Introducing myself

[Steely]

Hi Everyone

Have been lurking around a bit, and thought it was time to actually join up and contribute.

I've just clocked up 7 days without analogues, and am already getting a bit of gear fever, the money I've saved not buying analogues is being quickly spent on hardware and juice!.

Thanks for having me, hope to be here a long time.

Steely

 

[btally]

Welcome Steely. I'm the same way. That money saved sure isn't as much as I hoped. From what I have gathered from other members it may take some months for that gear fever to slow down, and for some it never really does. Congrats on the week without the smokes, and may you have many more.

 

[xanderxman]

Congrats on the week. And yes, gear fever is hard to fight. I have been lucky enough to have the help of the fine folks here on ECF and did not waste much money getting to my dream setup. I started with a V2 cig-a-like, moved into eGos and then to a ProVari. I hope your transition goes as smoothly.

Look around, ask questions and do tons of research. A little advice from me, after spending several months on ECF, the best setup is the one that keeps you from smoking. Remember that and you will go far with vaping.

 

[ScarletAbby]

Hi Steely, welcome! What's your hardware?

 

[mr821907]

I'm also having gear fever.....Saving on analogs = more ammo! if I can find any for a reasonable price

 

[ScubaBebe]

Welcome! LOL. Not too much savings at first.

 

[Rainocig]

Welcome. I too am on day 7. I have spent way too much on equipment to see any savings.

Though I am preparing for what the FDA might do next month. I am set for the foreseeable future.

 

[rotku]

WARNING: starting out vaping will give you GAS. No, not that kind - this kind "Gear Acquisition Syndrome. You could very well spend the first few months finding your vaping comfort level. It is always a good idea to reach out to fellow forum members for some opinions when considering a purchase. It could save some time and money. After you have a satisfactory set up, the cost is much cheaper than analogs.

 

[Steely]

Thanks for the warm welcome all, and I'm familiar with GAS, I have it with guitars too, currently have 8

 

[crnp3130]

I was lucky enough to be surrounded by local vape shops when I started but spent tons getting family and friends started. Now I spend all my savings on collecting new and hard to find items.

 

[stevefml]

I'm finding that this forum is saving me money and showing me new things I can't live without. So I guess its a wash.

 

[MaDeuce]

Steely...get up, gear up and fall in.

Congrats and stick with it. You'll like it here because here at ECF, the patients run the asylum.

 

[sonicdsl]

Steely...get up, gear up and fall in.

Congrats and stick with it because here at ECF, the patients run the asylum.

We like to let you think that, at least.



Sonic

 

[ar_zaem]

hello there.. this is my first post and i like to hear more bout the vapers and their sstory..

 

[MaDeuce]

We like to let you think that, at least.



Sonic

And since when did you cease being a patient?

 

[Steely]

And so, the GAS begins, I have a Dingo on the way!

 

[Meowzebub]

"gear fever," so that's my affliction? someone loosen up my straitjacket so I can reach the Proceed to Checkout button.

I got into vaping thinking I could lessen my intake of the nasties that come along w/using analogs AND save money. Doing great with the first part. . .not so much with the latter, at least not yet. I seem to enter a shopping fugue ("oooooo. . .sooooo preettttyyyy. . .must have. . .") with all of these new toys. <sigh> progress, not perfection!