Just started looking to buy.....

[mom2-7girls]

Hi I am new here, just started reading and plan on reading all I can. I wanted to post in case yall could help shorten my reading time some. Me and my husband both smoke. We spend 80.00 a week buying cigs. We smoke L&M 100s and so I am looking for a ecig that would be around those. My goal is to get to not ever buying another pack again, that would be awsome. As you can tell from my user name I have 7 daughters and now have a 6 month old grandson. I have been smoking since 6th grade and I am 36 now....waaaayyyy to long for me. The thought of getting rid of cigs gives me anxiety... but I feel that if I can replace that with ecigs then I can do it.

I found a kit on Smoke51 but not sure if I can trust them or not. I do not know who to trust. I want a ecig that has no button to push, or do they all have to be pushed...I would love one that I do not have to put in drops. I would also love the less parts...Not sure if those req. are to much or would kill the effect of a ecig, which is why I am here.

Please help me choose which ecig to get and where to get it.

Thanks Ginger......

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Vapor4Life-Because it's your life - E-Cigarettes/Smoking Alternatives
Vapor4Life - E-Cigarette Forum

The first link is the online website, the second is to their forum here on ECF.
Good luck

This is a great place to start your reading on e-cigs. The first six stickies on this link:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ecf-library/

 

[Mindfield]

I was not impressed with Smoke51. I never bought one but what I've read of them have not been particularly good.

I personally recommend the Joye eGo kit. It's a bit large so you wouldn't be holding it like a regular cigarette, but it has a larger battery so you can vape a good long time (and still larger batteries are available for even longer periods between charges), and most (good) kits come with a spare battery, spare atomizer, 5 cartridges, and chargers (1 USB, 1 wall that uses the USB cable). eGo batteries are available in manual (the push button) or automatic.

If you want something a little more svelte, the Joye 510 is a good alternative. Smaller battery but a slim, more cigarette-like design that you can also get in either manual or automatic.

Whatever you choose though you won't regret it. I'm still pretty new (6th day vaping) but I was able to completely kick tobacco to the curb the first day and I am already starting to reap the benefits of doing so. It's not just cheaper, it's healthier, too!

 

[t9c]

Hi Ginger and Welcome to the ECF!
If you haven't already please read this thread:http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...buying-using-electronic-cigarette-primer.html It will answer most all your questions about your 1st purchase.

I'm sure you'll be able to kick the analog habit with e-cigs. You sound determined and in my opinion me that's a great start. For me, I tried everything over the years, and I mean everything except accupunture. Hypnosis was the most expensive and least effective.

The e-cig doesn't leave you lacking any of the essential habit except for lighting up. Oh and running to the store like a maniac when you're out. Instead, you may start camping out at your mailbox...

Everyone is different, but if you think about it you might agree that cigs are actually more hassle than are e-cigs, not to mention more expensive.

That "fifty-one" looks pretty expensive. One vendor that is very popular here is Cignot.com. You can buy a good Joye 510 model there for $35. Their customer service is almost without equal. The 510 looks like a real ciggybutt, so this is the model that most newbies choose to start with.

Good luck on your search and destination!

 

[mom2-7girls]

So I can get one that I do not have to push a button on to smoke. I will check out the websites also. Thanks for the info.
Also to add we both smoke about a pack a day...go to cvc everynight to buy 2 more packs at 10.80 for 2. Sooo tired of doing that.

 

[mom2-7girls]

On the Vapor4life site...... Like on the Vapor King Shorty Value Kit when it says battery auto or manual, what are they asking.. I have no clue what to buy. I dont have alot of money to play with so I want to get it right the first time, minus playing around with flavor I want just reg cig flavor. Not really into other flavor stuff.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Don't be in a rush.
The link I posted is in response to what you said you were looking for in an e-cig.
Please, take your time and read up on the different types of e-cigs.
At the bottom of this page is a Forum Jump drop down box. Click the arrow and you will see all the different areas of the forum you can find information.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Auto is when by inhaling the battery is activated.
Manual is when there is a button to depress to activate the battery.
Please read the links we have posted before ordering.

