Well, I read all of the first page and was at some point hoping to chime in with whatever kind of advice I could give you, whether or not it be restating what others had said. Then I saw that it was six pages, didn't feel quite up to reading them all, and didn't think there was much I could add. I skipped to the last page and saw where you have returned to vaping and found something at least satisfactory enough to keep you in the vapor clouds and out of the smoke. Ignore the "haters". They evidently read the first post or first page and didn't bother doing their research before deciding to post.
Just as a pointer for future reference, if you have a question or a gripe, post it when you have the chance. Don't let it build and build and build until you're on the edge of a cliff. It's easier for us to answer one question or address one issue at a time. When we see a rant like your original post, some of us think there's not much we can do to help you, or that you're bashing our favorite, life-saving hobby. We usually are pretty responsive in giving out our knowledge and can in general have an answer to you within the hour...although nobody still has answered to my post about what the hell an error 82 is on a LavaTube. I found out nonetheless by doing some reading.
It certainly is an expensive hobby if you treat it that way. I do. But I can't resist collecting different attys and other shiny parts. But it still only costs me about as much or less than smoking, especially if I factor in all the future smoking-related medical expenses I'd have if I didn't quit. I started with a minimal amount of income thinking I'd hardly have a dime to spend on vaping, but getting into it, I find the money from one place or another to support something about which I'm so very enthusiastic.
Again, I'm glad you stayed off the smokes and have returned to the bright side. We all wish you the same success we have.
Now you have given me inspiration...
I will call the vendor as soon as my fingers leave the keyboard. thanks
