On stockpiling after FDA deeming regulations

[ENAUD]

For mechs, I love my REOs mods, collapsible spring in case of a short, can be user re-built. And venting, well, I just can't think of any mod with better venting than an ultralight REO Grand And if your not into squonking, you can slap a genesis or a dripper on top and use the extra space for a small bottle of juice...what's not to love

 

[GaryInTexas]

IMHO- no, your aren't making any mistakes with regulated mods. Nobody knows how durable any model is. I have a 2 year old istick 30 that's still kicking but the internal batt will definitely die sometime.

A diversified portfolio is smart. We have to think in terms of many years now. It's weird and it sucks but we have to do it regardless. I have 4 pico's but have no idea how long they will last. I've odered Cloupors and Evics to spread risk. And will continue to add mods for the next couple months.

I prefer smaller box style mods and will buy any model that I think looks good from any manufacturer. My only requirements are 40 watts minimum and 18650 removable with a cost under $50. I personally don't think higher price = more longevity. I'd much rather buy 3 capable $35 mods instead of 1 for $100.

The only regulated mods I've ever tossed were internal battery ones. All of my replaceable batt mods still work. I still have a smok SID from 2013 that works fine.

If I had an unlimited budget I may think differently. But I don't so bang for the buck is always at the forefront of my buying choices. I believe that a Pico or evic or Cloupor should last at least 2 years of exclusive use before something goes wrong unless I drop it in a lake or lose it.

It's been very stressful thinking all this stuff through. I might be right or very wrong. Hopefully I have at least 10 years before knowing the answer.

Bob it's odd how parallel our stockpiling strategy is. I study the reviews on various box mods that can handle VW to 30 watts or up and when they go on sale or closeout I buy. My collection may appear to be quite the mongrel hodge podge but they are all tested and proven to work well in my vaping spectrum. Buy'em cheap and stack'em deep.

 

[grandmato5]

I "grew up" in the vaping world on Kanger. Now that we're in stockpile mode, I'm buying any mod on sale that appeals to me to expand the portfolio. I've bought several PICOs for the wife (this is all she wants), and for myself I've ordered stuff from several different companies on sale including:

1 PICO (they can't ALL be for her!)
1 sigelei 75w
1 sigelei spark 95w
1 wismec presa 100w
1 koopor mini 60w

The PICO seems to be a popular choice. Am I making a mistake by getting all these various models on sale for myself, and consigning myself to begging my wife for a PICO if vapocolypse hits? Or does this lineup seem solid?

Thanks in advance for the input.

Your lineup seems solid. Any single mod can fail for a number of reasons at any time, there are no guarentees of longevity with any of them. Who knows, your wife may be begging you to borrow one of your mods The only way we're gonna know is if we all meet back here on this thread in 20 years and compare notes on how long our stash choices held out for each of us

 

[dcdozer]

Bob it's odd how parallel our stockpiling strategy is. I study the reviews on various box mods that can handle VW to 30 watts or up and when they go on sale or closeout I buy. My collection may appear to be quite the mongrel hodge podge but they are all tested and proven to work well in my vaping spectrum. Buy'em cheap and stack'em deep.

I think you just created the tagline to what I've been

Your lineup seems solid. Any single mod can fail for a number of reasons at any time, there are no guarentees of longevity with any of them. Who knows, your wife may be begging you to borrow one of your mods The only way we're gonna know is if we all meet back here on this thread in 20 years and compare notes on how long our stash choices held out for each of us

Spoken like a wise grandma to 5. May all your mods last forever!
(I still want that IPV D3.)

 

[jmur]

The only way we're gonna know is if we all meet back here on this thread in 20 years and compare notes on how long our stash choices held out for each of us

I LOVE your idea! But...since I'm 64, I'm thinking that in 20 years my main concern will be where the H is that nurse to take me to the bathroom!

But I'll probably bring my vape with me!

 

[Astron]

I hope this comment is constructive in light of the last bit of conversation here.

I recently purchased a Tuglyfe DNA200 just because...plus I want some nice mods that will last a long time before/if/when I have to put my stockpile into rotation.

Well, the minus/down button got stuck the third week in, not due to any abuse or even use. (For the record, the manufacturer has agreed to repair my device and in no way am I trying to besmirch the name of the manufacturer. These things happen.)

But what if this device was bought for the sake of being my high-end, last ditch attempt to own a mod I hope would last me for years? It would be broken, and let's say the manufacturer has to close its doors. What if I couldn't get it repaired?

All to say, this is why I have no problem biting the bullet on an assortment of $40-$50 mods on FT, even when I think maybe $45 for another IPV5 is too much, well, as long as I can afford it and there is even the slight possibility that FT will be off limits to me come August, I can justify the price. I'm loving the heck out of the models I have now, and in the future I will use them, regardless.

 

[Bob Chill]

Bob it's odd how parallel our stockpiling strategy is. I study the reviews on various box mods that can handle VW to 30 watts or up and when they go on sale or closeout I buy. My collection may appear to be quite the mongrel hodge podge but they are all tested and proven to work well in my vaping spectrum. Buy'em cheap and stack'em deep.

