Im done with helping in the New Member forum.

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Kent C

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I think we should "retire" the word "mod" and I hate the term "fat battery". I think both terms are misleading, intimidating and for some, presented in negative way. I've been using the term "better battery" to describe what we commonly refer to as a "mod". I think it is more descriptive and has a positive connotation.

Totally agree...
 

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I think it was said earlier, but us newbies need to go on a journey. For some of us, it may just be that we pick up that 1st overprice 7-11 NJoy, and use it to kick the habit. Honestly, that was my initial intent. And that's a very good thing. I'm guessing that, if you're reading this, you've also struggled with shaking the cancer sticks. My journey was 25+ years, and this is the 1st time I feel good about my odds.

But some of us may get deeper into vaping, and I'm still thinking that's OK. I've been at this less than two months, and already have a bunch of PVs. Heck, I just got my go-go today, and I'm really loving it! In fact, I've pretty much loved each new PV more than the last, and I do so look forward to the Reos being back in stock. This is a hobby I like, and can live with. Honestly, however, I still feel unsure about pushing it, as a hobby. Though I think I'm now looking at it that way, I still feel awkward about promoting it to others, as such.

BTW, I recently bought several 510 automatic starter kits (standard batt/atty/5 carts/charger) for $15. The kits are about the size of a pack of smokes, and are self-contained. I'll be giving those away, along with a bit of juice, to a few smokers. Whether they use them as crutches, or as the gateway to a new hobby, is up to them. And if one of those crappy kits accomplish the most important goal of all, making smokers think they can actually kick that nasty habit, it's the best $15 I've ever spent.

My NJoy has now been preeminently retired (wouldn't even feel good about gifting it), my 510s are ready to give away, my eGos are used for dripping & the tank, and I'm experimenting with my new go-go. Still, I'm waiting on those damned minis to come im. Yeah, I guess it is a journey. But I don't think I spent much more than I would have on smokes.
 

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still have an ENTIRE bag of that blue fishtank cart stuffing crap sitting in my house
:laugh: I still have the blue stuff and the white bag of polyfill from Walmart that I was told I needed when I started 10 months ago. I use it instead of bubble wrap for trading now!
Things have charged so rapidly in the time I've been vaping that it's confusing to me - and I'm a techie and gadjet geek! I used to try to spend a few minutes in the New Members section every time I came on here. Kind of a karma thing for all the help I got from veterans when I started. Now, it's down to one visit to Newbieville every week because of nasty posts on threads.

I went from the cheapie Green smoke pack from my local smoke shop > 510 batts> Saber Touch > Buzz within three months, with tons of welcome advice along the way. I eventually did get an Ego to take to work.

The newbies need help.
I don't hesitate to mention mods - box, tube, or feeder, to go along with the endless Ego T and KR808 shout-outs, if the requirements of the OP seem appropriate. What drives me crazy if how people argue about which set-up is the right one for someone to purchase!
Post how your choice helped you, and what you liked about it. Answer questions and then let the person decide. Why fight about how your vaping choice is better than someone elses??? :facepalm:
Annoying.
 

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Steph, I'd suggest a Buzz from the classifieds. Variable Volt, simple to use, can find one with a 901 threading - and battery life for me is 6-7 hours of basically chain vaping. :)

I'm sure you'll get many opinions on this thread! :laugh:

ummm...I think i would have to suggest a Reo mini or Woodvil.......sometimes there are some listed on the classifieds tho rarely....lots of other mods are listed in the classifieds everyday.....makes ya think, doesnt it ?
 

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I think any help is good. I'm looking to move up to mods . Have used 901's for 2 years and since I vape constantly the atty's or batts whichever it is keep dying. I looked on the reosmods website but they all say out of stock. Any other suggestions? What about the tornado? BTW, sorry for hijacking thread:) Steph

Steph, REO Minis should be available on the reomods.com site in a couple of weeks. Just keep an eye on the update thread. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...dates-sales-information-most-recent-info.html
 

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Girl: if you are looking at the Tornado, you may want to check out the Vgo. Only a few places carry it, but it's basically the Ego with a 901/808 fitting. I use it for my driptip. Kranger makes them, but they are impossible to get ahold of, I've had no luck so far.

If you google it: carefully check the descriptions. Some vgos aren't the "name brand" and therefore, may not be 901.

OH.. and the Riva now comes with a 901 fitting. Havent seen it in the 1000 mah yet (like my vgo) but it'll get there.

hth!
 

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There are many new threads daily opened by 1st time posters seeking advice on what PV to get. Almost all responses are the the traditional starter kits. Which is great!!! Btw those kits stopped me from my very last cigarette......good right? So I say continue with that advice. All I do is once per thread offer an option of a mod.....NOT A REO or any hi-end box mod...but an inexpensive one. Again just as a option to the 99% egos & rivas being pushed on the new members. My purpose is to try and save some of them money by-passsing all the accessories and upgrades a lot of us have gone thru. Box mods are not for everyone but I dont see the harm in exposing newbies to the possibilities. Evidently my opinions in a sea of many is seen as harmful. I have been commented on and PMed to quit suggesting mods to newbies. Screw them. Im done and tired of being attacked. We all have good intentions to help but I guess Im seen as some evil pusher selling crack to kids. What important is they quit smoking cigarettes which at least is one thing we all agree on. Maybe our new 1st timer REOnouts can make the case better than someone like me with over 3500 posts and sporting a big ol' fat REO signature. lol
unsure,
I have not taken the time to read this entire thread only this first post. I would like to say when I first came here to ECF I was so confused on what to get. I kept changing my mind so much stalking ECF and utube videos and then I came across one of your posts about the REO, and honestly I can't thank you enough! The amount of money I WOULD of spent if I had NOT of seen that post, I can't even emagine. I know Mods might not be for everyone, but for a noob like me it was just what I needed. It was simple and most of all not complicated. Anyways I just wanted to say thank you.
 

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unsure,
I have not taken the time to read this entire thread only this first post. I would like to say when I first came here to ECF I was so confused on what to get. I kept changing my mind so much stalking ECF and utube videos and then I came across one of your posts about the REO, and honestly I can't thank you enough! The amount of money I WOULD of spent if I had NOT of seen that post, I can't even emagine. I know Mods might not be for everyone, but for a noob like me it was just what I needed. It was simple and most of all not complicated. Anyways I just wanted to say thank you.

Though all the nice words from everyone has help me to get over my feelings about helping newbies but yours top the list. I know you listened and acted.........and I do feel thankful. Your a main reason why I'll go back the new member section and continue to help.
 

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Steph, REO Minis should be available on the reomods.com site in a couple of weeks. Just keep an eye on the update thread. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...dates-sales-information-most-recent-info.html
Thx again every 1. I will keep checking on them. I just need something with a little more oomph. Also getting tired of screwing around with cutting the stuff in the cart in half to get a better hit or changing attys and batteries all the time. It's like it will work good for a short while then crap out and I gotta play with carts, juice, attys etc. Doesn't seem to make sense really. Thx again, Steph
 

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unsure,
I have not taken the time to read this entire thread only this first post. I would like to say when I first came here to ECF I was so confused on what to get. I kept changing my mind so much stalking ECF and utube videos and then I came across one of your posts about the REO, and honestly I can't thank you enough! The amount of money I WOULD of spent if I had NOT of seen that post, I can't even emagine. I know Mods might not be for everyone, but for a noob like me it was just what I needed. It was simple and most of all not complicated. Anyways I just wanted to say thank you.

This is great to see. I know it's aimed at unsure but we all benefit when we know something is getting through. Thanks for posting Bamboo.
 
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