 

[mom2-7girls]

Thank you, and yes I am reading....plan on ordering tomarrow. But reading and then going to the sites to "see" what I am reading helps alot. So I know I want auto.. do those work as good as manual or what do most prefer. Are the portable chargers just an extra or are they a must have. Ok off to read some more...thanks for the help,this is a HUGE change for me.

 

[cskent]

Welcome to ECF. If you don't want to use a push button battery (manual) you're looking for an automatic. You can get kits with automatic, manual or one of each. Check here:
Joye 510 NO BOX
Just select automatic if that's what you want. Most of us use manual batteries though. It gives you more control and it really isn't as much hassle as you might think. For $35 you get 2 complete ecigs and free shipping, you can't beat it. Cignot seems to be one of the favorite suppliers here on ECF.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Some people stick with the autos, most seem to end up with manuals.
The autos will activate in extremely noisy areas.
Portable charges are only a must for those who are out and about a lot. If you purchase a kit and mostly at home, the wall charger will suffice.
The basic batteries will last a couple hours and then you have to recharge them. The charge on the batteries depends on how much you vape.

 

[markfm]

Super Sale Items

The XL e-cigs are 5-1/2" long, including the "filter" which is actually a cartomizer (the cartridge that holds the juice combined with the atomizer that makes the vapor).
The Vapor King-Value Kit has a slightly shorter battery (a standard KR808D-1 battery), 4-3/4" total length to the end of the cartomizer.

The XL batteries provide a decent amount of extra run time between recharges, though the base batteries are still fairly good. I bought a regular kit to start, plus a personal charging case (PCC). A PCC lets you recharge batteries when you're away from power -- it has its own built-in battery.

With two standard batteries and a PCC you can be away from power for most of the day. Alternately two XL batteries also runs a pretty long time.

You can get autos or manuals with either. I originally bought autos, and they definitely are a more natural thing, to me. They can be a bit more finicky than a manual, but for instance in a car driving I don't want to mess with a push button.

V4L's 10% off coupon is smilin

Good luck!

 

[LandJet]

I initially was looking for a kit similar to your interests - twp piece design without the need for drops. I purchases a KR808 model from goodprophets.com (also referred to as KR8, 808, KR808D, and KR808D-1). There are many 'private label' versions of this model, but are all the same model. Main difference being price - ranging from $40 to $120 for basically the same thing.

I was, and still am, pleased with this choice. I have since changed my mind about using drops. The main reason is price. While the catrtomizer is designed to be thrown out after it is empty, you can refill them many times before they are actually worn out. Using drops will save you a lot of money and it is not hard or messy to do.

I have also since ordered an eGo battery, charger, and adapter for the KR808 cartos (as the eGo is actually a 3 piece unit). I wanted a longer lasting battery while still being able to use the original and empty cartos I had already ordered for my KR808. The battery life is more than double - the 808 lasting up to 4 hours and the eGo lasting me up to 9 hours. Granted, this is dependent upon how often you actually use the device.

As far as finding a flavor you like, it is a matter of try and see for yourself. vapor4life.com offers sample packs of 5 different pre-filled cartos (if you go with a KR808 type). Many sites have small 3ml liquid samples if you do decide to try drops.

You have many options out there, and this is just my limited insight that has worked for me. There is a lot of good info on this site and a log of great people to help along the way. I'm sure you will find a solution to your needs.

 

[Mindfield]

I generally prefer manual because it lets me control how much vapor gets produced, and allows me to "prime" it for a second before I start inhaling so I get a good amount of vapor. Plus there isn't that problem of it activating in very noisy environments (which may or may not effect you; I've read reports from both sides of the fence here.) But it's really a matter of preference. You can try auto and see how you like it, and if it doesn't quite do it for you, try ordering a manual battery by itself and try it out. The great thing about vaping is that you can customize your kit quite well.

