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[greenpang]

Hi!

I'm 27 and have been smoking Parliament lights (~1pk/day) for 9 years; my husband's also 27, has smoked Camel lights (~1pk/day) for 10-11 years. Yesterday, he bought an e-cig (disposable blu, classic tobacco flavor), we tried it out, and I'm very intrigued.

I bought my own on the way to work this morning and have been enjoying it in my office. I'm still going out for smoke breaks for my Parliaments, but I definitely see the massive value of e-cigs. I enjoy the act of smoking and the effects of nicotine, but I always imagined I would quit around age 30 for health reasons. With e-cigs, I see the possibility of not giving up many things I love about smoking -- while getting rid of all of the negatives in terms of both health and vanity (smell, ash/butts mess, long-term effects on teeth/skin).

So I joined this forum and am excited to begin exploring the wealth of information here. I imagine I will soon purchase a re-chargeable e-cig (sorry if I don't know the right lingo yet) and perhaps begin to phase out my Parliaments.

 

[Oktyabr]

I always imagined I would quit around age 30 for health reasons.

Yeah, I thought that too... 20 something years ago! How I wish the e-cigs we have today would have been around then.

Anyway... Welcome to ECF! Lots of friendly people here and more information on e-cigs than a normal person can digest in a day.

 

[eratikmind]

Welcome to ECF, greenpang. The Blu disposable got me started. It's been a very interesting, successful, and enjoyable adventure, thus far.

I trust that your own journey proves to be quite productive, as well. Lots of good information here and helpful people . . . Enjoy.

 

[FACE MEAT]

Welcome, greenpang. I think you'll be amazed how easy quitting is with e-cigs.

If you thought the Blu was intriguing, go out and grab yourself something non-disposable. I recommend the joyetech eGo C Twist.

Good luck and welcome aboard!

 

[jj2007]

Hi greenpang! Sounds like we're in a similar boat, I purchased a non-disposable from Eversmoke and I am looking for the best option that allows for refills instead of the cartridges Eversmoke sells. While still cheaper than a pack of ciggs my husband is looking to try different flavors. There are so many options! Good luck!

 

[greenpang]

Thanks, all!

I haven't yet had the opportunity to really dive into everything on this forum, but from what I have read so far, it sounds like e-cigs may really provide a great alternative. Just 24 hours ago, the prospect of quitting smoking wasn't even on my radar; I was content to continue smoking for the next few years. But now I see quitting as manageable enough that there may be value in doing so well before I'd planned.

Having read through the InfoZone, the 510 model sounds like the right place for me to start, but I'm not sure where to go from here. I'd like to get a starter kit with 3 atomizers, 3 batteries, 2 chargers, and e-liquid. But I want to research the different options for suppliers, and there are so many! Can someone point me in the right direction for info to compare my options for a 510 model starter kit?

 

[eratikmind]

Myvaporstore has a good selection of the Joyetech ego-c twist starter kits. That was the platform, that I was using after I stopped using the Blu kit.

ETA: Joyetech is a quality kit. There are many ego knock offs out there.

 

[DuckysBooBoo]

Hi and welcome to the forum.....Congrats and good luck to you!!