My juice journey... Challenges

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fogmust

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Hi guys,

So I started vaping in addition to smoking about 6 months ago. Started off with the typical n00b equipment, then moved on to a Nautilus, Atlantis and then eventually Lemo, K4 and KFL+. For the past 2 months, I've only smoked 2 analogs, and it was just to see if I'm missing on something. I think I'm good.

Now, as far as juice goes... this is where my real challenge is. (All juice names and vendors are changed to protect their privacy. I think they are all good people.)
When I started, I really liked a juice called A55, at 50/50 and 18mg. Liked the taste, liked the TH, everything. I liked it so much, that I ordered something like 5 30 ml bottles. Then a week or so later, not only did I stop liking it, the smell of it makes me want to puke. Why? I still have a ton of it and I have no idea what to do with it.

A few more weeks pass and I totally need a bigger TH. I need TH so badly, that I am panicking that I will go back to Marlboro Lights and therefore I decide that I have to order a ton of juice that I like in 24mg. (Tough Deck, Non-digital tobacco and even the infamous one that tastes like boiled cig butts.) In addition, I stock up on 4x120ml 24mg unflavored, at 75%PG. Throw in a bunch of sample packs, and other orders here and there. I'm looking at a stock of juice that's worth about $500. A small fraction of it in the picture.

Now, here's the really bad part... Since I was off this week, I was able to vape at will, and maybe that caused my latest issues. For the past 3 days, I feel like I've had a freight train run through my throat. To the point, where my favorite juice are simply not tolerable anymore. I cringe every time I take a vape from the Kayfun or the Lemo and it got so bad, that I smoked that second analog that I already mentioned.

This morning I panicked and I scrambled to find a b&m, for the first time in my life. I bought a 30ml bottle of 0mg and a 30 of 6. Luckily, they both taste great and I am able to vape without feeling that I'm getting a bunch of sandpaper shoved in my throat.

So here are the questions... What do I do with the juice that makes me want to puke? I looked and apparently selling is not an option. I don't know that many people who vape either to give it away to. What do I do with the juice that I like, but is at 24mg? I understand I can buy a ton of base at 3mg and dilute it, but doesn't this buying craziness have to stop at some point? Has anybody else experienced this? I know a lot of people cut down on nic, but isn't it very strange that a smoker of 20 years can't tolerate 24mg after only 2 months?

Sorry for the long post, guys. I really appreciate any suggestions and thanks for your support.

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A lot of the throat irritation could be from the high PG content. Personally anything past 20% PG makes my throat feel like I have strep. As far as what to do with the juice I cant help you. You cant thin it because it will also thin the flavor. Mabye someone on here will offer to take it. I cant count the number of MLs Ive given away
 

fogmust

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Thank you both for the suggestions.
@ DC99 - yesterday I only vaped Boba's Bounty and still the same throat story, although that's 100% VG, if I'm not mistaken. But I do appreciate your input.

@ ckquatt - Thanks a lot! I submitted my request, so I'm waiting to get approved. Hopefully soon.

This is a truly great site. I have to say that I'd be still sucking on the analogs if it wasn't for you guys. THANKS! :toast:
 

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Hi guys,

So I started vaping in addition to smoking about 6 months ago. Started off with the typical n00b equipment, then moved on to a Nautilus, Atlantis and then eventually Lemo, K4 and KFL+. For the past 2 months, I've only smoked 2 analogs, and it was just to see if I'm missing on something. I think I'm good.

Now, as far as juice goes... this is where my real challenge is. (All juice names and vendors are changed to protect their privacy. I think they are all good people.)
When I started, I really liked a juice called A55, at 50/50 and 18mg. Liked the taste, liked the TH, everything. I liked it so much, that I ordered something like 5 30 ml bottles. Then a week or so later, not only did I stop liking it, the smell of it makes me want to puke. Why? I still have a ton of it and I have no idea what to do with it.

A few more weeks pass and I totally need a bigger TH. I need TH so badly, that I am panicking that I will go back to Marlboro Lights and therefore I decide that I have to order a ton of juice that I like in 24mg. (Tough Deck, Non-digital tobacco and even the infamous one that tastes like boiled cig butts.) In addition, I stock up on 4x120ml 24mg unflavored, at 75%PG. Throw in a bunch of sample packs, and other orders here and there. I'm looking at a stock of juice that's worth about $500. A small fraction of it in the picture.

Now, here's the really bad part... Since I was off this week, I was able to vape at will, and maybe that caused my latest issues. For the past 3 days, I feel like I've had a freight train run through my throat. To the point, where my favorite juice are simply not tolerable anymore. I cringe every time I take a vape from the Kayfun or the Lemo and it got so bad, that I smoked that second analog that I already mentioned.

This morning I panicked and I scrambled to find a b&m, for the first time in my life. I bought a 30ml bottle of 0mg and a 30 of 6. Luckily, they both taste great and I am able to vape without feeling that I'm getting a bunch of sandpaper shoved in my throat.

So here are the questions... What do I do with the juice that makes me want to puke? I looked and apparently selling is not an option. I don't know that many people who vape either to give it away to. What do I do with the juice that I like, but is at 24mg? I understand I can buy a ton of base at 3mg and dilute it, but doesn't this buying craziness have to stop at some point? Has anybody else experienced this? I know a lot of people cut down on nic, but isn't it very strange that a smoker of 20 years can't tolerate 24mg after only 2 months?

Sorry for the long post, guys. I really appreciate any suggestions and thanks for your support.

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Looks like you and I are in the same category when it comes to DIY supply. My first order was 1000mil of PG VG and 100mg Nicotine. With more than enough flavors to last. But I think I need more flavors!
 

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Just keep then and if you ever get into DIY juice making then use them as a nic/flavour starting base.
The flavour will mostly be diluted but you can use the nic in there.
Say you want 100ml of juice at 6mg then you would use 25ml of a 24mg juice , then other flavours and vg/pg depending on the recipe and such to make your juice.
 
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