We're all unique. There is no one size fits all strategy. I'm simpleton and I have a hunch you are too. I can be 100% satisfied with 1-1.5 ohm single coil kayfuns and drippers like igo's and ninbus's. It's all I need. I don't chase or feel left out. I'm in the groove every day and it feels good.

I know exactly what gear makes me satisfied. Seems like you do as well. Not a bad place to be. Buy what you know what you will like and use. No waste. I have 6 mechs that I will use if I have to. 1.2 ohms unregulated is right in the pocket. I much prefer regulated. Built in safety is a no brainer imo

 

[r055co]

I LOVE your idea! But...since I'm 64, I'm thinking that in 20 years my main concern will be where the H is that nurse to take me to the bathroom!

But I'll probably bring my vape with me!

You'll still be rather healthy I bet since you've quit smoking

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

 

[dcdozer]

I hope this comment is constructive in light of the last bit of conversation here.

I recently purchased a Tuglyfe DNA200 just because...plus I want some nice mods that will last a long time before/if/when I have to put my stockpile into rotation.

Well, the minus/down button got stuck the third week in, not due to any abuse or even use. (For the record, the manufacturer has agreed to repair my device and in no way am I trying to besmirch the name of the manufacturer. These things happen.)

But what if this device was bought for the sake of being my high-end, last ditch attempt to own a mod I hope would last me for years? It would be broken, and let's say the manufacturer has to close its doors. What if I couldn't get it repaired?

All to say, this is why I have no problem biting the bullet on an assortment of $40-$50 mods on FT, even when I think maybe $45 for another IPV5 is too much, well, as long as I can afford it and there is even the slight possibility that FT will be off limits to me come August, I can justify the price. I'm loving the heck out of the models I have now, and in the future I will use them, regardless.

Well said, sir. I, like you, will continue to buy mods before August 8th. Let the portfolio diversification continue!

 

[grandmato5]

I hope this comment is constructive in light of the last bit of conversation here.

I recently purchased a Tuglyfe DNA200 just because...plus I want some nice mods that will last a long time before/if/when I have to put my stockpile into rotation.

Well, the minus/down button got stuck the third week in, not due to any abuse or even use. (For the record, the manufacturer has agreed to repair my device and in no way am I trying to besmirch the name of the manufacturer. These things happen.)

But what if this device was bought for the sake of being my high-end, last ditch attempt to own a mod I hope would last me for years? It would be broken, and let's say the manufacturer has to close its doors. What if I couldn't get it repaired?

All to say, this is why I have no problem biting the bullet on an assortment of $40-$50 mods on FT, even when I think maybe $45 for another IPV5 is too much, well, as long as I can afford it and there is even the slight possibility that FT will be off limits to me come August, I can justify the price. I'm loving the heck out of the models I have now, and in the future I will use them, regardless.

Perfect post IMHO for the current conversation on the thread. Stuff happens we can't control to our vaping stuff sometimes. I've had very few vaping toys stop working through the years which is the reason I have such a large stash but almost all of those that did stop working did so when I least expected it to happen. As long as one can afford it, and knows what they like and would be happy using it IF a miracle happened and our vaping world didn't change, I don't believe there is such a thing as too many vaping toys.

 

[grandmato5]

I LOVE your idea! But...since I'm 64, I'm thinking that in 20 years my main concern will be where the H is that nurse to take me to the bathroom!

But I'll probably bring my vape with me!

LOL, I was thinking that in 20 years I'm gonna needs a LARGE room at the nursing home for my vaping cabinet to store all my stuff At least my grandson can do my DY mixing and bring it to me when he visits along with building my coils when needed

 

[Astron]

Well said, sir. I, like you, will continue to buy mods before August 8th. Let the portfolio diversification continue!

Well said, sir. I, like you, will continue to buy mods before August 8th. Let the portfolio diversification continue!

Not a nitpick -- but I am every bit a woman

Thanks to you and @grandmato5

 

[GaryInTexas]

I LOVE your idea! But...since I'm 64, I'm thinking that in 20 years my main concern will be where the H is that nurse to take me to the bathroom!

But I'll probably bring my vape with me!

I am 64 also but in 20 years I still plan on chasing that nurse!

 

[ENAUD]

I am 64 also but in 20 years I still plan on chasing that nurse!

 

[DebiK]

I hope this comment is constructive in light of the last bit of conversation here.

I recently purchased a Tuglyfe DNA200 just because...plus I want some nice mods that will last a long time before/if/when I have to put my stockpile into rotation.

Well, the minus/down button got stuck the third week in, not due to any abuse or even use. (For the record, the manufacturer has agreed to repair my device and in no way am I trying to besmirch the name of the manufacturer. These things happen.)

But what if this device was bought for the sake of being my high-end, last ditch attempt to own a mod I hope would last me for years? It would be broken, and let's say the manufacturer has to close its doors. What if I couldn't get it repaired?

