Not sure how all this works yet, but I want to say thanks to this forum, because this forum helped me make an informed decision to give e-cigs a try about a week ago. My first and only e-cig thus far has been the smoke stik. I love the thing! It isn't perfect, but wow!
I've smoked for over twenty years, at least a pack a day. That said, I went with the heaviest smoke stik cartridge. What I'm seeing, currently, is about a cartridge a day usage. I haven't quite gotten to the point of 100% e-cig usage, but I do believe that day is coming. My major drawback to leaving regular smokes behind is lack of a dependable good draw. Currently I have a 50-pack of cartridges en route. It is my thought to remove the need to conserve cartridges (which will initially cost more, I know) in lieu of continuing to smoke analog, which, incidentally, are harsh and taste bad now. I just want to have a dependable draw back, and I'm thinking having many cartridges available will do that.
I never thought I'd see the day I'd quit smoking, because I love to smoke so much and, frankly, it's one of the enjoyments I get out of life. However, the e-cig might just do it for me. Granted, it is not my intention to quit smoking analog. Rather, it's just looking like that'll happen by accident. The e-cig is the smoothest smoke! I killed my last cartridge yesterday, and I so much miss the e-cig alternative now. The good news is it looks like my batch of cartridges should arrive today, so I'm crossing my fingers.
To summarize, the e-cig is so good that I'm not looking so much at the money any more for a good e-cig. Rather, now I'm looking into how I can conveniently swap the smokes that have been in my pocket for years for the e-cig. I'm presently thinking of a box for an e-cig and cartridges and no Zippo. I need to retrain my brain if you will. I'm currently burning an analog since I'm waiting for my cartridges, and this thing tastes and feels bad. I'll be so glad if my batch of cartridges arrives today. In fact, I'm presently thinking I may just go buy some cartridges later here in the city, waste a little more money, just so I can have my e-cig back in action. It really is worth it.
Ok I'm done for now. Thanks again ECF!