New User, my experience so far.

[MrStrange]

Hi Folks! I wan introduced to e-cigs by a friend recently & thought I'd give them a shot as I had planned to give up analogues & this seemed like the best alternative for me. I've had my Ego-T for a week but only today did I receive my first batch of Nic. juice. Now I'm keen to see how the PV can replace my need for analogues & where the physical & psychological battlelines are drawn. Most of all I am trying to be relaxed about the whole venture notwithstanding the high expectations of my partner. It will be an interesting transition...

I think, also, that there is a strong tendency to want to convert other smokers around you so as to feel less alone in the process. To socialise the experience & have others that you can chat with about vaping. I guess that's why I'm hanging out here atm!

 

[Shilo]

Welcome to ECF and good luck to you. I wouldn't pressure myself into it-- just take it day to day. Once you find juices you love the cigs will become far less appealing.

 

[Cynder]

Welcome to ECF! I'm fairly new myself, hit my 3 week mark today without an analog. There is some wonderful people here and great support! I agree with Shiloh, just take it day by day. It is fun to test out new flavors and such.

 

[juicejunky]

Welcome to the ECF forum. Come here when you are feeling lonely. I know no other vapers and this place has been a godsend for keeping me going.

We also like to help you spend your money.

 

[MrStrange]

Yes, it seems that finding the flavours for me will be the interesting part. I've started with 4 dekang flavours in 18mg. The vanilla I got in PV & VG as a point of comparison. I think I need to have a get-together with my 2 vaping friends just to sample juices! <---Er, that could sound a bit odd outside of the context of this forum!

 

[juicejunky]

Yes, it seems that finding the flavours for me will be the interesting part. I've started with 4 dekang flavours in 18mg. The vanilla I got in PV & VG as a point of comparison. I think I need to have a get-together with my 2 vaping friends just to sample juices! <---Er, that could sound a bit odd outside of the context of this forum!

Vape meet ups are good for that too. People show off their mods and you get to sample each others flavors. It saves a lot of money on finding a juice flavor but costs you when you get severe mod envy. There are some pretty amazing PVs around and many make their own.

 

[Cynder]

hehe MrStrange that is the best way! Definitely get together with them. I converted my sister and brother in law, and we are planning on doing this tomorrow in fact. and lol at the way you said that, only a vaper would understand! haha.

 

[lilac7779]

Welcome, MrStrange I've been on a lot of forums and I have not found a nicer, more helpful group than ECF.

 

[darkstorm]

Ah yes, I am just now one month analogue smoke free and can relate with the the evangelistic phase of vaping. I have purchased 5 Ego starter kits as Christmas gifts for the special smokers in my life who have shown some interest in trying to switch. Converting/saving smokers is addictive!

 

[MrStrange]

That was another question on my mind atm! That is; is it presumptuous to buy a smoker a PV starter kit for Xmas? I was thinking about the inlaws. I would hate to see it relegated to the cupboard like the 2 digital photo frames we got last year...

 

[juicejunky]

That was another question on my mind atm! That is; is it presumptuous to buy a smoker a PV starter kit for Xmas? I was thinking about the inlaws. I would hate to see it relegated to the cupboard like the 2 digital photo frames we got last year...

I have had no luck buying kits and converting. Seems people have to invest in it themselves to take it seriously. Bring a few extra batteries on your next visit and maybe they'll want to try it. There was a thread once where someone had great success loaning ecigs because the time limit made them actually try it.

What is it about those digital frames? Always see them at stores and no one actually uses them. Maybe they get used in offices.

 

[Cynder]

That was another question on my mind atm! That is; is it presumptuous to buy a smoker a PV starter kit for Xmas? I was thinking about the inlaws. I would hate to see it relegated to the cupboard like the 2 digital photo frames we got last year...

I would suggest bringing your PV along the next time you see them and if you don't mind, let them try it for themselves first. My sister and her husband came over for Thanksgiving and at first he was like "those things are crap". He said he tried one before (yeah I can imagine a mall kiosk type here) from one of his friends in the Army. After about an hour he did try mine. And he was hooked.

 

[darkstorm]

That was another question on my mind atm! That is; is it presumptuous to buy a smoker a PV starter kit for Xmas? I was thinking about the inlaws. I would hate to see it relegated to the cupboard like the 2 digital photo frames we got last year...

I would let them try it first or at least ask and see if they are receptive to the idea. Several of my smoking friends are growing more curious about them now that I have quit but still refuse to actually try it. The Christmas kits I bought are for those that have come over and actively ask to try a new flavor of juice. Blind buying a kit for a smoker....I guess if you have them return it to you if they decide not to use it so it can help someone else....

 

[MrStrange]

Hmm, Thank you for your wise & considered words. I think everyone has reinforced my gut instinct to show them the PV, let them try it & take it from there. The Forum here is definitely a great place to point people towards if they happen to show an interest. So many nice, dare I say it, enlightened people here. Seems a shame to tell the inlaws...

 

[Serge Marx]

Hey M.Strange,

glad you've got your nic juice sorted and can give getting off the analogues a red-hot go.

Also, being the one who put you on to vaping, I can say you're my only success story - people seem to have to find it for themselves I guess. That or just vape something mind blowingly delicious.

Good call on joining the forum, I've lurked here long enough - so here's my first post.

Cheers all for such a supportive group!

 

[MrStrange]

Serge! Fancy seeing you here
I'm not convinced I can be referred to as a success story just yet but time will tell. Like yourself I spent a lot of time 'lurking' on the forums but after getting my juices this afternoon I had to relay my enthusiasm to somebody. Alas, the folks at home didn't quite mirror my excitement. Well my special lady friend was happy but openly disappointed when I explained to her that this didn't mean an instant leap off analogues. Never-mind, I guess we all have to manage our expectations.

 

[leolyn]

It's almost like a missionary compulsion, isn't it? Although I would advocate vaping before any religion. LOL! Can you see Vapers going door to door extolling the virtues of vapor over smoke?

In anycase the best way to be informative is to be informed. Learn all you can and try not to let what others think interfere with your right to do what is right for you. You've made a decision that is healthier not only for YOU, but for those around you. Feel good about that. The rest will come.

 

[darkstorm]

It's almost like a missionary compulsion, isn't it? Although I would advocate vaping before any religion. LOL! Can you see Vapers going door to door extolling the virtues of vapor over smoke?

We need to find a distinctive dress before pursuing the door to door vape ministry. White shirt and tie has been used so how about an old smelly smoking jacket and some nice silk slacks with obvious cigarette burns in the legs?

 

[Jesslonge]

This forum is definitely the best one out there when it comes to advice...I used to use the ego-t but found that the battery time just got weaker and weaker by the day, within about 3 weeks it was useless and I had to replacements, totally put me off the ego-t

 

[Moofaso]

welcome to ECF !