My first time today...

[~Jo~]

I disagree that it's *always* a good idea to go with the cheaper models to try them out. For some, due to finances or a desire to just try it out, it will be the better choice. But for others, stock battery issues could set one up for failure, and if one is determined that this *will* work, then one recognizes that the money will either be spent now or later, so might as well now.

In short, it depends on the person, and only the OP can judge into which category he fits, which is why I try to offer opinions rather than advice.

What he said!!! In particular I think it is a progressive thing that you need to get going before you really can work out what your preferences are. And don't be surprised if you find out that what you thought you wanted is nothing like what you eventually end up settling on. Both in hardware and juice!!

She, actually. And I agree with this, too.

 

[jaxx]

I disagree that it's *always* a good idea to go with the cheaper models to try them out.......But for others, stock battery issues could set one up for failure, and if one is determined that this *will* work, then one recognizes that the money will either be spent now or later, so might as well now.

I'm not sure about that statement. I loaded up and spent almost three hundred dollars on my first two models last summer and was extremely disappointed (Luci and SE). I learned from my mistake and went on to purchase a cheap and basic 510 kit for 40 bucks. Now sure the battery life is terrible, but I don't believe it set me up for failure. Instead, I was able to realize that the 510 was the right ecig for me. After a month of using it, I then upgraded to a mod with better battery life. I'm still smoke free, and looking back, I don't believe the stock batteries would set anyone up for failure......now spending a ton of money and loading up at first try I believe would (My first two ecigs made me quit vaping for several months - because of the outrageous cost and poor vape).

 

[Dmass]

The more you vape you will realize that you dont draw like you would on a cig. It is a longer slower draw in your mouth and thenin to your lungs. This provides the most vapor and the best TH.

 

[~Jo~]

I'm not sure about that statement. I loaded up and spent almost three hundred dollars on my first two models last summer and was extremely disappointed (Luci and SE). I learned from my mistake and went on to purchase a cheap and basic 510 kit for 40 bucks. Now sure the battery life is terrible, but I don't believe it set me up for failure. Instead, I was able to realize that the 510 was the right ecig for me. After a month of using it, I then upgraded to a mod with better battery life. I'm still smoke free, and looking back, I don't believe the stock batteries would set anyone up for failure......now spending a ton of money and loading up at first try I believe would (My first two ecigs made me quit vaping for several months - because of the outrageous cost and poor vape).

First, I said that stock batteries "could" set someone up for failure, not that they "would." I think you missed the part where I said, "In short, it depends on the person..." Lots of people love their 510 starter kits, but I know me, and the short battery life would have driven me nuts. My batteries last me all or most of the day, and it still irritates me when I have to switch one. People are different, and we each have to determine for ourselves how much we'll be able to tolerate. I had a lot of issues with cartridges before I learned about dripping, and if I'd had problems with the batteries on top of that, I'm not sure I would have kept trying.

Second, the eGo *is* a 510, just one with a long lasting battery. Spending more to get an eGo can't be compared to spending big bucks on over-priced but inferior (according to the reviews) products like SE.

Third, if someone purchases an eGo and then determines that he'd like to try a 901 atty instead (the OP's second choice), he can do so for about $15 by buying an adapter, an atty, and some 901 carts, but he'd get to try the 901 atty on a superior battery.

So, it's not *always* a good idea to start cheap. It just depends on the person. No one person's experiences disprove another person's.

 

[redrhino]

Rather than repeat a lot of what has already been said, I encourage you to check out the many good 'intro' threads that answer those questions in depth. Here's a good one:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...buying-using-electronic-cigarette-primer.html

 

[DC2]

Wondering on the process of refilling the cartridges, (just drop it on the filter looking deal?) how much juice to put in, if it even matters, as well as people "washing" their cartridges.

You put as much juice in as the filler material in the cartridge will hold without pooling at the top of the filler material. If it pools at the top, just dab it with a paper towel or tissue.

The number of drops it can hold will depend on how big your cartridge is, which depends on your model. It also depends on how big the drops are, which depends on the dropper being used.

The problem is, if you are just putting drops right on top of the filler material that comes with the cartridge, it isn't going to sink to the bottom without a little help. You can use the straw modification, or you can use a toothpick or paper clip to push the filler aside a little bit so that it can breath while you are putting in the drops. Some people use a syringe or a needle tipped dropper bottle to get all the way down to the bottom of the cartridge.

And I have found that if you replace the stock filler material with blue foam, you can actually put the drops right in if you tilt the cartridge to the side while doing so, but that is probably a bit more than you want to bite off and chew right now.