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FranC

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    I'm finally taking the step into DIY. I have a few juices I like and one I vape most of the time. I went to e-liquid recipes and found one that looked good and had great reviews. I ordered nic, pg, vg, and flavors from Nic River since they had all the brand flavors listed, and a scale from Amazon.

    I have to thank my mentor @Bronze for helping me for the past 6 years. I'll add he made sure I had top notch vape equipment no matter how many times I ended up in the dog house with the Mrs. I'm anxious to mix my first batch and hopefully have something I can vape and enjoy. The only problem I can envision is a ban on the sale of nicotine.
    Bronze is a good guy:) I would really recommend stocking some nic.
     

    FranC

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    Pingy is in the same place as I am. We are both picky about flavors (though I think I'm as bad as it gets) and unsure we can drum up a DIY recipe that will work for us. That's why both of us are procrastinating on buying nic. It aint cheap and we want to be sure we need/want it. That said, I haven't jumped on the panic band wagon for nic just yet. I'm still not sure if or when it will be banned for public sale. Furthermore, if it will be banned I'm confident we will be among the first to know and can take immediate action if necessary to secure it.
    Geezzz Bronze. You guys should at least stock a little.
     

    PapawBrett

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    Home today. After an old man nap, mixed some 30ml bottles of a couple old favorites, Caramel Surprise and Vanilla Lovers Dream, and a new fave, Chocolate Cookie.
    Gotta run uptown, then maybe come back and mix up a few more of my NET flavors.
     

    Zazie

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    Geezzz Bronze. You guys should at least stock a little.
    I sure would, in their shoes. I simply cannot believe that the b*stards-that-be will not figure out that removing our ability to get nicotine will destroy DIY, thus forcing vapers to turn to whatever hellish options are available once the bulk of the competition has been destroyed.
     

    rosesense

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    Nic isn't that expensive (right now at least) so for the price of 1 or 2 mods, you can have enough to last for quite awhile.

    I recommend getting the nic. I think if/when they ban or restrict it, that it will happen overnight. Everybody and their brother will be trying to order it at once.
     

    hittman

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    Home today. After an old man nap, mixed some 30ml bottles of a couple old favorites, Caramel Surprise and Vanilla Lovers Dream, and a new fave, Chocolate Cookie.
    Gotta run uptown, then maybe come back and mix up a few more of my NET flavors.

    I tried the butterscotch net you sent and liked it and am now stuck on the honey chocolate. I have yet to try the other two but will. I went through the initial 10ml of it and have started on a 30ml bottle even though it hasn't quite hit the 30 day steep mark yet. Thank you so much for sending them!
     

    FranC

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    This is where we differ. Nothing on the federal level happens overnight.
    State level is more than enough. Look at Mass. They banned everything immediately including online orders
     

    Zazie

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    I'm not at the same level of panic as some. The most panicked people can be found on ECF. :)

    And Pingy can do what he likes. I'm certainly not holding him back.
    I'm all set; no panic here. Anger and disgust aplenty, though.
     

    Bronze

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    I'm all set; no panic here. Anger and disgust aplenty, though.
    We're all in different places. For the veteran DIYers I can understand why they would want to be fully stocked right now. They know what they like. I'm not there yet. Not sure DIY is viable for me just yet. However, one thing I am getting a sense of is people overbuying. The panic makes them open their bank accounts and unload on a stockpile of gear that they really don't need but feel panicked into buying it anyway. And the profiteers are tapping into that. Just my observation.
     

    Pinggolfer

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    If you have the means, I wouldn't wait to order bulk nicotine. After ten years of vaping, I finally bought a small freezer and with what I have and the order I just placed I will have enough nic to last the rest of my life if need be. There are lots of good recipes on this thread and zazie is working on compiling them all into one place. If you let us know here what kind of flavors you like then we might be able to make some suggestions on recipes.

    I have the means to buy nic in bulk, but I'm not sure I can make a vape that I actually will enjoy. This is my first shot at making juice so I didn't see the need for a mass order.


    Second, third or fourth the recommendation to get your nic.

    Massachusetts made everything - even online - illegal overnight.

    Waiting until you have a "good" mix might mean a mix with no nic.

    I reside in SC and I have a good feeling the governor is not going to put vape shops and ban all vaping equipment and materials needed to make e-juice illegal overnight.
     

    FranC

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    We're all in different places. For the veteran DIYers I can understand why they would want to be fully stocked right now. They know what they like. I'm not there yet. Not sure DIY is viable for me just yet. However, one thing I am getting a sense of is people overbuying. The panic makes them open their bank accounts and unload on a stockpile of gear that they really don't need but feel panicked into buying it anyway. And the profiteers are tapping into that. Just my observation.
    I'm done. I just don't need anything else. Won't be tempted by anything but maybe a new flavor or 3. I have other things to save for non vape related.
     

    PJReid

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    If your state decides to do with MA did, you won't be able to order online from other states. The only way to get banned vaping products, including nicotine, would be to have them shipped to a friend out of state, who is willing to reship to you. Shipping is more expensive for individuals than for companies who have shipping partnerships. I believe it is time to stock up.

    I do believe all of the bans will be temporary but I am not willing to take the chance that the period of time I would have trouble getting the things I need for DIY and vaping would outlast my supply.

    I am shopping carefully since I already have quite a few mods and RTAs that suit me just fine. Flavors will never be a problem, nor will PG and VG. Gear and nicotine are in danger. I won't overpay for something but will buy what I need to feel comfortable. JMHO

    @Pinggolfer - I am originally from SC but have lived in VA for over half my life. I still have a lot of relatives there. I am in the middle of a two-year stint in WA. Also, I graduated from USC and am a Gamecock. I am not sure we can be friends. ;)
     

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