For me hobbies last about 3 years. Five at the most. Now take cameras for example; I still pull out my Nikon that was top of the line for about 8 days back in 2008 and take some great photos versus my celcam photos. Like a lot of hobbyists I started out cheap.... never daring to cross a price line. Then eventually crossing that line and soon losing interest.
It's not a jaded thing, but more of a fun thing. I expect better gear gives better results. Typically the potential is there yet my zeal has wained some so I cross that line expecting the zeal to return accordingly. Therefore the interest already waining results in what seems to be a lack of fun.
One day I found myself in an inkpen salon at an upper crust mall. I was looking for a replacement part to a 5 year award pen I had received at work. I had begun collecting Cross pens from office stores as well. I asked the nice lady if they could order me a part. My reason for trying there was it was a custom pen with gold plated stuff crafted into company logos and such with no branding on it. It came with a Waterman cartridge and the web stated that store was a Waterman repair center. She looked at me like I had 3 eyes... head all tilted like... "no"...
I saw a carbon fiber Cross pen on clearance and asked the price. She quipped "$375".... I asked what you get for that price and she walked away. Come to find out they cater to coligraphy. Maybe my muddy boots were the reason?
Anyway a visit to a nearby sunglass store resulted in a young fellow explaining to me what had happened while I tried on some limited edition Ray Ban wayfarers... I also collected vintage sunglasses back then. Early American Opticals, Maui Jim's etc.
So for now my excitement for vape gear is on full throttle while learning what's out there. Also learning the history is fun. There are price lines I won't cross going in, but not because of the price. It's more like I invest in the gear as a hobby that pays for itself over time. So a $140 mod is not beyond my grasp as long as it is a quality device that should last several years. I know what style I prefer, what vape I want and how to acheive it. Having dove head first into the deep end with other hobbies has taught some powerful lessons so certain mistakes should be (I say should, not will) be avoided. I started out vaping for two as I was hooking up Mrs. Nation with gear also. But she is a basic type who has found a couple of vape pens she likes and some flavors. So I'll acquire backups for her and stock up on her favorite liquids. I'm almost there and am also acquiring back ups for a couple of devices I like. Yet the learning will likely continue for years and carry over to other hobbies that involve computer controlled electricity.
It's not a jaded thing, but more of a fun thing. I expect better gear gives better results. Typically the potential is there yet my zeal has wained some so I cross that line expecting the zeal to return accordingly. Therefore the interest already waining results in what seems to be a lack of fun.
One day I found myself in an inkpen salon at an upper crust mall. I was looking for a replacement part to a 5 year award pen I had received at work. I had begun collecting Cross pens from office stores as well. I asked the nice lady if they could order me a part. My reason for trying there was it was a custom pen with gold plated stuff crafted into company logos and such with no branding on it. It came with a Waterman cartridge and the web stated that store was a Waterman repair center. She looked at me like I had 3 eyes... head all tilted like... "no"...
I saw a carbon fiber Cross pen on clearance and asked the price. She quipped "$375".... I asked what you get for that price and she walked away. Come to find out they cater to coligraphy. Maybe my muddy boots were the reason?
Anyway a visit to a nearby sunglass store resulted in a young fellow explaining to me what had happened while I tried on some limited edition Ray Ban wayfarers... I also collected vintage sunglasses back then. Early American Opticals, Maui Jim's etc.
So for now my excitement for vape gear is on full throttle while learning what's out there. Also learning the history is fun. There are price lines I won't cross going in, but not because of the price. It's more like I invest in the gear as a hobby that pays for itself over time. So a $140 mod is not beyond my grasp as long as it is a quality device that should last several years. I know what style I prefer, what vape I want and how to acheive it. Having dove head first into the deep end with other hobbies has taught some powerful lessons so certain mistakes should be (I say should, not will) be avoided. I started out vaping for two as I was hooking up Mrs. Nation with gear also. But she is a basic type who has found a couple of vape pens she likes and some flavors. So I'll acquire backups for her and stock up on her favorite liquids. I'm almost there and am also acquiring back ups for a couple of devices I like. Yet the learning will likely continue for years and carry over to other hobbies that involve computer controlled electricity.
