Noob here. Jumped on via Smoke Everywhere ... now looking for alternatives.

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Hi all. First, thank you for this forum.

Like a lot of posters, I'd never heard of e-cigs before seeing them at a mall kiosk. Suckered in, I paid 3x too much for a starter kit. However, it was worth it. For the first time in years and years, I haven't had a smoke in days.

I'm looking into getting a better model of e-cig and am reading all of your reviews. My question: Are these available in any store? I'm in the DC area, and would like to see some of these models in person.

And can the juice be purchased at any stores around here? I love shopping online, but I know my procrastination will get the better of me and I'll run out someday.

 

[wv2win]

Basically online only. I would strongly suggest you move to a manual PV (personal vaporizer) and stay clear of the autos like SE (one of the worst, bty).

For a beginner, I would recommend either the Joye 510 or the manual (not auto) DSE901. Manuals allow you to control the warmth of the vapor, provide better throat hit and are more reliable. If you like one of these two, then you may want to step up to the premiere PV's as many of us have that provide great throat hit and batteries that last 5-8 hours on a charge. Here are some links:

Several Joye 510 & Manual DSE901 Suppliers:

Rocky Mountain Vapor you have reached the mountain top of electronic cigarettes! : Home
Heaven-gifts.com Ruyandirect.com Best E-smoking Shop
www.eastmall.net - Eastmall International Co.,Ltd

The Big Seven in Long Battery Life Manual Switch PV’s:

Screwdriver: ecigscrewdriver.com
The Black Screwdriver Kit / Totally Wicked eLiquid / Electronic Cigarette e-liquid shop
Prodigy: PureSmoker.com - Home of the USA Built PV !!!
GG: THE GG
JantyStick: Janty USA
LV/ZiMoshi:Personal Vaporizers : Hardass Vapor Shop
Super T: Super T, Innovative manufacturer of Personal Vaporizer products.
AdapteverR: AdapteveR Home of the ORIGINAL USA built PV : Home

 

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Ugh! Still really confused about what to get or from which company. Will keep reading reviews.

 

[UptownRiot]

I too would recommend buying your supplies online as you will find them significantly cheaper that way.

However, I will recommend that you go check out the Social Groups here on the forum. I believe there is one for the MD/VA/DC area. They will be able to clue you in on where there might be some supplies in retail locations, and even possible point you to an online supplier that wouldn't mind meeting you in person.

That will be your best bet. As for what to buy, I'd recommend the Joye 510.

 

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Well, I've got to get something. One of the Smoke Everywhere batteries has already crapped out (after 4 days). I'd like to just buy it in a store. I don't want to get suckered by a fly-by-night supplier.

 

[UptownRiot]

You will find mountains and mountains of feedback here by looking through the supplier specific forums.

If you're really set on an in person transaction reaching out to your local vapers will be your best avenue for finding that sort of resource.

 

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That feedback is what I'm looking at now. I'll go with your 510 recommendation. Thanks!

 

[UptownRiot]

I feel confident that you won't be disappointed. I started with an RN4081 NJOY model, and once I got my 510 my vaping experience was turned up on it's head. In a good way.

 

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Okay. got a Yeti coming. Will keep the Some Everywheres as a back-up, I guess.

 

[Jim Davis]

If your SE is the Gold model, it would be a 4081. Parts are inexpensive for it. What ever you decide, if you want to use the 4081 or keep it for a backup, you can get more information in the 4081 Forum.
RN 4081 *Super Mini* - e-cigarette-forum.com • The place for electronic cigarette reviews, news and chat

Cheers;
jd

 

[UptownRiot]

Okay. got a Yeti coming. Will keep the Some Everywheres as a back-up, I guess.

I look forward to hearing your rave reviews!

 

[Adverb]

If your SE is the Gold model, it would be a 4081. Parts are inexpensive for it. What ever you decide, if you want to use the 4081 or keep it for a backup, you can get more information in the 4081 Forum.


Cheers;
jd

Thanks! Will do.