Good post, but my philosophy is completely 180 degrees from yours. I want to buy once and enjoy over the long haul. My parents were from the depression era, and taught me to cost average my purchases over time.
I DIY to save money on
juice.
I bought a battery holder that won't need replacing, only the rechargeable batteries will need to be, and they cost less than a disposable chinese battery. A little more up front to save money over the long haul.
I got away from the chinese disposable
juice systems. I bought the DID clone for $12. All I need to replace is wire and mesh, and a little of that lasts a long, long time. No more disposable heads, no more burnt out cartos.
No more buying anything if I don't want to, I have enough hardware and juice to last me literally years now without having to rely on chinese disposable stuff. If a tax is passed on nicotine or the taxes on imported chinese items or even
vaping supplies is levied, I am ready to vape without spending ONE CENT literally for 2 to 3 years just for an investment up front.
YMMV. Bring on the tax or zombie apocalypse, this girl is getting her nicotine!