It's official - I will not save money by not smoking

[alicewonderland]

i vape on a vaporshark rdna40 and a solara dna30, im set for mods for a good good while til the next DNA board comes out, and even when it does I will most likely only buy it if it has temperature sensing for kanthal wire since im pretty happy with these 30-40watt devices I have. so I think im good for a good while on dropping 200$+ a month on mod/battery+stuff. Once you get that set and the whole 'trying every e-liquid out there' settles down, you can look into DIY mixing your own eliquids which is real simple, easy, and much cheaper than buying premade eliquids.

I spend about 20-30$ per month now to sustain my vaping (275ml unflavored 12mg nicotine eliquid+flavorings, you can get it alot cheaper if you buy 60mg+ but I dont mess with that because its dangerous if not handled correctly). I just vape on RDA's, and rebuilding my own coils as well cut down a lot of my expenses spent on replacement tank coils (about 10$ per pack of 5 coils, per week, back when I used clearomizer/tanks). Then picked up some giant pack of 200+ count japanese cotton on amazon for around 15 bucks that will last me months maybe years.

The only real expensive part about vaping is the whole startup and getting set. The second part to saving money is learning that a lot of premade e-liquids are glorified and overpriced. , now the rest of my saved money goes to better quality food and random vaping gear (that I dont need )

 

[medic181075]

I know those go for a lot. But honestly unless your using coils you make yourself your not going to want anything over 30 watts on a sub-tank. Stock coils your burn up fast with anything higher. That is why so many people are complaining about their coils only lasting a week. Others I have talked to who keep them around 23-25 watts have theirs last 2 weeks to a couple months. Also if your on a budget and can't afford to spend as much, your better off going with an Istick 30w.

As I already told you, LOOK AT THE DNA 40. You will then understand, and only then. 95% of people who buy these are going to be using specialized coils or building their own. Only a very small group of people are going to buy this and use it strickly as a 40 watt mod. You CANNOT compare this to an istick or anything else on the market. It is a completely different device that does different things. It is not just the newest mod on the market. It is a new technology that changes vaping. The rDNA 40 is currently the cheapest mod on the market with an Evolv DNA 40 chip.

Your suggestion of an istick is synonymous to me saying I am getting a plane ticket to travel to a country on the other side of the Atlantic ocean, and you telling me that I would be better off getting a bus ticket. Just as the bus cannot travel over an ocean, the current istick (of any wattage) will not perform the task I want.

 

[e-pipeman]

If you want to simply replace smoking with vaping then it's considerably cheaper than smoking (certainly in the UK - £8.94 for 20 Bensons anyone?). If however you wish to develop a hobby and buy a lot of high-end gear than you can spend a great deal. You then have to factor into your pricing the pleasure you get from having a hobby. Cigarettes aren't a hobby imho..

 

[medic181075]

If you want to simply replace smoking with vaping then it's considerably cheaper than smoking (certainly in the UK - £8.94 for 20 Bensons anyone?). If however you wish to develop a hobby and buy a lot of high-end gear than you can spend a great deal. You then have to factor into your pricing the pleasure you get from having a hobby. Cigarettes aren't a hobby imho..

Yes, you are 100% correct. For the first 3 months, I was satisfied with a Mini Protank 2 on an MVP 2. I rebuilt my kanger atomizers, saving even more money. I was seeing a very quick return on my investment. Once my rDNA 40 shows up, I doubt I will be purchasing anything new for quite a while. If I can find some cheaper e-liquid that I like or start making my own, I may start to see a return again.

 

[OlderNDirt]

My problem is my wife does not consider vaping supplies as presents. She says they are appliances. And we all know that appliances are not presents.

I've been married for nearly 40 years and I can't buy vaping stuff for Valentines Day. Still flowers and jewelry. I think we need a national holiday...Vapegiving...yeah, that's it. Maybe sometime in August. There aren't any holidays in August.

I'm good with Vapesgiving and August! Sellers could offer great deals and vape mail should arrive plenty early to set up all vapers for the long, cold winters!

