What were you using before if you don't mind me asking. I'm just gathering as much info as I can. That's interesting that it put you over the finish line so to say.
I was using Smokeless Image Volt cig-a-likes but I was a heavy smoker and although I loved them and I still use them almost every day since they are pocket sized, I went up to the X-2 Ego style after a couple of months. The customer service is great but I had to send one back due to it not working. They did of course replace it. Great customer service.
Cue insecurity about giving up cigs.
Then, I had some problems getting juice here in the middle of nowhere and I decided to try some DIY since that was making me feel insecure about totally quitting smoking.
Somewhere in there I figured out I wasn't going to quit until I truly felt secure about my nicotine delivery systems. All of them.
I tried cartos [didn't last long enough], clearos [they are like $6 apiece and they were dying like flies even though I like them] and Nanos [little clearos for the Volt] I still like those but see info about changing from cig-a-likes....and I tried T-3s which are great on the X-2's. Still loving those.
Anyway, I realized I needed something that would make me feel secure. I bought the Provari. The batteries really do last for 12 hours and the Vivi Novas and the carto/tank combos really do hold a lot of juice with very few problems.
I got a second Provari and, suddenly, I feel secure enough to let the last few cigs go. It feels so good. I know this seems nutty but I needed to feel secure in my delivery system. Now that I have this last piece of the puzzle, I am feeling great about vaping.
I did spend a small fortune on two Provaris and three glass tank/carto combos and a some Vivi Novas but I was spending $200 a month on smoking so although I haven't saved much money I certainly haven't spent more than when I was smoking. I think I am set to start saving at least little bit every month now that I have this set up.
By the way, I don't consider by Volts or my X2's to be wasted money. I use them when I am outdoors or in town and as the last line of defense when I leave the house with my two Provaris in my purse
