Gifts?

[Ursa]

I've been thinking that an e-cig starter kit would make a great gift. I suspect it could go badly; a smoker might take offense and therefore react negatively to the gift and not even want to try it if it was presented incorrectly. On the other hand, smokers that have seen me use my PV are intrigued and instantly remark that they want one too. I suppose the best thing to do would be to wait until that's been said before getting one as a gift.

I'm curious if anyone has ever given or gotten a set as a gift and how that went. Also, how do you think you would have reacted if you never heard of or saw an e-cig and someone had given you one as a gift?

 

[JustJulie]

My sister expressed some interest. I got her a Janty Dura-C, lots of different liquids, and a penstyle passthrough for her computer.

She basically uses it when she can't smoke, and she hasn't cut down her tobacco use at all.

Bleck.

But, no, I wouldn't give a set as a gift unless someone had expressed an interest. I don't know about you, but I got very, very tired of people telling me how I needed to quit smoking and giving me all sorts of "helpful" ideas on the subject.

And while I do think there are folks who would love the gift and find themselves getting into vaping, I can't help but think that unless you're really invested in this, it probably won't be as successful . . . if you spend the $$ to buy a kit, you're invested and have a serious interest in making it work. You get it as a gift . . . well, not so much.

But I'm quite sure there are exceptions out there.

 

[Volsfan]

I think it would be a great gift... You could always say it is very similar to a cig and you can use it in some places you can't smoke (like your home or car or possibly even work). Just don't give it with the intention of getting them to quit smoking unless they have spoken of an interest in doing that in the past.... I wish someone would have given me one (a good one like a 510 or one of the other quality PV's) a year ago.

Just my opinion....

 

[RyanW]

Have to agree with both of the previous posters. In the end, I think it boils down to who would be receiving the gift. I have a few friends that I think would greatly appreciate it (even though I haven't talked with them about e-cigs yet) and I have others that I think would not so much take offense, but just think it was a lame gift.

/shrug

 

[Ursa]

I'm very happy with my 510. I'm going to be around some smokers who have battled with quitting for years and plan to bring my e-cig in the next couple of weeks. I'll see who says they would want one.

 

[Ursa]

Just to make sense out of what I wrote:
In the next few weeks, I will be at a party with a bunch of smoking relatives that have all struggled with their smoking habits.

 

[yknotagain]

One of my wife's nieces had expressed an interest, so her sister bought a spare kit from me for her birthday. She was elated. I mixed some special juice I thought she'd like and added that in with it.

 

[JustJulie]

Just to make sense out of what I wrote:
In the next few weeks, I will be at a party with a bunch of smoking relatives that have all struggled with their smoking habits.

I think that's a great idea. When you have folks who are struggling with their smoking habit and wanting to quit, they're already receptive. I would think they would welcome the opportunity to try it, no pressure.

I keep thinking I need to make a trip down south to visit my aunt, someone who I could definitely see vaping. I hesitate to simply send her a kit, though, because I think she'd really benefit from playing with some of my e-cigs and seeing what works for her. If I sent her a kit, it might be too intimidating, and it'd likely sit in a drawer somewhere.

 

[Vickery]

Even though I haven't gotten my e-cig yet, my mother has expressed keen interest and coming over as soon as I get it set up

A couple days ago we were at my nephew's birthday part - trapped in the garage because it randomly started raining quite hard and my mother made a comment that she wished she could smoke inside.

I then explained to her that I had just bought an e-cig online and that with this nifty device that it would generally be alright to smoke in doors because there is very little smell.

Well since then she's been sending me e-mail after e-mail asking if my e-cig has come yet x)

 

[Ursa]

My mom can't wait for me to bring mine around my Aunt, her sister. She was the same way when I told her I had ordered one for myself and is now jumping out of her skin since I got it and said how much I love it. My mom can't stand smoke and is praying my Aunt will fall in love with my e-cig. As it is, she's thinking about getting a set to keep at her own house so she can tell my Aunt it's either that or go sit outside and smoke.

 

[ProfessorDaffy]

I've been thinking that an e-cig starter kit would make a great gift. I suspect it could go badly; a smoker might take offense and therefore react negatively to the gift and not even want to try it if it was presented incorrectly. On the other hand, smokers that have seen me use my PV are intrigued and instantly remark that they want one too. I suppose the best thing to do would be to wait until that's been said before getting one as a gift.

I'm curious if anyone has ever given or gotten a set as a gift and how that went. Also, how do you think you would have reacted if you never heard of or saw an e-cig and someone had given you one as a gift?

