Hi from NY

[coolerat]

As many I'm a long time smoker/new vaper.

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who's not "saving money". I was a two pack smoker for 36 years. At 10 bucks a pack in NY money was a factor. Of coarse like most I was buying bootlegs from the Res.

Anyoldhoo thanks for having me.

 

[Catman]

Welcome coolerat,
You are so right about the savings! Just started back vaping again last month and I've spent more than I spent at the rez all last year. But the difference I feel after 45 years of cigs is phenomenal and made it worth every penny! Of course I've been buying big quantities for diy juice..so much fun!

 

[bloodline8769]

I've spent more on vaping supplies lately but it worth it. I'm breathing better and feel better. Good luck to you.

 

[coolerat]

The Res here went legit a couple years ago so I started a run to Syracuse. Always has a sinking feeling when pulling out so I quit and found my own bootlegger.

Bootleg runs are very common so I had many connections. I picked one guy and he was good but sometimes he's be late and I'd pay the 20 bucks a day til he got back.

Then a friend with a run got caught. 5 grand in fines. He wasn't my guy but still I could see the walls closing in and finally said ENOUGH!!. I'll suffer with the vaping.

I can't say I've saved any souls yet but I can say all the smokers at work line up to see what I'm vaping every morning so it may happen yet.

 

[coolerat]

With a two pack habit I was winded very quickly.

On the day I switched to vaping I rejoined the gym.

At first I winded very easy. But in no time I was doing great work outs again. I vape to and from the gym.

 

[Rsunderl]

Hi coolerat and welcome to the forum!

I was just breaking even when the DIY bug hit

Once you get fully set up, you should see some savings, though.

That is, unless it becomes a hobby

Here are some links to start you out:

1. New Members - "How many posts do I need to..."
2. How to do ECF - Avitar / Post Pictures / Signature
3. How to Add Images / Videos

Hope it helps and Happy Vaping!

 

[jseah]

Welcome. I don't have any reservations near me, but the PA border is just a little over 30 miles from me, so I used to drive over there and purchase 4 cartons at a time. On the flip side, having all those packs at hand made it too easy to smoke more. I've spent over $1,200 on vaping since I started in January, so my "break even point" where I would have spent the same amount on analogs will be towards the end of April.

 

[fishj]

I have no reservations welcoming you to ECF,coolerat.