All to say, this is why I have no problem biting the bullet on an assortment of $40-$50 mods on FT, even when I think maybe $45 for another IPV5 is too much, well, as long as I can afford it and there is even the slight possibility that FT will be off limits to me come August, I can justify the price. I'm loving the heck out of the models I have now, and in the future I will use them, regardless.

This is what I am concerned with. I keep thinking that I have enough mods to last me. The problem is that things do break. Yes, some can be easily repaired, but some can't. I mostly have Picos and VTC Minis. (and a few other mods) All this "new stuff" hasn't been around long enough to be time-tested. (and no, I have no interest in a Provari- lol) I have a very tight budget. I can't go crazy buying dozens of mods. So, I have to figure out where the "enough" line is. Will they each last one year? two? five? I am pretty confident that I have enough toppers, although I recently bought two serpent minis and I LOVE them! Now, I want more. lol

So for those who have drawn that line...how did you decide where it was?

 

[dcdozer]

Not a nitpick -- but I am every bit a woman

Thanks to you and @grandmato5

Well said Ma'am. Please accept my apologies.

Regardless of our gender, let the responsible stockpiling continue!

 

[GaryInTexas]

This is what I am concerned with. I keep thinking that I have enough mods to last me. The problem is that things do break. Yes, some can be easily repaired, but some can't. I mostly have Picos and VTC Minis. (and a few other mods) All this "new stuff" hasn't been around long enough to be time-tested. (and no, I have no interest in a Provari- lol) I have a very tight budget. I can't go crazy buying dozens of mods. So, I have to figure out where the "enough" line is. Will they each last one year? two? five? I am pretty confident that I have enough toppers, although I recently bought two serpent minis and I LOVE them! Now, I want more. lol

So for those who have drawn that line...how did you decide where it was?

I've drawn that line...several times and without success. I also fill like I am making a deposit in my future each time the mail lady makes her run. Get what you can while you can.

I got a couple of these blue Zmax v3 while their on closeout for $10 each. May never use them (hopefully) but comforting to have in the stash.
Sigelei ZMAX V3 Telescopic Variable Mod

 

[Astron]

This is what I am concerned with. I keep thinking that I have enough mods to last me. The problem is that things do break. Yes, some can be easily repaired, but some can't. I mostly have Picos and VTC Minis. (and a few other mods) All this "new stuff" hasn't been around long enough to be time-tested. (and no, I have no interest in a Provari- lol) I have a very tight budget. I can't go crazy buying dozens of mods. So, I have to figure out where the "enough" line is. Will they each last one year? two? five? I am pretty confident that I have enough toppers, although I recently bought two serpent minis and I LOVE them! Now, I want more. lol

So for those who have drawn that line...how did you decide where it was?

Well, I haven't drawn a "line," per se.

Here's what I have in my arsenal (to varying degrees):

REOs Mods (plural)
An assortment of mainstream 2/18650 mods (like, a LOT)
Hexohm (lifetime warranty)
ProVari (for husband)
One mech (zombie apocalypse)
My DNA once it is fixed

Additional purchases at B&Ms in the meantime

A lot of Kayfuns
Griffins
Avocados
RDAs (Velocities with squonk features plus random others)

Nicotine in freezer for years
Purchased juices in freezer

I plan for ten years. After ten years I am sure vaping will be mainstream.

Maybe I am overzealous. What I am NOT is unprepared.

Hope this helps.

ETA: replacement parts for everything

 

[YoursTruli]

This is what I am concerned with. I keep thinking that I have enough mods to last me. The problem is that things do break. Yes, some can be easily repaired, but some can't. I mostly have Picos and VTC Minis. (and a few other mods) All this "new stuff" hasn't been around long enough to be time-tested. (and no, I have no interest in a Provari- lol) I have a very tight budget. I can't go crazy buying dozens of mods. So, I have to figure out where the "enough" line is. Will they each last one year? two? five? I am pretty confident that I have enough toppers, although I recently bought two serpent minis and I LOVE them! Now, I want more. lol

So for those who have drawn that line...how did you decide where it was?

That line is gong to be so different for everyone.
Personally, I purchased what I felt I needed to make me feel comfortable that I can continue to vape for many years to come in the same style I currently am, without hurting myself financially, or stepping into crazy hoarder territory, well, by my definition anyways

 

[DebiK]

That line is gong to be so different for everyone.
Personally, I purchased what I felt I needed to make me feel comfortable that I can continue to vape for many years to come in the same style I currently am, without hurting myself financially, or stepping into crazy hoarder territory, well, by my definition anyways

Yep, the line is different for everyone. I was just curious as to how others set theirs.

I was a prepper years before I became a vaper. That prepping kept my family fed when my hubby's job position was suddenly eliminated. It took him a few months to find another job. No matter what I do, I always look at it with that same prepper mentality. Some have said on this thread that we need to quit worrying or that we have 2 more years. I can't look at it that way. I learned to DIY juice one month in and rebuilding quickly after that. Stocking up followed that. (and being a prepper, that meant stocking up on everything) I just wish I could look into the future and see how long my mods will really last! I keep thinking that I have enough...or maybe I should get a couple more...