Hi y'all Newbie to posting on. ECF

[Lindamck]

Hi. My name is Linda and I live in Texas. My history - I was a smoker for 49 years. Tried every possible method of quitting ... You know, patches, pills, gum etc. In short, nothing worked for longer than a few weeks. Then when visiting family, I was introduced to the world of ecigs and juice. That was 3 months ago and I still have the 4 unopened packs of analogs that I went with and haven't smoked one or missed it since. I know now that I'll never smoke again as long as I can vape.

In the beginning I made some stupid comment about saving a lot of $$ since I wasn't buying analogs anymore...HAHAHA. Joke is on me with the big world of vaping. I think I'm a "juice and equipment junkie". Can't resist new flavors and I've discovered the beauty of glass tanks and bigger batteries. Next it's on to more advanced stuff!

Enough of the boring info about me. I just want to say that this forum is great and I've really learned a lot by lurking and reading. I look forward to hearing from both newbies and experts.

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum Linda. Glad to have you here!

 

[cbrite]

Hi Linda...I smoked as long as you did and the first time I vaped was the last day I smoked--about 7 or so months ago. I also bought everything in sight for the first 3 or 4 months and then found my "happy place." So now I just buy juice from a couple of favorite places and I get a zamplebox once a month. Now I actually AM spending way less than when I smoked. Cigs here in PA are $7/pack and I was going through almost 2 a day. Many of them just burning out--talk about burning through money!!

Welcome to the forum. So many great folks and information and so much help and support here!

 

[readeuler]

Welcome aboard, Linda!

I love hearing stories where people take to vaping like a fish in water; I just convinced my mom to give it a try, and I'm hoping she likes it more than Chantix!

Since it sounds like you've found some equipment you're happy with for the time being, what have you been using recently?

 

[ghstdarter06]

Welcome to the forum. You can always ask questions and someone will be happy to help. Remember there are no "dumb" questions!

 

[daleron]

Hello and welcome Linda

 

[Skeeter812]

Linda, Welcome to ECF.
I was much like you, I smoked for fourth some odd years and finally I said enough is enough.
I picked up an inexpensive starter kit to give it a try and the rest is history. I tried just about every way imaginable to quit smoking and vaping is the only thing that worked. I can't imagine ever going back to the analogs. The main thing is to get quality gear tailored to your needs and a good quality juice. You add the two together and that's a wrap.
Congrats on breaking free from the nasties.

 

[dice57]

Congrats and welcome, the actual cost of vaping is quite reasonable and will save you money, in the long run, it's the Vape Collection Acquirement Investment, VCAI, that can quickly drain those funds. That is why I have a counter in my signature, tells me how much I can spend on new gear.

 

[eratikmind]

Welcome aboard to ECF, Linda.

I have definitely saved money vaping. It's the hobby factor of vaping, which can be quite costly.

 

[newtastebuds]

Hi Linda, and welcome aboard! I'm a newbie myself to vaping, about three months now and definitely not going back. I've been a smoker for 30-35yrs trying to quit, cut back, etc., etc.. I know EXACTLY what you mean about thinking I was going to SAVE some money with vaping. ha! Finding the All-Day Vape and what equipment works best has been an expensive journey, but well worth the experience.