I gave one as a gift about three months ago and I'm still getting thanked. There's no rule that says it has to be a surprise. What I did was get some videos off YouTube and burn them to a DVD. An intro, a review, and tips and maintainence. Maybe you can find a good video, e-mail them a link and say, "I was thinking about getting you one of these for you." Have them watch it, answer any questions, etc.

The best selling point was they saw me using it first and of course that they got it free. Nothing to loose, right? Just make sure you get the right model for the right person. You wouldn't want to get a DSE901 for your grandmother, too much maintainance. A DSE103 is a great low maintainance introductory model. No carts, just a few drops on the end.

It's official, by the way. Everyone in my department is now cigarette free. Two of them have the DSE103 because it's so easy to use and I doubt they'd switch. One has a DSE901 and has an uncanny ability to kill atomizers. I'm sold on the Yeti myself, but I think the maintaince is worth it to deliver performance.

--Prof Daffy
P.P.S. Regardless of the dealer here are some good videos that sell the theory pretty well. One may seem more apt than the other.

YouTube - Electronic Cigarette-Smoke51.com

YouTube - A short video of the black ecig

P.P.S. I don't have a DSE801 yet... and Christmas is just around the corner! (Hint, hint!)

 

[SheerLuckHolmes]

I started using my e-cig's around my roommate and she got really interested. So I bought her a set, when she didn't like that one I got her another one. Didn't like that. I tried to get her to use this forum and do some of her own research, but she won't.

I would think from this experience that a gift certificate would be the best choice, they could then pick out their own device and it would be their decision.

Don't know how much longer Pay(not your)Pal will be working for the e-cigarette business, so maybe a prepaid VISA?? Or contact one of the suppliers and see if they would take a prepayment for a future purchase??

 

[DC2]

I think it would be a great gift... You could always say it is very similar to a cig and you can use it in some places you can't smoke (like your home or car or possibly even work).

That sounds like a good way to go about it.

 

[2CO3026]

I wish someone had given me one as a gift a couple years ago!

Having recently discovered vaping (and enjoying it immensely!), I'm seriously considering giving a starter kit to my son for his birthday.

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[JustJulie]

P.P.S. Regardless of the dealer here are some good videos that sell the theory pretty well. One may seem more apt than the other.

Not to nit-pick, but that first video has a testimonial statement in there that set my teeth on edge . . . it was towards the end when two parents were discussing how when the college kids saw the Smoke51, they'd all want one. Yikes!

The second video, I stopped watching when it started talking about "water vapor," because, of course, the e-cigs don't produce WATER vapor . . . it's the same stuff that's in fog machines.

All in all, though, I think the idea of providing videos to expose folks to e-cigarettes is a good idea . . . but I think we should do our "due diligence" and make sure that the information we're providing is accurate and and not inflammatory.

Sorry--don't mean to be a buzz kill.

 

[rocketvapor]

Once I got my e cig, I was sold. My neighbor (also a good friend), was intrigued, and even took a drag off mine and liked it. I'd love to turn him on to these - his wife tells me the smoking is really starting to take a toll, and I know how that is.

So I ordered a second set as a back-up, and also thinking I'd loan it to him so he could try it out full time.

This was the same week that stupid news report came out about e cigs being dangerous. (This was a few weeks ago.)

So now, he's not interested. I offered, he hasn't taken me up on it, and I don't want to push. He told me he thought they were "dangerous". Yeah, well, so's smoking, genius.

What can ya do?

 

[ProfessorDaffy]

Not to nit-pick, but that first video has a testimonial statement in there that set my teeth on edge . . . it was towards the end when two parents were discussing how when the college kids saw the Smoke51, they'd all want one. Yikes!

The second video, I stopped watching when it started talking about "water vapor," because, of course, the e-cigs don't produce WATER vapor . . . it's the same stuff that's in fog machines.

All in all, though, I think the idea of providing videos to expose folks to e-cigarettes is a good idea . . . but I think we should do our "due diligence" and make sure that the information we're providing is accurate and and not inflammatory.

Sorry--don't mean to be a buzz kill.

You'll get no argument from me! My favorite line is when they say (not in these videos) that a cartridge is the equivelant of two packs of cigarettes. Yeah, right. Two packs of cigarettes used to last me two days. Lock me in a room with just one cartridge for two days and see what happens!

What amazes me if when companies don't supply the whole truth. Do they think their customers will apreciate when they find of they've been lied to? Be honest. You know, like the FDA. One thing we've learned from the forum is that even the real truth can be unique to the individual user. Try asking, "exactly how many cigarettes worth is one 901 cartridge" and you'll create a nightmare.

Just to clarify, the videos are just a good way to sell the idea of e-cigs. Probably best watched with the viewer so you can then supply your own experience. The "read this" aproach will never be as successful as the "watch this" approach.

--Prof Daffy