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newyork13

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I’ll put it in the “up next” pile then. I haven’t mixed with tobacco outside of a few Stixx, so new territory
I started a spreadsheet with my mixes, and the categories are: liked, didn't like, try next. My problem is that you folks (and others elsewhere) post recipes which sound great, which I then put into "try next", which then gets too long.
 

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I’ve never got into the adding drops of this or that. Could be fun. I was basically looking for the starting % of the tea. Plus I want something different. Thank you much.:) I’ll get off my lazy .... tomorrow and mix........something.

You (and others who post here) actually create and test real recipes. I add hints of flavor to my unflavored base. :lol: ;)
 

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    Hey @hittman, since I'm pretty sure you order more stuff than anyone on here, I have a question. Between sourcemore and HealthCabin, which do you prefer? Or do you have a preference?

    Besides FT, those are really the only 2 overseas dealers I have much experience with and just wanted to see opinions.

    I’ve ordered more from sourcemore than health cabin. Shipping seems to be about the same time. I did reviews for both of them and sourcemore is easier to deal with.
     

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    I’ve ordered more from sourcemore than health cabin. Shipping seems to be about the same time. I did reviews for both of them and sourcemore is easier to deal with.
    Have you dealt much with pre-orders on the sites? HealthCabin has something I'm interested in with an ETA showing at 4-16-21. I didn't know how accurate those times tend to be. SM also has something pre-order but with no dates.
     

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    I'm kidding of course @Katya. Yes I would like your opinion.

    You hurt my feelings, but here goes.

    Sourcemore has the best shipping and great prices, especially when you're a regular customer.

    HC has lots of coupons (I have Honey so it finds the codes for me, but the coupon codes are listed on the website). HC has phenomenal CS. However, their last orders took 20+ days to get to me, which is unusual--normally I receive all orders from HC and Sourcemore within 8-10 days door-to-door. Not sure why. HC has changed their shipping lately (different tracking numbers) but they ship fast, so I can't blame them.

    FT shipping and their estimated shipping dates are just the pits. My last order, that went from 12 items to just 2 (due to out-of-stock nonsense), still took well over a month to get here.
     

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    Have you dealt much with pre-orders on the sites? HealthCabin has something I'm interested in with an ETA showing at 4-16-21. I didn't know how accurate those times tend to be. SM also has something pre-order but with no dates.

    I found those dates to be wishful thinking some/most of the time. I wanted some DTs (Innokin Zlide) that were supposed to be in stock on March 19th--now showing no ETA. Just my experience.
     

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    You hurt my feelings, but here goes.

    Sourcemore has the best shipping and great prices, especially when you're a regular customer.

    HC has lots of coupons (I have Honey so it finds the codes for me, but the coupon codes are listed on the website). HC has phenomenal CS. However, their last orders took 20+ days to get to me, which is unusual--normally I receive all orders from HC and Sourcemore within 8-10 days door-to-door. Not sure why. HC has changed their shipping lately (different tracking numbers) but they ship fast, so I can't blame them.

    FT shipping and their estimated shipping dates are just the pits. My last order, that went from 12 items to just 2 (due to out-of-stock nonsense), still took well over a month to get here.
    Thanks for your thoughts. I've been really happy with HC in my few orders with them. The same with SM (except with a shipping delay on one order).

    I wasn't comparing FT to the other 2. FT is kind of it's own thing, I never know what to expect with their shipping status. It's a guessing game with them, but they have a lot of cool stuff.
     

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    Have you dealt much with pre-orders on the sites? HealthCabin has something I'm interested in with an ETA showing at 4-16-21. I didn't know how accurate those times tend to be. SM also has something pre-order but with no dates.

    I don’t think I’ve done a pre order with HC. I’ve done several from Sourcemore. It can vary as far as time for it to ship. You could email them and ask if they have any idea how long until it ships.
     

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    I found those dates to be wishful thinking some/most of the time. I wanted some DTs (Innokin Zlide) that were supposed to be in stock on March 19th--now showing no ETA. Just my experience.
    And you can't mix pre-order items with items in stock on HC or SM can you? It would be nice to get everything shipped in one order, even if it takes a few more days.
     

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    I don’t think I’ve done a pre order with HC. I’ve done several from Sourcemore. It can vary as far as time for it to ship. You could email them and ask if they have any idea how long until it ships.
    That's not a bad idea. Thanks.
     

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    Simple Soho recipe that sort of mimics Tribeca:
    Soho 5%
    Fresh cream 3%
    Caramel .5%
    I like the Soho.
    I saved an earlier version of this recipe which you posted some time ago. But, you used the Soho @ 10% and the Caramel @ 1%.
    Quite a difference with the Soho.
    Which do you recommend?
     

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    I agree. Except for the FA Soho. In a mix it's very close to Halo Tribeca, but better. Tribeca got me off cigs, and although it's a sweet sort of tobaccoish juice, for me it works well.

    Agreed. I really wanted to like Tribeca but it was too sweet for me. Their other famed tobacco flavors all tasted like tar and Pine-Sol to me. :lol: The only Halo flavors I loved were their menthols. I'm really sad that Menthol Ice is no longer available in the US. It's been my ADV for years--diluted, of course. :)
     

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    Nice. I keep putting off trying my MD RTAs. It's probably because between my Dvarws, Brunhilde, and Ares 2 I've been pretty satisfied.

    Do you have any issues with wicking on your Dvarws? I've seen some pictures on the other thread--scorched wicks? Didn't have time to investigate.

    Trying to catch up... Sorry about those random posts. Babysitting DD's cats. Two very curious rascals.
     

    newyork13

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    TOC’s Sweet Almond Milk is just too low in flavor at 6.5%. I guess I can’t taste anything with low flavor percentages. It’s vapeable, but just not enough flavor.

    We are headed to Mom’s for Sunday dinner and then to pick up groceries. After that the rest of my vacation will be spent cleaning house and moseying around. I need to clean my closet and get my work clothes organized.
    Too bad. That sounded good. What would you suggest, adding 50% more or doubling it or?
     

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    I have good Anna news. She will get what she considers to be her dream job. The Iris recruiter called her and confirmed she will be hired. Is just a matter of a month or so to place her in the best job for her. She will keep working at her current job while she waits.
    That's great. Did she say what the job was?
     

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