Just had a realization

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Vaep

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I just paid $15.99 for a 15ml bottle of Adam Bomb juice.... Did I really just do that when I finish a bottle in a day n a half?! I used to think paying $13 for a pack of smokes was ridiculous (canada)... I mean at least im not smoking crap anymore but DAMN.

Screw it, Im gonna have to give up the better juices like this and Space Jam, Cosmic Fog, and other $15 juices, and im gonna just order from MBV... It cant be that much less in quality! right?

Either that or go back to 18mg in an Evod...a 15ml bottle used to last me a week.. This sucks cuz I love dripping on sub-ohm but it chugs juice like a ......

Not happy with these prices of good juice that seem to be going up more and more...

That is all.:mad:
 

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I honestly don't find juices like space jam to be that much of a "high" quality juice anyway... I think that if you like fruity vapes mbv will be fine...

there are some decent juices at lower prices... check the deals and steals thread...

right now... killer-juice is a nice price and it's quite good stuff: Exclusive Flavors

diy isn't hard if you buy quality nic... and qulity flavorings
 

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Or... Do like some of us others do... Make your own juice. I've found with good flavoring you can make your own gourmet blends that taste better than any vendor out there. I can make a 30ml bottle for under 2 bucks. You should check into it. It saves a ton of money, better flavors, and you never run low. :vapor:
 

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Im gonna try out killer-juice.. this is the second time Ive seen them mentioned as legit juice.. Nice pricing and flavors for sure.

DIY seems like the way to go for me...Ive always steered away in fear that my juice wouldnt be as good as the store bought brands...

What exactly do the top brands use in their juice? Any secret ingredients like extracting straight from the fruit? (some butthole told me Space Jams peach flavor used real peach skins..but he is also a butthole) Or is it just quality flavor and nic? If thats the case, ill just buy my own quality flavors/nic...

I for some reason always thought that high quality stuff is made with special secret ingredients and hard labor..

Thanks dudes
 

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I pay about 6 cents per milliliter for my juice, and it's the best juice I've ever tried. And I've tried a LOT of juice. Vaping is not a financial concern for me on any level, nor should it be for anyone trying to kick a deadly habit.

D I Y

These "premium" juice vendors really crack me right the F up. Most of them use the same over-the-counter flavorings widely available to anyone, and even the ones who suggest that they use their own "custom" extractions are mainly just using that as a marketing ploy so they can mark common household ingredients up 3000% and pass the end product on to unsuspecting smokers trying to improve their lives. It's disgusting. I make few distinctions between many of these so-called "gourmet" juice vendors who charge upwards of a dollar per milliliter and the hundreds of ecig profiteers out there charging 200 bucks for an eGo/CE4 kit.

Don't be a sucker. Even if you decide DIY isn't for you, there are many, many vendors out there charging fair prices for good juice. Find them and give them your business and prices will come down across the board soon enough.
 

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sounds like you need to cut down on vaping in general. people always seem to say dripping ruins it for em. go back up to 18mg if you are trying to make the most of your juice, i realize it tastes different. but if you like the more high end juices, then 18mg shouldnt make too much of a difference. the one i vape thats more high end is uncle junks and that lasts me a good while, i like to think its because im stickin to 18mg.
 

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If you haven't already, try out yaeliq. Dirt cheap and apparently realy good quality.
I can't wait for mine to be delivered!

18$ for 100ml also you can custom the juices abit by adding in sweetness etc.
Also they got "Steal of a deal" monthly with juices for 10$. Flatrate of 10$ shipping costs & free for orders over 90$

I ordered about a litre of diffrent juices, so i hope they're as good as ppl say ^^
 

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What I would do in your situation is treat the dripping as a treat, rather than your main source of vaping. There's no reason to not do it at all but considering the juice you like to drip with and the amount of juice needed to enjoy it, it's not cost effective to do it that way. I'm still a noob to RBAs but I can somewhat see now the appeal of sub'0hming now that I've done it.
And Mt. Baker, to me, is ok. I've only tried 2 juices so far and my grandma has tried several and loves them. I think it would be worth looking into if you haven't tried them. Just try to do research on here to see what flavors are good. They seem to be hit and miss and in my experience, do require steeping. (they make them fresh)
 

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Do yourself a favor and try Dekang. Madvapes has it for around $12 for a 50ml bottle. It's 80pg/20vg. You can tailor it to your liking by adding VG and flavorings to taste. I order a little higher nic percentage and add another 20% Humco VG (Walmart cosmetics aisle) and sometimes I add Lorann's flavorings to make it my own. My favorite Lorann's are English Toffee, Key Lime, and Vanilla Butternut. I use Cotton Candy to sweeten up some flavors.

Dekang Tobacco is a pretty good base for mixing. RY4 is a good RY4 mix right out of the bottle. There are many more good juices in the Dekang line. You just have to sample and pick to find the ones you like. I used to worry about China quality, but the general consensus is that they exercise good QC in their factories.

Compare this to some stateside labs.
 

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Do yourself a favor and try Dekang. Madvapes has it for around $12 for a 50ml bottle.

Have to agree that Dekang has some good juices. Just finished a 30 ml bottle of USA Green Mix and it's the best menthol I have tried so far. But have to plug Lucky 7 again for those who want to try some different flavors for really good prices, like $1.99 for 12 ml and $10.99 for 120 ml, plus free shipping and a free 120 ml juice for orders over $60. He's a bit crazy with his prices right now, trying to grow a new business.
 

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I for some reason always thought that high quality stuff is made with special secret ingredients and hard labor..

Sometimes it is... and who knows about Space Jam?

I mean... I am sure there are other forums and communities - and I belong to many...

usually, when someone is doing something special - they don't keep it a mystery...

vendors want you to know what sets them apart and if they use real peach skins, then they'll surely brag about it... because WOW! who does that? gotta get me some of that ;-)
 

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some vendors... like nicoticket... apocalypse... Alice in vapeland, mr e-liquid, primevaping etc... etc ask us what it is we want!

they open up their forums/threads and ask for feedback - thats pretty transparent - and you can see, know, sense the effort that goes into a juice.

It's a BIG family...

I'd love space jam to be a cousin... but who are they? Are they active in any forum?

I make it a point to know who I buy from... or try to anyway...
 

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Just started ordering from Alice in Vapeland and they are by far the most interactive vender I've come across. They are active in the review section of their site, Facebook and just seem to genuine care about their customers. I believe a couple of blends were derived from ideas from their customers. (White Rabbit, is one of them, I believe) To me, I'll pay a little more for that kind of care and dedication, even though it's a pain to wait for them. (I ordered juice from somewhere else 4 days after I placed an order with them and got the other vender the same day as AIV....) I also like the cute packaging and unique additions, I must admit.
some vendors... like nicoticket... apocalypse... Alice in vapeland, mr e-liquid, primevaping etc... etc ask us what it is we want!

they open up their forums/threads and ask for feedback - thats pretty transparent - and you can see, know, sense the effort that goes into a juice.

It's a BIG family...

I'd love space jam to be a cousin... but who are they? Are they active in any forum?

I make it a point to know who I buy from... or try to anyway...
 

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I've been vaping nothing but DIY for half a year and I'm totally content with my juices. Just like anyone who mixes juice, once you're familiar with your flavors and enhancers you can make so e truly amazing juice for less than $1.25/10ml.
If it's truly not your thing (some people just have no interest), you may simply want to cut back on your vaping. ;)


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