I just started vaping about three weeks ago. I started with one brand I wouldn't recommend -although their customer service is excellent - but am still glad I tried it because it has changed my life. I've smoked since I was 15 - over 20 years - and was a pack a day smoker for the last 5 years. I tried vaping and didn't smoke another analog. Then my batteries completly died. I was heartbroken. So I ordered some new batteries and the company replaced the bad ones free of charge. Although I did research initially I chose a cheaper model because I wasn't sure it would work. Then I ordered a Joye 510 with plenty of extras and am back on my way. In the meantime I smoked about 2 packs of analogs and HATED it - but needed the nicotine. I vow I will NEVER go back to analogs! I am telling every smoker I know about this! I am a stay at home Mom who had to pick moments to grab a cig - often waiting for up to 5 hours between and then chain smoking after the kids went to bed. Now I vape when I want to and my husband says I'm in a MUCH better mood all the time! lol - Fringe benifit for me is that I don't get cranky any more cause I need my nic fix!!!