Nic juice on a budget

[KrisBKream]

Sorry if this has been asked to death. I'm at work with limited time to search, so...

Where would you recommend to shop around for cheap (but still USP) nic liquid? I have easy and plentiful access to personal protective gear, so high nic content is not a huge concern. I don't mind comparison shopping, but every time I try, I come across juice that would barely save me money, if at all. Plain VG and PG I've found, thanks to this sub forum (thank you) so it's the unflavored nic juice that is giving me fits

I'm new to DIY, and my budget won't even allow me to start for about a month, but it would be awesome to have all of my ducks in a row before I start. THANKS!!!!!

 

[Iffy]

I watch for sales. Bought my first PG 60mg nic base during Void Mists' last sale. If there are no current sales, then I'd go to RTS Vapes for their 100mg.

 

[Olef]

Google for Box Elder Chemical Supply, well worth a look and they often have up to 50% discount sales. I bought a litre recently and it's good stuff, clear, no chemical smell. I shall buy again, as they say

 

[KrisBKream]

Thanks for the tips! Exactly what I was looking for! Now I just have to keep my fingers crossed that one of them will have a sale going on when buying nic juice is in my budget... on 9/16

 

[cskent]

Gourmet Vapor also has sales on nic juice now and then. They sell the Box Elder nic juice. I paid around $22 for 120ml of 100mg nic juice on a 1/2 off sale quite a while back. Sales are often posted in this forum so check back here for them. You can also sign up for notices from Gourmet Vapor, they'll send you an email with the coupon code when a sale is going to start.

 

[Kurt]

MyFreedomSmokes is having a 40% off sale now. I actually prefer it to BE/Gourmet, as it has a more pepper effect than the others mentioned above. I like the nic in my juice to tell me yep, I'm here! Little to no nic taste, and clear and colorless liquid. I get 100 mg VG. My juices, with all the components, cost about $.50 for 10 mL. About $80 for 500 mL of 100 mg is a reasonable price. I think RTS is a little cheaper.

 

[KrisBKream]

Thanks! Is there a certain thread where the various sales are posted, or should I just watch this subforum in general?

 

[YKruss]

Thanks! Is there a certain thread where the various sales are posted, or should I just watch this subforum in general?

There you go - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/pay-forward-pif/85781-deals-steals.html

 

[KrisBKream]

There you go - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/pay-forward-pif/85781-deals-steals.html

Oh bless your heart.

Can't thank everyone enough. Trying to get into DIY reminds me of getting into vaping in the first place. Lots of money saved, but only after you make that initial investment. I gotta get out of working for a not-for-profit

 

[markfm]

Deals and Steals is where I always go. VoidMist is where I buy my nic base -- they frequently have 50% off sales, reasonable shipping prices, just picked up another 240 ml (2x120) of 60 mg last week. Never had a problem with their nic.

 

[KrisBKream]

Deals and Steals is where I always go. VoidMist is where I buy my nic base -- they frequently have 50% off sales, reasonable shipping prices, just picked up another 240 ml (2x120) of 60 mg last week. Never had a problem with their nic.

Just looked at them. Very good prices! I had wanted to start at 100mg for cost effectiveness (I know that's not advised, but I've worked with chemo, so nicotine doesn't scare me ) but for startup, VoidMist looks decent.

Wow! In one day I went from hopelessly lost to swimming in recommendations! You all rock!

 

[Sdh]

Hello
I would recommend signing up for the newsletters. They will send you coupon codes via e-mail. Box elder nicotine is good. Gourmet Vapor sells box elder as well-they are the same owners I think.

For flavoring I would also suggest Ecigexpress.

 

[bmwjen]

depending on what mg you vape at, you could use tasty vapor, then add your 100mg/ml nic juice to their flavors to have a perfect vape. DIY is a whole lot of trial and error.

$15.50 for 4oz of flavoring............if you are vaping at 6mg, you only have to add 1.8ml of your 100mg/ml nic to a 1oz bottle....& the rest if all flavoring. I've found this is the least expensive route to go.

 

[markfm]

For cost, I convert to mg/$. I started with 100 mg/ml, but it turns out that 60 mg/ml was normally a better price point.

For example, a place sells 120 ml of 100 mg/ml for $38.25. That means it is 120 ml x 100 mg/ml / $38.25 = 314 mg/$. Same site, 240 ml of 60mg/ml runs $42.50. 240 x 60/42.5 = 339 mg/$. I get about 8% more nic/$ by buying the 60 mg/ml, and will use a bit less $ on no-nic filler PG or VG. 60 mg/ml is strong enough to leave plenty of room for flavoring and choosing a target PG/VG ratio, and still be able to mix pretty high strength eliquid.

 

[KrisBKream]

For cost, I convert to mg/$. I started with 100 mg/ml, but it turns out that 60 mg/ml was normally a better price point.

For example, a place sells 120 ml of 100 mg/ml for $38.25. That means it is 120 ml x 100 mg/ml / $38.25 = 314 mg/$. Same site, 240 ml of 60mg/ml runs $42.50. 240 x 60/42.5 = 339 mg/$. I get about 8% more nic/$ by buying the 60 mg/ml, and will use a bit less $ on no-nic filler PG or VG. 60 mg/ml is strong enough to leave plenty of room for flavoring and choosing a target PG/VG ratio, and still be able to mix pretty high strength eliquid.

No kidding!? Wow, that's what I get for making assumptions. Guess I'll have to dust off the old calculator

Edit: Wow! Just made a spreadsheet to try this with several vendors. Without exception, with the vendors I tried who offered both 60 and 100, the 60 was more cost effective. That blows my mind!

 

[SteveFromNY]

Box Elder Chemical Supply 50% off sale through 08/27.

 

[TinyTimberGal]

You're in luck!

Box Elder 50% off sale through 8/27/11

It's our end of summer sale!

Now through Sunday August 27th, we are offering all liquid nicotine products at 50% off. So visit the site, and be sure to check out our new concentrated flavor selection! Thanks for using Box Elder Chemical Supply!


Joe
Box Elder Chemical Supply

Sorry Steve! I didn't see that you'd already posted the sale.

 

[KrisBKream]

Now I just have to keep my fingers crossed that one of them will have a sale going on when buying nic juice is in my budget... on 9/16

I don't suppose you're also going to have a fall is almost here sale?

 

[cookiebun]

There you go - http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/pay-forward-pif/85781-deals-steals.html

I'll second that.
Sign up for newsletters from sites you bought from as well.
They'll send you an e-mail when they are having a sale.
Nic vape is having a sale
http://www.nicvape.com/
Coupon code "nicvape return" should get you 25% off till the end of August.

 

[Iffy]

Just a heads up, put RTS in your spreadsheet. They consistently beat most sales at other vendors.

One liter of unflavored 100mg/ml base for $134.82!