Intro and a basic quistion...

[DapperDan]

Hey everyone!

As you can tell by my post count, I'm new here. I've been looking around for several days though and love the forums! Lots of great information to be had!

Let me start with a brief introduction.

My interest in electronic cigs came when I witnessed someone using one on campus the other day. Since then, I've done TONS of research and am going to try and switch to e-cigs permanently. I have recently ordered a Titan 510 with all the bells and whistles...extra this, extra that. I chose the 510 because it seems very popular, and produces a great throat hit from what I've read. I'm a pack a day filterless smoker currently (I roll my own) and have been smoking for about 11 years. I am completely looking forward to breaking loose from tobacco...the smell, breath, tooth discoloration, etc.

I'm looking forward to becoming an active, contributing member of these forums.

My questions are all concerned with e-liquid.

I purchased my 510 from TECC but purchased some e-liquid from TW. It was the Marbro 30ml 24mg (I think) bottle. It cost $30!!! 8-o

I'm wondering what companies I can go through to get good quality, but CHEAP(er) e-liquid?

I really don't want to spend $30 a week, considering that I barely spend that much on tobacco. (Rolling your own is quite a bit cheaper)

Thanks for the help everybody!

I'll see you all on the forums!

 

[cliff5550]

We deal a lot through Rocky Mountain Vapors. You can buy 50ml bottles of 24mg for $22. Wife likes the sweet flavors. I like the ones with more of a tobacco taste.
Welcome to vaping DapperDan. Glad to have you with us!

 

[DapperDan]

Thanks for the quick reply! I've looked at Rock Mountain just a tad. Definitely have to spend more time there...really explore.

Do you or anyone else know about Absolutely ECigs?

I found a "bulk deal" while searching, but just don't know anything about the quality at all...and am too noobish to know who's reputable at the moment. Don't want some crappy juice!

Here's what they're offering:
absolutelyecigs.com/killer-eliquid-mega-sale-never-seen-before-prices-p-106.html

Seems almost too good to be true...

 

[cliff5550]

We haven't dealt with them. Don't recall reading anything bad in the e-cig forum but can"t say for sure. They appear to be located in China and those suppliers are almost always cheaper than the States. Takes a while longer to get your supplies though. I'll leave any recommendations to others on the forum.
There are many,many suppliers at the bottom of the forum page and lots of feedback from customers. Might want to browse there for a while. After a while you kind of get a feel for who you might want to deal with. You can also "Search" the postings for supplier names in discussion and see what comes up.

 

[props76]

From China its 9 bucks for 30 ml where I order.

To manufacture 30 ml it would cost maybe 2 bucks. So there is so much margin on the stuff that good deals can be had.

I wouldn't worry about e-juice from China. Its bad business to poison your customers, regardless of what country you are from

 

[DapperDan]

Maybe I'll give it a shot and keep you all posted.

I do definitely need to do more searching on the forums. This place is so big and so full of info though it's quite time consuming.

Keep the recommendations coming though. I need all the e-juice help I can get!

Thanks again!

 

[AshHole]

TW juice is worth every penny according to some people - my buddy will not vape anything other brand.

Nhalers juice isnt "the cheapest" - but its sure is one hell of a value! I am new to them and they have blown me away! I think they will be my preferred provider...

Rocky Mountain Vapor has also done well with me, although their stock has been lacking of my favorites.

I ordered a 100ml from eastmall for $30 but the shipping hurts from there unless you buy a buttload.

 

[telsie]

Johnson Creek sells 30ml for $20 and I've been very pleased with their e-juice.

 

[DapperDan]

Thanks AshHole!

The Nhaler site is nice. I get a bit skeptical sometimes when I visit sites that look like they were put together the night before.

I've also run into a site called CigNot.com Some people here say great things about it...I'm just not sure though. (the last night site thing...)

They do have 20ml juice for $9 though...in pg and vg. I just hope my TW stuff gets here soon...don't want to get my 510 too much before my juice.

@telsie
JC has a great thing going on. I'm definitely going to give them a shot. Thanks for the heads up!

Just wish an ounce of juice didn't cost $20-$30...

 

[Promise]

The TW platinum ice is well worth the money if you want to mix your own. It'll go a long way.
Ive heard lots of great things about nhalers HV juices so I just ordered some and can let you know what they are like in a 510.

 

[dumwaldo]

Johnson Creek makes their own juice in the united states.

Vermont Vapor makes their own juice in the united states.

Intellicig makes ECOpure juice themselves in the united kingdom

Totally Wicked makes their own juice in the united kingdom. (they do seem to claim double the actual nicotine content in their labeling though. They include a lab report on their site Lab Reports / About the fluid / Totally Wicked eLiquid / Electronic Cigarette eLiquid Store and you can see that their 36mg liquid tests to have 1.8% nicotine and that is actually 18mg liquid.

Most of what you will find through other vendors is manufactured in China. This means it is only subject to Chinese manufacturing standards and IMHO they can be low standards sometimes. I believe you will find fewer 'impurities' in liquids manufactured in the UK and USA.

Domestically, liquid averages around $20 for 30ml. From China, liquids average no more than $10 for 30ml. Be sure to watch the shipping costs and make sure they do not negate the difference in price.

FWIW...
when ordering juice you have never tried before it is wise to buy a small amount and try it before making any large purchases. Many places will sell you an assortment of sample sized bottles just for this reason.

DW