 

[Hoosier]

As mentioned above, many folks think they want an automatic because their cigs don't have buttons. And most that start that way switch to manuals because the button works.

Autos tend to require a harder pull, but there is a learning curve to vaping and a learning curve to using an auto well. Some don't want the double curve added to the switching to vaping.

Read up and figure out which features you absolutely require, which you would like, and which don't really matter. Choose hardware based on that. That is the first step.

When you go to place your order for your hardware get a number of small bottles of juice. Go with different flavors and strengths. Pick what sounds good and pick some weird ones. Juice is the key and sometimes finding that key is harder than you'd imagine.

Good luck on your journey.

Vape when you can and smoke when you have to and you'll wake up one day and discover you forgot to smoke the day before.

 

[jereader]

The opinions seem to be split on the forum here, but I am using blucigs, and so far have been enjoying it overall. The menthol cartridges seem to be the best, flavor- and vapor-wise. I haven't been a smoker for over three years, but I have been using smokeless tobacco (yuck!) and wanting to quit. This is my first e-cig, and I like the form factor, the flavors and the charging pack.

Just my $0.02...

 

[mom2-7girls]

Ok so I think I am going to go with the V4L. Still not sure which I need or want to buy. I have roughly 80 I can work with. I would like to have enough to start out with 2 total ecigs. Seems like they all come with the prefilled things. Which would yall recommend and what else should I look at.

 

[t9c]

Definitely a bottle of juice...whatever flavor suits yer fancy.

 

[markfm]

Keep an eye on:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vapor4life/58846-coupon-codes-2010-a-16.html
to catch their next 20% off sale, else stay with the 10% off.

Two full kits, each with two batteries, a charger, initial 5 pack of pre-filled cartos, will run $90 using the 10% off. Add one ounce of e-liquid to refill the cartos from the initial kits, and you're right at $100. This would likely be a several week supply of juice for the two of you, with each of you having two batteries and charger, highly recommended for fairly heavy smokers. (after you've done the initial buys, a couple weeks out, get 1 spare battery and one spare charger to have, to cover both of you if there is a failure)

Long term the costs drop a lot (my numbers look to about $2 - $2.50/day for the equivalent of a pack a day habit), but it's the initial buy of a couple batteries and charger that's a hurdle.

If $80 is a hard limit, perhaps do one full kit, one spare battery, one ounce of juice. It would let one of you do a clean transition, the other to at least start vaping in the evenings, then pick up another kit in a couple more weeks as you start to realize the savings from one of you not being on regular cigarettes.

 

[Mindfield]

Keep an eye on:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/vapor4life/58846-coupon-codes-2010-a-16.html
to catch their next 20% off sale, else stay with the 10% off.

Two full kits, each with two batteries, a charger, initial 5 pack of pre-filled cartos, will run $90 using the 10% off. Add one ounce of e-liquid to refill the cartos from the initial kits, and you're right at $100. This would likely be a several week supply of juice for the two of you, with each of you having two batteries and charger, highly recommended for fairly heavy smokers. (after you've done the initial buys, a couple weeks out, get 1 spare battery and one spare charger to have, to cover both of you if there is a failure)

Long term the costs drop a lot (my numbers look to about $2 - $2.50/day for the equivalent of a pack a day habit), but it's the initial buy of a couple batteries and charger that's a hurdle.

If $80 is a hard limit, perhaps do one full kit, one spare battery, one ounce of juice. It would let one of you do a clean transition, the other to at least start vaping in the evenings, then pick up another kit in a couple more weeks as you start to realize the savings from one of you not being on regular cigarettes.

That's what my wife and I did. We picked up one eGo kit between us, plus some juice. Now I've got a 1000mAh battery on the way for mine, and we're splitting another eGo kit with her brother-in-law who wants to switch as well (I've already gotten several people to try vaping!) so that'll give us another extra battery for her, plus we ordered another atty and more carts, so we'll both now have two full kits, with mine having a bigger battery (because I'm out of the house more).