. It rarely happens, but it can. I tend to fret way too much about something like that happening, so I like to keep some emergency funds set aside just in case. Not a ton, but enough to pay the rent, college loan, car and health insurance bills for a couple of months. That means I live cheaply, but I don't mind. It's better than me having to worry all the time.

For vaping supplies, I also apply my patented miser technique. I picked up a prepaid debit card and every Monday I transfer the amount of money I would have spent smoking for the week onto the card. I used to spend $7.50 per pack on a pack and a half day habit. I round it down to a PAD though. So that's $52.50 that goes onto the card every week which is $210 to $260 a month. I never go over that amount for vaping supplies, but I don't see how I could. I just bought a huge stock of cartos and juice, so I should be set for quite awhile.

I haven't met or gone over my vaping fund yet and now that I'm pretty stocked, it's become the fun fund. I don't believe in debt (except for my college loan ) , so I like to save and buy everything straight up. Now my ex-ciggy money is being stocked up for a new laptop.

So it is doable to save money vaping, but I don't buy new mods or try a ton of juices. I just get my 3 normal flavors and cartos. My Echo kit was $35 on a x-mas sale and my Volt kit was $44 and I also got 15% off that on sale, so my PVs were very cheap too. I mean sure I want a Buzz or Infinity Pro, but I know I don't need it.

Thank you for the info...I see you are very careful...lol

 

[SaraBee]

Thank you for the info...I see you are very careful...lol

It's a blessing and a curse! I tend to agonize over shopping even if I have money, which can be just as stressful as worrying about not making bills. You should see me at the grocery store debating yogurt brands and prices for 20 minutes... LOL

 

[gumchewer]

The debit card is the greatest Idea ive heard yet

 

[AttyPops]

I think the e-cig demographic is skewed by not only income, but age. Although there are many younger vapers, the vast majority of us have been smoking for decades and tried to quit several times and then found e-cigs.

Now remember... in the 50s/60s/70s over 1/2 the people smoked. Now it's like 20ish percent. But then, it was common. I still remember tobacco commercials on TV, people smoking in the grocery store, etc. So I think that many of us that haven't been able to quit by other means by now, have found e-cigs. The younger people that find them are....?luckier?. I hope that they view cigs as "soooo 1900's". lol.

So the taxes/cost of cigs are indeed a factor. And is the potential savings of e-cigs and the vaper's income. But so is time, experience, age, and motivation to quit.