Need advice for my stockpiling - I'm behind!

[Bob Chill]

I've recently tested Nude, VapersTek, Nicselect (NicRiver), and RTS. I also have Wizard Labs and MFS circa 2013-14 in the freezer. For the price, I found RTS the best overall nic. It's crystal clear with a pleasant flavor of it's own (I've been vaping unflavored quite a bit lately). I liked RTS so much I got 4 liters and am thinking about 2-3 more. Nude and VT are excellent as well but double the cost.

If you have the time I would order the smallest bottle possible from 3-4 vendors and test it unflavored. They each have their own flavor notes and throat hit differences. Just pick the one you personally like the best and buy as much as you can afford. It's the most important piece of the vaping hobby and there is no doubt in my mind that the days are numbered for free flowing high quality nic at cheap prices.

 

[Fozzy71]

I've recently tested Nude, VapersTek, Nicselect (NicRiver), and RTS. I also have Wizard Labs and MFS circa 2013-14 in the freezer. For the price, I found RTS the best overall nic. .......

Good to hear. My RTS order just shipped. I bought more NN because of their extended shelf varieties but am thinking I may want to order a bit more of the RTS now.

 

[Bonskibon]

Looks like your getting good advise here. Not much to add myself. Glad your getting a handle on things.

 

[MMW]

Vape Clarity also sells great nic.

 

[RoseJ]

You have to download it and run it locally on your computer. It is an XLS spreadsheet.
Vapocolypse Calculator

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Ha! Apparently 1 bottle will last me 15 years!

To OP, if I were in your position, I'd put most of my money into nic. My husband and I have been getting ours from My Freedom Smokes. Good luck!

 

[BreSha6869]

Ha! Apparently 1 bottle will last me 15 years!

To OP, if I were in your position, I'd put most of my money into nic. My husband and I have been getting ours from My Freedom Smokes. Good luck!

I just ran the numbers and my 4 litres of 100mg NIC will last my wife and I between 20-25 years.

That equates to over $50k in $20/30ml store bought juice. I will need 7-10l of flavouring (most expensive ingredient) and about 70l of PG/VG over the years, but still a small price to pay as my DIY comes in at a whopping $1-1.50/30ml currently. Crazy.

 

[p51mustang23]

Well looks like one bottle would last me roughly 5 years. Damn. Still not sure that this is an option because I do not currently have access to a freezer in which nicotine can be stored. I may in the next 2 years, but can't currently without freaking out the other people who use that freezer.

Still looking for advice on some good RDA's, RTA's, and mods. Definitely getting a couple Pico 75's and an Avocado RTA, but variety would be nice.

Going to put an order in through FastTech, any other sites that are good for hardware? Maybe based in North America?

Normally I would just research this all myself, but I'm working some super long weeks through the beginning of Aug. Thanks to everyone who has already given input!

 

[Fozzy71]

Well looks like one bottle would last me roughly 5 years. Damn. Still not sure that this is an option because I do not currently have access to a freezer in which nicotine can be stored. I may in the next 2 years, but can't currently without freaking out the other people who use that freezer.

Still looking for advice on some good RDA's, RTA's, and mods. Definitely getting a couple Pico 75's and an Avocado RTA, but variety would be nice.

Going to put an order in through FastTech, any other sites that are good for hardware? Maybe based in North America?

Normally I would just research this all myself, but I'm working some super long weeks through the beginning of Aug. Thanks to everyone who has already given input!

Eciggity has good prices and lots of options for RTA's and are based in HI. I got my order in 3 days.

 

[DavidOck]

Well looks like one bottle would last me roughly 5 years. Damn. Still not sure that this is an option because I do not currently have access to a freezer in which nicotine can be stored. I may in the next 2 years, but can't currently without freaking out the other people who use that freezer.

Got some other way to secure it? A cool dark place will still probably last a long time.

 

[markfm]

On the Avocado, the one I have and really like is the Avocado 24. A great build deck, easy fill, zero leaks. The downside is it is 24mm - I believe the Pico is limited to 22mm.

The tfv4 mini is a 22mm diameter tank. I really like the -r1 single coil rebuildable head for it. It's not as spacious as the Avocado 24 deck, but pretty easy to build.

Always cross check with GearBest, another China shop. Sometimes ft gas the best pricing, other times GB.

Heaven gifts is a third China shop. Right now they have a 25% off coupon code for many products (it's their anniversary), plus are running a different $8 flash sale item each day on their Facebook page.

 

[Fozzy71]

Funny you mention the avo 24, just threw it my eciggity and capordna cart to look at later. Thought I ordered one or two of them but apparently not. Will check prices on FT/GB if/when I decide to order it, assuming/after my existing orders with them arrive.

ETA: the clones on FT are dirt cheap but the authentics are cheaper state side at the two sites I mentioned. GB has the best price for the authentic avo 24 @ $22. Won't go on my picos but should work on the istick 50 or the new/unopened istick 200 TC or rx200s.

 

[markfm]

With the avo24, a 3mm id single coil, rayon wicking (I use cellucotton) works beautifully. No tail trimming other than cutting it so the wick just pokes through the deck into the liquid chamber.

 

[Alien Traveler]

Well looks like one bottle would last me roughly 5 years. Damn. Still not sure that this is an option because I do not currently have access to a freezer in which nicotine can be stored. I may in the next 2 years, but can't currently without freaking out the other people who use that freezer.
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I would buy at least one more bottle. Probably the most valuable investment as it looks now. I think in 2 years nic stored in dark place in an air conditioned room will be good, almost as new. And even if it gets a bit of discoloration it will be still very well usable.

 

[Haktuspit]

My Freedom Smokes has a really good price on white Toptank kits, $40. I had points, got 2 for $75 shipped. Comes with a decent mod, and the tank has replaceable heads and a rebuildable deck.

Kanger Topbox Mini Starter Kit

 

[Fozzy71]

My Freedom Smokes has a really good price on white Toptank kits, $40. I had points, got 2 for $75 shipped. Comes with a decent mod, and the tank has replaceable heads and a rebuildable deck.

Kanger Topbox Mini Starter Kit

Does CA have it's own currency or exchange rate now? Link says $50.

 

[Haktuspit]

Does CA have it's own currency or exchange rate now? Link says $50.

Pull the drop down and select the white one, it subtracts $9.95 or whatever. I had the same reaction clicking on it from the email I got, was about to yell false advertising.

 

[Fozzy71]

I would still yell, that is bait n switch if the $40 option isn't pre-selected/default.