One addiction for another...

[Automaton]

Welcome to ECF, Dooter! And the addiction.

Hey, at least you got a good starter model. Most of the time, when a newbie winds up spending more than they had to on a kit, it's not even a good model. So count yourself relatively lucky.

You will find what you like, and eventually, spend less money. I've found a handful of juices that I really love, and that's pretty much all I vape now. I found my vaping "sweet spot," as far as power goes, and now I'm looking for a mechanical mod that'll last for longer than I'm going to live, and that'll be pretty much the end of it.

The eGo is also a great e-cig. Plumes!!

 

[bzymom2jj]

I am so glad that you didn't go with the NJOY! That was my first PV and I ended up going back to analogs shortly after. I have the EGO/Tornado and I absolutely love it. I was a heavy smoker....1-1/2 packs a day and needed a battery that wouldn't die on me within a couple of hours. If you are a light to medium smoker, then the average 510 batt would be just fine. I also love that it is manual because the blinking lights drove me nuts. I could never tell if it was in cleaning mode or if it was dead. Initially, I also wanted my ecig to look like a cigarette, but now, I don't know why that even mattered

 

[Dooter]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes, everyone!

Tons of great tips about buying e-liquids - thanks for the guidance.

And now I want an Ego even worse than before - I want as MistressNomad said: PLUMES!!!

 

[proudlion]

Hi Michelle & welcome! I also started with the KR808D-1 and still use - but if you're considering an eGo you might take a look at a Joye eGo USB Passthrough Battery - Joye eGo Passthru ... or ... Electronic Cigarette - Pass-throughs - Joye eGo - it is only the eGo battery without a Cone/Atomizer/Cartridge; However, I use my KR808D-1 Cartomizers on it with a very inexpensive 510 battery to 808/901 atomizer adapter PV Adapters

This is a very inexpensive way to experience the eGo without having to purchase a kit (charger, etc) and I am very happy with mine.

 

[rwnielsen]

Hey there Dooter and welcome
"Plumes" is exactly what you get from an Ego. I worked my way up to one, got a starter kit plus a 900mah battery. I used the big battery for almost 17 hours before it gave out. Amazing. I haven't done an endurance check on the standard ones yet but I will. All the folks around here are very supportive and there are no stupid questions (a bonus for me). So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride


PS I used a KR8 setup for 2 weeks with no problems at all and, like you, read good things about the Ego and finally bought one. I couldn't be happier.
Take care
Richard

 

[g33k]

Dooter,
I just sent you a PM...I have a few spare Riva batteries laying around and I'd be happy to let you borrow one. Hopefully this will help you make your decision with no cost associated except for maybe some return shipping lol!

Check your inbox

 

[Dooter]

Thank you, G33K !

 

[g33k]

Not a problem Always glad to help out!

 

[R1ppy]

I see you found the new addiction to be more enjoyable, I look at it as the lessor of two evils and once you get used to vaping you discover you'll have more control over the addiction. RMV is where I get my juice too, they have some great flavors. I recommend Red Energy, it's like vaping some Rockstar (Redbull) since you like the sweet stuff. Also when looking to your next PV purchase I recommend the Riva, it's just like the eGo and receives great reviews not to mention it's under $40 at liberty-flights.

 

[Para]

I find that I really can't even handle the "tobacco" flavors anymore

Me too. I just traded away and gave away all my tobacco flavors. Can't stand the taste; makes me want to wretch.

 

[vivictus]

Me too. I just traded away and gave away all my tobacco flavors. Can't stand the taste; makes me want to wretch.

No joke. The day I ordered all my stuff the biggest bottle of juice I ordered was a tobacco flavor that is supposed to taste like Pall Malls. Well, when I first tasted it I thought it was nasty. Now, after nearly quitting analogs, I realize it DOES taste like Pall Malls... Nasty as ever. I thought I would need tobacco flavors to keep the "feeling". Nope. I enjoy all the other flavors I've been trying. I can't wait to get my own custom 'Malibu Rum and Coke' I created from Gourmet Vapor. I hope it tastes similar!