I want to use E-Cigs, but afraid of parents finding out I smoke by having packages delivered to my house?

[girlintheworld]

Hi,
I have been a smoker for three years. I currently go to college away from home, and so I ordered an E-cig now because I get it delivered to my mail box here. BUT when I go home for the summer, and I need refills, E liquid, batteries, etc...I will have to get it all delivered to my parents house. Which I'm afraid of. They don't know I smoke (I've hid it for 3 years, haha. lots of perfume, gum, showering. you know.) Anyway, is there a solution?? I want to quit because my health but I don't want my parents to find out I ever smoked!
Suggestions?

My other thought is is it possible to have packages delivered to me without seeing that its coming from "E-CIGARETTE (for example)" I just don't want the word cigarette or anything to do with that association to be written/stamped/colored on the package!

 

[Sicarius]

Get it delivered with a description on the outside - Propylene Glycol Soap Making Supplies.

 

[madsen6466]

I don't think any of my packages have been particularly obvious, a couple may have had a label placed on the box... but I'd be willing to bet that if you were to contact just about any of the vendors that I've interacted with so far, that they would be more than willing to ship discretely.

That's what's so great about the ecig world - all of these mom and pop vendors are the best!

 

[madsen6466]

also - check out vaporsearchusa.com - you may be able to find a vendor with a storefront near you

 

[sportyfortyeight]

All the stuff iv ordered only had company names.. best bet would be talk with the venders or ship to a friends place maybe

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[bobthesalesclerk]

Just tell them...they would be proud to know you are quiting.

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[Spazmelda]

Hmm... I feel your pain. I was a closet smoker too. I'm 40 and my parents thought I quit years and years ago. How ironic that it's easier to sneak real cigarettes than e-cigs in some ways.

You could try to stock up ahead of time. That's tough if you are a poor college student.

You could have tour stuff delivered to a PO box or a friends house.

Good luck!

 

[9ball_AJ]

Would a PO box be an option?

-AJ
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[Spazmelda]

Just tell them...they would be proud to know you are quiting.

Eh, not if they are anything like my parents. Mine would be freaked the hell out by e-cigs just about as much as regular cigs.

 

[girlintheworld]

Do I have the option of getting a PO Box at my local post office? That would be stress relieving!!!!

 

[Spazmelda]

You can check here oops wrong link. Just google 'how to get a PO box'

Also, I think some UPS storesight have them.

 

[girlintheworld]

Oh heck yes!..I can and I think I will get a PO Box. Quick question if anyone knows about this (I can also call the post office up) but you pay by box size..if my package doesn't fit into the allotted space, do I just pick it up at the window of the post office or they deny my package??

 

[Scottitude]

PureSmoker packages are labeled "Pure Enterprises" and there's nothing on the label or box related to e-cigs, smoking or vaping.

Their cartos are a priced nicely at $1.49 each. Depending on your e-liquid preferences, PureSmoker could become a one-stop shop for you.

As I recall, e-liquids from Ms. T's Bakery simply have her name and address. It would look like a package from a friend.

ETA:
My local Post Office requires 6 month minimum payment up front and run about $12 per month. I believe the neighborhood UPS/FedEx stores wanted a full year in advance.

 

[Spazmelda]

I have no idea about that. I'd imagine they'd keep them and you could pick them up at the window.

You also need to figure out how they will alert you if you have an oversized package. Calling up your home number might get you busted.

 

[bjannr]

You would get a notice in your PO box. Take it to the window and they will give you your package. I had a PO box and only checked it once a week. There were times that not all of my regular mail would fit. They left a notice and I picked it up at the window.

 

[Warren D. Lockaby]

I'm inclined to agree that "honesty is the best policy" here, but then I don't know your parents or your family dynamics. Anyway it's great you're making the decision to quit smoking, and don't worry, things will work out. Summer's a while off yet. Welcome to ECF, & happy vaping!

 

[denali_41]

unless your parents smoke ?? they already know you are smoking,,,,,

you are an adult now,,time to be responsible for your actions eh ???

 

[Scottitude]

unless your parents smoke ?? they already know you are smoking,,,,,

That was my first thought when I read the OP.

Parents always know, they just often take a "don't ask - don't tell" approach.

 

[girlintheworld]

Thank you thank you!

 

[Zogem]

I'll have to concur with the be honest policy. You're entering adulthood, and it's time to be one. IMO part of that is justifying your actions rather than hiding them. In the real world hiding something eventually becomes a scandal.

No ones parents ever agree with everything their child does. Generally they just want to see the best attempt at things.

It's very simple; "I was smoking, sorry to say, and I've decided that was a very stupid thing to start, and here's how I'm changing that"..

Obviously up to you, but life is a lot easier when you aren't having to keep up facades. To much interesting stuff in front of you to worry about something like this.

Probably doesn't mean much now, so bookmark it . In ten years, telling your parents you smoked, and quit, will not be on your list of "Stuff I had to worry about".

Best,

-Z