If you could only one tip to a newbie what would it be?

[Bernard Marx]

Six months for me. If you want a smoke - vape. It will take longer to overcome the feeling (5 min) but then it will be gone - longer gone each time. Stand in front of the mirror and determine if your skin is not a lot better (even while vaping as you do it). Walk up a flight of stairs after 1 week. Listen to your non-cough. vape at your computer and watch the cloud gather at the table lamp. Notice that you don't stink. Stop lurking everywhere to have a smoke with dubious characters. Give up the walk-of-shame at the local cigarette dispensary. Stand tall and tell the world―I vape so buzz off and leave me alone!

 

[NC_Fog]

Don't pressure yourself when switching from analogs to electronic.

 

[Riverared]

Treat your vape gear as if it's worth something and it will last.

 

[StrappedKaos]

Start at the bottom, sounds backwards but its the correct way to take the journey imho. Ego style or regulated, as you learn the hobby you can move along at your pace and acquire the knowledge needed to be safe and invest. In appropriate items. Oh, and use google and ecf before doing things as you can bet someone has done it before and lived to tell

 

[69CamaroSS]

Simple! Never buy the cheapest you can find and never ever buy from any vendor that's not reputable and well reviewed on ECF. Vaping is still a relatively fledgling industry and with thousands of vendors and suppliers popping up daily ($200 million in 2013!) there are many crappy ones out there with pretty websites that'll charge your credit card and either send you junk or leave things out of your order that they charged you for and never reply to an email or phone call (I'm looking at YOU eLiquid-USA)!! Trying to save $5 on a purchase or shipping and choosing an unknown can easily cost you 10 times that much if not more! Ask me how I know!

 

[edyle]

Unless you just stick to cigalikes,

it's alot like riding a bike; you have to get the hang of it first

 

[raspberryblu]

Don't compare yourself as far as how long it takes you to quit cigarettes all together. Do it in a way that is comfortable for you.

 

[ChurchMouse]

Whatever gear you start with, read, look up videos, ask questions...someone will be able to tell or show you how to care for it, use it effectively and get the most out of it.

 

[DebiK]

I totally agree with those talking about the juice.

Find a local vape shop with a juice bar. I think my local vape shop has 60+ flavors. I did NOT like the majority of them. If all I had to start with was some of those flavors, I probably would not have been able to stick to vaping. I stood there a loooong time sampling juice before finding two that I really liked. Which leads to another bit of advice. Buy more than one flavor. It will help not only with boredom, but also with vapors tongue.

 

[DancingHeretik]

Read and research, especially on ECF. But, then do something about it.

Even if your first kit isn't ideal. At some point, you simply have to jump. As long as you've done some research and make sure you don't buy cheap knock-offs, it'll be ok. The only way to fine tune what is going to work for you is to actually try something and get some experience.

 

[Hulamoon]

Drat! Beat me to it!

When first getting liquids, only get sample sizes until you figure out what your flavor profile. Also get a couple of different nic strengths until you find what works for you.

 

[Stosh]

Sign up for vendors email newsletters, from many vendors. Wait for holiday sales and stock up enough mods, toppers and eliquid to get you to the next holiday....

While you're waiting for a good sale, read up on whatever you plan to buy, after a few reviews and
"help!! my ___ won't work" threads, you may reevaluate your purchase.

 

[Hulamoon]

Know your source. Don't buy juice off EBay; don't buy batteries that are too good to be true price-wise, they're probably knockoffs and that can be dangerous, whether they're eGos or 18650's.

See that - two tips separated by a semi-colon. Sneaky, eh?

 

[Hulamoon]

OT but I love your signature. Snicker....snort...

Sign up for vendors email newsletters, from many vendors. Wait for holiday sales and stock up enough mods, toppers and eliquid to get you to the next holiday....

While you're waiting for a good sale, read up on whatever you plan to buy, after a few reviews and
"help!! my ___ won't work" threads, you may reevaluate your purchase.

 

[Myrany]

realise that strawberry from one vendor is not the same as strawberry from another vendor Try lots of samples from LOTS of vendors.

 

[bluesbishop]

Don't worry what others like, or the latest gear, or if it's authentic or a clone. Buy what you like, vape the liquids you like, and pay little attention to trends.

Do pay attention to battery safety, proper testing of gear.

Sent from my LG G2 on the Sprint Spark Network

 

[DetraMental]

Read, research, continue to read and research. I did this for hours, days, weeks, months and here I am nearly 17 months later cig free and DIY'ing my own juice and coils.

 

[ATylerRose]

Never feel like there's a dumb question. Everyone has to learn and like most things in life it's the hard way through trial and error. There are so many knowledgeable people in the vaping community willing to help it's amazing. If you have a good local shop learn who's kind and knowledgeable and learn their name. Never let something that's not working quite right discourage you. ASK....Relax, take the pressure off and enjoy. Giving up cigarettes is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself and those who love you.

 

[Bernard Marx]

Life is really friggin short. Stop being obsessed with this stupid thing and try to see where you may make a difference. Hopefully in someone,s life. Stop being such an its all about me ....... and learn to love someone and make it its all about her and the kids.

 

[Singaw]

As many people start with ego batteries I would like to say that ego batteries should not be charged with a computer or laptop USB. Use a wall-wart and take them off charge as soon as you notice the green light is on. Never ever leave home with them charging or left to charge overnight.