Kelly "Steeping" is when you let your juices just sit and "age" preferably in a dark place, the only one I use that I don't have to steep are Gambit and White Rabbit..most of 'em get better tasting less "perfumey" if you will "aging"
some you leave the lid off and agitate it once a week or so...I have one a "cheapy" from Vista Vapors it's finally tasting "ok" after two months of steeping.
some you do with hot water, or shake...YouTube is your friend, watch and read...you'll get there.
Honestly $18 for 30ml is perhaps one of the less expensive ones I use, the Five Pawns runs right about $30 out the door per 30ml...
you'll get to know the prices too...
I guess I"ll get into the DIY juice next year, I'm enjoying these way too much for now...but honestly how hard can strawberry and vanilla custard be to concoct? I'm a cook and pretty much make most of my "hits" on the fly..my kiddos used to liken pre supper time cooking to an episode of CHOPPED *lol* so I look forward to playing with the flavors...