 

[bman1977]

Yeah when I first started vaping I was proud to tell people how much I was saving now that I quit cigarettes. 2 years later I don;t even mention it and hope no one asks how much i'm saving. Lol.

 

[Dreamer13]

Get yourself a simple little rda.
It's like getting a bike you can get about with while you're thinking about what car to buy.

What RDA would you recommend for starting out?

 

[RavenZ]

I felt the exact same way. I started on a pretty good set up eGo twist w/Kanger Protank then have now upgraded twice spending more money then I thought I was savingl I now have a set up I'll probably stay with for the long haul bc it offers options. iPV3 150w which I can run a tank or an RDA. Now I'm saving money but its become a hobby so I need to reel in self control & not chain vape lol.

Still BETTER then the cancer sticks

 

[choochoogranny]

Debadoo, what I found to be very helpful to my "kids" and hubby was my "wish list" stuck on the front of frig. Ideas great and small, prices listed and where they can be found. I made it known to all that it's my hearts desire to have what's on that list! Saves them from agnozing what to get Mom, saves them shopping time, AND I'm thrilled to receive what I've absolutely been wishing for!

 

[OlderNDirt]

+1 granny! I told family before Christmas "I should be easy to buy for this year". My wife was the only one taking the hint and got me a nice, big gift certificate to my favorite local B&M and it was greatly appreciated!

 

[carrdoc]

Over time you will end up with a simple little device and save bundles. Mark my words.

IT SO TRUE! I enjoy building,buying,trying new stuff.But after almost a year,my everyday carry is now a simple istick 30 and a egoone atyty.good stuff

 

[Rsunderl]

LOL! - It didn't help when the non-smoking wife encouraged my vape-spending behavior by saying that she thought it was the best money I ever invested!

 

[siapaya]

I used to spend only $3-5 a week for dunhills.( In Jakarta, it cost you $1.2-$1.5 / pack )
Now I spend $10-15 per week for liquid ( and more if my stock coil is ruined and I have to replace it instead of just re-wick it ).

Broke ? Yes, a little.
Happy ? More than anything...

 

[e-pipeman]

I used to spend only $3-5 a week for dunhills.( In Jakarta, it cost you $1.2-$1.5 / pack )
Now I spend $10-15 per week for liquid ( and more if my stock coil is ruined and I have to replace it instead of just re-wick it ).

Broke ? Yes, a little.
Happy ? More than anything...

Those are VERY inexpensive cigarettes. In the UK they're more than £8 for a pack. Vaping makes financial sense everywhere, but especially so here.

 

[tj99959]

Over time you will end up with a simple little device and save bundles. Mark my words.

Yup ... have a luxury villa reserved for our anniversary with the money I haven't spent on vape gear.

 

[James Wilson]

As I already told you, LOOK AT THE DNA 40. You will then understand, and only then. 95% of people who buy these are going to be using specialized coils or building their own. Only a very small group of people are going to buy this and use it strickly as a 40 watt mod. You CANNOT compare this to an istick or anything else on the market. It is a completely different device that does different things. It is not just the newest mod on the market. It is a new technology that changes vaping. The rDNA 40 is currently the cheapest mod on the market with an Evolv DNA 40 chip.

Your suggestion of an istick is synonymous to me saying I am getting a plane ticket to travel to a country on the other side of the Atlantic ocean, and you telling me that I would be better off getting a bus ticket. Just as the bus cannot travel over an ocean, the current istick (of any wattage) will not perform the task I want.

I have looked. I understand how much better of a device it is. However it is also way too expensive for me and anyone who can afford to shell out what they cost, shouldn't really need to be complaining about cost of vaping vs smoking. Most people who do that are ones who just want to try the newest thing. They can't resist buying something new all the time. I love looking at new vaping gear. I love checking it out. But I watch what I spend too. That device there is of course the future of vaping so in time after the newness fades so will the price tags and it will be affordable for all. I quit smoking and went to vaping for 2 main reasons. 1 I wanted a healthier alternative to cigs. 2. To save money. Something I am able to do going with the much cheaper, but still good Istick 30w. Also you can't say the vast majority of people who get sub-tanks are interesting in rebuilding. Many are ex-smokers like myself who just don't want to have to deal with the hassle of rebuilding. We want to be able to put the coil in, fill up our tanks and enjoy our vape. It's the same reason we don't make our on juices. There is obviously a market for stock coils otherwise they wouldn't bother making them. A lot of people use them. For me vaping isn't a hobby. Yes it can be fun and enjoyable. But for me it is an alternative way to get the nicotine I want and need. Realistically if a person is interested in saving money, they aren't going to want to shell out 200 bucks for mod. Instead they go with a cheaper option that still works really well. Yes I know rebuilding coils is cheaper. It is a money saver and maybe someday I will do it. But I still wouldn't shell out that much for a mod. It is way too much. If I actually made the kind of money where I could drop 200 on an impulse buy or otherwise, then I doubt I'd be too concerned about saving money and I wouldn't be complaining if my vaping ended up costing me more then smoking. Yet it is also many of these same people that want to throw up they rebuild or make their own juices to save money when honestly they don't need to. It is those with lower incomes that need to save more. So even if I someday get into rebuilding coils or making my own juices, I am still not likely to shell out 200 bucks for a mod when I can get a perfectly good one that does what I need it to do for less.

 

[medic181075]

I have looked. I understand how much better of a device it is. However it is also way too expensive for me and anyone who can afford to shell out what they cost, shouldn't really need to be complaining about cost of vaping vs smoking. Most people who do that are ones who just want to try the newest thing. They can't resist buying something new all the time. I love looking at new vaping gear. I love checking it out. But I watch what I spend too. That device there is of course the future of vaping so in time after the newness fades so will the price tags and it will be affordable for all. I quit smoking and went to vaping for 2 main reasons. 1 I wanted a healthier alternative to cigs. 2. To save money. Something I am able to do going with the much cheaper, but still good Istick 30w. Also you can't say the vast majority of people who get sub-tanks are interesting in rebuilding. Many are ex-smokers like myself who just don't want to have to deal with the hassle of rebuilding. We want to be able to put the coil in, fill up our tanks and enjoy our vape. It's the same reason we don't make our on juices. There is obviously a market for stock coils otherwise they wouldn't bother making them. A lot of people use them. For me vaping isn't a hobby. Yes it can be fun and enjoyable. But for me it is an alternative way to get the nicotine I want and need. Realistically if a person is interested in saving money, they aren't going to want to shell out 200 bucks for mod. Instead they go with a cheaper option that still works really well. Yes I know rebuilding coils is cheaper. It is a money saver and maybe someday I will do it. But I still wouldn't shell out that much for a mod. It is way too much. If I actually made the kind of money where I could drop 200 on an impulse buy or otherwise, then I doubt I'd be too concerned about saving money and I wouldn't be complaining if my vaping ended up costing me more then smoking. Yet it is also many of these same people that want to throw up they rebuild or make their own juices to save money when honestly they don't need to. It is those with lower incomes that need to save more. So even if I someday get into rebuilding coils or making my own juices, I am still not likely to shell out 200 bucks for a mod when I can get a perfectly good one that does what I need it to do for less.

Okay, you asked why spend so much on a battery and I answered you. I explained why the istick 30 was not an option for me. You stated that, unless you build your own coils, no need to go over 30 watts. I answered that the majority of people who purchase the rDNA 40 do build their own coils. You twisted and implied that I meant the majority of subtank users build their own .... which I never said, meant to say, or implied.

Seriously, you must have no idea on the concept of temperature control, or you would understand that wattage on this device is almost a moot point. Additionally, you can vape a Subtank Mini at 40 watts on a DNA 40 device if you have temperature control active. Just because you can't afford it or choose not to afford it doesn't mean that your iStick 30 will make me happy. You seem to think I am buying the rDNA 40 for the 40 watts of power. That can't be further from the truth. I currently have a 20W device and usually vape at between 16 and 19 watts.

For the record, my MVP 20 is more than adequate for the way I vape and the Subtank Mini which I prefer to vape from. I am not a "latest and greatest" kind of guy. In the past 8 months I have purchased an MVP v2, and MVP 20W, and a Subtank Mini.